Top Things to do in Cardiff
Top Restaurants in Cardiff
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Cardiff, Wales
The Welsh capital may have begun its life as a Roman fort, but it's since become a bustling city. Where the fort once stood, Cardiff Castle has held court since the 11th century. It remains a central presence in the city, now full of lively art and music venues, hip boutiques, fun bars and modern hotels. Even with so many new and exciting things to see, the National History Museum is still the most visited attraction in Wales. Don't be the only visitor who plays hooky!
Restaurants in Cardiff
1. Cardiff Food Tours
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5.0 based on 128 reviews
Delicious ways of discovering Cardiff! Our food tours enable you to visit the city and enjoy the many different tastes of Wales. We work with independent businesses and our local Loving Welsh Food guides share their stories with you about Welsh life, history and culture. We can also organise private, bespoke tours in Welsh, English, French, Italian, Spanish and German.
2. Glyndwr Vineyard
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5.0 based on 90 reviews
Whatever your reason for visiting, if you are looking for a unique venue with an intimate atmosphere, come and see the Vale of Glamorgan's best kept secret for yourself. We offer vouchers for our award-winning wine and for tours of the vineyard! You can even stay in our spacious accommodation at the beautiful vineyard! We can plan an event to remember especially for you, where your preferences and choices come first. We are a vibrant, small business priding ourselves on our attention to detail and our ability to tailor our events to our customer's needs.
Reviewed By 910adrianh - Frome, United Kingdom
Highly recommend a visit to this vineyard tucked away in the Vale of Glamorgan. A very friendly family run enterprise offering an interesting tour around the vine fields and an even better home cooked lunch with samples of their very pleasant wines. The family are clearly, quite rightly, very proud of their wines and are more than willing to chat about their history and experiences.
3. Adventure Rooms Cardiff
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5.0 based on 1,063 reviews
A fun and engaging live escape the room experience, suitable for groups of 2-14 people. Your team is locked in a room with mysterious and hidden objects. With only these objects as clues you have 60 minutes to escape. You cannot succeed alone, only by working together will you have a chance at escaping. Adventure Rooms is perfect for tourists, families, students and team building groups. Do you accept the challenge?
Reviewed By pairuo - Cardiff, United Kingdom
My family went to AR Cardiff for a family event. Youngest player was 11 and oldest 56 and everyone enjoyed! Half of us played Black Queen and the other half played Mad Scientist. The game masters Tobias and Lowri were amazing, anticipating when we needed hints on our screens to stay on track and also when we wanted to figure things out alone - they were very intuitive with how we wanted to play. The puzzles were challenging and engaging and were well timed, making the experience great fun from start to end! Thank you Tobias and Lowri!
4. Principality Stadium
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4.5 based on 4,021 reviews
Principality Stadium is the home of the Welsh Rugby Team and one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. Sporting the first fully-retractable roof in the UK, the venue is at the leading edge as a multi-purpose, multi-faceted event venue. The Stadium is established as a world class must play, must visit venue and has played home to major sporting bodies and music artists over the years. From Madonna and U2 to David Beckham and Joe Calzaghe, Rugby World Cups & Olympics events, some of the world's greatest stars have set the stage alight here. Tours of the Principality Stadium are available through out the week. Experience the inner workings of the 74,000 seater stadium and see where the Welsh Rugby Team battle against opponents from across the globe and where the football titans of Europe fought for the 2017 Champions League Trophy. Principality Stadium Tours run 7 days a week and are £12.50 for adults & £9.00 for 5-16 year olds.
Reviewed By jollyrobert - Bridgend, United Kingdom
We attended the Wales versus Barbarians match last Saturday. Using the park & ride from Cardiff Football Club, we were discharged in Canal St, giving us ample time and opportunity to walk through the closed streets to enjoy the atmosphere. Anyone who has attended any live event, will know how special the atmosphere is, if you were there. After the usual pre-match preliminaries, we met up with other rugby loving friends, not least because they had our tickets, and were sheperded into the stadium, bags searched, and in our seats by 2.15, about half-an-hour before kick off. With the roof closed and the stadium well-lighted, we enjoyed the theatre before our eyes, with the Welsh Regimental band parading with mascot goat, and the massed male voice choirs singing Calon Lan, Cwm Rhondda, and of course, "Why, why, why Delilah". Finally, the players lined up, the anthems were sung and we were off. The final result with Wales winning 43 points to 33, was just about deserved, but the occassion was particularly special for another reason. It was the final game played by the great Ulsterman, Rory Best, and the final game the former Welsh coach, Warren Gatland would be coaching, this time the Baa-Baas, albeit his successor, Wayne Pivac winning their encounter. Once the game was over, and the final validictory was said, the stadium proper emptied very quickly, allowing us to pick up our return bus to the park and ride facilities out of town. The Millenium stadium has won a good reputation for handling these big games and its well-deserved, and apart from the outrageous prices paid for snacks and drinks, it was jolly good day out.
5. Cardiff Castle
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4.5 based on 6,473 reviews
Beautifully ornate pleasure palace built by the Victorian architect William Burges.
Reviewed By lwatsoniom - Douglas, United Kingdom
Climb the steps to the viewing platform in the keep, take the guided tour of the astonishing house, wander through the tunnels used as air raid shelters in WWII, it's all here, something for everyone
6. National Museum Cardiff
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4.5 based on 2,619 reviews
Witness one of Europe's finest art collections. Five hundred years of magnificent paintings, drawings, sculpture, silver and ceramics from Wales and across the world, including one of Europe's best collections of Impressionist art. The building also has galleries showing the diverse natural history of Wales, as well as a journey taking you through the Evolution of Wales (with dinosaur displays) from the very beginnings of time to the present day.
Reviewed By _vyt1947 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Amazing,free and awesome! Very knowledgable staff.Great art collection-don't miss the Rembrandt-comprehensive Collection of French Impressionists and lots more Great natural history galleries Visit lasted hours longer than we anticipated
7. Techniquest
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4.5 based on 1,077 reviews
Interactive, hands-on exhibits make this science discovery centre the perfect destination for visitors of all ages.
Reviewed By Rachfun
We had a great day at Techniquest, laughed, played and solved puzzles together. Reasonable entry price and plenty of places to eat nearby. Planetarium and theatre were fun and informative too, all in all a good value day for Us.
8. St Fagans National Museum of History
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4.5 based on 7,194 reviews
A walk around Wales – from Celtic times to the present day. St Fagans is one of Europe's leading open–air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction.
Reviewed By caelchamberlain2 - Bridgend, United Kingdom
Absolute gem of welsh cultural history, amazing indoor displays and great outdoor exhibits to walk round , free entry so you can’t go wrong , the castle and gardens are amazing and dogs are permitted throughout the area
9. Bute Park
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4.5 based on 1,822 reviews
Bute Park & Arboretum is an extensive area of mature parkland that forms the 'green heart' of Cardiff. Equivalent to 80 football pitches in size, Bute Park is one of the largest urban parks in Wales. As well as beautiful flowers and an abundance of paths and tracks to explore, visitor facilities include an Education Centre & Visitor Centre (open daily 12 - 3pm), 3 cafes, toilets, a woodland play trail, wooden sculptures and fitness equipment. There is a varied events programme, see Bute-park.com for current listings. A Grade 1 listed landscape, it contains designed views and interesting built heritage such as the remains of a medieval friary and the ever-popular Animal Wall. The magnificent arboretum contains “champion” (tallest or widest of their species in UK) and many rare and beautiful trees. The site is managed by Cardiff Council and benefitted from a £5.6M restoration project between 2010 - 2014, supported by a £3.1M grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Reviewed By firsthwelshman - Accra, Ghana
A huge and beautiful park in the centre of the city. Located alongside the River Taff and behind the wonderful Cardiff Castle, it has miles of walks, the site of the ancient Black Friars Monastery, a super café alongside the river and access to the lovely area of Pontcanna and Pontcanna playing fields and the home of the Glamorgan County Cricket club. A wonderful location for a picnic, or a stroll from shopping with some locally purchased sandwiches. Excellent views and photo opportunities that also include and ancient stone circle. Truly magical.
10. Rhondda Heritage Park, The Welsh Mining Experience
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4.5 based on 258 reviews
Rhondda Heritage Park is situated on the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, once a thriving coal mine now preserved as a tourist attraction. With a brand new museum and Italian themed cafe for 2017, plus added experiences on the Black Gold Experience guided tour. Rhondda Heritage Park also hosts an array of events from Santa’s Toy Mine & X Scream to Classic Car shows & Family History Days. Located just outside Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Reviewed By annewK3036OE - Caerphilly County, United Kingdom
Magical. The mine is full of wrapped parcels, wonderful Christmas decorations & fairy lights. Father Christmas was brilliant, funny & full of information about his reindeer & the North Pole. The miner guide led the children & many adults through the tunnels sharing jokes & singing songs whilst they searched for Father Christmas. Excellent gifts for the children & a hot drink with a mince pie for the grown ups, this is the best Santa experience I have ever been to.
