Guidebook for Cardiff

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Guidebook for Cardiff

Food Scene

Tiny place but excellent food
31 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Citta
4 Church St
31 recommandé par les habitants
Tiny place but excellent food
Fab coffee, lovely staff
Organicafè
104 Caerphilly Rd
Fab coffee, lovely staff
Just inside Bute Park - quaint tea rooms serving lovely cakes
17 recommandé par les habitants
Pettigrew Tea Rooms
Castle Street
17 recommandé par les habitants
Just inside Bute Park - quaint tea rooms serving lovely cakes
Lovely breakfast/brunch venue as well as coffee shop
27 recommandé par les habitants
Penylan Pantry
72 Kimberley Rd
27 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely breakfast/brunch venue as well as coffee shop
Cosy & lively bar/restaurant
45 recommandé par les habitants
Juno Lounge
14 Wellfield Rd
45 recommandé par les habitants
Cosy & lively bar/restaurant
Lovely setting in one of the arcades
17 recommandé par les habitants
Barkers Tea Rooms
8-12 High Street Arcade
17 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely setting in one of the arcades
Mowgli's Crwys Road -INDIAN RESTAURANT CARDIFF Mouthwatering Delicious Authentic Tasty Cuisine MENU
151 Crwys Rd
6 recommandé par les habitants
Good Indian
Country pub with great food -http://cefnmablyarms.com/
11 recommandé par les habitants
Cefn Mably Arms
11 recommandé par les habitants
Country pub with great food -http://cefnmablyarms.com/
Good food & close to the Principality Stadium - www.casanovacardiff.uk
6 recommandé par les habitants
Casanova
13 Quay St.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Good food & close to the Principality Stadium - www.casanovacardiff.uk
Good Italian restaurant just outside the City Centre - www.i-giardini.com
6 recommandé par les habitants
Giardini Di Sorrento
12 City Rd
6 recommandé par les habitants
Good Italian restaurant just outside the City Centre - www.i-giardini.com
Good Chinese - www.summerpalace.co.uk
Summer Palace Restaurant
2-4 High St
Good Chinese - www.summerpalace.co.uk
Good food & lovely building
23 recommandé par les habitants
Chapel 1877 Bar & Restaurant
Churchill Way
23 recommandé par les habitants
Good food & lovely building
Established family run eatery
Madeira Restaurante
1 & 2 Guildford Crescent
Established family run eatery
Lovely Bistro
Old Post House
Greenwood Lane
Lovely Bistro

Arts & Culture

West End shows - www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/events
47 recommandé par les habitants
Millennium Centre station
47 recommandé par les habitants
West End shows - www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/events
Interesting & fun - museum.wales/stfagans/whatson/
328 recommandé par les habitants
St Fagans National Museum of History
328 recommandé par les habitants
Interesting & fun - museum.wales/stfagans/whatson/
Entertainment centre under one roof cinema, food, drinks, art, performances & classes - /www.chapter.org
112 recommandé par les habitants
Chapter Arts Centre
Market Road
112 recommandé par les habitants
Entertainment centre under one roof cinema, food, drinks, art, performances & classes - /www.chapter.org
Something for everyone - museum.wales/cardiff/whatson/
221 recommandé par les habitants
National Museum Cardiff
221 recommandé par les habitants
Something for everyone - museum.wales/cardiff/whatson/
Music & performing arts venue - www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk/whats-on/
45 recommandé par les habitants
St. David's Hall
9-11 The Hayes
45 recommandé par les habitants
Music & performing arts venue - www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk/whats-on/
Plays, shows, panto's & more - http://www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/what's-on/
54 recommandé par les habitants
New Theatre
Park Place
54 recommandé par les habitants
Plays, shows, panto's & more - http://www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/what's-on/
Lots of musical talent to enjoy - www.rwcmd.ac.uk/whats_on/all_events.aspx
7 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
North Road
7 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of musical talent to enjoy - www.rwcmd.ac.uk/whats_on/all_events.aspx
In January 2018 Sherman Theatre became the first in Wales to win the Regional Theatre of the Year title at The Stage Awards, recognising the Sherman as the most exciting theatre in the UK, outside of London: www.shermantheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
22 recommandé par les habitants
Sherman Theatre
Senghennydd Road
22 recommandé par les habitants
In January 2018 Sherman Theatre became the first in Wales to win the Regional Theatre of the Year title at The Stage Awards, recognising the Sherman as the most exciting theatre in the UK, outside of London: www.shermantheatre.co.uk/whats-on/

Drinks & Nightlife

Relaxed place for drinks
Henry's Cafe Bar Cardiff
Park Place
Relaxed place for drinks
Quirky venue with interesting acts
Acapela Studio
Heol Y Pentre
Quirky venue with interesting acts
Variety of live music
26 recommandé par les habitants
The Albany
125 Albany Rd
26 recommandé par les habitants
Variety of live music
Different!
34 recommandé par les habitants
The Dead Canary
Barrack Lane
34 recommandé par les habitants
Different!
http://tramshedcardiff.com/listings/
50 recommandé par les habitants
Tramshed
Clare Road
50 recommandé par les habitants
http://tramshedcardiff.com/listings/
If you enjoy beer & ale - www.tinyrebel.co.uk/bars/cardiff/
34 recommandé par les habitants
Tiny Rebel Cardiff
25 Westgate St
34 recommandé par les habitants
If you enjoy beer & ale - www.tinyrebel.co.uk/bars/cardiff/
For the drink of the moment - www.ginandjuice.com
17 recommandé par les habitants
Gin and Juice
6 Castle Arcade
17 recommandé par les habitants
For the drink of the moment - www.ginandjuice.com
www.clwb.net
25 recommandé par les habitants
Clwb Ifor Bach
11 Womanby St
25 recommandé par les habitants
www.clwb.net
Grade 2 listed pub with lots of original features: www.sabrain.com/pubs-and-hotels/leased-tenanted/rc/golden-cross/
The Golden Cross
283 Hayes Bridge Rd
Grade 2 listed pub with lots of original features: www.sabrain.com/pubs-and-hotels/leased-tenanted/rc/golden-cross/
Popular Inner City Bar
18 recommandé par les habitants
The Alchemist Cardiff
117 St Mary St
18 recommandé par les habitants
Popular Inner City Bar

Sightseeing

Beautiful interior
376 recommandé par les habitants
Cardiff Castle
Castle St
376 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful interior
Lovely setting (especially on a nice day!) with lots of eateries & bars & filming location: www.cardiffbay.co.uk
111 recommandé par les habitants
Bae Caerdydd/Cardiff Bay station
Bute Street
111 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely setting (especially on a nice day!) with lots of eateries & bars & filming location: www.cardiffbay.co.uk
The Esplanade at Penarth has a Art Deco pier & also a number of good eateries, notably James Sommerin (if your pocket can stretch to Michelin star fine dining!)
75 recommandé par les habitants
Penarth Pier Pavilion
The Esplanade
75 recommandé par les habitants
The Esplanade at Penarth has a Art Deco pier & also a number of good eateries, notably James Sommerin (if your pocket can stretch to Michelin star fine dining!)
The ultimate fairy tale castle
168 recommandé par les habitants
Castell Coch
168 recommandé par les habitants
The ultimate fairy tale castle
Beautiful Victorian arcades with interesting shops & cafe's
18 recommandé par les habitants
Castle Quarter Arcade
Castle Street
18 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful Victorian arcades with interesting shops & cafe's
Walk or cycle across the Barrage at Cardiff Bay for great views
62 recommandé par les habitants
Cardiff Bay Barrage station
Cargo Road
62 recommandé par les habitants
Walk or cycle across the Barrage at Cardiff Bay for great views
Lovely architecture
6 recommandé par les habitants
Cathays Park
6 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely architecture
Where all the money is made - literally!: www.royalmint.com
18 recommandé par les habitants
The Royal Mint
18 recommandé par les habitants
Where all the money is made - literally!: www.royalmint.com
Approximately 45 minutes drive but worth it for the trip down the pit: www.museum.wales/bigpit/
174 recommandé par les habitants
Big Pit National Coal Museum
174 recommandé par les habitants
Approximately 45 minutes drive but worth it for the trip down the pit: www.museum.wales/bigpit/
If you are a fan of the series this is a must: www.getyourguide.com/barry-l859/gavin-and-stacey-tour-t11270/?utm_force=0
Gavin & Stacy (Stacy's Home)
47 Trinity St
If you are a fan of the series this is a must: www.getyourguide.com/barry-l859/gavin-and-stacey-tour-t11270/?utm_force=0
Much filming for Torchwood took place in Cardiff Bay, the Tower was the secret entrance to Torchwood: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186460-d2424133-r152799377-Water_Tower-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html
Water Tower by William Pye
Much filming for Torchwood took place in Cardiff Bay, the Tower was the secret entrance to Torchwood: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186460-d2424133-r152799377-Water_Tower-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html
Britain's second largest castle after Windsor: www.visitcaerphilly.com/posts/caerphilly-castle
117 recommandé par les habitants
Caerphilly Castle
Castle Street
117 recommandé par les habitants
Britain's second largest castle after Windsor: www.visitcaerphilly.com/posts/caerphilly-castle

Entertainment & Activities

A wonderful stadium in the centre of the city: www.principalitystadium.wales/tours/principality-stadium-tour/
324 recommandé par les habitants
Principality Stadium
Westgate Street
324 recommandé par les habitants
A wonderful stadium in the centre of the city: www.principalitystadium.wales/tours/principality-stadium-tour/
Fun but challenging!: www.escaperoomscardiff.co.uk
11 recommandé par les habitants
Escape Rooms Cardiff
119 St Mary St
11 recommandé par les habitants
Fun but challenging!: www.escaperoomscardiff.co.uk
Comedy club & live music venue: www.glee.co.uk/comedy/cardiff/
19 recommandé par les habitants
The Glee Club Cardiff
19 recommandé par les habitants
Comedy club & live music venue: www.glee.co.uk/comedy/cardiff/
Activities to suit all ages: www.ciww.com/activities/
84 recommandé par les habitants
Cardiff International White Water
Watkiss Way
84 recommandé par les habitants
Activities to suit all ages: www.ciww.com/activities/
Swim, gym, dance here: http://www.leisurecentre.com/cardiff-international-pool
49 recommandé par les habitants
Cardiff International Pool
Olympian Drive
49 recommandé par les habitants
Swim, gym, dance here: http://www.leisurecentre.com/cardiff-international-pool
Ice skating & home of the Cardiff Devils: www.violaarena.com
Olympian Drive
Olympian Drive
Ice skating & home of the Cardiff Devils: www.violaarena.com
Home of the Bluebirds: http://www.cardiffblues.com/
77 recommandé par les habitants
Cardiff City Stadium station
Leckwith Road
77 recommandé par les habitants
Home of the Bluebirds: http://www.cardiffblues.com/
Home of the Cardiff Blues: http://www.cardiffblues.com/
11 recommandé par les habitants
Cardiff Blues
Westgate Street
11 recommandé par les habitants
Home of the Cardiff Blues: http://www.cardiffblues.com/
Large variety of live acts: motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk/whats-on
65 recommandé par les habitants
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Mary Ann Street
65 recommandé par les habitants
Large variety of live acts: motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk/whats-on
Cinema, 10 pin bowling, Laser Quest, Pure Gym & Bier Keller all under one roof! http://www.stadiumplaza.co.uk/
Stadium Plaza
Wood Street
Cinema, 10 pin bowling, Laser Quest, Pure Gym & Bier Keller all under one roof! http://www.stadiumplaza.co.uk/
Indoor climbing centre 10 minutes drive - CF24 2RZ: bouldersuk.com
12 recommandé par les habitants
Boulders
Pengam Road
12 recommandé par les habitants
Indoor climbing centre 10 minutes drive - CF24 2RZ: bouldersuk.com
Trampoline Centre 10 minutes drive - CF24 2RZ: www.infinitytrampolinepark.co.uk/
Infinity Trampoline Park Cardiff
Pengam Road
Trampoline Centre 10 minutes drive - CF24 2RZ: www.infinitytrampolinepark.co.uk/
Go Karting Centre CF24 1PT - www.team-sport.co.uk/trackside-news/trackside-newsnew-cardiff-track/
TeamSport Indoor Go Karting Cardiff
11 Newport Rd
Go Karting Centre CF24 1PT - www.team-sport.co.uk/trackside-news/trackside-newsnew-cardiff-track/
Three 18 hole golf courses including the 2010 Ryder Cup course, also Spa facilities and restaurants - www.celtic-manor.com
25 recommandé par les habitants
Celtic Manor Resort
25 recommandé par les habitants
Three 18 hole golf courses including the 2010 Ryder Cup course, also Spa facilities and restaurants - www.celtic-manor.com
Home to Glamorgan Cricket Club - http://www.thesseswalec.com/thesseswalec/ourvenue.html
46 recommandé par les habitants
Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground
Sophia Walk
46 recommandé par les habitants
Home to Glamorgan Cricket Club - http://www.thesseswalec.com/thesseswalec/ourvenue.html
Interactive, fun learning centre, great for kids: www.techniquest.org
91 recommandé par les habitants
Techniquest
Stuart Street
91 recommandé par les habitants
Interactive, fun learning centre, great for kids: www.techniquest.org
Site of the National Velodrome of Wales: http://www.newportlive.co.uk/venues/newport-international-sports-village
Newport International Sports Village
Velodrome Way
Site of the National Velodrome of Wales: http://www.newportlive.co.uk/venues/newport-international-sports-village
Great for kids: www.cefnmablyfarmpark.com
19 recommandé par les habitants
Cefn Mably Farm Park
Began Road
19 recommandé par les habitants
Great for kids: www.cefnmablyfarmpark.com
Cefn Mably Lakes is the nearest for fishing, see link for information on fishing in the area: http://cardiff-fishing.co.uk/
Cefn Mably Lakes
Cefn Mably Lakes is the nearest for fishing, see link for information on fishing in the area: http://cardiff-fishing.co.uk/
Horse riding information: www.outdoorcardiff.com/trails-across-cardiff/horse-riding/
Cardiff Riding School
Fields Park Road
Horse riding information: www.outdoorcardiff.com/trails-across-cardiff/horse-riding/

Parks & Nature

Large, beautiful City Centre park
181 recommandé par les habitants
Bute Park
North Road
181 recommandé par les habitants
Large, beautiful City Centre park
It has everything, Lake, parkland, gardens, playground, woodland, tennis & bowling facilities
30 recommandé par les habitants
Roath Park Lake
30 recommandé par les habitants
It has everything, Lake, parkland, gardens, playground, woodland, tennis & bowling facilities
Wide open space & also a playground for small children
28 recommandé par les habitants
Pontcanna Fields
42 Fields Park Rd
28 recommandé par les habitants
Wide open space & also a playground for small children
Beautiful Rhododendron display in the Spring
14 recommandé par les habitants
Cefn Onn Park
14 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful Rhododendron display in the Spring
Beautiful Brecon Beacons - wonderful views from the top of Pen-y-Fan, weather permitting!
279 recommandé par les habitants
Brecon Beacons
Beacons Park
279 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful Brecon Beacons - wonderful views from the top of Pen-y-Fan, weather permitting!
Local nature reserve & a haven for wildlife
32 recommandé par les habitants
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
32 recommandé par les habitants
Local nature reserve & a haven for wildlife
National Trust owned & just on the eastern outskirt of Cardiff
48 recommandé par les habitants
Tredegar House
48 recommandé par les habitants
National Trust owned & just on the eastern outskirt of Cardiff
The Taff Trail is a 55 mile (88 km) cycle and walking route starting in the south in Cardiff Bay and travelling north to Brecon Theatre. The trail passes through towns, villages and localities along the way. It is made up of old railway paths, forest paths and canals and follows National Cycle Route 8. You can find a great map of the route on the Sustrans website at www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/taff-trail-cardiff-to-brecon
Taff Trail
Taff Trail
The Taff Trail is a 55 mile (88 km) cycle and walking route starting in the south in Cardiff Bay and travelling north to Brecon Theatre. The trail passes through towns, villages and localities along the way. It is made up of old railway paths, forest paths and canals and follows National Cycle Route 8. You can find a great map of the route on the Sustrans website at www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/taff-trail-cardiff-to-brecon
Open space, forest & pebble beach all in one - also has a nice cafe
32 recommandé par les habitants
Porthkerry Country Park
Park Road
32 recommandé par les habitants
Open space, forest & pebble beach all in one - also has a nice cafe
A 20 minute drive to the West of Cardiff but great for a day out: http://www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/
73 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park
73 recommandé par les habitants
A 20 minute drive to the West of Cardiff but great for a day out: http://www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/
Peaceful, tranquil gardens to enjoy. www.insolecourt.org
Insole Court
Fairwater Road
Peaceful, tranquil gardens to enjoy. www.insolecourt.org
For bird lovers: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/newport-wetlands
30 recommandé par les habitants
RSPB Newport Wetlands
West Nash Road
30 recommandé par les habitants
For bird lovers: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/newport-wetlands

Getting Around

Easy & cheap way to get into the City: https://bustimes.org/services/x59-cardiff-city-centre-cardiff-east-park-ride www.cardiffbus.com/park-and-ride#cardiff-east
Cardiff East Park & Ride
Easy & cheap way to get into the City: https://bustimes.org/services/x59-cardiff-city-centre-cardiff-east-park-ride www.cardiffbus.com/park-and-ride#cardiff-east
http://maps.google.com/?q=Ipswich%20Road,ROATH,Cardiff,GB,CF23%209AQ
6 recommandé par les habitants
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Cardiff East
Ipswich Road
6 recommandé par les habitants
http://maps.google.com/?q=Ipswich%20Road,ROATH,Cardiff,GB,CF23%209AQ
Nearest train station (Heath Halt High Level) is less than 10 minutes drive away and will take you into Cardiff Queen Street, Cardiff Central or Cardiff Bay in 6 - 15 minutes: www.journeycheck.com/tfwrail/search?from=HHL&to=CDF
Transport for Wales
47 Penarth Rd
Nearest train station (Heath Halt High Level) is less than 10 minutes drive away and will take you into Cardiff Queen Street, Cardiff Central or Cardiff Bay in 6 - 15 minutes: www.journeycheck.com/tfwrail/search?from=HHL&to=CDF
The city bus service has a stop just along the road and is listed as 'Pentwyn Shopping Centre' on the timetable: passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/ccts/VB/53-timetable-20180222-d818186b.pdf
Cardiff Bus Depot
Sloper Road
The city bus service has a stop just along the road and is listed as 'Pentwyn Shopping Centre' on the timetable: passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/ccts/VB/53-timetable-20180222-d818186b.pdf