Cardiff Bay (Cardiff) – this bay has become a more upscale part of Cardiff in recent times (located just 10 minutes by taxi from Cardiff Central Station). Visitors can find the stylish five-star St David’s Hotel and Spa, and Mermaid Quay – a restaurant hotspot with everything from Caribbean to Turkish cuisine. As well as […]
Caerphilly Castle (Castle Street, Caerphilly) – located just 25 minutes (8 miles) north of Cardiff, this 13th century castle was built by Anglo-Norman lord Gilbert ‘the Red’ de Clare, who had it surrounded by a series of moats and watery islands. He also built the original Castell Coch, ‘Red Castle’, located the other side of […]
Caernarfon Castle (Castle Ditch, Caernarfon, Gwyneed) – located 174 miles (4 hours) northwest of Cardiff, this castle, overlooking the River Seiont, was once the location of a Norman motte & bailey castle and before that a Roman fort stood nearby. This, before Edward I built the current one with Polygonal towers. This castle was tied […]
Brecon Cathedral (Cathedral Close, Brecon, Powys) — Brecon Cathedral started life in 1093 as the Benedictine Priory of St John the Evangelist, built by the Normans on the site of an earlier Celtic church. At the dissolution of the monasteries in 1538, it became Brecon’s Parish Church. It became a Cathedral only in 1923, on […]
Bridgend Designer Outlet (The Derwen, Bridgend, Cardiff) — this is the largest designer outlet in Wales where you can find your favorite brands at up to 60% off, all year round. Its beautiful setting, cafes and restaurants, free parking and more than 90 brands, Bridgend offers something for everyone. It has a wide range of […]
Almada Portuguese Restaurant (146 Cowbridge Road, Canton, Cardiff) – located in the heart of the Canton section of Cardiff, this restaurant was a TripAdvisor.com winner in 2013, and serves an array of Portuguese dishes, such as char grilled chicken kebab (marinated with Portuguese chili and spices), pan-fried Lambs Liver (cooked in white wine and onions […]
Brecon Beacons National Park (Off A470, Libanus) — located about 5 miles southwest of Brecon, visitors here come across mountains and awe-inspiring landscape views within this 519-square-mile park. Within the National Park are over 250 ancient monuments including prehistoric and Roman sites including stone circles, burial chambers, hillforts and camps. Its hills and villages are […]
Bogiez (Kingsway, Cardiff) – open from Tuesday to Sunday night, Bogiez stands tall as Cardiff’s home of rock and alternative music, bringing an array of rock, heavy metal and alternative club nights and events as well as providing a home to the rock masses during the daytime as a hard rockin’ bar.
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Cardiff: Avis Rent a Car +44 844 544 6047 Budget: +44 29 2072 7499 Enterprise: +44 29 2047 2800 Hertz: +44 870 844 8844 National: +44 871 384 3486
Beaumaris Castle (Castle Street, Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey) – located 185 miles (4 ½ hour drive) northwest of Cardiff, this castle in north Wales is part of the network of fortifications that England’s King Edward I built in order to maintain English rule over Wales. Construction of this castle was never completed. Nevertheless, it has […]