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May
57°F 13°C
45°F 7°C
Jun
62°F 16°C
50°F 10°C
Jul
66°F 18°C
53°F 11°C
Aug
66°F 18°C
54°F 12°C
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63°F 17°C
50°F 10°C
Oct
56°F 13°C
46°F 7°C
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St. Fagans: National History Museum
Ollie #1 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
5 of 5 stars 392 reviews

The National History Museum, St Fagans, still commonly referred to by its former title 'The Museum of Welsh Life', this is a fantastic 100 acre park on the edge of Cardiff filled... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  4.0 miles from city center
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Bute Park
Ollie #2 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
This pretty park is a popular summertime picnic spot among locals.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Millennium Stadium
Ollie #3 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 161 reviews
This huge stadium is home to Wales' national rugby team and opera; tours of the premises are available.
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields; Tours
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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National Museum and Art Gallery
Ollie #4 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews
Owner description: This art museum contains a wonderful collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art; it also contains a gallery devoted to contemporary Welsh...... more » Owner description: This art museum contains a wonderful collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art; it also contains a gallery devoted to contemporary Welsh artists. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Wales Millennium Centre
Ollie #5 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 132 reviews
Owner description: We’re so much more than a theatre. Our visitors enjoy blockbuster West End musicals, opera, ballet and contemporary dance, hip hop and stand up...... more » Owner description: We’re so much more than a theatre. Our visitors enjoy blockbuster West End musicals, opera, ballet and contemporary dance, hip hop and stand up comedy, art exhibitions, workshops, training days, free daily foyer performances, guided tours, bars and restaurants... there is something for everyone. « less
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Ollie #6 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Roath Park
Ollie #7 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 73 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Cardiff Bay
Ollie #8 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 262 reviews

Cardiff bay is the former docks area that has been transformed into one of Europe'a largest waterfront development with a freshwater lake, a barrage that separates the lake from... more »

Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Specialty Shops; Specialty Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Cardiff Castle
Ollie #9 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 273 reviews

2000 years of history crammed into an eight acre site: Roman, Norman, Plantaganet and Victorian history.  The highlight is the guided tour of the main castle building and the... more »

Attraction type  Castles
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Castell Coch
Ollie #10 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 114 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  4.8 miles from city center
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Llandaff Cathedral
Ollie #11 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
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Techniquest
Ollie #12 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Interactive, hands-on exhibits make this science museum the perfect destination for families.
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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The Cardiff Story
Ollie #13 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: In our fun, free and interactive galleries, discover how Cardiff was transformed from the small market town of the 1300s, to one of the world's...... more » Owner description: In our fun, free and interactive galleries, discover how Cardiff was transformed from the small market town of the 1300s, to one of the world's biggest ports in the 1900s, to the cool, cosmopolitan capital we know today. The museum, in the beautiful and historic Old Library building, is rich in stories, objects, photographs and film telling the history of Cardiff through the eyes of those who created the city – its people. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Cardiff Bay Barrage
Ollie #14 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
This dam transformed Cardiff's landscape from unsightly, marshy mudflats to dry, fertile land surrounding a pretty lake.
Attraction type  Dams
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Dyffryn Gardens
Ollie #15 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
A 55-acre Edwardian garden
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  5.9 miles from city center
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St. David's Cathedral
Ollie #16 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Bodies of Water
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Taff Valley Quad Bike & Activity Centre
Ollie #17 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
Lightship 2000
Ollie #18 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: Step back into History for a Unique Maritime Experience – ideal for a Family Visit. The Lightship is open everyday. See unparalleled views of Cardiff...... more » Owner description: Step back into History for a Unique Maritime Experience – ideal for a Family Visit. The Lightship is open everyday. See unparalleled views of Cardiff Bay from the Light Tower. Relax on the Helideck, with refreshments from our Galley. « less
Attraction type  Ships
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Caerphilly Mountain
Ollie #19 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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National Assembly
Ollie #20 of 62 attractions in Cardiff
4 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
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