2 Days in Cardiff: Castles, Bay and Rugby Spirit

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๐Ÿ“ Cardiff, United Kingdom๐Ÿ—“ 2 days๐Ÿ‘ฅ Short breaks and sports fans

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2Days
7Stops
2Meal tips
About ยฃ70-120 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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A short Cardiff stay: Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium, Cardiff Bay and nearby Castell Coch.

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Day by day

A dramatic view of Cardiff Castle in Wales, showcasing its Gothic architecture at twilight.
1

City

09:30

Cardiff Castle

A Roman fort and Victorian Gothic revival castle.

๐Ÿ“ Centreโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~ยฃ18
View on map โ†—
๐Ÿ’ก Take the guided tour.
12:00

Arcades and Cardiff Market

Victorian arcades and a covered market.

๐Ÿ“ Centreโฑ 1.5 hours๐Ÿ’ท Free
View on map โ†—
๐Ÿ’ก Try Welsh cakes.
14:30

Principality Stadium tour

Wales' national stadium.

๐Ÿ“ Centreโฑ 1.5 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~ยฃ17
View on map โ†—
19:00

Dinner

Welsh lamb.

๐Ÿ“ Centreโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~ยฃ25
View on map โ†—

๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

lunchWelsh rarebitWelsh ยท $
Majestic Cardiff Castle in Wales, topped by a flag, under dramatic cloudy skies.
2

Bay and castles

10:00

Cardiff Bay

The waterfront and Senedd.

๐Ÿ“ Cardiff Bayโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท Free
View on map โ†—
๐Ÿ’ก Take the water bus.
13:00

National Museum Cardiff

Free art and natural history.

๐Ÿ“ Centreโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท Free
View on map โ†—
16:00

Castell Coch

A fairy-tale castle on a hill.

๐Ÿ“ Tongwynlaisโฑ 1.5 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~ยฃ8
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

dinnerDinnerWelsh ยท $$
๐ŸŽŸ Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Cardiff Bay

Good to know

โœˆ๏ธ Getting thereCardiff Airport has a bus and train to the centre.
๐Ÿš† Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
๐Ÿ’ท CurrencyPound sterling (ยฃ). Cards widely accepted.
๐Ÿ—ฃ LanguageEnglish and Welsh.

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