Cyncoed Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

Roath Park
Enjoy several hours of relaxation on the lawns, in the gardens and by the lake of this delightful Victorian park.

Principality Stadium
Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy.

Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Barry Island Beach
If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

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

Cardiff University
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.
Activities

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
Our pick of the best Cyncoed Hotel Deals

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Other neighbourhoods around Cyncoed
Penylan
Penylan is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.

Gabalfa
Gabalfa is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or Llandaff Cathedral.

Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cathays
Cathays is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.
Whitchurch
Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff University
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Cardiff International Arena
- Rhondda Valley
- BikePark Wales
- University Hospital of Wales
- The Royal Mint Experience
- Caerphilly Castle
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Barry Island Pleasure Park