Best Cardiff sights

Our Local Expert Says:

St Fagans National History Museum sticks in children's memories long after the visit. It's so well put together that kids don't even realise they're learning.

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At St Fagan's National History Museum you don't read about history, you see it. The museum consists of re-erected buildings from throughout Welsh history. The museum is set in the grounds of the 16th-century manor house St Fagans Castle, and includes a re-erected farm, school, chapel, as well as several houses, workshops and shops. See people wearing traditional clothing, workmen demonstrating traditional skills and farming tasks, native livestock breeds, and sample traditional food and drink at the "village" bakery. This museum is serious fun for all ages, and incredibly it's completely free to visit.

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Since its opening in June 1999 the Millennium Stadium has become an icon not only of Cardiff, but of Wales. It can be seen from as far away as the Somerset coastline, but while in Cardiff you would miss out if you didn't take the opportunity to get a close-up view of the fabulous building. Book a tour of the Millennium Stadium and you'll be able to imagine teams preparing for a match in the changing rooms, pretend you're walking down the tunnel to the pitch, and see where Her Majesty the Queen enjoyed the final of the Rugby World Cup. In addition you will learn about the construction of the stadium, and find out about the mechanics of the removable pitch and retractable roof. This is one tour sports fans shouldn't miss.

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The National Museum of Wales is set in the beautiful Edwardian civic complex of Cathays Park in the city centre. The building houses one of Europe's finest collections of Impressionist works, archeological artifacts, which date back 250,000 years, and 55,000 leafcutter ants. It also explains the evolutionary story of Wales and takes visitors on a journey to explore the natural history of the country. Besides all of this the Glanely Discovery Gallery gives visitors a chance to get answers to their questions, and an exciting programme of events brings the museum's ever-changing programme of family activities, exhibitions and lunchtime talks bring the exhibitions to life for one and all.

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For an alternative way of travelling around Cardiff, head towards the water. Two companies provide waterbus services in Cardiff, and these not only get you from A to B, but also show you a side to Cardiff that can't be gained on land. Aquabus Water Transport Solutions Ltd provides a service that picks up at Cardiff Castle and then travels down the River Taff towards Cardiff Bay. Cardiff CATS take over operations in Cardiff Bay, the most popular service with tourists. Up to a 100 people can be seated on the boats, which cross from Mermaid Quay and its entertainment facilities, over to Penarth and Cardiff Barrage. Passengers can choose disembark when they reach either Mermaid Quay or Cardiff Barrage, or can stay onboard to enjoy their return journey.

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Formerly Cardiff Arms Park and rebuilt for the Rugby World Cup of 1999, the Millennium Stadium is home to Cardiff Rugby Football Club which was founded in 1876. The team has an international line-up, including some big names like Neil Jenkins and the atmosphere in the new stadium is worth savoring even if you are not a fan of the game. Discounts apply on advance ticket purchases and groups. Call ahead or check the website for a complete listing of game times.