Bristol Airport 1 hr 27
Castell Coch (32 min)
Audio tours of a grand 19th-century castle built in the gothic-revival style & surrounded by woods. Barry Island (14 min)
Seaside resort with blue-flag clean water designation, colorful cabanas, family amusements & dining. National Trust - Dyffryn Gardens (16 min)
Gardens designed in 1906 as a series of outdoor rooms set among lawns, an arboretum and wild garden. Pierhead Building (26 min)
Landmark, red-brick building featuring exhibits on local history & culture, plus regular events. Mermaid Quay (25 min)
Popular gathering place on the water offering an array of restaurants, bars, shops & events. Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village (22 min)
Vast landscaped nature reserve with habitats including wetland and a reconstructed medieval village. Wales Millennium Centre (26 min)
Major modern culture venue staging theatre, opera, ballet and music shows, with bars and dining. Bute Park (32 min)
A rambling riverside beauty spot with an arboretum, Victorian gardens, friary ruins and a cafe. National Museum Cardiff (31 min)
Archaeological artefacts, art and natural history, plus visiting exhibitions in a grand setting. Principality Stadium (27 min)
Riverside home of Welsh rugby union, plus football, speedway and concerts, with daily tours. Cardiff Bay (29 min)
Celebrated urban area featuring a marina, shops & eateries, plus historic buildings & guided tours. Cardiff Castle (32 min)
Victorian Gothic fantasy built on the remains of Norman and Roman ruins, with a colourful interior. Techniquest (27 min)
Family-friendly attraction that aims to teach people about science and motivate them to learn more. St. Fagans National Museum of History (24 min)
Open-air history of Welsh life with ancient buildings re-erected and traditional crafters at work. Barry Island Pleasure Park (14 min)
Beach-side amusement park with traditional waltzers, dodgems and family fairground rides. | 
