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September 2010
Wales Millennium Centre welcomes Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre!(2nd Sep 2010)
The Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre is moving to a new home at the Wales Millennium Centre, to make way for the next phase in the Bay’s development....
Walk Through Cardiff’s Hidden Past(2nd Sep 2010)
There’s a chance to uncover some of Cardiff’s hidden secrets later this month on two free guided walks to mark Open Doors 2010.
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Jam packed events calendar for September(1st Sep 2010)
Cardiff keeps up the pace in September, with International cricket , and the Ryder Cup Welcome to Wales concert the sporting highlights of the...
August 2010
BBC National Orchestra of Wales new season(31st Aug 2010)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales’ new season of Cardiff concerts will begin on Friday 17 September at 7p.m. at St David’s Hall , where...
Actors, directors and journalists and award winning author to decide Iris Prize winner 2010(24th Aug 2010)
The International Jury for the Iris Prize has been announced by Iris Prize Patron Andrew Pierce. The Iris Prize, the world’s largest gay and...
Golden chance to see Mamma Mia in Cardiff(24th Aug 2010)
Cardiff & Co has joined forces with the Park Plaza Hotel to offer a chance for visitors to get their hands on top tickets for the smash hit...
More Food Festival fun at St Fagans (24th Aug 2010)
Visitors to St Fagans: National History Museum will be in foodie heaven on 11 and 12 September 2010 as the Cardiff museum hosts a new FREE food...
Calvin Klein underwear and Pulp opens first retail stores in Wales(23rd Aug 2010)
Calvin Klein Underwear will join a strong line up of fashion brands when it opens its first retail store in Wales, at St David’s, Cardiff...
St David’s Hosts First Food and Drink Festival(20th Aug 2010)
St David's is set to host its first ever food and drink event in Cardiff to showcase the food offering within the centre.
Chefs from the...
Daleks top greatest monster in galaxy poll(19th Aug 2010)
Cardiff’s popular Doctor Who Up-Close Exhibition is gearing up for a boost in visitors as three Doctor Who characters go head to head in a...
The first UK Ruby Tuesday has successfully launched in St David’s(17th Aug 2010)
St David's, Cardiff was chosen as the first UK location for the American steakhouse which has 900 restaurants in 18 countries. It is the third...
Millennium Magic set for return to capital(16th Aug 2010)
Rugby League’s showpiece event, Millennium Magic is set to return to Cardiff in 2011, providing a significant boost for the city’s hotel...
TripAdvisor Top 10 for St Fagans: National History Museum Cardiff(16th Aug 2010)
St Fagans: National History Museum has been revealed as one of the UK’s top ten free attractions as voted by users of TripAdvisor, the...
Boulders Rocking Birthday Bash, Sponsored by Mammut(12th Aug 2010)
Boulders Indoor Climbing Centre invites you to celebrate a series of events for their Rocking 2nd Birthday Bash starting on September 25th at the...
Doctors most recent foes head to Exhibition(9th Aug 2010)
New props are now on display at the Doctor Who Exhibition Cardiff from Doctor Who Series 5, starring Matt Smith as the Doctor. The exhibition...
St David’s Hosts Garden Party for Little Shoppers(6th Aug 2010)
Little shoppers are being invited for an exclusive week of family entertainment at St David's in Cardiff.
The Little Shopper Garden...
Roll up, roll up as Illuminata lights up nights out this Autumn (3rd Aug 2010)
Tickets for Illuminata 2010, which promises to be the biggest series of digital light and sound shows Wales has ever seen, will go on sale on www...
July 2010
Shannon Briggs to fight Vitali Klitchtko(29th Jul 2010)
The peaceful grounds of Cardiff Castle was the setting for an announcement today that reigning WBC heavyweight champion, Vitali Klitchtko will...
New chapter for Spillers Records(29th Jul 2010)
Today marks a new chapter in the story of Spillers Records, the world’s oldest record shop as it opens its door in Cardiff’s Morgan...
Adrenalin Junkies enjoy the perfect playground at Vale Resort(29th Jul 2010)
The Vale Resort in Hensol, near Cardiff, is the perfect base for action-packed activities, whether you’re looking for corporate...
Boxing greats arrive in Cardiff(28th Jul 2010)
Some of the biggest names in boxing have started to arrive in Cardiff for the WBC Night of Champions Boxing Festival which takes place in the city...
Admiral Cardiff Big Weekend coming up(26th Jul 2010)
The Admiral Cardiff Big Weekend (July 30-Aug1) returns to the magnificent setting of City Hall lawn, with three days of the finest free live music...
Take the kids out for a fiver this summer(23rd Jul 2010)
With predictions earlier this year of a ‘barbecue summer’, there couldn’t be a better time to hop on a Cardiff Bus and treat the...
Speed Dating and House of Lords at Great British Cheese Festival(23rd Jul 2010)
The programme of masterclasses and demonstrations has just been announced for the Great British Cheese Festival at Cardiff Castle September 25/26,...
'Hands-On'Experience for blind and visually impaired(23rd Jul 2010)
In August, for the first time, Wales Millennium Centre will be introducing special tours of the building for blind and visually impaired people...
Hilton Cardiff Announces £750,000 refurbishment(21st Jul 2010)
The five star Hilton Cardiff is to undergo a £750,000 refurbishment programme to position the hotel as Cardiff’s premier meeting venue...
Team GB V rest of the world (30 July) International Boxing Festival(20th Jul 2010)
British boxing fans have the chance to see an international boxing contest of quality that is rarely seen outside the latter stages of the...
Emirates Opens Up Route Network To Welsh Travellers(19th Jul 2010)
South Wales travellers now have the opportunity to connect with award-winning Emirates Airline from Wales’ national airport via a number of the...
Fresh USC Design to be unveiled at new St David's Store(19th Jul 2010)
One of the UK's leading branded fashion retailers, USC is set to open a brand new store at St.David's , Cardiff in October.
With a striking...
WBC Night of Champions (29th - 31st July) First tranche of confirmed attendees announced(18th Jul 2010)
The WBC (World Boxing Council) Night of Champions is a 3-day international boxing festival being held in Cardiff, at the Cardiff International...
Stephen Fry – Twitterific Cardiff(14th Jul 2010)
A writer, presenter and actor, an international rugby star and the former head of MI5 are amongst those to be honoured by Cardiff University at...
New links for Cardiff with Pont-y-Werin(13th Jul 2010)
The official opening of the Pont-y-Werin (the new bridge over the Ely River) by Ieuan Wyn-Jones AM, is due to take place on Wednesday July 14th....
Record Crowds in Cardiff for 10th Speedway GP(12th Jul 2010)
The Speedway Grand Prix celebrated a record crowd to mark its 10th anniversary at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
The streets of the capital...
Katherine marks Time in Cardiff(12th Jul 2010)
Watch out for sightings of opera singer Katherine Jenkins with Doctor Who in Cardiff and South Wales over the next few weeks as the BBC film this...
Future Inns Celebrates five years in Cardiff Bay(9th Jul 2010)
Future Inns has celebrated its fifth year of opening in Cardiff Bay by supporting the Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival , which starts...
Dragon's Kitchen, Prezzo and Costa join St David's(8th Jul 2010)
Three new names are joining the food and drink offering at St David’s in Cardiff.
Independent Welsh restaurant Dragon’s Kitchen and...
Speedway back at Millennium Stadium(7th Jul 2010)
The roar and the thrill of Speedway is back at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium this month.
The stars of this spectacular sport will be...
Topping Out Ceremony at Royal Welsh College(6th Jul 2010)
On Thursday July 1st a Topping Out ceremony took place at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama to mark the completion of the concrete shell of...
New lease of life for Castle Arcade(5th Jul 2010)
The good times look set to return for one the city’s favourite arcades, Castle Arcade, as new shops move in and existing businesses expand....
Wales Millennium Centre guarantees to make you Blysh this summer (1st Jul 2010)
Wales Millennium Centre will put some colour back in your cheeks this summer with the return of its weird and wonderful Blysh Festival.
Now in its...
June 2010
Pedal Power launch drop-off scheme with The Big Sleep Hotel(29th Jun 2010)
Pedal Power , a well established charity, is getting more people on bikes! Biking in and around Cardiff is an excellent way to explore the city and...
Cardiff online drama set to feed imagination(28th Jun 2010)
Cardiff’s First Internet Drama Series, Pizzaman launches on 1st July, from filmmakers Teilo Trimble and James Robson.
The Drama...
Friday Farmers’ Market Launches at Wales Millennium Centre(25th Jun 2010)
On Friday July 2 the first ffresh Friday Market opens for business outside two of Cardiff Bay’s landmark buildings, the Wales...
Boxing Greats head for Cardiff(21st Jun 2010)
Some of the biggest names in boxing, both past and present, will be coming to Cardiff as part of the WBC’s Night of Champions. The three-day...
Land of Song to remain Vuvuzela-free (18th Jun 2010)
Cardiff today became the first city in the UK and possibly the world to announce that its three main sporting stadia have placed a blanket ban on...
Monsoon to open larger store at St David's(18th Jun 2010)
Fashion store Monsoon is set to join the line up of leading fashion brands at St David’s in the heart of Cardiff along with shoe stores Foot...
City Marks Centenary of Captain Scott’s Expedition to South Pole(17th Jun 2010)
The centenary of Captain Scott’s expedition to the Antarctic which departed from Cardiff on 15 June 1910 was fittingly commemorated with a...
St David's named International Shopping Centre of the year (17th Jun 2010)
St David's in Cardiff has received global recognition after winning the International Shopping Centre of the Year Award.
The Global Retail...
Walk the walk at the Vale Resort this October(11th Jun 2010)
From Sunday, October 17 to Tuesday, October 19, enjoy walking your way to improved fitness at The Vale Resort, Hensol, under the expert guidance of...
Luke joins St David's as All Saints doubles in size(10th Jun 2010)
Just months after opening its first store in Wales at St David’s , Cardiff, top fashion retailer All Saints is set to double in size. The...
Event-ful marketing campaign to attract tourists to Wales(10th Jun 2010)
With heritage events proving an increasingly big draw with visitors, Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government’s historic environment service, has...
Rolf Harris comes to Blue Dot Fine Art at St David’s, Cardiff(9th Jun 2010)
Rolf Harris is set to make a personal appearance at the new Blue Dot Fine Art gallery at St David’s in Cardiff. The new Blue Dot gallery...
Take part in the Unity Festival at Wales Millennium Centre(4th Jun 2010)
A play by Hijinx Theatre, Into my Own and a debut visit to Wales by Australian theatre company Back to Back Theatre are just a couple of the...
May 2010
Hilton Cardiff ranked first for food(26th May 2010)
Hilton Cardiff has been ranked as the number one hotel for food and beverage out of more than 80 Hilton Worldwide hotels across the country for...
Vale Resort becomes highest 4* Rated Hotel in Wales(26th May 2010)
The Vale Resort at Hensol has further established its reputation as a UK leader within the hospitality industry after receiving maximum points in...
'World village market' comes to Cardiff(20th May 2010)
A unique street event showcasing goods from all over the world
Cardiff will take on an international feel when the ‘World...
Big Screen in the bay for Bluebirds big day(20th May 2010)
Football fans backing Cardiff City to win the Championship play off-final will be able to catch all the live action on a giant screen in Cardiff Bay....
Millennium Stadium to host 2011 Heineken Cup Final(18th May 2010)
ERC, the Heineken Cup organisers, are delighted to announce that the Millennium Stadium , Cardiff, will host the 16th Heineken Cup final on the...
BBC National Orchestra of Wales announce new Cardiff Concert Season(17th May 2010)
Myth and Legend – Stories and Fables
BBC National Orchestra of Wales new season of Cardiff Concerts from September to June has been...
Film, Television & Interactive Media Awards 2010(17th May 2010)
For the third consecutive year, the BAFTA Cymru Awards Ceremony will take place in the Donald Gordon Theatre at the Wales Millennium Centre on Sunday...
Republic upsizes at St David's (12th May 2010)
Republic, the UK’s leading men’s and women’s multi-brand fashion retailer, has announced that it is to open a brand new store at St...
Bluebirds on the verge of promotion (12th May 2010)
Cardiff City Football Club, in their first season at their new stadium are just a few steps away from realizing their dream of achieving Premier...
Fair Trade Fashion Show brings whole world to Wales(11th May 2010)
Fair Do's , Cardiff’s first fair trade shop, will be holding its annual fashion at Calvary Baptist Church, Cowbridge Road East, Canton,...
New Lease of life for The Royal Hotel(7th May 2010)
As one of the latest additions to the Bespoke Hotels portfolio, The Royal Hotel is set for a major makeover.
Refurbishment of the hotel is...
Push4 Line up stars in Wales this summer(7th May 2010)
P4 Music, Wales’ largest independent music promoter and part of the Push4 Group is bringing the hottest talent to Wales this summer, with a...
Silver Spirit arrives in Cardiff(6th May 2010)
The growing reputation of Cardiff as a cruise destination received a boost yesterday following the inaugural UK call of Silverseas Cruises’...
Calendar Girls comes to Wales Millennium Centre(4th May 2010)
Calendar Girls has become one of the fastest selling shows ever and has triumphed in the West End. And now it’s coming back to Wales this...
Join in for June at Cardiff Bay(4th May 2010)
Visitors to Cardiff Bay will be spoilt for choice this summer as it plays host to four events inviting you to ‘Join in for June’. From...
April 2010
Plenty on in Cardiff this Bank Holiday(30th Apr 2010)
Whilst the weather have taken a turn for the worse, Cardiff remains upbeat with a great line-up of Bank Holiday events throughout...
Make a date with history this Bank Holiday at Castell Coch(27th Apr 2010)
One of Cadw’s most recognisable historic monuments will be opening its doors this May Day Bank Holiday with special events to appeal to...
First-ever World Premiere in Wales for a Welsh film(23rd Apr 2010)
‘RISEN’
The Story of Howard Winstone
Cardiff, 29 July 2010
Opening Event of the WBC Night of Champions
International Boxing...
BBC National Orchestra of Wales to perform Doctor Who concerts (23rd Apr 2010)
Details of this year’s BBC Proms – the world’s largest classical music festival - were revealed today, and included details of...
Boxing legends confirm they are coming to Cardiff(22nd Apr 2010)
Organisers have announced an impressive list of boxing legends who have committed to attend the WBC Night of Champions in Cardiff between 28 and 31...
Last chance to vote Only Men Aloud(21st Apr 2010)
The nation’s favourite choir and official Cardiff Ambassadors, Only Men Aloud, are seeking your support before voting...
Le Chocolatier to open in Eastside at St David’s(21st Apr 2010)
An independent gourmet chocolate café has become the latest name to sign up within the Eastside restaurant quarter of St David’s .
St...
Boxing legends to descend on Cardiff(14th Apr 2010)
Cardiff, 29-31 July 2010
Greatest Gathering of Champions in History
Cardiff is to host this year’s WBC (World Boxing Council)...
Countdown to RHS Show Cardiff(13th Apr 2010)
The RHS Show Cardiff , the first Royal Horticultural Society show of the season returns to the parklands of Cardiff Castle this weekend, (April...
Six of the best shortlisted for world class design(12th Apr 2010)
Six buildings in Cardiff have been shortlisted by the Royal Institute of British Architecture (RIBA) – in recognition of excellence in...
Enjoy Art After Hours(8th Apr 2010)
New Artes Mundi late night openings at National Museum Cardiff.
Artes Mundi 4 - the international contemporary art exhibition and Prize which...
St David’s Hosts Cardiff’s first Fashion Week(6th Apr 2010)
St David’s , Wales’ biggest fashion destination, will be marking its six month anniversary by hosting Cardiff’s very first...
Shen Yun Performing Arts make Welsh debut at Wales Millennium Centre (1st Apr 2010)
Having captivated millions worldwide, New York based Shen Yun Performing Arts make their Welsh debut at the Wales Millennium Centre with a brand new...
March 2010
La dolce vita comes to Cardiff(31st Mar 2010)
Visitors to the bustling restaurant quarter on Mill Lane within St David’s, can now sample genuine Italian food, with the arrival of...
Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff makes the grade with design programme(31st Mar 2010)
A stylish hotel in the heart of the Welsh capital is gearing up for its appearance on an upcoming television programme, which celebrates the best...
Cardiff International White Water opens with a Splash!(30th Mar 2010)
The brand new Cardiff International White Water (CIWW) was officially opened on Friday 26th March by Winter Olympics gold medallist Amy Williams, as...
New Doctor Who hails Cardiff at world premiere(19th Mar 2010)
Cardiff – the media capital – last night saw the world premiere of the new series of Doctor Who . The BBC Wales produced drama will...
New Home for Tourist Information Centre(18th Mar 2010)
One of the busiest Tourist Information Centres in Wales has reopened following a major refurbishment.
The team from Cardiff’s gateway...
Local hotel celebrates end of major refresh(16th Mar 2010)
As part of a $1billion global programme of refurbishments, the Holiday Inn Cardiff City has undergone some major changes to improve guests’...
Gorillas Go Ape in Cardiff!(11th Mar 2010)
Freerunners Go Ape in Cardiff city centre!
A tribe of Parkour freerunners will be going ape this Saturday, March 13, in Cardiff city centre. ...
McCartney set for return to Capital(6th Mar 2010)
After appearing in Cardiff’s Capitol Cinema with the Beatles almost 45 years ago, Sir Paul McCartney is heading back to the capital to play in...
February 2010
Safer City thanks to pioneering research at Cardiff University(25th Feb 2010)
Pioneering research undertaken by Cardiff University’s Violence and Society Research Group has been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary...
Mamma Mia! Comes to WMC this Christmas(23rd Feb 2010)
The internationally-acclaimed musical MAMMA MIA! will come to Wales Millennium Centre this Christmas for the first time from 16 November 2010 until...
New Exhibition Celebrates the Welsh Soldier(22nd Feb 2010)
This week, a new exhibition opens at Cardiff Castle to celebrate the last 300 years of the Welsh Soldier.
Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of...
Vale Resort named named UK’s best Large Family Hotel(8th Feb 2010)
The Vale Resort, Hensol near Cardiff has been named as the UK’s Best Large Family-Friendly Hotel in the prestigious Hotel Excellence awards...
City hostel ranked with the best in the world(5th Feb 2010)
The Riverhouse Backpackers in Cardiff has been ranked as one of the top 10 hostels in the world at the annual ‘Hoscars’ awards, organised...
January 2010
Artes Mundi – The UK’s Biggest Contemporary Arts Prize(14th Jan 2010)
March 11 – June 6. National Museum Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales
During your visit to the Welsh Capital don’t miss a trip to the...
December 2009
Further praise for Cardiff from Lonely Planet(23rd Dec 2009)
As we prepare to wave goodbye to 2009, Lonely Planet is set to usher in the New Year with a special Mini Guide, glowing with praise for Cardiff...
Pob hwyl a diolch as Lord Wogan of Splott bids a fond farewell(14th Dec 2009)
Sir Terry Wogan, self-proclaimed Lord of Splott is to step down from his early morning show, ‘Wake up to Wogan’ after joining BBC...
November 2009
City rises to 6th in Retail Centre Rankings(24th Nov 2009)
Cardiff has moved up from 10th to 6th position in the UK’s Retail Centre Rankings in the latest report published by the Experian. ...
Britain’s Best Coffee shop – on our doorstep!(19th Nov 2009)
Waterloo Gardens Teahouse have won the title of best National coffee shop, in the 2009 Bev-E awards. Run by the Beverage Service Association they are...
October 2009
Wally's Christmas Outlet in St David's(19th Oct 2009)
Wally’s Delicatessen is set to open a Christmas outlet in the new St David’s. The delicatessen is taking a unit in a prime location...
Beating poverty with style(9th Oct 2009)
An Oxfam Boutique has opened for trade in Cardiff after a launch event with talented Welsh designer Elliott Frieze at the store on St Mary St in the...
September 2009
Capital Smart Bikes a first(23rd Sep 2009)
Cardiff Council has launched a new scheme which will allow people in Cardiff to hire out bikes to get around the city
The Cardiff Smart Bike...
August 2009
Cardiff to be in highest echelons of shopping premier league(4th Aug 2009)
Members of the Cardiff Tourism Network – Cardiff & Co’s network for the city-region’s tourism industry - have been given a...
Tavel in time for Amazing August in Cardiff(1st Aug 2009)
Dozens of attractions across Cardiff have come together to offer visitors a great experience at affordable prices. News of Cardiff’s...
July 2009
We are coming as Torchwood Team land in Cardiff(20th Jul 2009)
The new Torchwood DVD, ‘Children of Earth’ was launched in Cardiff on Friday with a touch of drama as Captain Jack and his team...
Cricket fever reaches new heights in Welsh capital(9th Jul 2009)
Staff at Cardiff’s tallest building couldn’t believe their eyes when they witnessed what appeared to be a cricket match taking place on...
June 2009
Sherman Cymru for redevelopment(30th Jun 2009)
Sherman Cymru is pleased to announce that it has received a Capital Lottery grant of £3.9 million from Arts Council of Wales in order to...
