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Cardiff Airport Local Attractions

Wales Millennium Centre


Opening in November 2004, Wales Millennium Centre, on Cardiff Bay waterfront, is the most exciting cultural initiative happening in Europe today. The venue will become home to the Welsh National Opera as well as hosting ballet, dance and musicals. The Millennium Centre will also house seven diverse and exciting cultural organisations under one roof.

Millennium Stadium


A modern icon of Cardiff, the Millennium stadium is host to world class sporting events. Visit the site and find out about coming events, book tickets, catch up on the latest news. Tours of the stadium are also available, taking in the dressing rooms, the players tunnel, royal box and highest tier of the stadium.

Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans


Open in 1948, St Fagans is Wales' most popular heritage attraction. At this open air museum you can see how the people of Wales lived, worked and spent their leisure time over the last five hundred years. The Museum stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle and the surrounding 100-acre parkland hosts over thirty original buildings as well as large indoor galleries housing exhibitions of costume, daily life and farming implements. Open 10.00 am - 5.00 pm daily and admission is free for all.

The Brecon Beacons


Just 25 miles north of Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons national Park contains some of the most spectacular and distinctive upland formations in southern Britain. Enjoy 1347 sq km of hills and mountains forests, valleys, waterfalls, lakes, caves and gorges and endless opportunity for outdoor activities including guided walks.

The Cardiff Waterbus


Enjoy a unique view of Cardiff from the water, taking in the sites of Cardiff Bay. There are regular services between Penarth, Cardiff's waterfront and the City Centre. Visitors to the City can also take advantage of the Waterbus service operating on the river Taff to travel to and from the City by boat, or enjoy a birthday or hen party with a difference!

The Red Dragon Centre


Located in the heart of Cardiff bay, The Red dragon Centre is home to a whole host of venues, activities and events throughout the year. They boast Wales' only IMAX cinema at the ODEON Multiplex, a Hollywood bowling complex, nightlife in the form of Grosvenor casino, and many restaurants offering a selection of delicious foods from around the globe. They also have a Doctor Who Up Close Exhibition, so why not take a trip there for a great time out whatever the weather! Car parking is free for customers and you can call them on 029 2025 6261 or visit their website.

Tourist Information

More information on local attractions can be obtained from:

Cardiff Tourist Information Centre

The Old library
The Hayes
CF10 1WE

Email: visitor@thecardiffinitiative.co.uk

Cardiff Airport Local Amenities

There are several large shopping centres in Cardiff city centre as well as a host of other shops and eating options.

St David's Shopping Centre

Cathedral Walk
Cardiff
Wales
CF10 2DS
Tel: +44 29 2039 6041

Open:

8.30am-6.30pm Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat
8.30am-8pm Thu
11am-5pm Sun

Capitol Shopping Centre

Phone: +44 29 2022 3683

Open Hours: 8.30am-6pm Mon-Sat
8.30am-7pm Thu
11am-5pm Sun

A modern Shopping Centre on two levels with facilities including: