Top Hotels Near Caerphilly Mountain in Cardiff from NZ$99

Take a calming stroll through Cardiff’s Bute Park. Follow the trails, explore the remains of a medieval friary and admire the horticulture and wildlife.

After visiting Sophia Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cardiff. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

A wonderful place to learn about the history and architecture of the Welsh capital, Cardiff City Hall has been the centre of local government since 1906. Its distinctive 59 metre clock tower surmounted by a Welsh dragon towers over Cathay’s Park, evoking the prosperity and confidence of the Edwardian era like few other structures. Now considered one of the finest civic centres in Europe, City Hall is set amongst a number of other notable buildings, including the Temple of Peace and the National Museum and Gallery of Wales.

A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.

You can learn about the history of Cardiff with a trip to Blackfriars Priory. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

You can learn about the history of Cardiff with a trip to Gorsedd Stones. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club (Glamorgan CCC), one of Wales’ oldest and most successful clubs, the impressive SWALEC Stadium opened to great fanfare in 2008, with state-of-the-art facilities and seating capacity for up to 16,000 spectators. As well as county cricket, international test matches have been hosted at this fantastic venue since the 1990s, and major music and corporate events are also held here. Situated in the scenic Sophia Gardens Public Park in central Cardiff on the west bank of the River Taff, the stadium is just down the road from the Millennium Stadium and is easily accessed by bus, train or road.

Find out about the history of Cardiff with a stop at Animal Wall. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.