Town Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle is a huge medieval castle in the South Wales, located in Caerphilly, seven and a half miles north of Cardiff. The castle stands out from other Welsh castles thanks to two distinct factors. The first of these is its sheer size; it is the second largest castle in the UK after Windsor Castle, occupying 30 acres.

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.

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.

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.

Utilita Arena Cardiff
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.
Activities

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

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

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Our pick of the best Town Centre Hotel Deals

The Angel Hotel
Clean room and bedding, as always is the case in our experience at The Angel.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
N/A
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
Wonderful stay in a lovely bedroom. Not impressed with the cooked breakfast. Bacon overdone and tasteless. Everything else ok. xx
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
A great all round hotel
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre
Clean and well maintained. Great facilities. But overall a bit dated.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Town Centre

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.

Llandaff
Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop.

Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting 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 National Museum Cardiff or Cardiff City Hall.

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

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



