Wales

Celebrate in style

The Welsh are extremely passionate, humourous, patriotic and proud of their roots. They show dedication and support to their national rugby union team. They proudly speak their national Gaelic language and actively promote all things Welsh.

Cardiff is the heartbeat of this captivating country, and you’ll find plenty to see and do in and around the city; The National Museum of Wales, the Museum of Welsh Life and the newly opened Wales Millennium Centre. All good reasons to explain why Cardiff has been chosen as a European Centre of Cultural Excellence.  The shopping is excellent, the architecture stunning and despite all its recent regeneration, Cardiff is still a thriving and famously friendly city. So, join in the celebrations and discover the magic of Wales.

Where to stay
Our hotel in Wales

• Barceló Angel Hotel, Cardiff

Interesting facts about the 10 best things to do in Cardiff

1. The Wales Millennium Centre is a new cultural centre for the arts. Watch world-class musicals, operas and other classical events.

2. The Millennium Stadium is an aweinspiring building and has already witnessed many sporting celebrations including the FA Cup and Wales lifting the Six Nations trophy.

3. The Romans set the foundations for the fairytale Cardiff Castle in 55AD by establishing the first fort and trading post. That means, the castle’s history spans 2000 years.

4. The National Museum and Gallery was opened in 1927 by King George V and is home to the largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside Paris.

5. Mix the tranquillity with your break and escape the city with a walk or stroll in the beautiful Usk and Wye Valleys.

6. The Museum of Welsh Life is the most popular heritage attraction in Wales and walks you through how people have lived in Wales since Celtic times to the present day.

7. Delve into the boutiques or sip coffee on the waterfront at the exciting, modern Cardiff Bay development.

8. On the eve of the First World War, Cardiff reached its peak in coal exports, with 14 million tons being exported. You can see where the miners used to work and experience their conditions first hand by taking the 300ft drop undergroun  at the Big Pit National Mining Museum.

9. Caerphilly Castle, seven miles north of Cardiff, is spread over 30 acres of land, making it the second largest castle in the UK after Windsor.

10. The Big Cheese Festival is a popular event in the Welsh calendar.  It is held in July and over 80,000 visitors flock to the show each year.