Cardiff Bay
Bahía de Cardiff
Cardiff Bay (Cardiff) – this bay has become a more upscale part of Cardiff in recent times (located just 10 minutes by taxi from Cardiff Central Station). Visitors can find the stylish five-star St David’s Hotel and Spa, and Mermaid Quay – a restaurant hotspot with everything from Caribbean to Turkish cuisine. As well as this, the bay is home to exciting attractions and hosts events throughout the year, such as the Wales Millennium Centre, Norwegian Church, the Doctor Who Experience, Red Dragon Centre, World of Boats, and Techniquest (an interactive science discovery center).
Cardiff Bay is now a mecca for Doctor Who fans from around the world. The new Doctor Who Experience sits next door to BBC Roath Lock Studios. The series is filmed around Cardiff and South Wales and you can spot many filming locations in Cardiff Bay.
Caerphilly Castle
Castillo de Caerphilly
Caerphilly Castle (Castle Street, Caerphilly) – located just 25 minutes (8 miles) north of Cardiff, this 13th century castle was built by Anglo-Norman lord Gilbert ‘the Red’ de Clare, who had it surrounded by a series of moats and watery islands. He also built the original Castell Coch, ‘Red Castle’, located the other side of Caerphilly mountain. Incurring extensive damage during the English Civil War, this castle was renovated in more recent times, allowing tourists to visit. It’s also a great backdrop for TV and film. It secured a starring role recently in the popular BBC TV series Merlin.
Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle (Castle Ditch, Caernarfon, Gwyneed) – located 174 miles (4 hours) northwest of Cardiff, this castle, overlooking the River Seiont, was once the location of a Norman motte & bailey castle and before that a Roman fort stood nearby. This, before Edward I built the current one with Polygonal towers. This castle was tied into British history again in 1969, when the investiture of the current Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Charles took place there. Admission: £6.00 (adult), £4.50 (seniors/students/children under 16 years), £18.00 (family – 2 adults and all children under 16 years). Hours: 10 am – 4 pm (Monday – Saturday), 11 am – 4 pm (Sunday)
Brecon Cathedral
Brecon Cathedral
Brecon Cathedral (Cathedral Close, Brecon, Powys) — Brecon Cathedral started life in 1093 as the Benedictine Priory of St John the Evangelist, built by the Normans on the site of an earlier Celtic church. At the dissolution of the monasteries in 1538, it became Brecon’s Parish Church. It became a Cathedral only in 1923, on the establishment of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon. The Cathedral is at the heart of a Diocese which stretches from Beguildy in the North to the beautiful Gower Peninsula in the South, including most of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the City of Swansea.
Bridgend Designer Outlet
Bridgend Designer Outlet
Bridgend Designer Outlet (The Derwen, Bridgend, Cardiff) — this is the largest designer outlet in Wales where you can find your favorite brands at up to 60% off, all year round. Its beautiful setting, cafes and restaurants, free parking and more than 90 brands, Bridgend offers something for everyone. It has a wide range of stores, ranging from iconic fashion brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Kurt Geiger, Levis and Lacoste to athletic labels, like Vans and Adidas, and high-street favorites, like Ted Baker and French Connection.
Almada Portuguese Restaurant
Almada Portuguese Restaurant
Almada Portuguese Restaurant (146 Cowbridge Road, Canton, Cardiff) – located in the heart of the Canton section of Cardiff, this restaurant was a TripAdvisor.com winner in 2013, and serves an array of Portuguese dishes, such as char grilled chicken kebab (marinated with Portuguese chili and spices), pan-fried Lambs Liver (cooked in white wine and onions and served with creamy mashed potato), and Pan fried fillet of Hake (on a bed of sautéed spinach, crispy roast potatoes and drizzled with lemon and caper dressing). Of course, it also has a respectable list of Portuguese wines.
Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon Beacons National Park (Off A470, Libanus) — located about 5 miles southwest of Brecon, visitors here come across mountains and awe-inspiring landscape views within this 519-square-mile park. Within the National Park are over 250 ancient monuments including prehistoric and Roman sites including stone circles, burial chambers, hillforts and camps. Its hills and villages are also dotted with medieval castles, ancient churches and reminders of our industrial heritage.
Bogiez
Bogiez
Bogiez (Kingsway, Cardiff) – open from Tuesday to Sunday night, Bogiez stands tall as Cardiff’s home of rock and alternative music, bringing an array of rock, heavy metal and alternative club nights and events as well as providing a home to the rock masses during the daytime as a hard rockin’ bar.
CAR RENTALS
CAR RENTALS
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Cardiff:
Avis Rent a Car +44 844 544 6047
Budget: +44 29 2072 7499
Enterprise: +44 29 2047 2800
Hertz: +44 870 844 8844
National: +44 871 384 3486
Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris Castle (Castle Street, Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey) – located 185 miles (4 ½ hour drive) northwest of Cardiff, this castle in north Wales is part of the network of fortifications that England’s King Edward I built in order to maintain English rule over Wales. Construction of this castle was never completed. Nevertheless, it has at least four lines of fortifications, and it actually has a water-filled moat surrounding it. Its proximity to the sea allowed it to receive supplies directly from ships docked nearby. Admission: £4.50 (adult), £3.40 (reduced – seniors), £13.50 (family – two adults and up to 3 children under 16 years). Call for further info, including hours: +44 1248 810 361
