Bristol Airport 1 hr 22
Wales Millennium Centre (21 min)
Major modern culture venue staging theatre, opera, ballet and music shows, with bars and dining. Bute Park (27 min)
A rambling riverside beauty spot with an arboretum, Victorian gardens, friary ruins and a cafe. Castell Coch (27 min)
Audio tours of a grand 19th-century castle built in the gothic-revival style & surrounded by woods. Cardiff Castle (27 min)
Victorian Gothic fantasy built on the remains of Norman and Roman ruins, with a colourful interior. Caerphilly Castle (31 min)
Moated, 13th-century fortress with imposing gatehouse, fortified dam and a tower bombed by Cromwell. Cardiff Bay (24 min)
Celebrated urban area featuring a marina, shops & eateries, plus historic buildings & guided tours. Barry Island (12 min)
Seaside resort with blue-flag clean water designation, colorful cabanas, family amusements & dining. Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village (17 min)
Vast landscaped nature reserve with habitats including wetland and a reconstructed medieval village. Principality Stadium (22 min)
Riverside home of Welsh rugby union, plus football, speedway and concerts, with daily tours. National Trust - Dyffryn Gardens (15 min)
Gardens designed in 1906 as a series of outdoor rooms set among lawns, an arboretum and wild garden. National Museum Cardiff (26 min)
Archaeological artefacts, art and natural history, plus visiting exhibitions in a grand setting. Mermaid Quay (20 min)
Popular gathering place on the water offering an array of restaurants, bars, shops & events. Barry Island Pleasure Park (12 min)
Beach-side amusement park with traditional waltzers, dodgems and family fairground rides. Techniquest (22 min)
Family-friendly attraction that aims to teach people about science and motivate them to learn more. St. Fagans National Museum of History (19 min)
Open-air history of Welsh life with ancient buildings re-erected and traditional crafters at work. | 
