The Welsh capital city of Cardiff is quickly becoming one of the most popular alternative tourist destinations in the UK. Drawing in an estimated 18 million tourists last year, it has an array of different activities and attractions to suit every kind of visitor. You can go to the cinema one night and on a ghost walk the next, so you will never struggle to keep everybody entertained. Here are a few suggestions on the best activities that Cardiff has to offer:
Llandaff Cardiff Ghost Walk
Cardiff History and Hauntings brings you the Llandaff Cardiff Ghost Walk, which is the perfect way to delve deep into the dark and paranormal history behind the capital city. The tour around the spookiest streets of Cardiff is thoroughly professional and chillingly scary and, what’s more, it costs less than a tenner. In fact, according to the website, it has been voted one of the top things to do for less than £10 in the whole of the UK.
Cardiff cinema
If the ghost walk isn’t enough for you, you might want to check out the Cardiff cinema listings for a scary night at the flicks, too. There are new films of all genres out every week in the cinema in Cardiff and, being a major city, it has a great Vue Cinema for you to enjoy.
Millennium Stadium
One of the newest attractions in Cardiff is the stunning Millennium Stadium. Situated on the water’s edge in the heart of the city, it is a true piece of architectural mastery. You can have a tour of the stadium to soak it all in from as little as £4.95 on a concessionary ticket or £19.50 for a family ticket.
National Museum and Art Gallery
Cardiff is a city full of culture and the National Museum and Art Gallery are both contributing factors. You and the whole family can discover the worlds of natural history, geology and archaeology in great depth at the weekend – the museum is open until 5pm from Tuesday to Sunday every week and it is completely free of charge.
Cardiff Bay
Europe’s largest waterfront development is a sure-fire bet to a good day out. There is a selection of great restaurants and cafes and some exciting water-based activities for everyone to enjoy. There is a 2km2 freshwater lake in the area as well as the Wales Millennium Centre, which is the home of the Welsh National Opera.