High Street Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing 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.
Wales Millennium Centre
Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.
Activities
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys
From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
Our pick of the best High Street Area Hotel Deals
The Angel Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Celtic Manor Resort
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
The Parkgate Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around High Street Area
Caerleon
Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caerleon Amphitheatre and Isca Augusta.
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.
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 Llandaff Cathedral or Cardiff City Hall.
Llantrisant
Visitors to Llantrisant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Royal Mint Experience is worth a stop.
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 The Gate Arts and Community Centre or National Museum Cardiff.
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 National Museum Cardiff or Cardiff City Hall.
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff University
- Pen y Fan
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Cardiff International Arena
- Rhondda Valley
- BikePark Wales
- University Hospital of Wales
- Caerphilly Castle
- The Royal Mint Experience
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Castell Coch
- Penderyn Distillery
- Big Pit National Coal Museum