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The City Centre, although iconic, is only a tiny piece of the vast culture Cardiff has to offer. It’s time to live like a local. Each area of the city has its own unique quality, here’s our guide to the must see neighbourhoods.

WHERE ARE YOU HEADING?

CANTON & VICTORIA PARK

One of the most desirable places to live and work with restaurants offering global cuisine

CATHAYS

A bustling area, that’s also popular with students due to its vicinity to the University.

Tramshed

RIVERSIDE & GRANGETOWN

Two up-and-coming and diverse areas, here you'll find amazing food markets and live music.

LLANDAFF

A historic Cathedral City within a City, the birthplace of Children’s author Roald Dahl.

PONTCANNA

Affluent and one of the trendiest places to live in the UK with a great range of gastro pubs and award winning restaurants.

WHITCHURCH

Amazing character and vibrancy in a quaint village setting.

ROATH

A stunning view all year, known for impressive houses, greenery, parks and lakes.

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