What To See, Where To Go When You Visit Cardiff

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What To See, Where To Go When You Visit Cardiff

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, has undergone massive
redevelopment in recent years. It boasts that it is the largest
city in Wales and the 11th largest in the UK.

Recently, it has been famous for the television series Dr Who
being filmed here.

So what should you do when you visit Cardiff?

1. Cardiff Castle

For those who like history, Cardiff Castle should be on the top
of your list. Originally built in medieval times, the castle has
more recently been host to rock concerts, the Welsh Mardi Gras
as well as the Cardiff University Summer Ball.

2. Festivals

The Welsh National Eisteddfod is regularly held in the city and
the two stone circles are used as part of the event. Alternate
years see the opera world focus on the famous BBC Cardiff Singer
of the World. Almost a quarter of a million people flock to the
Big Weekend Festival held here each year for the rides and other
attractions. There is also an annual free outdoor Cardiff
Festival, one of the UK's largest outdoor festivals.

3. Music and Nightlife

Whether your musical style is Shakin' Stevens, Charlotte Church
or something else altogether, many acts have started their
careers in Cardiff. The city centre is home to a wide range of
bars, pubs and clubs – check out the Brewery Quarter if you
don't like to travel far between a variety of bars and
restaurants.

4. Shopping

Choose from the three main shopping arcades: St David's Centre,
Capitol Centre and Queen's Arcade. These are host to hundreds of
shops and a number of different department stores. If you prefer
more traditional shopping, you will find yourself at home
wandering around Cardiff's numerous Victorian shopping centres,
where you can admire the architecture as well as the goods on
sale. Take time to visit Howells, the oldest and largest
department store in Wales. Cardiff is also home to Spillers
Records, which is reckoned to be the oldest record shop in the
world.

5. Sports

As you would expect in Wales, the Cardiff Blues are a rugby
union team who play at the Cardiff Arms Park stadium. Football
isn't ignored either, so you could choose to watch the
successful Cardiff City F.C. Cricket fans will migrate towards
the Sophia Gardens ground, close to the centre of the city to
watch a test match and maybe even part of the Ashes. The
Millennium Stadium can cope with up to 75,000 spectators and
hosts both rugby and football matches on a regular basis.
Speedway fans aren't neglected either: they have their own
speedway stadium so they can watch the thrills and spills of
this sport.

6. Visit Television Locations

As well as much of the recent Dr Who series, Cardiff is
regularly used as a backdrop for television shows, closely
rivaling London in this respect. It was the subject of a "time
rift" in both Dr Who and Torchwood.

7. Attractions

As well as the castle mentioned earlier, there are plenty of
other attractions to visit if you have the time. Fans of the
author Roald Dahl, who was born here, can visit the Roald Dahl
Plass (or Plaza). The Welsh National Assembly meets in the city.
There are plenty of museums to take your interest. Cardiff Bay
has a Coal Exchange and the more recently constructed barrage,
which was one of the large projects completed in Europe in the
late 20th century. If you prefer more leisurely activities, take
a stroll around one of the many parks located in the city.

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