Attractions in Cardiff

Cardiff International Airport serves Europe's newest capital city, Cardiff, and Wales itself. On the western shores of Great Britain, Wales is small yet has over 750 miles of coastline, more than 500 lakes and reservoirs, three national parks and many mighty, magnificent mountains. Proudly Celtic, Wales retains much of its ancient heritage with prehistoric sites, Roman ruins, over 400 castles and fascinating examples of its industry over the ages.

Cardiff Castle
Cardiff, CF10 3RB
029 2087 8100
Cardiff may only have been a city for 100 years, but there has been a castle here for nearly 2000 years. Tours of the castle interior take place throughout the day, or visitors can just enjoy a stroll around the picturesque Castle gardens. Discover 2000 years of history in the heart of the city. View the Roman Wall, climb the Norman Keep and take a guided tour of the apartments to discover fairytale interiors created in the 19th Century for the 3rd marquess of Bute. There is a tea room on site as well as a specialised gift shop. (Full tour: Adult £6.90, Children £4.30)

National Museum Cardiff
Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NP
029 2039 7951
Two wealthy Welsh sisters bequeathed their large art collection to the museum and gallery in the mid 20th century, resulting in Cardiff owning one of the largest collections of Impressionist paintings outside of Paris, with works by Renoir, Monet and Cezanne on display. Stroll through elegant art galleries housing world-famous works of art, or take a journey back in time to explore a land of dinosaurs and woolly mammoths. Uncover the secrets of our Celtic, Roman and Viking ancestors, or discover the story of the amazing natural history of Wales. Whatever your interest, there's something to amaze everyone and it's all under one roof.

Millennium Stadium
Gate 3 Shop, Westgate Street, Cardiff
029 2082 2228
When the stadium isn't hosting major sports matches or concerts you can take a tour of the 74,000 seater stadium. Walk down the players' tunnel, try out the Queen's seat in the Royal box and discover how they removed the curse from the away-team changing rooms. Enter the dressing rooms of sporting greats, walk down the player's tunnel onto the hallowed turf and marvel at the sheer size of the retractable roof in the stadium that is the envy of the world!

Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL
08700 40 2000
Wales Millennium Centre presents international opera, ballet, modern dance and musicals. 'Arts Sherpas' run tours of the front and backstage areas and free live music performances take place in the foyer every lunchtime . (Tours take about one hour and run throughout the day. Adults £5, Concessions £3. Show tickets £5-£35)

Cardiff Bay
The old Cardiff docklands have been redeveloped in the last decade to create Cardiff Bay, home to a large freshwater lake for sailing and water sports; the stylish five-star St David's Hotel and Spa, and Mermaid Quay - a restaurant hotspot with everything from Italian to Turkish cuisine.

Doctor Who Exhibition
Red Dragon Centre, Hemingway Road, Cardiff, CF10 4JY
029 2048 9257
Get up close to a cyberman and a dalek, and see monsters, costumes and props from the recent series of Doctor Who, most of which was filmed in Cardiff. The interactive exhibition in the Red Dragon Centre also features props from the original series, and a Doctor Who shop. ( Entry, Adults £3, Child £2, Family £10)