Henry Suite's Guide to Cardiff
Sightseeing
Since opening in June 1999, the Millennium Stadium has welcomed, on average, over 1.3 million visitors per year. In 2015, the Welsh Rugby Union announced a 10-year sponsorship deal with the Principality Building Society that saw the stadium renamed as the "Principality Stadium" from early 2016 known since 2016 as the Principality Stadium.
Sporting the first fully retractable roof in the UK, the venue is at the leading edge as a multi-purpose, multi-faceted event venue. The Principality Stadium boasts a UEFA 5-Star rating and has hosted matches from two Rugby World Cups including the Final in 1999, witnessed three Wales Grand Slam successes in the RBS Six Nations, staged six showpiece FA Cup Finals plus hosted the major artists of the music business with a plethora of major concerts and motorsports events on its CV. The installation of a partition drape system in July 2005 now means that the bowl of the Millennium Stadium can be used for multiple concert mode configurations and for staging exhibitions. The new Desso pitch installed in the summer of 2015 means the stadium will be retains it’s reputation of being one of most modern stadia in the world.
Please visit the official website for events and further information:
https://www.principalitystadium.wales
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Principality Stadium
Westgate StreetSince opening in June 1999, the Millennium Stadium has welcomed, on average, over 1.3 million visitors per year. In 2015, the Welsh Rugby Union announced a 10-year sponsorship deal with the Principality Building Society that saw the stadium renamed as the "Principality Stadium" from early 2016 known since 2016 as the Principality Stadium.
Sporting the first fully retractable roof in the UK, the venue is at the leading edge as a multi-purpose, multi-faceted event venue. The Principality Stadium boasts a UEFA 5-Star rating and has hosted matches from two Rugby World Cups including the Final in 1999, witnessed three Wales Grand Slam successes in the RBS Six Nations, staged six showpiece FA Cup Finals plus hosted the major artists of the music business with a plethora of major concerts and motorsports events on its CV. The installation of a partition drape system in July 2005 now means that the bowl of the Millennium Stadium can be used for multiple concert mode configurations and for staging exhibitions. The new Desso pitch installed in the summer of 2015 means the stadium will be retains it’s reputation of being one of most modern stadia in the world.
Please visit the official website for events and further information:
https://www.principalitystadium.wales
National Museum Cardiff is a museum and art gallery in Cardiff, Wales. The museum is part of the wider network of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales. Entry is kept free by a grant from the Welsh Government; however, they do ask for donations throughout the museum.
Please visit the official website for events and further information:
https://museum.wales/cardiff/visit
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National Museum Cardiff
National Museum Cardiff is a museum and art gallery in Cardiff, Wales. The museum is part of the wider network of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales. Entry is kept free by a grant from the Welsh Government; however, they do ask for donations throughout the museum.
Please visit the official website for events and further information:
https://museum.wales/cardiff/visit
Explore the stories of the people of Wales and take a walk through history at one of Europe's leading open-air museums.
The Museum stands in the grounds of St Fagans Castle and gardens, a late 16th century manor house donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth in 1948.
There are over 50 historic buildings from all over Wales have been re-built at the Museum including a Victorian school, a medieval church and a Workmen’s Institute.
Visit Llys Llywelyn – a medieval prince’s hall, see the Victorian school or pick up some Welsh food from 1920s Gwalia Stores.
Visit the animals on Llwyn-yr-eos Farm or call in to see our craftspeople at work in the smithy, the clogmaker’s workshop and the corn and woollen mills.
Please visit the official website for events and further information:
https://museum.wales/stfagans
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St Fagans National Museum of History
Explore the stories of the people of Wales and take a walk through history at one of Europe's leading open-air museums.
The Museum stands in the grounds of St Fagans Castle and gardens, a late 16th century manor house donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth in 1948.
There are over 50 historic buildings from all over Wales have been re-built at the Museum including a Victorian school, a medieval church and a Workmen’s Institute.
Visit Llys Llywelyn – a medieval prince’s hall, see the Victorian school or pick up some Welsh food from 1920s Gwalia Stores.
Visit the animals on Llwyn-yr-eos Farm or call in to see our craftspeople at work in the smithy, the clogmaker’s workshop and the corn and woollen mills.
Please visit the official website for events and further information:
https://museum.wales/stfagans
Wales Millennium Centre is an arts centre located in the Cardiff Bay area of Cardiff, Wales. The site covers a total area of 4.7 acres (1.9 ha). Phase 1 of the building was opened during the weekend of the 26–28 November 2004 and phase 2 opened on 22 January 2009 with an inaugural concert. The centre has hosted performances of opera, ballet, contemporary dance, theatre comedy, pop stars, and musicals.
The Wales Millennium Centre comprises one large theatre and two smaller halls with shops, bars and restaurants. It houses the national orchestra and opera, dance, theatre and literature companies, a total of eight arts organisations in residence.
The main theatre, the Donald Gordon Theatre, has 2,497 seats, the BBC Hoddinott Hall 350 and the Weston Studio Theatre 250.
Please visit the official website for events and further information:
https://www.wmc.org.uk/
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Wales Millennium Centre
Bute PlaceWales Millennium Centre is an arts centre located in the Cardiff Bay area of Cardiff, Wales. The site covers a total area of 4.7 acres (1.9 ha). Phase 1 of the building was opened during the weekend of the 26–28 November 2004 and phase 2 opened on 22 January 2009 with an inaugural concert. The centre has hosted performances of opera, ballet, contemporary dance, theatre comedy, pop stars, and musicals.
The Wales Millennium Centre comprises one large theatre and two smaller halls with shops, bars and restaurants. It houses the national orchestra and opera, dance, theatre and literature companies, a total of eight arts organisations in residence.
The main theatre, the Donald Gordon Theatre, has 2,497 seats, the BBC Hoddinott Hall 350 and the Weston Studio Theatre 250.
Please visit the official website for events and further information:
https://www.wmc.org.uk/
Caerphilly Castle
Castle StreetMedieval castle with impressive defences.
Rotes Schloss
Castle, gothic revival architecture and gothic architecture.
Bute Park
North RoadRiverside gardens with rare trees.
Techniquest
Stuart StreetHands-on science & discovery centre.
Dyffryn Gardens
Dyffryn CloseRestored Edwardian design & arboretum
Cardiff Barrage Skate Plaza
Bay Circular WalkBayside strolls, cycling & picnics
Roath Park
Lake Road WestHuge park with lake & botanic garden
Cardiff Markt
5-7 St Mary StIconic Victorian mall with many vendors.
Museum of Cardiff
The HayesInteractive history of the city.
The Senedd
Pierhead StreetStriking, modern government building.
Chapter Arts Centre
Market RoadInternational art events & a café.
Historic island with lighthouse
( Boat trips depart from Barrage South Boat landing in Penarth)
Flat Holm Island
Historic island with lighthouse
( Boat trips depart from Barrage South Boat landing in Penarth)
Mermaid Quay
Waterfront hub with dining, shops & bars.
City Hall Fountain
Ornate civic building opened in 1906.
Woods, lakes & replica medieval village.
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Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Mittelalterliches Dorf
Lavernock RoadWoods, lakes & replica medieval village.
Whitmore Bay - Barry Island
Vibrant shore with colourful beach huts.
Cefn Mably Bauernhofpark
Began RoadBaumkronen-Abenteuergolf
Located in: St David’s Dewi Sant.
Cardiff ski and snowboard centre
198 Fairwater Rd
Roald Dahl Plass
Public plaza named for local author.
Victoria Park
Infinity Trampoline Park Cardiff
Pengam RoadAqua Park Cardiff
Water park and park and garden.
Hollywood Bowl Cardiff
Hemingway RoadTenpin bowling alley & amusement arcade.
Tenpin Cardiff Nantgarw
Modern bowling & entertainment centre.
Superbowl UK
Wood StreetSophia Gardens
2 Sophia ClCricket, a river setting & live music.
Wasserfall Land
2 High StAbsolutely beautiful place to visit!
Rest Bay is one of the more consistent Surf Beaches in South Wales and is also the closest Surf beach to towns like Cardiff, Bristol.
It is a popular beach that can produce great peaks, considered to be some of the best in the area. Works best from low to three-quarter tide on the push, but with high surfable by the slipway. Southern peaks are the most popular.
Porthcawl Surf School
The surf school can supply you with a great choice of surf gear from wetsuits to
https://www.porthcawlsurf.co.uk
Address: Watersport Centre Rest Bay CF36 3UP (33 miles)
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Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach
Rest Bay is one of the more consistent Surf Beaches in South Wales and is also the closest Surf beach to towns like Cardiff, Bristol.
It is a popular beach that can produce great peaks, considered to be some of the best in the area. Works best from low to three-quarter tide on the push, but with high surfable by the slipway. Southern peaks are the most popular.
Porthcawl Surf School
The surf school can supply you with a great choice of surf gear from wetsuits to
https://www.porthcawlsurf.co.uk
Address: Watersport Centre Rest Bay CF36 3UP (33 miles)
The Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is a multi-purpose venue; hosting everything from major International music shows, Business Exhibitions and BAFTA Award Dinners. The International Arena was opened on 10 September 1993 by singer Shirley Bassey. Its current name is due to a five-year sponsorship agreement. It is Cardiff's largest purpose-built exhibition facility. The Main Arena offers 4,500 square metres of exhibition space, and is very versatile, for the number of different events that take place at the Arena. Full capacity can reach 7,500, in a standing layout and 5,000, for a fully seated event.
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Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Mary Ann StreetThe Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is a multi-purpose venue; hosting everything from major International music shows, Business Exhibitions and BAFTA Award Dinners. The International Arena was opened on 10 September 1993 by singer Shirley Bassey. Its current name is due to a five-year sponsorship agreement. It is Cardiff's largest purpose-built exhibition facility. The Main Arena offers 4,500 square metres of exhibition space, and is very versatile, for the number of different events that take place at the Arena. Full capacity can reach 7,500, in a standing layout and 5,000, for a fully seated event.
Boulders
Pengam RoadRock climbing Gym in Cardiff.
TeamSport Indoor Go Karting Cardiff
11 Newport RdGreat day out!
THE BEST BOAT TRIP IN CARDIFF BAY.
Bay Island Voyages have been running boat trips both within Cardiff Bay and out in the Bristol Channel, since it was first developed. We are the original fast boat operators in Cardiff Bay since 1999.
https://www.bayislandvoyages.co.uk
Bay Island Voyages
lower board walkTHE BEST BOAT TRIP IN CARDIFF BAY.
Bay Island Voyages have been running boat trips both within Cardiff Bay and out in the Bristol Channel, since it was first developed. We are the original fast boat operators in Cardiff Bay since 1999.
https://www.bayislandvoyages.co.uk
AQUABUS
Aquabus provides a waterbus service between Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Castle in the city centre via Penarth. With state-of-the-art technology and GPRS tracking, the 24-seat Hyrdo 1 is a fun, fast, reliable alternative way to travel around Cardiff.
The Aquabus runs from the Castle grounds to Mermaid Quay every hour on the hour, 11.00am to 5.00pm and from Mermaid Quay to the city at half past the hour, 10.30am to 4.30pm.
More information regarding the service and timetables visit www.aquabus.co.uk
Aquabus also cater for private charters and parties on our hospitality boat “Seren-y-bae”. Every event we host is bespoke to the needs of the client. Some of the options include Drinks packages, fantastic buffets, champagne receptions and live music / entertainment.
Seasonal sightseeing cruises are available on our newest 100 seater from Mermaid Quay, usually leaving on the hour from 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Cardiff Bay Aquabus Pier
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Aquabus provides a waterbus service between Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Castle in the city centre via Penarth. With state-of-the-art technology and GPRS tracking, the 24-seat Hyrdo 1 is a fun, fast, reliable alternative way to travel around Cardiff.
The Aquabus runs from the Castle grounds to Mermaid Quay every hour on the hour, 11.00am to 5.00pm and from Mermaid Quay to the city at half past the hour, 10.30am to 4.30pm.
More information regarding the service and timetables visit www.aquabus.co.uk
Aquabus also cater for private charters and parties on our hospitality boat “Seren-y-bae”. Every event we host is bespoke to the needs of the client. Some of the options include Drinks packages, fantastic buffets, champagne receptions and live music / entertainment.
Seasonal sightseeing cruises are available on our newest 100 seater from Mermaid Quay, usually leaving on the hour from 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Cardiff Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Wales with a unique opportunity to explore almost 2000 years of incredible history, to the present day, all in one place.
Surrounded by beautiful parklands on one side and a modern metropolis on the other, Cardiff Castle is truly the city’s historic heart. From Roman occupation, through Norman conquest, Victorian transformation and even the terrors of World War 2; this Castle has survived the centuries and evolved with them in a fashion that few others can claim.
Climb the mighty Norman Keep and see the replica trebuchet. Marvel at the Castle Apartments, created for one of the world’s richest men. Discover the Roman remains and Chariot Corner. Explore the Firing Line military museum and experience the Wartime Shelters.
Enjoy a scenic stroll along the Battlement Walks, then relax in the Castle’s café and browse the gift shop.
Cardiff Castle hosts several exciting family events through the year, as well as summer concerts and both indoor and outdoor cinema screenings.
Please visit the official website for events and further information:
https://www.cardiffcastle.com
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Schloss Cardiff
Castle StCardiff Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Wales with a unique opportunity to explore almost 2000 years of incredible history, to the present day, all in one place.
Surrounded by beautiful parklands on one side and a modern metropolis on the other, Cardiff Castle is truly the city’s historic heart. From Roman occupation, through Norman conquest, Victorian transformation and even the terrors of World War 2; this Castle has survived the centuries and evolved with them in a fashion that few others can claim.
Climb the mighty Norman Keep and see the replica trebuchet. Marvel at the Castle Apartments, created for one of the world’s richest men. Discover the Roman remains and Chariot Corner. Explore the Firing Line military museum and experience the Wartime Shelters.
Enjoy a scenic stroll along the Battlement Walks, then relax in the Castle’s café and browse the gift shop.
Cardiff Castle hosts several exciting family events through the year, as well as summer concerts and both indoor and outdoor cinema screenings.
Please visit the official website for events and further information:
https://www.cardiffcastle.com
Escape Rooms Cardiff
119 St Mary StTHE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE