Popular places to visit
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.
Cardiff International Arena
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.
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.
Cardiff University
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.
Things to do
From Cardiff: Castles, Mountains and More Full-Day Trip
From Cardiff: Swansea, Mumbles and Gower Coast Full-Day Tour
From Cardiff: Guided Hike to 6 Waterfalls in Brecon Beacons
From Cardiff: Wye Valley, Roman Ruins and Tintern Abbey Tour
Top hotels in Penylan
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Other neighbourhoods around Penylan
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre 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 Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.
Adamsdown
If you're spending time in Adamsdown, you might enjoy its spas and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Principality Stadium or Capitol Shopping Centre.
Splott
Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principality Stadium and Cardiff International Arena.
Heath
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heath and surrounding area, you can visit Heath Park and Roath Park.
Cardiff City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Principality Stadium to St. David's Hall – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff International Arena
- Barry Island Beach
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Bute Park
- The Grand Pier
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
- BikePark Wales
- The Royal Mint Experience
- New Theatre
- Llandaff Cathedral
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Mendip Hills
- Cardiff City Hall
- Sophia Gardens
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Castell Coch