Spend a Day Out in Cardiff

Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, is a great placeCaerleon Roman Amphitheatre and Legionary
to visit and to inhabit as well. There is a wideMuseum. You will have the chance to see the Isca
range of cultural and tourist attractions that willfortress, one of the most important military
keep people entertained at all times, be it rainy orbases in Britain. The Amphiteatre is a great site to
sunny. A fantastic thing about Cardiff is that it issee. The Museum in High Street pictures the
full of surprises, and it will never stop amazing itsentire history of Roman Caerleon. You can take a
visitors. Cardiff certainly has a diverse andlook at his armours, arms, and lots more enciting
cosmopolitan air to it.things linked to Caerleon's time.
Some of the most beautiful places in Cardiff areWales is very famous for its numerous castles.
the green areas, seen in every corner of the city.Around Cardiff you can visit Caerphilly Castle or
This means that a day out in Cardiff or in theCastle Coch.
surroundings of Cardiff is an excellent way toCaerphilly Castle is an impressive castle with huge
relax and spend some quality time with yourgatehouses, moats and lakes, towers and other
loved ones. It is also a great place to go on abeautiful architectural maneouvres. It will send you
date or simply take a long walk. Cardiff is full ofback to medieval times, the castle being built in
green parks, the most popular being Bute Park,1268. There are also shops and cafes here, to
which is actually a garden that joins the Llandaffmake your trip even more pleasurable.
Fields with the Taff River. Other parks in CardiffCastle Coch is another castle near Cardiff. It is a
are Roath Park, situated in the north of the cityfairy-tale like castle also known as the Red Castle.
or Victoria Park, which is full of colour in spring.The castle was built back in the 13th century but
Victoria Park was actually the first official park inits foundations were laid in the 7th century. In the
Cardiff.19th century, under the orders of the Marquis of
A weekend out in Cardiff or in the surroundingsBute, the castle was transformed into a romantic
of this marvellous city is like a breath of fresh air.country retreat. You can see Aesop's fables
This is the reason why days out in Cardiff areillustrated on the walls of the Coch castle. All in all,
very popular activities.the castle is a very extravagant building, worth
You can hop on a Cardiff Bus, prices start fromvisiting.
£3 and fun is guaranteed. The mostIf you want to go on a picnic, you can choose
advantageous way to travel by Cardiff Bus is tothe Comeston Lakes Country Park and Medieval
purchase day-to-go and day-to-go plus riderVillage. You can see amazing wildlife there as well
tickets. These tickets can be bought on the bus.as beautiful scenery and a medieval village from
The regular tickets cost £3, £2 forthe 14th century.
children and £7 for a family of 5. Tickets areIf you want to experience life in the 17th century
valid for an entire day, and can be used in, aroundand the Civil War, just visit the Llancaiach Fawr
and beyond Cardiff.Living History Museum. Another similar experience
One good idea for a day out in the surroundingswould be the Museum of Welsh Life.
of Cardiff would be to go to Barry Island, andAt Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol you can go wine
you'll enjoy being by the sea all day. Close totasting at Wales' greatest vineyard. You can also
Cardiff, the large sandy beach awaits you withtake long walks in this country park and see the
plenty of souvenir shops, cafes and arcades. Gopicturesque lakes and forests.
to the pleasure park on this island and try theA great tourist attraction and a good idea to
rides. Try the thrilling Log Flume. You can also visitspend a day out in Cardiff would be at the
the Glamorgan Steam Railway Heritage Centre, orRhondda Heritage Park. Experience the unique
take a steam train ride. All these, plus panoramicaudio and visual presentations of Rhondda Valley.
views of the Bristol Channel.There is also a contemporary artifacts museum.
If you want to visit some ancient locomotivesLast, but not least, you can go to the ancient site
and furnaces you should check out the Blaenavonof Tintern Abbey. The area is splendid and you
World Heritage Site, the Pontypool and Blaenavoncan also see the ruins of the old abbey. It is
Steam Railway and Big Pit. There are manyactually a place many artists have been drawn to,
monuments in the area and there are structuresdue to its outstanding beauty, and therefore,
of ironworks you can admire. You can take anmany works of art were created here. Currently,
underground tour at Big Pit, or see a locomotivethe Wye Alley, where Tintern Abbey is located, is
collection at Pontypool.a common attraction for those who are in love
For a relaxing tour with mountainous scenery, gowith the countryside. It's just pleasant to take the
to Brecon Mountain Railway, Merthyr Tydfil. Youfamous Wye Valley Walk on the Offa's Dyke
can take the steam train through the Breaconpath, which is situated on the hills above.
Beacons National Park and enjoy the lovely viewTo make it easier, you can book an organized
of mountains, forests and lakes. You can stop attour and let others worry about your itinerary. All
a cafe, take a walk or stay for a picnic.you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the
If you want a glimpse of history, go to thebeauty of Cardiff and its surroundings.