Cardiff is the capital of Wales and boasts of a modern port that has been reconstructed several times. Cardiff is a beautiful city, a world famous sports destination, and houses the new beautiful Assembly Building along with other architectural masterpieces. Cardiff is renowned for its archaic buildings with Gothic interiors.
Cardiff is accessible through the Cardiff International Airport. The airport receives both international flights as well as domestic flights. Passenger airplanes fly in from all over the European Union. Direct connections from Canadian cities like Vancouver and Toronto are available.
There are regular train services from major British cities like London and Birmingham to Cardiff. Trains terminate at Cardiff Central Railway station. The journey time from London to Cardiff usually takes 2 hours. Bus services from all major British cities are available.
Cardiff in Wales has a lot of attractions, which range from a two century old building to new buildings and sites. Some of the major tourist attractions in Cardiff are given below:
- Techniquest
- Cardiff Castle
- Norwegian Church Arts Center
- Cardiff Bay
There are provisions for many leisure activities in Cardiff like enjoying sports, watching movies, and much more. The various art galleries, museums, and discos are the major sources of entertainment in Cardiff. Shopping enthusiasts would be delighted to know that Cardiff has many shops ranging from small outlets and boutiques to high-end malls and exclusive brand stores. The Themed Days Out is a must for all the tourists of Cardiff.
Accommodation in Cardiff may be found in the form of guest houses, bed and breakfast inns, and hotels that range from modest ones to five-stars. Luxury hotels provide excellent facilities and services. The various eateries are a gourmet's delight. However, according to the new smoking laws, smoking is prohibited in any of the hotels, pubs, restaurants, or in any public area.
A list of Cardiff hotels include the following:
Felin Fach Griffin
Felin Fach, near Brecon
LD3 0UB
Hotel Maes-y-Neuadd
Talsarnau
Harlech
LL47 6YA
Morgans
Somerset Place
Swansea SA1 1RR
Bae Abermaw
Panorama Hill
Barmouth LL42 1DQ
Lots of new developments are going on in Cardiff to make it more enticing to tourists. Tourists who are willing to spend lavishly may avail themselves of the various tourist packages to Cardiff, which is definitely one of the best tourist destinations in Britain.
