Bristol Airport 1 hr 16
Llandaff Cathedral (17 min) Medieval place of worship with a 10th-century Celtic cross and a triptych painted by D.G. Rossetti. National Museum Cardiff (25 min) Archaeological artefacts, art and natural history, plus visiting exhibitions in a grand setting. Cardiff Bay (26 min) Celebrated urban area featuring a marina, shops & eateries, plus historic buildings & guided tours. National Trust - Dyffryn Gardens (25 min) Gardens designed in 1906 as a series of outdoor rooms set among lawns, an arboretum and wild garden. Techniquest (24 min) Family-friendly attraction that aims to teach people about science and motivate them to learn more. Cardiff Castle (26 min) Victorian Gothic fantasy built on the remains of Norman and Roman ruins, with a colourful interior. Welsh Mining Experience (20 min) Tourist stop where visitors experience the life of coal miners on a guided tour of a mine shaft. St. Fagans National Museum of History (15 min) Open-air history of Welsh life with ancient buildings re-erected and traditional crafters at work. Principality Stadium (26 min) Riverside home of Welsh rugby union, plus football, speedway and concerts, with daily tours. Barry Island (31 min) Seaside resort with blue-flag clean water designation, colorful cabanas, family amusements & dining. Wales Millennium Centre (23 min) Major modern culture venue staging theatre, opera, ballet and music shows, with bars and dining. Bute Park (24 min) A rambling riverside beauty spot with an arboretum, Victorian gardens, friary ruins and a cafe. Caerphilly Castle (19 min) Moated, 13th-century fortress with imposing gatehouse, fortified dam and a tower bombed by Cromwell. Mermaid Quay (22 min) Popular gathering place on the water offering an array of restaurants, bars, shops & events. Castell Coch (18 min) Audio tours of a grand 19th-century castle built in the gothic-revival style & surrounded by woods. |