Things to do in Town

Watch national and international sporting events, see musical legends perform and go behind the scenes at the Principality Stadium. This is the national stadium of Wales, a 74,500-seat venue that is the home of the Welsh national rugby team.

Cardiff Castle is a medieval stronghold and Victorian Gothic mansion with approximately 2,000 years’ worth of history. The magnificent structure was built on the site of a Roman fort and a Norman castle and during its existence also served as a home, a concert venue and a World War II shelter.

Brecon Beacons National Park is an expanse of immeasurable natural beauty. Rugged mountain ranges spill down to valleys while limestone caves and dramatic waterfalls highlight a landscape of flower-filled meadows, forests and grassy hills. Brecon Beacons National Park is a paradise for biking, hiking, horseback riding and touring on canals. Discover more than 250 ancient monuments, villages crowned by castles and designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The main area of the arena is a hugely versatile space capable of staging a wide variety of events, from trade exhibitions to music concerts and stand-up shows. It is capable of holding a standing audience of 7,500 people, a number that falls to 5,000 for seated events.

One of the UK’s major teaching and research universities, in its 2014 University Guide the Sunday Times described Cardiff as “the acknowledged leader of higher education in Wales”. The previous year it hailed it as a “powerhouse of academic and research excellence”.

Llandaff Cathedral is one of the most important religious sites in Wales and one of the sightseeing highlights of its capital city, Cardiff. Visit this Anglican cathedral to learn about the Christian history of the area, then step inside to see paintings by British masters. Marvel at the beauty of the architecture and pause at the side chapels for a moment of reflection.

Admire the collections of rare and ornamental trees in beautiful Bute Park. Spot birds and animals and stop at the education center for activity sheets and trail information. Follow an artificial stream, the Mill Leat, around the castle or enjoy a peaceful walk along the River Taff.