Cardiff - City Centre

Cardiff is located in its own region of Cardiff in Wales, United Kingdom.

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General Information

Cardiff is located in its own region of Cardiff in Wales, United Kingdom and was confirmed as the Welsh capital in 1955.

The city centre is a mixture of Victorian and Edwardian streets and gardens, with some specialist shops still retaining their original facades. Today the docklands have been transformed into a focal point by the creation of the freshwater lake and waterfront of Cardiff Bay. There are a number of boat tours which operate from Mermaid Quay giving information on the history of the area. Cardiff Waterbus has a taxi service, which operates throughout the year from the Bay to the city centre and the suburb of Penarth.

Cardiff attracts tourists from all over the world year round as there is so much to see and do here, including the impressive Cardiff Castle. Cardiff is a modern city and is fast becoming one of Europe's finest maritime cities. Even though Cardiff is a city, it is also known for its wide-ranging parklands which cover at least 10% of its area, offering tourists great walks and picnic spaces.

Things to do and see in Cardiff

There are many attractions in and around Cardiff to keep all ages of tourists entertained. Some of the activities are :-

National Museum Cardiff
Wales Millennium Centre
Chapter Arts Centre
The Taff Trail
Farmers Market
The Millennium Stadium
Cardiff International White Water
Cardiff has 'walks of interest' for tourists e.g. Centenary Walk
Rhondda Heritage Park - former coal mine recreated underground life
Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans - living village representing Wales through the ages
Techniquest - Science Centre
Maritime Museum
Roath Park and Lake - offers a variety of wildlife
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle's Clocktower
Doctor Who experience - memorabilia from the show
Red Dragon Centre - range of entertainment and food outlets

Please see the activities directory for more information.

Accommodation in Cardiff

There is a large variety of accommodation options in and around this city; from bed and breakfasts and hotels to inns and guest houses.

Please view the accommodation directory which gives tourists an extensive choice.

Restaurants and Businesses in Cardiff

Cardiff is known to be one of the top ten retail destinations in the United Kingdom with two main shopping streets, several retail parks and shopping arcades. Also popular are the number of markets that this city has to offer, including a huge Victorian indoor market. The newly developed, Brewery Quarter, offers tourists and residents a large variety of bars and restaurant with a central courtyard.

The restaurant and business directories will provide more information, or you can add your own free business listing.