Cardiff is a city of attractions, sport, culture and entertainment. Within the few square miles of the city-centre alone, you'll find a wealth of things to do, whatever your tastes, and in the surrounding areas, you'll find everything from abseiling to whisky tasting.

With world-class attractions which draw people from all over the UK and abroad you'll be spoilt for choice in Cardiff. Choose from historic houses and castles, Daleks and Doctor Who or wildlife and water sports.

Designated a City of Sport for 2009, Cardiff has notched up a fine reputation as a sporting capital thanks to the quality of the events and facilities. Whether you want to watch or play, Cardiff's sporting offer beats many of its competitors. With world-class stadiums for rugby, football, cricket and athletics and an International Sports Village offering an Olympic size swimming pool, ice rink and Cardiff International White Water Centre - an Olympic standard canoe slalom, Cardiff is a sports fan's dream come true.

You'll find a lively entertainment scene in and around Cardiff, which features opera, ballet, musicals, and live music from world-class acts. Across the city, there are a range of theatres, galleries, museums, arts and live music venues. From the traditional to the ground-breakingly modern, from seating thousands to cosy intimate spaces, Cardiff can satisfy every taste.

If you're new to Cardiff and Wales, then why not let someone else take the lead. Taking a guided tour can take the leg-work out of sight-seeing - literally. Having a guide who knows their subject can really make a difference, giving you an insight to local history, culture, language and legends. Tours can be specific to Cardiff, or further afield, and can focus on wildlife and the environment, ghostly goings-on, or Welsh culture.

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You can search for what to do in Cardiff, using the search tab on the right of the page or by clicking here. You can search by what sort of thing you're interested in, what area you want to look at, and when you want to do it. 
 
Alternatively our tourist information centres are happy to help with any information you may require and can provide information on all Cardiff attractions: call +44(0)29 2087 3573 or email visitor@cardiff.gov.uk

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