These beautiful gardens lie just west of Cardiff and north of Barry. The history of the Dyffryn Estate dates back to the 7th Century but...

The first Dyffryn House was built in the 18th century by Thomas Pryce but the beautiful manor house that visitors can see today was built...

This delightful country park was once the site of a limestone quarry. Lakes formed after quarrying ceased in 1970 and the quarry spoils were landscaped....

The Museum of Welsh Life is one of Europe’s biggest and most exciting open-air museums. Wales’ journey from rural tradition to industrial powerhouse is traced...

St Fagans Castle, which is actually an impressive Elizabethan manor house, was built in the late 16th century and was donated to the Welsh people...

This is one of Europe’s biggest and most exciting open-air museums set in a one hundred acre site of beautiful countryside. The museum takes...

Penarth Leisure Centre has two pools, the main swimming pool which has a water slide, and a separate children’s pool for very young children....

Penarth Pier was built in 1895 mainly due to Penarth’s involvement in the paddle steamer trade across the Bristol Channel. The Waverley and Balmoral...

Turner House Gallery is named after the world famous 19th Century painter and was established by philanthropist and art lover James Pyke Thompson in 1888....

Penarth Marina has changed immeasurably over the past 15 years from a small community into a thriving waterside development. With the construction of the...

St David’s Hall is in the heart of Cardiff city centre and offers a wide variety of concerts and live entertainment. It is home...

Founded in 1883, Cardiff University is a dynamic and successful centre of higher education with an international reputation for high quality teaching and research. It...

One of the leading centres for the production and presentation of contemporary arts in Wales and the United Kingdom, this gallery has a reputation that...

This gallery offers one of the best dedicated centres for photography anywhere in the country. It has built up a reputation for showing the...

Techniquest makes learning about science fun for all the family and is a great day out. The discovery centre houses 160 interactive exhibits designed...

Nash Point, between Barry and Porthcawl on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast has two lighthouse towers. These were built in 1832 and were sited exactly 1000...

The settlement of Llantwit Major, dating back over 3000 years, came under Norman control after the 1066 Conquest. The building now functioning as the Town...

St. Donat’s Church which stands under the shadow of the castle (now the base for Atlantic College); it was built about 1100, soon after the...

Llantwit Major beach is a short drive or a twenty minute walk from the village itself and is extremely popular with surfers. Due to its...

This history and arts centre is located in Cardiff and offers an interesting insight into the history of this area of South Wales and the...

Situated in the picturesque and historic village of Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, St Illtyd’s is one of the oldest parish churches in...

This craft centre offers a brilliant insight into some of the local traditional methods of craft that have been used for hundreds of years....

The Wales Millennium Centre is a huge, architecturally spectacular building in the heart of Cardiff Bay. The use of slate, wood, metal, and glass...

The Senedd houses the debating chamber and committee rooms of the National Assembly for Wales. However, it is much more than a governmental building. The...

Have you ever wondered what happens in the moments before the national squad of Wales charge down the players tunnel of the Millenium Stadium whilst...

The Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve is situated away from the bustling activity of Mermaid Quay with its bars and restaurants and is home to a...

Cardiff’s annual summer festival seems to get better every year and is a delight for children and adults alike. The huge event which takes...

1st The Queen’s Dragoons Guard was formally formulated in January 1959, when the King’s Dragoon Guards and the 2nd Dragoon Guards were amalgamated. This...

The Welch Regiment was formed in 1719 as a Regiment of Invalids for garrison duties and went on to play an important part in a...

Bute Park offers a welcome retreat only five minutes from bustling Cardiff city centre. From within its peaceful grounds, visitors can see the impressive...

Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland is an annual event that delights both young and old. From the moment the Christmas period begins until the New Year...

The old Brains Brewery is a symbol of Cardiff’s heritage and economic strength and this development manages to retain the historical significance of the site...

The Cardiff Waterbus is one of the most enjoyable ways to see Cardiff. The waterbus transports visitors to and from three different locations; Mermaid...

The recently restored Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay is a beautiful reminder of the history of Cardiff’s dock area that has been transformed from one...

Cardiff’s indoor market was built in 1891 and, like many Victorian markets, conjures up a sense of history in the visitor. The impressive iron...

St John’s Church is Cardiff city centre’s parish church and is situated close to the indoor market. There has been a church on the...

The New Theatre is situated in the city centre close to the Civic Centre buildings and is almost 100 years old. Although it is...

Castle Coch is a 19th Century fairytale castle embodying a magnificent dream of the Middle Ages. Its round towers and turrets peep unexpectedly through the...

Trace is an installation art space in Cardiff that innovates and educates in modern and contemporary arts. The centre prides itself on building bridges...

St Donat’s is a twelfth Century castle overlooking the sea near Llantwit Major.It was once owned by William Randolph Hearst, the American newsprint millionaire. He...