See what the experts are saying about Cardiff. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
249km (155 miles) W of London; 177km (110 miles) SW of Birmingham; 64km (40 miles) SE of Swansea. If you remember Cardiff's dull, industrial reputation from yesteryear, you may not want to fit the capital of Wales into your already busy sc... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information For information about Cardiff and its environs, the Cardiff Visitors Centre is at 16 Wood St. (tel. 029/2022-7281), in the heart of the city. Between November and March, it's open Monday and Wednesday through Saturday f... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express An office is at 3 Queen St. (tel. 029/2066-5843). Area Code The area code for Cardiff is 029. Currency Exchange Banks can change your traveler's checks, and you'll find them scattered strategically throughout the city.... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
For information about Cardiff and its environs, the Cardiff Visitors Centre is at 16 Wood St. (tel. 029/2022-7281), in the heart of the city. Between November and March, it's open Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm; Tuesday... Continue reading »
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Getting there
In recent years, Cardiff has greatly expanded its air facilities, and flights now wing in from across Europe. Airlines that service Cardiff International Airport (tel. 01446/711111) include British Airways (tel. 0845/773-3377), which offers f... Continue reading »
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Getting around
If you don't have a car, you must depend on taxis, buses, or your trusty feet to get around in Cardiff. By Bus There's fairly good bus service, even to the sights in the environs. Your hotel staff will usually be able to help you plan a... Continue reading »
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City layout
Cardiff Castle, on Castle Street, is in the center of Cardiff, one of the most architecturally distinguished cities of Britain. It is the city's major landmark. To get your bearings and for the best overview, climb the clock tower at the cast... Continue reading »
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Neighborhoods in brief
Central Cardiff -- Its centerpiece is Cardiff Castle on Castle Street, lying in Bute Park, which is only one section of the city's hundreds of acres of parkland. Two blocks east is the Civic Centre, and surrounding the complex are tree-lined... Continue reading »
Cardiff Travel Experiences
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Cardiff
Driving over the bridge into Wales we were greeted by English/Welsh road signs and driving rain. We soon found that was typical of Wales... Continue reading »
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Road trippin Day 7: Cardiff and Slimbridge
Today we checked out of Stratford Upon Avon and decided to go to Wales for the day. As soon as we got past the border at Wales, eve... Continue reading »
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Europe's Youngest Capital City
Cardiff is billed as Europe's Youngest Capital City and this might be the reason that it was such a disappointment. Thankfully we l... Continue reading »
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Global Warming Makes My Hair Flat
Ho there blogites! It's been hard to find time to write as my internet time is scattered and we've been working 12 hour days. Well...so... Continue reading »
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Caerdydd: Tea in the castle.
Cardiff is the capital of Wales, and thus quite the metropolis full of shopping. It's currently vying for the 2007 "Centre of Culture" in... Continue reading »
Popular Cardiff Hotels
- Future Inn Cardiff Bay
- Hotel Residence Du Golf
- Egerton Grey
- Marriott Cardiff
- Copthorne Cardiff Hotel
- Park Inn Cardiff City Centre
- Holiday Inn CARDIFF CITY CENTRE
- Novotel Cardiff Centre
- Express By Holiday Inn Cardiff Airport
- The St David's Hotel & Spa
