Tips & Tricks
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]