Cardiff

Cardiff (Fortress on Taff in Welsh), the capital of Wales and Europe's youngest metropolis has two centres. One with Victorian and Edwardian streets and gardens, including a Neo-Gothic Cardiff castle and neoclassical town buildings, as well as shopping centres and a covered 19th-century market.

Cardiff is located on a relatively flat area...

Cardiff (Fortress on Taff in Welsh), the capital of Wales and Europe's youngest metropolis has two centres. One with Victorian and Edwardian streets and gardens, including a Neo-Gothic Cardiff castle and neoclassical town buildings, as well as shopping centres and a covered 19th-century market.

Cardiff is located on a relatively flat area with highest point Garth Hill (307m) and river Taff flowing into the Bristol Channel. Birthplace of many famous people (e.g. Roald Dahl – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Cardiff’s most visited sight is the Cardiff Castle. Built in the 11th century on the site of a former Roman fortress, the castle is opened to public and offers tours for both adults and children.

Other historical sights worth seeing are the National Museum with collections focused on East Wales, the Old Library, St. David’s Cathedral, Cardiff Central Market, Llandaff Cathedral or stroll around the Wales National War memorial (between Bute park and the University).

During sunny days, spend some time outside in the Bute Park, Hamadryad Park with nice children’s playground or in the Heath Park with its miniature railway. Visit the annual Tafwyl festival that celebrates Welsh culture - literature, culinary art, and music and takes place on the grounds of the castle. With older children (but toddlers as well) we recommend to visit treetop Advanture golf and Techniquest museum.

Cardiff airport is the only international airport in Wales and therefore quite busy. Situated 10miles west of the city, there are either regular bus or train lines connecting the airport directly with the city centre. Public transport in Cardiff is easy, as it’s operated by bus lines or the Aquabus.