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Cardiff Bay


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 69 attractions in Cardiff
Traveler Description: Cardiff bay has a lot of good restaurants and pubs but there are not many shops.  The Bay is a nice walk with the Norwegian Church (which serves... more »
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Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk, Specialty shop, Specialty museum, Scenic/historic walking area
Activities: Walking, Dining
Address: Cardiff
Wales

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4 of 5 stars
elle_013 2 contributions
Verona, Italia
May 15, 2009

Nice time to eat or drink something nearby the ARENA for concerts etc.. more

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5 of 5 stars
welaj 25 contributions
Oxford, England
Apr 14, 2009

Cardiff Bay is a great place to visit to walk along the seafront and visit some of Cardiff's most important buildings. Don't miss going inside the Senedd National Assembly. Loads of cafes/restaurants at Mermaid Quay. more

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5 of 5 stars
Minsters041 25 contributions
Wiltshire, UK
Jan 6, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

I have spent many happy hours in Cardiff bay, it has a lot of good restaurants and pubs but there are not many shops. The Bay is a nice walk with the Norwegian Church (which serves yummy cakes), the Millennium centre, the Welsh Parliament, the science centre, the views of the barrage, and the walk round the bay. I would... more

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5 of 5 stars
purpleceltic 133 contributions
UK
Nov 25, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

I have recently enjoyed another visit to the Cardiff Bay area and it is a very pleasant spot to spend a few hours. There is much visit and see including: A Vintage Fairground Carousel on the promenade at Mermaid Quay Techniquest - the hands-on Science Centre that my kids adored The Millennium Centre - as well as world-class events you... more

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3 of 5 stars
chrischamb 84 contributions
Church Stretton, United Kingdom
Feb 27, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

We spent a short time here and had lunch at the Salt restaurant which was very pleasant, nice modern interior. Has been nicely lanscape and feel it is probably busy in the evenings. Several eating places with a mixture of cuisine. Did not see the shops and boutiques as advertised which was a pity, one welsh craft shop and a... more

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Cardiff, Wales