Local's Guide to Cardiff

1. Holy Ground Cafe

Cardiff, Cardiff
Home (private) · City Centre · No tips or reviews
Cardiff is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

2. Cardiff

Cardiff, Cardiff
City · 32 tips and reviews
Cardiff Castle is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

3. Cardiff Castle

9.0
Castle St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Castle · Cathays · 74 tips and reviews

ElliottElliott: If you live or work in Cardiff you can get a free unlimited pass. Just get a photo and council tax bill and pop to the ticket office :)

Animal Wall is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

4. Animal Wall

8.1
Castle Street, Cardiff, Cardiff
Outdoor Sculpture · Cathays · 2 tips and reviews

James N.James Nicholas: Moved here in 1926 from in front of the main entrance to the castle

Cardiff City Hall is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

5. Cardiff City Hall

Cathays Park, Cardiff, Cardiff
City Hall · Cathays Park · 3 tips and reviews

Lisa W.Lisa Williams: Short stay car park is closer but more expensive than the long stay which is only a short distance away and only £3.50 all day.

St David's is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

6. St David's

8.5
The Hayes, Cardiff
Shopping Mall · The Hayes · 42 tips and reviews

Pari M.Pari Mistry-Patel: Loads of shopping and food options

Queens Arcade is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

7. Queens Arcade

6.6
Queen St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Shopping Mall · City Centre · 5 tips and reviews

Jim ♕.Jim ♕ @4sqGlos ᶳᵘ6: Good short cut to get through town (in the dry) to the CIA.

Capitol Shopping Centre is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

8. Capitol Shopping Centre

6.1
Queen St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Shopping Mall · City Centre · 5 tips and reviews

Kunal P.Kunal Patel: Usual high street shopping with a much friendlier atmosphere.

Castle Arcade is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

9. Castle Arcade

7.3
High St, Castle, Cardiff
Shopping Mall · 6 tips and reviews

Nouf A.Nouf ALenezi: Arcade full of bookstore + shoe shops - gift shops ... Not so bad, love the architectures

Royal Arcade is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

10. Royal Arcade

6.6
The Hayes/St Mary's St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Shopping Mall · City Centre · No tips or reviews
High Street Arcade is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

11. High Street Arcade

6.4
High St / St John St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Shopping Mall · City Centre · 1 tip
Morgan Quarter is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

12. Morgan Quarter

7.4
The Hayes / St Mary St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Shopping Mall · City Centre · 2 tips and reviews

Abdullah A.Abdullah Aljuma: You could fine really nice shops down these lanes.

Bute Park is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

13. Bute Park

9.5
Castle St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Park · Cathays · 22 tips and reviews

Sam M.Sam Morgan: If it's a hot day, get some ice cream from The Secret Garden Café!

The Hayes is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

14. The Hayes

8.1
The Hayes, Cardiff, Cardiff
Plaza · The Hayes · 9 tips and reviews

Abdullah A.Abdullah Aljuma: Great Place to take pics with the xmas street lights.

Cardiff Market is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

15. Cardiff Market

8.3
St Mary St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Market · City Centre · 25 tips and reviews

Zan K.Zan Kat: The market has a very vibrant atmosphere and some really good fresh baked welsh cakes 😊

Sophia Gardens is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

16. Sophia Gardens

8.0
Bute Park, Cardiff, Cardiff
Garden · South Cardiff · 9 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Beautiful riverside park. Ideal for a relaxing stroll.

National Museum Cardiff is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

17. National Museum Cardiff

8.0
Cathays Park, Cardiff, Cardiff
History Museum · Cathays Park · 37 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily Richards: Such a great place to learn about our history in a fun way for adults and kids. I love the art galleries and the new exhibitions they always have! I go here very often because there's so much to see!

Gorsedd Gardens is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

18. Gorsedd Gardens

6.5
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Castle, Cardiff
Garden · 2 tips and reviews

John 忠威 suɐɥ D.John 忠威 suɐɥ Dyke🐑: A nice small garden just in front of the museum. There is a Gorsedd stone circle from one of the National Eisteddfod visits to Cardiff

Museum of Cardiff is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

19. Museum of Cardiff

8.1
Old Library (The Hayes), Cardiff
History Museum · The Hayes · 3 tips and reviews

Anna B.Anna Belova: Amazing. Very like. Special interactive for children. Free entrance.

Cardiff Central Library is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

20. Cardiff Central Library

7.0
The Hayes, Cardiff, Cardiff
Library · City Centre · 23 tips and reviews

M R.M R: Great place to surf the net, read, stay and see the whole city

Principality Stadium is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

21. Principality Stadium

9.0
Westgate St, Cardiff
Rugby Stadium · City Centre · 50 tips and reviews

BBC AMERICABBC AMERICA: This brilliant stadium was built for the 1999 Rugby World Cup and features a retractable roof to keep the 72,500 fans and players covered when it rains.

Roald Dahl Plass is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

22. Roald Dahl Plass

5.9
Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff, Cardiff
Plaza · Mermaid Quay · 10 tips and reviews

Betty D.Betty Dee: Beautiful place when it isn't raining. Often some events are set here.

Cardiff Bay is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

23. Cardiff Bay

9.0
Bute Pl, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
Bay · 37 tips and reviews

Marc T.Marc Tunguz: Lovely place to spend an afternoon. Lots of things to see and eat. The view is stunning.

Mermaid Quay is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

24. Mermaid Quay

8.7
Bute St. (Management Suite), Cardiff, Cardiff
Shopping Plaza · Mermaid Quay · 10 tips and reviews

James A.James Allen: A great array of bars, restaurants and coffe shops with lovely views across the bay. It can get pretty packed down here in the summer.

Wales Millennium Centre is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

25. Wales Millennium Centre

8.9
Bute Pl, Cardiff, Cardiff
Performing Arts Venue · Mermaid Quay · 56 tips and reviews

ClaireClaire: Great venue and the main auditorium is amazing. Look out got free performances being held on the Glanfa stage.

The Pierhead is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

26. The Pierhead

8.1
Pierhead Street, Cardiff, Cardiff
History Museum · Mermaid Quay · 7 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Worth going inside. There's a movie showing the history of Cardiff from the 1800s to the present day. You even get to see the TARDIS. It's free to get in, of course.

Norwegian Church Arts Centre is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

27. Norwegian Church Arts Centre

5.9
Harbour Dr, Cardiff, Cardiff
Art Gallery · Mermaid Quay · 5 tips and reviews

HelenHelen: Call in for a coffee then take a walk along the coastal path - lovely.

Red Dragon Centre is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

28. Red Dragon Centre

6.8
Hemingway Rd, Cardiff, Cardiff
Arts and Entertainment · Atlantic Wharf · 11 tips and reviews

Lisa W.Lisa Williams: Great gym here for £19.99 per month. 250 pieces of equipment, ladies only full gym, relaxation areas with sauna and steam room and lovely staff!

Techniquest is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

29. Techniquest

7.8
Stuart St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Science Museum · Mermaid Quay · 15 tips and reviews

CeriCeri: Really fun day out even if you're not a child anymore! Fun family day out. Best to avoid the weekends and bank holidays.

Water Tower by William Pye is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

30. Water Tower by William Pye

8.0
Bute Pl, Cardiff, Cardiff
Monument · Mermaid Quay · 7 tips and reviews

Michiko B.Michiko B: Take your picture in front of Millenium Concert Hall and the Water Tower sculpture! Live it, Captain Jack Harkness!

Ianto's Shrine is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

31. Ianto's Shrine

7.1
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
Monument · Mermaid Quay · 3 tips and reviews

James A.James Allen: The only memorial I know of that is dedicated to a fictional character. RIP Ianto Jones.

The National Assembly for Wales is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

32. The National Assembly for Wales

Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Cardiff
Capitol Building · Mermaid Quay · 12 tips and reviews

Rei A.Rei Ayanami: Lovely cafe in a stunning building. Fabulous welsh cakes and nice food. Plus, politics happening as well!

New Theatre is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

33. New Theatre

8.5
Park Pl, Cardiff, Cardiff
Theater · City Centre · 12 tips and reviews

Mark C.Mark Cobley: This theatre has a cozy atmosphere and a 19th century feel. The deco is authentic. It has regular "well known" productions, and the place is compact, whereby one is able to see the stage at any angle

Castle Welsh Crafts is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

34. Castle Welsh Crafts

7.7
1-3 Castle St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Souvenir Store · City Centre · 5 tips and reviews

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Best Welsh souvenir shop in Cardiff. Wonderful variety of gifts and also home to the smallest and largest lovespoons in the world. ❤

St David's Hall is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

35. St David's Hall

8.2
The Hayes, Cardiff, Cardiff
Concert Hall · The Hayes · 12 tips and reviews

Anders H.Anders Husa: You can't get bad seats here. Very well-designed concert hall for good view and sound everywhere.

St Fagans National History Museum is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

36. St Fagans National History Museum

8.8
Michaelston Rd, Saint Fagans, Cardiff
History Museum · 35 tips and reviews

Emyr F.Emyr Foxhall: Interesting Welsh history, old buildings and an insight into the Welsh culture of days gone by

Utilita Arena Cardiff is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

37. Utilita Arena Cardiff

7.3
Mary Ann St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Music Venue · City Centre · 19 tips and reviews

Sharon D.Sharon Deakin: Great place to watch live music!!

Roath Park is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

38. Roath Park

9.0
Lake Road East, Roath, Cardiff
Park · 22 tips and reviews

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Spring visits are the best! Lots of adorable ducklings, cygnets etc 🐣

Cardiff Bakestones is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

39. Cardiff Bakestones

Cardiff Market, Cardiff, Cardiff
Bakery · City Centre · 1 tip
Turtle Bay is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

40. Turtle Bay

8.5
114-116 St Mary St (Hodge House), Cardiff, Cardiff
Caribbean Restaurant · City Centre · 9 tips and reviews

SarahFirebrandSarahFirebrand: 2 for 1 cocktails are STRONG! Come before 7 to enjoy them. Happy Hour restarts later in the evening. The sweetcorn fritters are a great starter. Always a party atmosphere in there.

Llandaff Cathedral is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

41. Llandaff Cathedral

Cathedral Cl., Cardiff, Cardiff
Church · Llandaff · 5 tips and reviews

Emily G.Emily Greenwood: Llandaff ghost walk comes highly recommended - not for the faint hearted!

Pontcanna Fields is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

42. Pontcanna Fields

8.6
Fields Park Rd, Cardiff, Cardiff
Park · South Cardiff · 10 tips and reviews

debbie l.debbie lamb: A lovely park, plenty of space to play ball games. Cafe is good, and has toilet facilities. Easily somewhere to spend a day.

Penarth Pier is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

43. Penarth Pier

Penarth Seafront, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan
Pier · 9 tips and reviews

Michelle D.Michelle Dalley: Amazing chips at the pier! Yum yum

Castell Coch is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

44. Castell Coch

8.0
Castle Road (Tongwynlais), Cardiff, Cardiff
Castle · North Cardiff · 19 tips and reviews

Eleanor E.Eleanor Elliott: Lovely castle, compact but beautiful details still visible. Carefully restored. Awesome food at the cafe!!

Caerphilly Castle is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

45. Caerphilly Castle

8.5
Castle St., Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough
Castle · 27 tips and reviews

Fjara ♡.Fjara ♡: Largest castle in Wales and second largest in the UK. Brilliant views! For cheapest entry, look out for events. ☺

Caerphilly Mountain is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

46. Caerphilly Mountain

7.4
Watford Rd, Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough
Mountain · 1 tip

Jay C.Jay Collis: Excellent walk with the dog. Fantastic views of Cardiff, Bristol channel, Glamorgan coast, Rhondda & Caerphilly valley - mountain snack bar's not bad too

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

47. Cardiff International Airport (CWL)

5.2
Tredogan Rd, Vale of Glamorgan, Vale of Glamorgan
International Airport · 40 tips and reviews
Parc Lane Fish & Chips is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

48. Parc Lane Fish & Chips

105-107 Queen St, Cardiff, Cardiff
Fish and Chips Shop · City Centre · 2 tips and reviews
Nant Fawr Woodlands is one of Local's Guide to Cardiff.

49. Nant Fawr Woodlands

Nant Fawr Rd (Rhydypenau Rd), Cardiff, Cardiff
Forest · Llanishen · No tips or reviews