Lydia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Only 45 mins drive from us, the Beacons offer some of the best hikes and views.
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Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkOnly 45 mins drive from us, the Beacons offer some of the best hikes and views.
Only 45 mins drive from us, Ogmore offers a beautiful coastline and is in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan county. This is part of the Welsh coastal path.
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Ogmore-by-Sea
Only 45 mins drive from us, Ogmore offers a beautiful coastline and is in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan county. This is part of the Welsh coastal path.
The home of the legendary BBC programme Gavin and Stacy, Barry has a funfair, some great eateries and beaches. Check out Goodsheds for your dose of amazing street food and independent makers.
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Barry Island Beach
The home of the legendary BBC programme Gavin and Stacy, Barry has a funfair, some great eateries and beaches. Check out Goodsheds for your dose of amazing street food and independent makers.
Experience Welsh life through the ages - check out the bakery and sweet shop within the village!
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Museo Nacional de Historia de St Fagans
Experience Welsh life through the ages - check out the bakery and sweet shop within the village!
Dubbed the 'Fair Castle', Castel Coch is the perfect spot for a wander through the woods and get those great snaps for Instagram!
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Castillo de Coch
Dubbed the 'Fair Castle', Castel Coch is the perfect spot for a wander through the woods and get those great snaps for Instagram!
Museo Nacional de Cardiff
Santuario de simios y monos de Gales
Porthkerry Country Park
Park RoadLots of places to eat, catch a show at the Wales Millenium Centre or drink overlooking the Bay.
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Cardiff Bay
Bute StreetLots of places to eat, catch a show at the Wales Millenium Centre or drink overlooking the Bay.
City/town information
Our nation's capital city, Cardiff is a hub of beautiful green spaces, history, culture, and lively night scenes.
Cardiff Castle is right in the centre and is always worth a visit.
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Castle
Our nation's capital city, Cardiff is a hub of beautiful green spaces, history, culture, and lively night scenes.
Cardiff Castle is right in the centre and is always worth a visit.
Home to Wales's largest castle, Caerphilly is rich in historical culture, locally run restaurants, great walks and places to explore.
Caerphilly
Home to Wales's largest castle, Caerphilly is rich in historical culture, locally run restaurants, great walks and places to explore.
Bike trails
For the daredevils amongst us, Bike Park Wales boasts some of the best mountain bike trails in the country. On your bike!
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Bike Park Wales
For the daredevils amongst us, Bike Park Wales boasts some of the best mountain bike trails in the country. On your bike!
Parque Rural Dare Valley
Glamorgan StreetGreat trails for hikes and bikes!
Stuff to do
Great for the thrill seekers and a great family day out. Complete with rollercoasters through the woods and home to one of the largest zip lines in Europe!
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Torre Zip World
Great for the thrill seekers and a great family day out. Complete with rollercoasters through the woods and home to one of the largest zip lines in Europe!
Roc-Bloc
236 Penarth RdGreat bouldering centre - be sure to look them up online to get more details.
Trekking on the beach is a dream for some, located near Ogmore, this centre caters for all abilities.
Downs-Side Riding and Livery Centre
Sully RoadTrekking on the beach is a dream for some, located near Ogmore, this centre caters for all abilities.
Take a trip back in time and experience the heritage of Wales's Mining history.
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Rhondda Heritage Park
Coedcae RoadTake a trip back in time and experience the heritage of Wales's Mining history.
A family favourite, experience the views of the Brecon Beacons from the beauty of this steam railway.
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Brecon Mountain Railway
Pontsticill RoadA family favourite, experience the views of the Brecon Beacons from the beauty of this steam railway.
A National Trust treasure, check out the splendid gardens and glass houses.
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Jardines de Dyffryn
Dyffryn CloseA National Trust treasure, check out the splendid gardens and glass houses.
Rich in Welsh culture and the history of Wales.
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Museo Nacional de la Mina de Carbón Big Pit
Rich in Welsh culture and the history of Wales.
Ensure you look online to check catered abilities and activities on offer.
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Taff Valley Quad Bike & Activity Centre
Ensure you look online to check catered abilities and activities on offer.
Great for climbers and boulders - make sure you check the website for abilities.
https://bouldersuk.com/
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Boulders
Pengam RoadGreat for climbers and boulders - make sure you check the website for abilities.
https://bouldersuk.com/
Norwegian Church Arts Centre
Harbour DriveRock UK Summit Centre
Climbing centre
A beautiful and recently opened reservoir just in Cardiff that will fulfil all your water sports needs.
Llanishen Reservoir, Cardiff, Reino Unido
A beautiful and recently opened reservoir just in Cardiff that will fulfil all your water sports needs.
Food scene
Goodsheds
1 Hood RdFantastic street food by the coast!
The New York Deli
4-6 Duke Street ArcadeTry the Rueben, thank me later!
Great independent cafe, Breakfast bowl is a winner!
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Penylan Pantry
72 Kimberley RdGreat independent cafe, Breakfast bowl is a winner!
Brilliant food, just up the road from the beach!
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Cobbles Kitchen & Deli
Ogmore RoadBrilliant food, just up the road from the beach!
Brother Thai
35 Whitchurch RoadGreat Thai food - book ahead to avoid disappointment!
Calabrisella Cathays
51 Cathays TerraceIndependent, family-run Italian restaurant!
Volare Italian Restaurant
87 Cardiff RdLocal to Caerphilly, great family-run Italian restaurant.
Bhaji Indian Takeaway Food
20 Church StreetLovely Indian takeway
Miss B's Pantry
9 Church StreetExcellent local cafe, in the heart of the Village.
Night life
Gin and Juice
6 Castle ArcadeTiny Rebel Cardiff
25 Westgate StBarocco Cardiff
31 Westgate St