Cardiff City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Principality Stadium
Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy.
Cardiff Castle
A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.
Cardiff International Arena
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.
Bute Park
Take a calming stroll through Cardiff’s Bute Park. Follow the trails, explore the remains of a medieval friary and admire the horticulture and wildlife.
Cardiff Market
Since replacing a jail in the late 1800s, this majestic indoor marketplace has been at the heart of the city’s mercantile trade.
St. David's
During your visit to Cardiff, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at St. David's. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.
Activities
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff
Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
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Other neighbourhoods around Cardiff City Centre
Castle Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to Principality Stadium – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Butetown
The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.
Riverside
You might appreciate the river views and historical sites in Riverside, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Sophia Gardens and Bute Park are just a few notable stops.
Adamsdown
If you're spending time in Adamsdown, you might enjoy its spas and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Cardiff International Arena or New Theatre.
Grangetown
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.
Splott
Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cardiff International Arena and Capitol Shopping Centre.
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- More holiday ideas
- Principality Stadium
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff International Arena
- St. David's Hall
- Capitol Shopping Centre
- St. John the Baptist Church
- Cardiff Tourist Information Centre
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff University
- Wales Millennium Centre
- University Hospital of Wales
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Rhondda Valley
- Bute Park
- St. Fagans National Museum of History