Attractions

You will never be at a loss for something interesting to see or do in and around Cardiff. And what's better: Cardiff is flat and compact so it is easy to move around. This means that arts, heritage, sports, family attractions and many more are within reach. With Cardiff's proximity to the coast and mountains the city truly has something for everyone.

The city's arts facilities are exceptional, with the National Museum and Gallery housing the second largest Impressionist collection after Paris. Cardiff's Bay has been transformed into a stunning waterfront with a wealth of attractions, leisure facilities and its own Visitor Centre 'The Tube' to keep you informed.

South Wales is strewn with castles and Cardiff has its fair share; most notable the stunningly elaborate Cardiff Castle located in the centre of the city. On the northern edge of Cardiff, set in the wooded hillside, is the fairytale Castell Coch (Red Castle) located.
The Cardiff area of bygone years is vividly depicted by a wealth of award winning attractions, not least of which is the Rhondda Heritage Park, a former coal mine recreating a grueling underground life. The Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans is one of Europe's leading open-air museums, a living village representing Wales through the ages.

For a full list of attractions, please use the search facility or download our Attractions Guide (pdf.file).

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