Located in the heart of the Welsh capital, Cardiff City Centre is a bustling commercial and entertainment district on the banks of the River Taff. It encompasses Victorian and Edwardian arcades, state-of-the-art sporting arenas and a historic library that has been transformed into a modern history museum.
Things to do in Cardiff City Centre
In the heart of Cardiff City Centre is the Museum of Cardiff, which offers insight into the city’s fascinating past. Housed within the 1882-built Old Library, it features around 3,000 artefacts and interactive exhibits that tell the story of those who made the city what it is today. Alongside the museum is St John the Baptist Church, one of the only medieval buildings in the city centre.
Coincide your visit to Cardiff with a rugby match at Principality Stadium, a riverside sporting venue built to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup. It’s the largest stadium in Wales and has the capacity to seat more than 73,000 spectators. On the other side of Cardiff City Centre is the Cardiff International Arena, which hosts performances by big-name bands and comedians.
Cardiff City Centre is a major shopping destination, with modern shopping malls juxtaposed against historic arcades and a 19th-century market. Watching over the capital’s commercial streets is the imposing Cardiff Castle, which was originally built in the 11th century by Norman invaders. Explore its opulent rooms decorated with elaborate murals and stained glass windows before climbing to the top of the medieval keep.
Getting around Cardiff City Centre
Cardiff City Centre is around 25 minutes’ drive from Cardiff Airport, which has flights to destinations across Europe. Long-distance trains connect to the Cardiff Central railway station and buses travel throughout the city centre. Most of Cardiff City Centre’s attractions can easily be accessed on foot.