2025 Cardiff Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

#cardifftrip #cardiffmarket #welshcakes #foodie #breakfast Step into this Victorian gem (opened 1891!) for a feast of flavors: sizzling full Welsh breakfasts, melt-in-your-mouth handmade Welsh cakes (think scone-biscuit hybrids dusted in sugar), and global bites. Hunt for quirks too—like a vintage red phone box hiding in a corner, straight out of a British time capsule. 📍 Address: St. Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AU 🕒 Open: Mon–Sat 8am–5:30pm (food stalls from 9am) 📸 Pro Tip: Grab breakfast early, then snap that phone box pic before the lunch rush!

#cardifftrip #llandaff #cardiff #doctorwho #roalddahl #wales 🌟 This 12th-century cathedral crowns Llandaff—a ‘city within a city’ in the north of Cardiff—with stained-glass rainbows and the awe-inspiring Christ in Majesty statue. 🌟 Fun fact: Roald Dahl scowled through sermons here as a schoolboy, and Doctor Who fans might spot familiar corners (it’s filmed nearby!). Breathe in the cloistered calm, then wander lanes where time moves slower. 📍 Address: Cathedral Close, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2LA 🕒 Open: Daily 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (free entry; donations welcome). ☕️ Top tip: Combine with a coffee at nearby Daisy’s Café—Dahl’s childhood haunt!

#cardifftrip This whimsical 19th-century Gothic Revival castle, nestled in lush Welsh woodlands, feels like stepping into a storybook with its conical towers, hidden staircases, and vibrant interiors. Climb the spiral staircases for views over the “enchanted” forest, or snap photos of its fiery-red walls against the greenery. Don’t miss the quirky drawbridge—perfect for a magical day out! 📍 Address: Tongwynlais, Cardiff CF15 7JS, UK 🕒 Opening Times: typically open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (check for seasonal times in winter). 🎟️ Tickets: Adults £10, children £6. Family tickets available. Book online for discounts!

📍Cardiff Bay is one of the largest freshwater lake systems in the UK, located south of Cardiff city center in Wales. This beautiful bay 🏞 used to be a coal port, but after years of reconstruction and development, it has now become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Cardiff. 📍Cardiff Bay has a rich history and culture, where you can appreciate local architecture, culture, and cuisine. It's the best place for shopping, dining, and entertainment. 📍Cardiff Bay 🏞 offers many delicacies, and here are a few local foods worth trying: 1. Cardiff Crab: This is a local specialty and one of Cardiff Bay's signature dishes. 2. Welsh Lobster 🦞: This is a local seafood delicacy, very delicious. 3. Welsh Lamb 🍖: This is a local meat delicacy, with a fresh and tender taste. 4. Welsh Cake 🎂: This is a local dessert, very popular. 📍Cardiff Bay is a very convenient travel destination. You can take public transportation to the attractions or drive yourself. There are also many walking and cycling paths, making it a great place for walking and cycling tours. If you enjoy water activities, you can also participate in some water sports such as rowing and kayaking.

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a lively city packed with cool vibes and rich history. Check out Cardiff Castle for a taste of the past and catch a game at the iconic Principality Stadium. Head to Cardiff Bay for fun waterfront dining and artsy spots like the Wales Millennium Centre, where you can catch a show. The city's food scene is diverse, from classic Welsh dishes to global eats. With plenty of parks for hangouts and events year-round, Cardiff has a friendly, youthful spirit that makes it an exciting place to explore and experience. #100WaysOfTravel #wales #cardiff

Attraction name: Taff Track Location: Cardiff Bay to Brecon Length 88.5 Kilometres Duration: Approx 5 hours If you want to have a break with the hot sun in summer, Cardiff will be a good choice. And one of the best thing to do during summer is to ride a bike. You can rent a bike and start biking around. This trail is mostly flat so it’s suitable for beginners. However, if you are really tired, you can take a train and get back to your accommodation. The journey is amazing and you pass through many green nature, which is very relaxing. I strongly recommend to try this even if you are a beginner. #summerbreak #cardiff #cycling

Cardiff Airport, located in Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales is the primary international airport serving the city of Cardiff & the surrounding regions. It’s a modern & efficient airport that offers domestic & international flights. Cardiff Airport has a rich history dating back to its establishment in the 1940s as a Royal Air Force base. There’s only 1 passenger terminal building, which was designed with passenger convenience & comfort in mind. There are still upgrades coming soon to bring better passenger experience too! In the terminal, you will find the usual check-in desks, lounges & various shops, restaurants & cafes. Served by a mixture of airlines, connecting Cardiff to several destinations like Paris, Dublin & Amsterdam. Cardiff Bus Service 905 operates between the airport & Cardiff Central Bus Station, which will takes 40 minutes. You can also take train to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station & walk to the airport. #wecreate #cardiff #uk #tripblazers #darwintravel

Cardiff is the capital of Wales, a coastal city, very comfortable. We arrived in Cardiff by train from Gloucester the night before, found a hotel to stay in that night, and started our one-day tour of Cardiff the next day. It doesn't get dark until 7 or 8 o'clock after British Summer Time, so the time for sightseeing is greatly extended. In the morning we went to Cardiff market and bought some Welsh biscuits. We bought two of each flavour, including coconut jam, chocolate, traditional and lemon flavours. Ten pieces cost 4.5 pounds. They tasted sweet and very good. Then we walked to Cardiff Castle, took some photos there, and took a walk inside. It felt so magnificent. Then walk to the Cardiff Museum, which houses Monet's water lilies and is also a great place to take photos. Then we bought a day bus pass for 3.8 pounds and started our bus tour. We first had a meal, a South American dish called wings of glory. The dishes tasted very novel and worth trying. The boss was also very nice. The bathroom also provided free tampons and sanitary napkins, which was very thoughtful. Then we took a car to the beach and went to Cardiff Bay. The sunshine was great and the wind was not strong. Finally I took the 8:30pm train back home. It was a very fulfilling day! #OverseasTravel #UK #cardiff

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Ideally located in the centre of Cardiff this budget hotel puts you within reach of everything the city has to offer. Just a 5 min walk from Cardiff queen street railway station , you will find a comfortable nights sleep with en-suite bathrooms , heated rooms in winter and air conditioning in the summer also tv and free Wi-Fi. If your looking for a cheap hotel in Cardiff the EasyHotel is perfect for you 👍 I had a great stay would definitely recommend 🙋🏻‍♂️

Admission to this world class art and history museum is free to enter, but you would absolutely engage in this stunning museum as it has many great art galleries and art masterpieces to attract you. As you could see from these pictures, there are a lot of remarkable art collections from this museum. La Parisienne, Pierre Auguste Renoir by the famous French impressionist painter, allows us to preview the real life of the high class French lady in oil painting. This traditional portrait reflects the real natural color, lighting, costume of the society in that time. How remarkable is that? As you could also find many historical art pieces from the past in Ancient China. The dancing horse represents the history of the imperial court during the Tang Dynasty. If you would like to explore more art pieces, please feel free to visit this museum and its free entry. #artshunting

Do you think everyone loves Venus? She is the symbol of the best lover and brings many love stories to us. During the Renaissance period, Palma il Vecchio brought her to life again with his secret lover, the God of War and his beloved son, Cupid. This well known and world famous painting, Mars, Venus and Cupid (about 1520), attracts many people from all around the world to see and feel it. National Museum Cardiff also has many precious paintings and this includes Water Lilies from Claude Monet and Rain Auvers from Vincent Van Gogh. In here, you could definitely immerse yourself into this Renaissance art world. #artshunting

Cardiff Bay is a very walkable spot with lots of nice sights to see. It's easily reached via Cardiff Bay train station or a reasonable short walk from Cardiff City centre. It's near the water so you get lots of fresh air and exercise and it's a very relaxing place to walk. Some notable sights include The Norwegian Church, a beautiful white church where Roald Dahl went. The Pierhead building, a gorgeous red brick building. The Wales Millennium Centre, and the Welsh Government building. These are all near each other and worh checking out. Lots of restaurants and cafes around too. It's a nice spot to walk #passionpassport #travel #uk #wales

Autumn/Fall has arrived in the Welsh Capital and there is no better place to see it than Bute Park. Huge sprawling park with numerous trees of wildly different varieties. At this time of year they start to change colour and you get the fire orange, browns, greens and even some reds. You can walk the dog or go jogging, or simply sit on a bench and enjoy the fresh air & nature. The leaves are falling on the ground too so you can kick through them and bring out your inner child. But be quick Fall will be gone soon and the fabulous colours gone as well #fallingforfall #travel #passionpassport #uk #naturalwonders

The most well known and popular attraction in Cardiff and possibly in Wales is Cardiff Castle. Visited by people from all over the world, you'll often here a lot of accents and languages while you're walking the grounds. Some of this structure dates back to the Roman's and more to the Medieval times but a lot of it was rebuilt in the 1850-1880 for Lord Bute of Cardiff. There are large grounds to walk, and you can take in the awesome structure around you. The fort surrounded by a moat is very impressive and although a ruin you can still climb to the top and see the views. This is where important prisoners would have been kept. The main building is lavish and luxurious. With intricate and beautiful details. The Arab room and the library are especially eye catching. This is where the Lord would have lived. The Castle walls have a lot of WW2 information too as the hallways were used during the war time bombings. #uk #triplocal #awesomepic #travel

Cardiff museum is one of the best in the United Kingdom in my opinion. It's a great free, fun and interesting option to have, and good for all weathers. The classical art section here is excellent with many masters on display such as Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Turner and more. The display is well laid out and comes with information about each painting or sculpture. There is a prehistoric section with information about dinosaurs, mammoths, fossils and so on. And the museum has rotating special exhibitions which change every few months The building is also gorgeous, a fine example of Victorian era architecture #travelinspiration #travel #uk

A huge sprawling city park at the heart of Cardiff. Named after The Third Marquis of Bute, a man whose family developed most of the Cardiff we know today. The main features of this park are the huge grassy areas which are perfect for picnics, sports, dog walking or just relaxing. Another joy feature is the wide range of different trees here from Evergreen to those that change with the season. Many of them blossom with fruits and berries. It's a large park so if you want to see it all you should allow a couple of hours and it's quite easy to get lost so mind your direction The park connects downtown Cardiff with Llandaff Cathedral and is a glorious walk #uk #travel #outdoor #naturalwonders

Dating back to 1120 this cathedral is truly an historical monument. But actually it's a practicing church with services you can freely attend. The choir and organ playing was incredible. The Sunday service was calm and welcoming. The building itself is stunning. The stained glass windows are are a work of art especially the main central window. Inside the cathedral there are monuments to past bishops and lots of beautiful decorative objects. Outside has a small cemetery and some benches to rest & reflect. The building is incredibly tall and can be seen from far away. A truly must visit #uk #architecture #travel #awesomepic

Fantastic and historical indoor market in the heart of the city. Not so big but has everything you need over two floors. The building itself is gorgeous, a real example of Victorian architecture. The brickwork facade is really photogenic and the interior is too with a cool metal roof. The usual market traders are here such as fruit&veg, butchers, artisan bakers, book dealers, cobblers and the like. But there is also a vintage vinyl seller and a Welsh gift seller and some other intresting stuff. The food stalls are surprising, with Indian street food, perogi dumplings, woodbaked pizza and more. The pizza especially was excellent. If you're in Cardiff then I suggest swinging by and checking it out #bucketlistreboot #mytripvlog #tripblazers

St John's Parish is a Medieval church dating back to 1400s and is one of the oldest structures in the city centre other than Cardiff Castle. It's a beautiful building from the outside with a tall steeple and aesthetic stone facade. There is a small garden attached which is nice to sit and think. The interior steals the show though. Wonderful examples of stained glass windows on all sides of the buildings. With alters, organs, pews, stairways, and beams it's a visual feast. It's just a short hop from Queen Street so if you're in downtown Cardiff then consider popping in #bucketlistreboot #solotravel

A nice city in Wales with beautiful attractions about the history of Wales and amazing views by the bay. Getting There - by train from different towns and cities Attractions - Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Palace Hotels - variety of world famous hotels Food & Restaurants - different restaurants for Thai, Chinese and European food, pubs and fast food are available Shopping - John Lewis as the biggest shopping mall in the city with the variety of shops in it

#OverseasTravel #Cardiff #pizza Pizza Hut in the center of Cardiff is basically a pizza and salad bar. The price is more expensive than in Hong Kong, but the pizza is delicious! The bottom of the bun is very soft and the ingredients are quite sufficient. #Overseas Travel

Cardiff: a beautifull scenery in England! While is very windy here this is the perfect place for hiking or strolling along the beach. Go alone or bring a group - this will be such a fun trip!

From London, Cardiff needs to transit, the whole journey takes about 2 hours.

#myfavoriteroute Craving a commute with castles, cathedrals, and sweeping countryside? The train from London to Cardiff is a legendary ride that blends urban departure with epic Welsh arrival. Whether it’s for work or a weekend getaway, this route never gets old — especially if you’re lucky enough to catch a sunrise over the Severn. 🌤️🎒🏞️ ⸻ 🎯 Highlights Along the Way • London Paddington Departure 🚉 Start your journey at the iconic Paddington Station, home to Brunel’s beautiful architecture and (yes!) Paddington Bear. Grab a pastry at GAIL’s or a snack from Sourced Market and head to your Great Western Railway train. • Rolling Through Royal Berkshire 👑 Soon after leaving London, you’ll breeze past: • Ealing Broadway: Leafy and low-key charming • Slough: The unlikely hometown of the Mars Bar and a The Office filming spot • Reading: A major hub — but keep your eyes on the Thames Valley scenery beyond • Through Wiltshire’s Green Heart 🌳 • Didcot & Swindon: Industrial meets countryside • Uffington White Horse (if you’re quick): This ancient chalk figure can sometimes be spotted from the train near Wantage — blink and you’ll miss it! • Rolling hills, hedgerows, and farmland stretch endlessly in every direction • Crossing Into Wales 🏞️ • After Bristol Parkway, the real show begins: • 🎇 Severn Tunnel: A blink-and-it’s-gone engineering feat under the river • 🌊 Emerging into South Wales feels like a breath of sea air and green valleys • Arriving in Cardiff 🏰 Pull into Cardiff Central, right in the city’s beating heart. You’re steps from: • Cardiff Castle, with its Norman keep and fairytale walls • Bute Park, perfect for a post-train stroll • Cardiff Bay, with waterside cafés and the Wales Millennium Centre nearby ⸻ 🗺️ Getting There • Train Operator: Great Western Railway (GWR) • Route: London Paddington → Cardiff Central (via Reading, Swindon, Bristol Parkway) • Journey Time: ~1 hr 50 mins • Frequency: Trains every 30 minutes or so — direct and easy ⸻ 🌟 Tips from a Capital-to-Cardiff Commuter • 🪟 Best Seat: Sit on the left heading west — especially after Swindon for open views, and exiting the Severn Tunnel for the big ta-da into Wales • 🥐 Snack Strategy: GWR carriages often have trolley service, but Paddington’s food scene is unbeatable for takeaway train treats • 🔌 Work Friendly: Most GWR services have tables with plug sockets — ideal if you’re mixing business with pleasure • 🎧 Soundtrack Suggestion: Try a little Welsh folk, Tom Jones, or Public Service Broadcasting’s “The Pit” to match the landscape mood • 🐉 Fun Fact: Cardiff has more green space per person than any other UK city — perfect if you like to decompress after the ride ⸻ 💬 Final Thought The London to Cardiff train ride is a mini-epic — smooth, fast, and packed with moments of quiet awe. You leave behind the glass towers of the City and arrive in a land of dragons, poets, and passionate rugby fans.

#ridesharingtravel Cardiff might be compact, but if you’re aiming to squeeze in castles, waterfronts, and countryside in one trip—ride sharing is the local travel hack you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re hopping between iconic landmarks or venturing into South Wales, it’s fast, flexible, and surprisingly affordable. ⸻ 🏙️ Where Ride Sharing Makes a Difference: 🏰 Cardiff Castle ➡️ St Fagans National Museum of History No direct public bus? No problem. Ride share gets you to this open-air Welsh heritage museum in 15–20 minutes—easy and efficient. 🌉 Cardiff Bay ➡️ Llandaff Cathedral From modern waterfront to medieval beauty, ride sharing skips slow bus routes and gets you exploring faster. 🌲 City Centre ➡️ Castell Coch (Red Castle) This fairytale-like fortress is just outside town—ride sharing makes the uphill route easy and scenic. 🛤️ Cardiff Central Station ➡️ Your Hostel or Airbnb Perfect for arrivals or departures with luggage, especially if you’re staying outside the main drag. ⸻ 💰 Why Ride Sharing Works in Cardiff: ✅ Budget-friendly – Short trips can cost as little as £5–£10, even cheaper when split ✅ Time-saving – Great for travelers with limited time or planning a day trip ✅ No waiting – Skip bus schedules and hop in with ease via apps like Uber or Bolt ✅ Perfect for small groups – Traveling with friends? Share the fare and save more ✅ Get local insights – Chatty drivers often drop solid food/pub recs while you’re en route ⸻ 💡 Backpacker Tips: 📱 Use Bolt or Uber – both operate well in Cardiff 🕒 Travel off-peak to avoid traffic and slightly higher fares 👫 Pair up with fellow hostel travelers to split costs 📍 Have your destination clearly mapped—especially for less-known spots 🎒 Use ride shares to reach spots like Penarth Pier or Caerphilly Castle if you’re doing a DIY day trip

#cityplaybook Cardiff, the lively capital of Wales, is a perfect mix of history, culture, and modern vibes. At the heart of the city stands Cardiff Castle, a stunning blend of Roman ruins and Gothic fantasy—perfect for exploring towers and secret passages. Just a short drive away, St. Fagans National Museum of History offers a fascinating walk through Welsh life with its open-air historical buildings and lovely gardens. Whether you're into sports, shopping, or soaking up stories of the past, Cardiff's got something for everyone—plus plenty of spots for a good cup of tea or pint.

A stunning building. Right outside the train station