Llancarfan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Llancarfan
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Photo "Llancarfan" by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA)

Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture

Principality Stadium

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Principality Stadium
Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Cardiff Bay

4/5(3 reviews)

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

Cardiff Bay
Barry Island Beach

Barry Island Beach

3/5(2 reviews)

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

Barry Island Beach
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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 Castle
Cardiff University

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.

Cardiff University
Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage

Wales Millennium Centre

4/5(8 reviews)

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

Wales Millennium Centre

Activities

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

NZ$38
per adult
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

NZ$29
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
A tour arrives at Caerleon.

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

NZ$202
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour

Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour

NZ$326
per traveller
Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

NZ$180
per adult
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
Castell Coch, Tongwynlais

From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour

NZ$220
per adult
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Llancarfan Hotel Deals

Three Horseshoes
Three Horseshoes
4 out of 5
Moulton, Barry, Wales
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly inn in Barry. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a garden. Popular attractions Barry Island Beach and Fonmon Castle are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews)
"Lovely, friendly pub in the Welsh countryside. The staff are great and were accommodating of our late arrival and early starts in terms of meals. The rooms are nice and looked after."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

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Three Horseshoes
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel
3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,448 reviews)
"Amazing. Stayed here for one night for a concert at the stadium. Great location and they upgraded us ( 3 ) to a family suite. Very nice staff and lovely hotel. Will defo stay again x"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

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The Angel Hotel
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
3 out of 5
Station Approach, Saunders Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$105 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$105
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, excellent customer service. Went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. Really enjoyed the breakfast buffet. Given the size of the hotel, there was a decent amount of variety. Room was of good size. One downside, although there were lifts we had to use stairs to get to our ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
The Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$221 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$221
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,708 reviews)
Room choices?
"We were somewhat disappointed with the room ,it's layout ment that the area may have been correct for the price range but quite a bit of the room was a useless corridor so the room seemed poor value"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$164 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$164
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,505 reviews)
"It was on good location and easily taxis cam come in 2 minutes"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff
Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff
4 out of 5
Meridian Gate, Bute Terrace, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$179 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$179
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location near public transportation"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff
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Other neighbourhoods around Llancarfan

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Grangetown

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.

Grangetown
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Riverside

4/5(1 area review)

You might appreciate the river views and historical sites in Riverside, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are just a few notable stops.

Riverside
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Pontcanna

5/5(7 area reviews)

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

Pontcanna
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Llantrisant

Visitors to Llantrisant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Royal Mint Experience is worth a stop.

Llantrisant
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Photo by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA)

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.

Whitchurch
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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.

Gabalfa

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