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World of Boats (Discovery Quay, Porth Teigr, Cardiff) – this tourist-friendly attraction features a unique collection of boats from around the world. It also tells visitors the history of evolution, navigation, use and restoration of boats. Using high-tech displays and old fashioned craft, World of Boats highlights the best of boats and the skills used […]

Whitehall Golf Club (The Pavilion, Nelson, Treharris, Mid Glamorgan) – located just 17 miles (29 minutes) from Cardiff, Whitehall Golf Club (founded in 1922) has established itself as one of the finest and most popular courses in South Wales. A hilltop course nestled between the Rhymney and Cynon Valleys here you will experience a genuine […]

Wales Millennium Centre (Bute Place, Cardiff) — Wales Millennium Centre opened in 2004 and has already established its reputation as one of the world`s iconic arts and cultural destinations. The vision of the Centre is to be an internationally significant cultural landmark and centre for the performing arts, renowned for inspiration, excellence and leadership. The […]

Techniquest (Stuart Street, Cardiff) — There are more than 130 interactive exhibits at this waterfront center — from hot air balloons, and hydrogen rockets, down to chunky puzzles. There is quite literally something for everyone, from children to grandparents. Techniquest’s Planetarium has a new projector allowing visitors to see the night sky as never before. […]

Taff Trail (Cardiff and its outskirts) – cycling enthusiasts can explore the countryside outside of Cardiff by biking on this 88-kilometer cycle route that goes largely off-road from Cardiff to the market town of Brecon. Although essentially a countryside trail, it does pass through a number of towns and villages providing facilities for refreshment, accommodation, […]

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (Castle Grounds, North Road, Cardiff) – given its name, it’s obviously an institution for higher learning for students who want to enter and influence the world of music, theatre and related professions. In addition, it’s also a venue for a host of musical and cultural events that the […]

New Theatre (Park Place, Cardiff) – despite its name, this is actually Cardiff’s oldest theater, and is located in the downtown section. This restored venue has a year-round program of musicals, dramas, dance and children’s productions – many of international fame, such as “Evita”, “Fiddler on the Rood”, “Dial M for Murder”, and “The Full […]

Motorpoint Arena (Mary Ann Street, Cardiff) – located in the heart of Cardiff, this multi-purpose indoor venue, which has 5,500 seats and opened in 1993, hosts a variety of events — from world-class concerts and entertainment to conferences, sporting events, exhibitions and trade shows.

Millennium Stadium (Westgate Street, Cardiff) – this arena, which holds 74,500 spectators, is home of the Wales national rugby union, and hold frequent Wales national football team games. Along with those games, other sporting events are held here, such as speedway, boxing, the Wales portion of the World Rally Championship auto racing event, Monster Jam, […]

Llancaiach Fawr Manor (Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Caerphilly) – this is a 17th century estate — built in 1530 for Dafydd ap Richard. The Manor was designed to be easily defended during the turbulent reigns of Tudor kings and queens and is one of the finest examples of a semi-fortified manor in Wales today. All the […]