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