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Ollie #1 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 215 reviews

The National History Museum, St Fagans, still commonly referred to by its former title 'The Museum of Welsh Life', this is a fantastic 100 acre park on the edge of Cardiff filled... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  6.5 km from city centre
Ollie #2 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
5 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Owner description: We’re so much more than a theatre. Our visitors enjoy blockbuster West End musicals, opera, ballet and contemporary dance, hip hop and stand up...... more » Owner description: We’re so much more than a theatre. Our visitors enjoy blockbuster West End musicals, opera, ballet and contemporary dance, hip hop and stand up comedy, art exhibitions, workshops, training days, free daily foyer performances, guided tours, bars and restaurants... there is something for everyone. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
Ollie #3 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
This huge stadium is home to Wales' national rugby team and opera; tours of the premises are available.
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields; Tours
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
Ollie #4 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Owner description: This art museum contains a wonderful collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art; it also contains a gallery devoted to contemporary Welsh...... more » Owner description: This art museum contains a wonderful collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art; it also contains a gallery devoted to contemporary Welsh artists. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
Ollie #5 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
This pretty park is a popular summertime picnic spot among locals.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Ollie #6 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
Ollie #7 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 125 reviews

Cardiff bay is the former docks area that has been transformed into one of Europe'a largest waterfront development with a freshwater lake, a barrage that separates the lake from... more »

Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Speciality Shops; Speciality Museums
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
Ollie #8 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  3.1 km from city centre
Ollie #9 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Interactive, hands-on exhibits make this science museum the perfect destination for families.
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
Ollie #10 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4 of 5 stars 135 reviews

2000 years of history crammed into an eight acre site: Roman, Norman, Plantaganet and Victorian history.  The highlight is the guided tour of the main castle building and the... more »

Attraction type  Castles
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
Ollie #11 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
This dam transformed Cardiff's landscape from unsightly, marshy mudflats to dry, fertile land surrounding a pretty lake.
Attraction type  Dams
Ollie #12 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: In our fun, free and interactive galleries, discover how Cardiff was transformed from the small market town of the 1300s, to one of the world's...... more » Owner description: In our fun, free and interactive galleries, discover how Cardiff was transformed from the small market town of the 1300s, to one of the world's biggest ports in the 1900s, to the cool, cosmopolitan capital we know today. The museum, in the beautiful and historic Old Library building, is rich in stories, objects, photographs and film telling the history of Cardiff through the eyes of those who created the city – its people. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Ollie #13 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 65 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  7.7 km from city centre
Ollie #14 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Symphonies; Concerts
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Ollie #15 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
Ollie #16 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Famous writer Roald Dahl was baptized in this tiny church.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
Ollie #17 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
A large arts complex featuring two cinemas, an art gallery and a popular bar.
Attraction type  Theatres
Ollie #18 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Bodies of Water
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
Ollie #19 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Playgrounds
Ollie #20 of 61 attractions in Cardiff
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Heritage attraction depicting coal mining and social life of Rhondda and South Wales.
Attraction type  Parks; Speciality Museums; Tours; Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails
Distance  18.8 km from city centre
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