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Cardiff Castle   Cardiff

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

 86 Reviews  Cardiff Castle is one of Wale’s leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance with a history that spans over 2000 years, the Castle has gone from being a Roman Garrison, to a... 

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Parks and Gardens   Cardiff

Parks and Gardens, Cardiff

 34 Reviews  Although we didn’t visit many parks in Cardiff we enjoyed Bute Park a lot. It’s located in the city centre right next to Cardiff castle (the Animal Wall connects the entrance of the park and the... 

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Cardiff Bay AKA Tiger Bay   Cardiff

Cardiff Bay AKA Tiger Bay, Cardiff

 43 Reviews  Cardiff Bay, formally Tiger Bay is the former docks area that has been transformed into Europe's largest waterfront development with a freshwater lake, a barrage that separates the lake from the sea... 

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Millennium Stadium   Cardiff

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

 22 Reviews  Someone has described the Millenium Stadium as a huge spaceship that has landed right in the middle of the city - and you can't avoid noticing the contrast between the modern 74.500 seater stadium and... 

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Castell Coch   Cardiff

Castell Coch, Cardiff

 12 Reviews  This late nineteenth-century 'fairytale'-style castle was built on the medieval remains of a previous castle and was designed for the third marquess of Bute by William Burges. more soon Opening... 

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National Museum   Cardiff

National Museum, Cardiff

 14 Reviews  I was surprised of the impressive collection of the National Museum of Wales(pic 1). It covers the Welsh history in general so you can see different exhibits from geology of the area to ancient items... 

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Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre AKA The Tube   Cardiff

Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre AKA The Tube, Cardiff

 6 Reviews  The Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre is a tube shaped building which illustrates the story of Cardiff Bay from busy Docklands to a regenerated recreation area with restaurants and pubs. It houses a film,... 

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Shopping   Cardiff

Shopping, Cardiff

 16 Reviews  I like the UK and I really like flea markets, so I'm as happy as a Welsh pendragon drinking mead to be in the Cardiff Central Market! I don't know why I love places like this so much--lots of junk on... 

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Museum Welsh Life   Cardiff

Museum Welsh Life, Cardiff

 12 Reviews  The day we went to St Fagans, (an open air Folk Museum just outside Cardiff), it was very nice day, and it was free to enter ,which pleased us sooooooooo much, but you need to pay to park your car,as... 

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Techniquest   Cardiff

Techniquest, Cardiff

 5 Reviews  We were left to entertain the grandchildren one cold afternoon, so decided to take them to Techniquest. The children thoroughly enjoyed the interactive science centre. Their particular favourite was... 

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Cardiff Bay Barrage   Cardiff

Cardiff Bay Barrage, Cardiff

 5 Reviews  The Cardiff Bay Barrage was one of the largest civil engineering projects in Europe during construction in the 1990s and has formed a 200-hectare freshwater lake that has been the catalyst for the... 

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Norwegian Church   Cardiff

Norwegian Church, Cardiff

 12 Reviews  Cardiff was one of the first port’s to have a Norwegian Sailor’s Church and was built to provide religious and social care to thousands of sailors employed in the Norwegian merchant fleet. The Church... 

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Llandaff Cathedral   Cardiff

Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff

 6 Reviews  This impressive Cathedral (Church of St Peter & Paul, Dyfrig, Teilo and Euddogwy) is the mother church of the Diocese of Llandaff and is the seat of the Bishop of Llandaff and stands on one of the... 

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General Listings   Cardiff

General Listings, Cardiff

 8 Reviews  Look at the picture and you would be forgiven for thinking that you were in the middle of an idyllic country scene... Would you be surprised if I were to say that I was standing no more than about... 

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Festivals and Events   Cardiff

Festivals and Events, Cardiff

 3 Reviews  This Winter Extravaganza is in its third year after the phenomenal success of 2001 and 2002 and is a wonderful festive experience for all the family. This year is expected to be the biggest yet with... 

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All Wales Coastal Path

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The All Wales Coastal Path is set to open in May 2012 and will provide a walking route along the whole of the country's jagged sea border, 850 miles in length it will be the first complete coastal path around any country.The All Wales Coast Path will ensure improved access to the coast line and encourage people to live more healthy and active lifestyles. The path is also expected to boost tourism and economic activity within coastal locations around Wales.

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South Glamorgan - De Morgannwg

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South Glamorgan is a preserved county of Wales that was originally formed in as a county council area and was abolished in 1996. South Glamorgan continues in existence as a preserved county for purposes such as lieutenancy, and as such includes those communities.September 2011

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Mid-Glamorgan - Morgannwg Ganol

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Mid Glamorgan is a preserved county (current areas used in Wales for ceremonial purposes), from 1974 until 1996, it was also an administrative county, with a county council. Mid Glamorgan and its component districts were abolished in 1996 and the area split.September 2011

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Vale of Glamorgan - Bro Morgannwg

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The Vale of Glamorgan is a rich agricultural area; that lies in the most southerly part of Wales. At the heart of the county is a 14-mile stretch of protected coastline which was awarded Heritage Coast status in 1972 and includes secluded coves, interesting wildlife, exhilarating walks and backed by cliffs and rolling countryside.September 2011

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Garth Pier in Bangor

by nani80

Bangor is a small university town lying on the banks of Menai Strait. There are several things you might want to visit (like the St Deiniol Cathedral or Penrhyn Castle), but my personal favourite is the famous Garth Pier which reaches out deep in the Menai Streit towards Anglesey. The pier was built in 1890s and reconstructed in the late 1980s. Take a stroll down the pier, grab a cup of tea or coffee at one of the oriental kiosks, and enjoy the stunning views in all directions.

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Worm's Head

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Worm's Head stretches out to sea near Rhossili, and becomes an island when the tide comes in. If you're planning to walk to the tip of the 'dragon' along the rocky causeway, check the tide times with Coastguard before setting out! We weren't that lucky to walk to the tip as the high tide was coming so we spent a couple of hours walking along the steep cliffs to the Fall Bay, Mewslade Bay and Thurba Head before heading back to Rhossili through a small village Pitton.The coast is spectacular and not to be missed!

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Visit St Govan's Chapel

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A tiny medieval (12th century) chapel hidden in the rocks near St Govan's Head. According to a legend, St Govan was known as Gawain, one of Arthur's most bravest knights, who spent his life here after the death of Arthur.It’s accessible by climbing down the stone steps (legend says that nobody can count the steps accurately and that the number is never the same when you go up and down).

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Walk to St Govan's Head

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St Govan's Head is the most southern part of Pembrokeshire. The easiest way to access St Govan's Head is from the parking area located in MOD range (open to the public only on non-firing periods, so check at the entrances to the range - when a red flag flies above the area is closed to the public). But if you really want to enjoy, start your walk at Broadhaven (Trevallen Gates to MOD range, near Bosherston), and enjoy the views to the coast renowned as the most wild and beautiful in Pembrokeshire. Follow the path to the St Govan’s Head, and continue along the cliff edge to the St Govan's Chapel.

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Bosherston Lily Ponds

by nani80

A magical place to visit in the late spring or summer, when lilies are in flower. The lily ponds were man made in the 19th century as a part of the Stackpole Estate. It is now a protected nature reserve where you can spot water birds, otters, fish, dragonflies, etc. Some believe that it is a home of the Lady of the Lake from where King Arthur obtained his magical sword, Excalibur.

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Rhossili Beach

by nani80

One of the most stunning beaches, and very popular with surfers. I didn't try to get into water as it was too cold for me, but i enjoyed walking along it (it's 3 miles long). It's difficult to say when is the best time to visit it as it's equally stunning in the morning and later during the day. Not to mention the sunsets... wow!

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Top 3 Hotels in Wales

Cardiff Hilton  Cardiff

 5 Reviews and 465 Opinions  During my stay in Cardiff, I stayed at the Cardiff Hilton hotel. This is a good and decent hotel in... 

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Hen-Dy Hotel  Llandudno

 1 Review and 140 Opinions  From A @ M Evans Wrexham This is an extremely well run hotel which is done by David an Louise... 

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Quay Hotel And Spa  Conwy

 1 Review and 342 Opinions  The Quay Hotel and Spa is part of a development build in 2007, overlooking Conwy Marina. I stayed... 

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Things to Do: Cities in Wales
  1. Cardiff Things to Do
  2. Llandudno Things to Do
  3. Tenby Things to Do
  4. Swansea Things to Do
  5. Caerphilly Things to Do
  6. Bangor Things to Do
  7. Conwy Things to Do
  8. Newport Things to Do
  9. Porthcawl Things to Do
  10. Caernarfon Things to Do
  11. Chepstow Things to Do
  12. Llangollen Things to Do
  13. Snowdonia Things to Do
  14. Barry Things to Do
  15. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Things to Do
  16. Llanberis Things to Do
  17. Aberystwyth Things to Do
  18. Bridgend Things to Do
  19. Portmeirion Things to Do
  20. Saint Fagans Things to Do
  21. Penarth Things to Do
  22. Prestatyn Things to Do
  23. Caerleon Things to Do
  24. Tintern Abbey Things to Do
  25. Criccieth Things to Do
  26. Beaumaris Things to Do
  27. Brecon Beacons National Park Things to Do
  28. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Things to Do
  29. Abergavenny Things to Do
  30. Cardigan Things to Do
  31. Monmouth Things to Do
  32. Merthyr Tydfil Things to Do
  33. Carmarthen Things to Do
  34. Rhyl Things to Do
  35. Holyhead Things to Do
  36. Wrexham Things to Do
  37. Hay-On-Wye Things to Do
  38. Usk Things to Do
  39. Laugharne Things to Do
  40. Beddgelert Things to Do
  41. Dolgellau Things to Do
  42. Brecon Things to Do
  43. Llanelli Things to Do
  44. Saundersfoot Things to Do
  45. Brecon Beacons Things to Do
  46. The Mumbles Things to Do
  47. Bala Things to Do
  48. Hawarden Things to Do
  49. Narberth Things to Do
  50. Haverfordwest Things to Do
  51. Harlech Things to Do
  52. Mold Things to Do
  53. Llantwit Major Things to Do
  54. Fishguard Things to Do
  55. Neath Things to Do
  56. Chirk Things to Do
  57. Caldicot Things to Do
  58. Talacre Things to Do
  59. Pembroke Things to Do
  60. Llanrhaiadr-yn-Mochnant Things to Do
  61. Trevor Things to Do
  62. Rhayader Things to Do
  63. Blaenavon Things to Do
  64. Barmouth Things to Do
  65. Cowbridge Things to Do
  66. Welshpool Things to Do
  67. Aberdare Things to Do
  68. Porthmadog Things to Do
  69. Llandovery Things to Do
  70. Rhossili Things to Do
  71. Raglan Things to Do
  72. Burry Port Things to Do
  73. Denbigh Things to Do
  74. Connahs Quay Things to Do
  75. Port Talbot Things to Do
  76. Llandrindod Wells Things to Do
  77. Saint Davids Things to Do
  78. Blaenau-Ffestiniog Things to Do
  79. Crickhowell Things to Do
  80. Llanfyllin Things to Do
  81. Builth Wells Things to Do
  82. Machynlleth Things to Do
  83. Colwyn Bay Things to Do
  84. Menai Bridge Things to Do
  85. Presteigne Things to Do
  86. Llanidloes Things to Do
  87. Flint Things to Do

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