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 Scale model of Cardiff Bay by HORSCHECKLeave a Comment Directions: The Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre is located at the end of Harbour Drive; just next to the Norwegian Church.
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The problem with ambitious architects building temporary structures is that sometimes what they build becomes an architectural icon that lasts longer than intended. This is true with "The Tube" or the Cardiff Bay Visitors Centre designed by Will Alsop and John Lyall in 1990. This was the first building built by the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation. The Tube was constructed in only four months and it did not take long to start receiving prestigious architectural awards.
In 1993 temporary Tube "was allowed" to remain and to this day it houses the Visitors Centre where you can learn almost everything about the history of this area and the future projects. There are films that show the development, a large-scale model of the city and some smaller models that show the technical features like the methods to insert more oxygen in the bay waters.
There are some postcards, souvenirs and the usual touristy stuff as well that you be bought inside. Leave a Comment
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 What on Earth !!?? by neilwardLeave a Comment Phone: 02920 463833Directions: Near the Norwegian Church.
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The Tube, as it's commonly called, serves as the visitor centre for Cardiff's harbour. During my visit in 1999, the harbour was undergoing extensive renovation. I'm sure it's a whole different place today. Leave a Comment
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The Tube or as it is officially known ‘The Cardiff Bay's Visitors Centre’ Is a great place to start your visit to Cardiff, There are displays with a number of exhibitions and video information on the Bay. There is also a very large scale model of Cardiff.
There is mass of tourist information and a shop selling some great souvenirs and gifts.
I bought some pin badges and a bag as well as picking up lots of leaflets and info.
Entrance is Free
Opening Times:
October to March: 09.30 - 5pm, Monday - Saturday and 10.30 - 5pm on Sunday and bank holidays.
April to September: 09.30 - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 10.30 - 6pm on Sunday and bank holidays.
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
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