Welcome to Cardiff, Capital of Wales!
Croeso i Gaerdydd, Prifddinas Cymru!

Things are different in Cardiff, the Capital of Wales. Within the compact city centre you'll find unique attractions, top class entertainment – and quality shopping with a difference. Innovative architecture sits alongside historic buildings, the bustle of the city centre is only a few strides from acres of peaceful parklands, and Cardiff Bay offers indoor and outdoor entertainment for everyone. Have a browse on this site to find out more information on attractions, events, downloadable maps, how to get to Cardiff and much more!

 

Make use of our highly competitive hotel rates – ranging from small family hotels through to luxury hotels. Read unbiased reviews from previous hotel guests, benefit from instant online booking confirmation and a reservation service which is free of charge. Visit our Where to Stay pages for more information.

Christmas is coming and on November 12 Ruth Jones & Rob Brydon, (Nessa and Bryn in the award-winning Gavin and Stacey) switch on this year’s Christmas lights in the Civic Centre (from 5.30pm) and kick off the city’s Christmas celebrations and the bmibaby Cardiff Winter Wonderland as it returns for its eighth year.

 

To find out about other offers from hotels, attractions and restaurants in Cardiff visit our Special Offers page.

Cardiff has two of the brightest stars in UK entertainment to switch on this year’s Christmas lights in the Civic Centre on Wednesday November 12 (from 5.30pm) when Wales’ own Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon, Nessa and Bryn  in the award-winning Gavin and Stacey drop in from nearby Barry to kick off the city’s Christmas celebrations. Find out more

 

 

 

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Easily accessible from the whole of the U.K., only two hours from London by train and a short hop from other European destinations - head to the travel section to download city maps and details on how to get here.

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