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Cardiff is the capital city of Wales, on the Bristol Channel coast. Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Bay and St Fagans National Museum of History are popular days out. Use this page to find attractions, places to eat and places to stay in and around Cardiff, plus nearby walks, road trips and free days out.
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Bute Park
Public parkland beside Cardiff Castle and the River Taff.
Plan your visit →Bar 44 Cardiff
Spanish food and drinks at the Cardiff branch of Bar 44. Check the branch when booking.
Plan your visit →The Parkgate Hotel
A hotel with dining and spa facilities in central Cardiff.
Plan your visit →Cardiff Castle
Historic castle grounds and interiors in central Cardiff. Check ticket inclusions.
Plan your visit →Heaneys
Heaneys is Tommy Heaney’s restaurant in Pontcanna, Cardiff. Its dining options include lunch, à la carte and tasting menus, with dishes shaped by the season and locally sourced ingredients, including produce from the restaurant’s garden. Choose the menu…
Plan your visit →voco St David's Cardiff
voco St David’s Cardiff is a waterfront hotel on Cardiff Bay with rooms, a spa and the Tir a Môr restaurant. Its Havannah Street setting places it by the bay rather than in the central shopping district. Guests…
Plan your visit →National Museum Cardiff
Free general museum admission; some exhibitions and activities are charged. Advance free tickets are recommended. The museum car park is closed 2–4 October 2026. Map pin marks the site; follow the operator’s visitor-entrance directions.
Plan your visit →Pasture Cardiff
Pasture Cardiff is a restaurant at 8–10 High Street in Cardiff’s Castle Quarter. It offers lunch and evening dining, with its current menus and private dining options published by the operator. Opening and service times differ through the…
Plan your visit →Norwegian Church Arts Centre
A waterfront arts centre in Cardiff Bay's historic Norwegian Church. Visitor location: Harbour Drive, Cardiff, CF10 4PA. Check current opening dates and any booking requirements before travelling.
Plan your visit →The Potted Pig
A restaurant in a former bank vault on Cardiff’s High Street.
Plan your visit →St Fagans National Museum of History
Free museum entry; parking and some activities cost extra. Castle access is limited during re-roofing, and Llwyn-yr-eos Farm is currently closed. Map pin marks the site; follow the operator’s visitor-entrance directions.
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Local photographs are used where available. Cards labelled country inspiration show a named scene from the wider country, rather than that town. Category photographs illustrate the activity, not a particular business.
Moot Hall, Keswick — Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Waterhead, Ambleside — Fitful · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Grasmere village — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Kendal Castle — Sue · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Market Square, Penrith — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Whitehaven harbour — Krautrock · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bampton bridge and village, Cumbria — Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
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Days out near Cardiff
Attractions on the Days Out Now Day Out Map within 15 miles of Cardiff, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
IllustrativeCastles, Palaces & HeritageCardiff CastleCastle · 0.1 miles
IllustrativeFamily FavouritesMuseum of CardiffCardiff · 0.2 milesIllustrativeFamily FavouritesNational Museum CardiffCardiff · 0.4 miles
IllustrativeTheme Parks & Family FunCardiff International PoolGrangetown · 2.1 miles
IllustrativeFamily FavouritesSt Fagans National Museum of HistoryCardiff · 4.0 miles
IllustrativeCastles, Palaces & HeritageCaerphilly CastleCaerphilly · 6.8 miles
IllustrativeBeaches & CoastBarry Island Beach and PromenadeBarry · 7.4 miles
IllustrativeFamily FavouritesNewport Museum and Art GalleryNewport · 10.8 milesIllustrativeCastles & HeritageNational Roman Legion MuseumCaerleon · 13.1 milesFREE DAYS OUT NOW TRAVEL CLUB
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Walks & road trips in Cardiff
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Cardiff Road Trip – Perfect City Tour
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The Dragons Spine Road Trip
If you're looking for one of Britain's greatest road trips, the Dragons Spine deserves a place at the very top of your list. Following much of the iconic.
Approximately 183 miles (295 km)Recommended · 3–5 daysStart: CardiffFinish: ConwyBest for: Scenic drives • Mountains • Castles • Walks • Hidden
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