The Top 20 Attractions around Cardiff
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Cardiff. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cardiff is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Garth Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Stunning little hill with commanding views just outside Cardiff with a trig pointed summit. It is a UK listed Marilyn.
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Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay
Highlight • Settlement
Cardiff Bay is Europe's largest waterfront development. It is supplied by two rivers, the Taff and Ely, to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake around the former dockland area …
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Cardiff Bay Barrage
Highlight • Structure
Cardiff Bay Barrage is a significant engineering project located in Cardiff, Wales. Completed in 1999, the barrage was built to create a freshwater lake in Cardiff Bay by damming the …
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Fforest Fawr Woodland Trail
Highlight • Trail
Fforest Fawr offers numerous walking trails through the woods. There are three walking trails from the Fforest Fawr car park including a sculpture trail for families, and another walking trail …
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Castell Coch
Highlight • Historical Site
Castell Coch is a 19th-century castle overlooking the village of Tongwynlais. Whilst there has been a castle on the site since the Norman period, architect William Burges transformed the crumbling …
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The Enormous Crocodile Statue (Roald Dahl)
Highlight • Monument
The Enormous Crocodile statue in Cardiff Bay is a playful tribute to the beloved character from Roald Dahl’s story. It adds a touch of fun to the waterfront area and celebrates Dahl’s connection to Cardiff, where he was born.
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The Animal Wall
Highlight • Monument
The best view of the the Animal Wall is at the southern boundary of the park from Castle Street.
The carving of the animals began in the late 1880s. Architect …
The carving of the animals began in the late 1880s. Architect …
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Wales Millennium Centre
Highlight • Structure
The Wales Millennium Center is an arts center in Cardiff Bay.
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Castle Arcade
Highlight • Rest Area
"Constructed between 1882 and 1889, Castle Arcade is home to an eclectic mix of independent stores including French café Madame Fromage, Portuguese bakery Nata and Co, bar Gin and Juice, …
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Cardiff Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Cardiff Castle is situated within picturesque parklands at the heart of the Welsh capital. The site has a rich 2,000-year history; from Roman fort, to Norman keep and eventually to stone-built castle. You experience great views from the castle.
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