Pontcanna 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 lively bars 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: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff
Our pick of the best Pontcanna Hotel Deals
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
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Pontcanna Inn
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Lincoln House Hotel
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Elgano Guest House
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The Angel Hotel
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Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
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Other neighbourhoods around Pontcanna
Riverside
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.
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 Cardiff City Hall 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.
Llandaff
Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop.
Castle Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from St. David's Hall to Cardiff Market – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Cardiff City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's Hall to Cardiff International Arena – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Pontcanna Travel Guide
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff University
- 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
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Castell Coch
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