Bristol Airport 1 hr 13
Caerphilly Castle (29 min)
Moated, 13th-century fortress with imposing gatehouse, fortified dam and a tower bombed by Cromwell. Castell Coch (24 min)
Audio tours of a grand 19th-century castle built in the gothic-revival style & surrounded by woods. Techniquest (9 min)
Family-friendly attraction that aims to teach people about science and motivate them to learn more. Mermaid Quay (8 min)
Popular gathering place on the water offering an array of restaurants, bars, shops & events. Wales Millennium Centre (8 min)
Major modern culture venue staging theatre, opera, ballet and music shows, with bars and dining. Bute Park (10 min)
A rambling riverside beauty spot with an arboretum, Victorian gardens, friary ruins and a cafe. Cardiff Castle (11 min)
Victorian Gothic fantasy built on the remains of Norman and Roman ruins, with a colourful interior. The Senedd (10 min)
Modern Welsh National Assembly building with transparent walls & an undulating wood roof. Cardiff Bay (9 min)
Celebrated urban area featuring a marina, shops & eateries, plus historic buildings & guided tours. National Museum Cardiff (9 min)
Archaeological artefacts, art and natural history, plus visiting exhibitions in a grand setting. National Trust - Dyffryn Gardens (17 min)
Gardens designed in 1906 as a series of outdoor rooms set among lawns, an arboretum and wild garden. Pierhead Building (10 min)
Landmark, red-brick building featuring exhibits on local history & culture, plus regular events. Norwegian Church Arts Centre (14 min)
Former 19th-century church with a cafe, a gallery & bay views, plus regular concerts & arts events. Principality Stadium (6 min)
Riverside home of Welsh rugby union, plus football, speedway and concerts, with daily tours. St. Fagans National Museum of History (17 min)
Open-air history of Welsh life with ancient buildings re-erected and traditional crafters at work. | 
