Things to Do

Cardiff is a city of attractions, sport, culture and entertainment. Within the few square miles of the city-centre alone, you'll find an array of things to do, whatever your tastes, and in the surrounding areas, you'll find everything from absailing to whisky tasting.

With world-class attractions which draw people from all over the UK and abroad you'll be spoilt for choice in Cardiff. Choose from historic houses and castles, Daleks and Doctor Who or wildlife and water sports.

Entertainment

You'll find a lively entertainment scene in and around Cardiff, which features opera, ballet, musicals, and live music from world-class acts. Across the city, there are a range of theatres, galleries, museums, arts and live music venues. From the traditional to the ground-breakingly modern, from seating thousands to cosy intimate spaces, Cardiff can satisfy every taste.

Guided Tours

If you're new to Cardiff and Wales, then why not let someone else take the lead. Taking a guided tour can take the leg-work out of sight-seeing - literally. Having a guide who knows their subject can really make a difference, giving you an insight to local history, culture, language and legends. Tours can be specific to Cardiff, or further afield, and can focus on wildlife and the environment, ghostly goings-on, or Welsh culture among many.

Sport

Designated a City of Sport for 2009, Cardiff has notched up a fine reputation as a sporting capital thanks to the quality of the events and facilities. Whether you want to watch or play, Cardiff's sporting offer beats many of its competitors. With world-class stadiums for rugby, football, cricket and athletics and an International Sports Village offering an Olympic size swimming pool, ice rink and an Olympic-standard Canoe Slalom (early 2010), Cardiff is a sports fan's dream come true.

Nightlife

Cardiff has a thriving nightlife scene. You will not have a problem finding whatever suits your tastes as everything is catered for from Jazz and Indie Clubs to hopping RnB and Techno. As mentioned already the city is littered with life music venues and in addittion to the opera, ballet and musicals on offer you will not be at a loose end on a night out in Cardiff!

Llanerch Vineyard

Only 15 minutes from Cardiff Llanerch Vineyard stretches out over 20 acres in the picturesque Glamorgan countryside. The vineyard offers six different varieties of grapevines, including the award winning Cariad range. Here you can appreciate good wine and or try your hand at a cookery class by visiting the Llanerch Cookery School.

Techniquest

UK’s longest established Science Centre, operating an array exhibitions, shows and programmes intended to make science accessible to people throughout Wales, and to enhance the quality of public debate about science and technology. From slime shows to secret working of stars, Techniquest has the ability to capture everyone’s imagination.

Millennium Centre 

Opened since 2004 by the Queen, it is already an internationally important cultural landmark for the performing arts. Visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy popular West End musicals, opera, ballet, comedy, training days, art exhibitions and much more. The Millennium Centre has something for everyone.

Museum of Welsh Life

St. Fagan’s is an open-air museum and popular Welsh heritage Centre exploring life and identity in today’s Wales. There are a number of various workshope where craftsmen can demonstrate their traditional skills. Native breeds of livestock can be seen in the fields and farmyards, with farmers performing their daily chores. You will also experience the people speaking in their native tongue (but don’t worry if you can’t understand...there is usually an interrupter nearby)