{"id":37254,"date":"2022-05-12T09:34:50","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T09:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/uncategorized-en-gb\/the-best-things-to-do-in-cardiff"},"modified":"2022-05-12T09:56:14","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T09:56:14","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-in-cardiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/countries-en-gb\/united-kingdom-en-gb\/the-best-things-to-do-in-cardiff\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things to Do in Cardiff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Wales is famed for its two loves: rugby and singing, and is nicknamed the \u201cLand of Song,\u201d a moniker it gained after an influx of migrants in the 18th century came to work in the mines and would sing to keep morale high.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/cardiff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cardiff<\/a>&nbsp;presides as its bustling capital and is brimming with ancient castles, bolthole acoustic live music venues and an impressive 75,000-seat sports stadium. There\u2019s nothing quite like being in Cardiff when the beloved Welsh rugby team plays their adversaries. The stadium comes alive with fans singing rousing hymns such as&nbsp;<em>Calon L\u00e2n<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a sports fan? No bother. There\u2019s plenty else to enjoy in the city, and since its millennium makeover, Cardiff is now a hub for chic eateries, suburban markets and cosy quays offering boutiques at every corner. Let\u2019s get into the best things to see and do in Cardiff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Cardiff      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Cardiff  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Eat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/trains\/wales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wales\u2019<\/a>&nbsp;capital is a major foodie destination from fine dining restaurants in Cardiff city centre to the buzzy Cardiff Market, a traditional Victorian market hall that sells local specialities such as&nbsp;<em>bara lawr<\/em>&nbsp;(laverbread). This delicacy is a fine seaweed taken right from the Welsh coastline and served with shellfish or hot buttered toast. Its unique taste is definitely worth savouring.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Wales      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Wales  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"37268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_2140801691.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_2140801691.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_2140801691-300x195.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Cardiff Market is a must for any artisan-products lover. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"37274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_604808084.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_604808084.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_604808084-300x195.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Laverbread is a local Welsh delicacy made from seaweed, will you try it? Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re sauntering through the streets and pondering where to eat in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/trains\/cardiff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cardiff<\/a>, stop by the Society Standard in Gabalfa. Designed for young professionals, the retro eatery has an industrial feel with exposed brick walls and designer graffiti. Dive into small plates of sauteed chorizo, baba ganoush and calamari fresh from nearby shores. Wash it all down with a pint of local craft ale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"37280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FB-Society-Standard.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FB-Society-Standard.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FB-Society-Standard-300x281.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Follow the cool crowd and enjoy modern small plates at Society Standard. Credit: Society Standard<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Elsewhere in the city, French-style bistro Bully\u2019s uses traditional Welsh ingredients to give fresh spins on French classics, such as dry-aged Welsh filet with French beans and an earthy wild mushroom sauce. This eclectically decorated restaurant also boasts a scrupulously curated list of wines from appellations all over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/trains\/france\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        France      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to France  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"37286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bullys.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bullys.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bullys-300x195.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Enjoy Welsh takes on French classics at the eclectic bistro, Bully\u2019s. Credit: Bully\u2019s<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tastebuds want to travel beyond the Welsh border, Syrian restaurant Shaam Nights lures in patrons thanks to Damascene bronze lanterns and a spiralling Byzantine mosaic. The halal eatery doesn\u2019t serve alcohol but a strong Syrian coffee is a perfect finish to dishes such as&nbsp;<em>fattoush<\/em>, a leaf salad marinated with pomegranate syrup, and<em>&nbsp;kubba labaniya,<\/em>&nbsp;deep-fried minced lamb served in a herb yoghurt sauce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Play<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff Castle sits in the capital\u2019s heart, where enchanting fairytale towers enshroud a history spanning over 2,000 years from Roman soldiers to noble knights. With enormous wealth, the third Marquess of Bute, alongside eccentric architect William Burges, transformed Cardiff Castle in the 19th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"287\" data-id=\"37293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_174724793.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_174724793.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_174724793-300x112.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>The imposing Cardiff Castle is a must for any first-timer to the city. Credit: Shutterstock<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect opulent interiors rich with murals, wood carvings, and stained glass windows. Saunter through the lavish Cardiff Castle apartments and visit wartime shelters in the castle\u2019s tunnels that were used as a refuge during WWII air raids. You can also book a traditional banquet with Welsh food, wine, and music held in the 15th-century Undercroft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"37299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1269503686-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1269503686-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1269503686-1-300x195.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Be a royal for the day: The ornate apartments at Cardiff Castle are a sight to behold. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"37311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_164440322.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_164440322.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_164440322-300x195.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>The Castle\u2019s interior is quirky just like its designer, William Burges. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Cardiff Bay, make a stop at the famed Wales Millennium Centre, the nation\u2019s palace of the arts offering the finest theatre in the country. Here you can catch West End musicals, operas and art exhibitions. Stroll along the Cardiff Bay Barrage with stunning views over the Severn Estuary, before heading onto Mermaid Quay for myriad fun things to do in Cardiff. It\u2019s a waterfront district home to more than 30 restaurants, cafes, and bars plus gorgeous boutiques selling handmade Welsh gifts. If being surrounded by maritime towers, colonnades, and bridges isn\u2019t enough, adrenaline junkies can take a Berry Boat ride through the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/a512e518-9227-482a-a199-df7f457f859c\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The Wales Millenium Centre is the pride and joy of Cardiff\u2019s cultural scene. Credit: Shutterstock&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Elsewhere, if you\u2019re looking for what to do in Cardiff, take a 30-minute bus from the city centre and you\u2019ll find the hidden treasure that is Dyffryn Gardens, 55 acres of Edwardian gardens that encompass a grand Victorian mansion. In the early 20th century, landscape architect Thomas Mawson designed intimate garden rooms such as the Paved Court, the Mediterranean Garden, and the Pompeian garden, all of which deserve to be discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the east side of the garden sits Dyffryn\u2019s arboretum, set across 22 acres with 17 Champion Trees, the largest of their kind in the British Isles.\u2715Cardiff<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Cardiff      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Cardiff  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Stay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>voco St. David\u2019s Cardiff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/9616d833-fd2a-43ba-bc24-5af91ab6f636\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Expect sleek rooms with Scandi-inspired decor at St David\u2019s Cardiff. Credit: voco St David\u2019s Cardiff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/33840d91-aa0d-4017-a8b5-9aa834fc25de\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Stay at St David\u2019s Cardiff and be spoilt with the best views of Cardiff Bay. Credit: voco St David\u2019s Cardiff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated on Cardiff Bay\u2019s waterfront, five-star&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/gb\/voco-st-davids-cardiff.en-gb.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_UK_Cardiff_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_220404_376217_304142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. David\u2019s Cardiff<\/a>&nbsp;is a boutique bolthole serving up Welsh cakes on arrival. Expect Scandi style at voco St. David\u2019s Cardiff, with rooms boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies offering sumptuous views across Cardiff Bay. Wander the 20-acre wetlands reserve just next door or head to their onsite Marine Spa. The latter affords guests two hydrotherapy pools, a sauna, and a modern fitness studio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New House Country Hotel Cardiff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/6a487525-cc4f-46c9-9de6-e38e2095cad5\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Get ready for country living at its very best at New House Country Hotel. Credit: New House Country Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/9ba57552-57cb-45ea-937a-1f325b855616\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Rooms at New House Country Hotel are traditional but with modern comforts. Credit: New House Country Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hidden in the Welsh Hills,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/gb\/new-house-country.en-gb.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_UK_Cardiff_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_220404_376217_304142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New House Country Hotel<\/a>&nbsp;Cardiff boasts a Georgian exterior and breathtaking views of the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff\u2019s city skyline. Less than three miles from the 13th-century Caerphilly Castle, New House dates back to the 1700s and is soaked in period features from a three-tiered stone fountain to a suit of armour and ceremonious fireplaces with roaring open log fires. 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