Bristol Airport 1 hr 22
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village (12 min)
Vast landscaped nature reserve with habitats including wetland and a reconstructed medieval village. Principality Stadium (21 min)
Riverside home of Welsh rugby union, plus football, speedway and concerts, with daily tours. Bute Park (24 min)
A rambling riverside beauty spot with an arboretum, Victorian gardens, friary ruins and a cafe. St. Fagans National Museum of History (19 min)
Open-air history of Welsh life with ancient buildings re-erected and traditional crafters at work. National Museum Cardiff (23 min)
Archaeological artefacts, art and natural history, plus visiting exhibitions in a grand setting. Techniquest (19 min)
Family-friendly attraction that aims to teach people about science and motivate them to learn more. Wales Millennium Centre (18 min)
Major modern culture venue staging theatre, opera, ballet and music shows, with bars and dining. Cardiff Bay (21 min)
Celebrated urban area featuring a marina, shops & eateries, plus historic buildings & guided tours. National Trust - Dyffryn Gardens (17 min)
Gardens designed in 1906 as a series of outdoor rooms set among lawns, an arboretum and wild garden. Barry Island Pleasure Park (8 min)
Beach-side amusement park with traditional waltzers, dodgems and family fairground rides. Mermaid Quay (17 min)
Popular gathering place on the water offering an array of restaurants, bars, shops & events. Caerphilly Castle (31 min)
Moated, 13th-century fortress with imposing gatehouse, fortified dam and a tower bombed by Cromwell. Cardiff Castle (24 min)
Victorian Gothic fantasy built on the remains of Norman and Roman ruins, with a colourful interior. Barry Island (8 min)
Seaside resort with blue-flag clean water designation, colorful cabanas, family amusements & dining. Castell Coch (27 min)
Audio tours of a grand 19th-century castle built in the gothic-revival style & surrounded by woods. | 
