Town Centre Travel Guide
Tourist 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 walkable 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

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Personally guided walking tours of Penarth.
Our pick of the best Town Centre Hotel Deals

The Parkgate Hotel
Excellent breakfast. Clean rooms. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
Great location to the conference I was attending
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff

The Angel Hotel
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Staff were helpful- location had easy access to the bay where there are many restaurants and shops.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Lovely hotel in great location. Very clean spacious room and very clean.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Town Centre

Rhiwbina
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Rhiwbina and you might want to plan a stop by Castell Coch and Cardiff Golf Club while you're in the area.

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 Caerphilly Mountain.

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

