Top 10 things to do in Cardiff

1. Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle is widely regarded as one of the best preserved and most attractive of the many dozens of castles still to be found in Wales number one Cardiff castle built atop a nearly 2,000 year old roman fortification.

Cardiff castle is one of the most visited tourist attractions in all of wales it's also one of the most romantic and best preserved of the country's many historic castles with some of the oldest sections dating back as far as the 10th century number two city's victorian arcades after visiting its magnificent castle be sure to head to.

2. Cardiff City Centre

Cardiff's well-preserved and still bustling Victorian shopping arcades dissecting the city centre. These fascinating old covered pedestrian thoroughfares were built to allow residents and visitors to enjoy shopping indoors without having to concern themselves with the weather or the poor conditions of roads and sidewalks.

Some of the top locations in the capital for shopping include St David’s two shopping centres, The Queen’s Arcade shopping centre, Queen’s street and The Hayes to name only a few.

3. Cardiff Bay

Cardiff bay is so large it could easily take the best part of the day to explore properly. It occupies some 2 700 acres of waterfront land. Cardiff bay is well worth the expenditure of time and energy covering pretty much the entire former dockyards. The old wharves and warehouses have been refurbished into residential buildings, amazing restaurants, boutique shops, art galleries and even live-performance theatres.

There is a Cardiff Bay Trail which is a scenic part of the public park covering 1,093 hectares. You can explore a kid-friendly science centre, where Roald Dahl went to church and other adventures.

4. Wales Millennium Center

Wales Millennium Center, one of the largest in Europe, is a home for plenty of fun things to do particularly if you're travelling with kids and those interested in arts and culture.

Would do well to try to grab a performance at the very modern Wales millennium centre, a leader in performances as diverse as classical music and opera ballet and modern dance as well as literary events and musical shows this sprawling five-acre venue has been dubbed one of the top performing arts centres on the planet.

5. National Museum

Those wanting to learn more about the rich history of Wales would do well to visit the National Museum Cardiff house in the city's architecturally pleasing civic centre building.

This large and fascinating museum features numerous displays depicting the country's history all the way back to the time of dinosaurs. Here you can find a stunning display of Bronze age weaponry from back when Romans occupied England and ended up establishing their colonies.  Some of the work in these museums goes back to the 16th century.

Museum entry is FREE making it one of the free things to do in Cardiff.

6. Principality Stadium

If you're interested in sports try to take in a rugby match at the nearby principality stadium at Cardiff Arms park and if that's not possible the welsh take their rugby seriously so matches often sell out especially international matches at least opt for a tour of this state-of-the-art stadium. It was constructed in 1999 for The Rugby World Cup and has hosted numerous events since then (Both sports and non-sports). It’s located just a mile from the City Centre and the tour starts from just £12.

In the last year, this stadium welcomed various international stars from all around the world such as Ed Sheeran, Rammstein (Famous German metal legend) and the incredible WWE’s Clash of castle.

7. Roath Park

One of the most popular outdoor activities in Cardiff is to slip on the walking shoes or runners and take a stroll through one of the city's many fine parks a favourite among residents and visitors alike growth park was established back in 1894 as one of the city's first public parks and has maintained a unique victorian field to this day.

It’s spread over 53 hectares of land, with The Roath lake covering over 12 hectares and fed by the scenic Nant Fawr stream. It takes 1.5 miles of hiking to cover the lake shore with beautiful and picnic spots along the way.

You can hire a boat for fishing. It also holds an iconic lighthouse, a botanic garden, a wildlife conservation area and great spots for taking pictures.

8. St Fagans National Museum of History

If your yearning for learning wasn't fully stated at the national museum of wales make the short journey west of the city centre to St Fagans national museum of history.

This fascinating open-air attraction is very much a living museum with costumed characters demonstrating the kind of traditional skills and crafts that helped shape the country. With over 40 buildings from around Wales collected and reconstructed on this site, the past is brought back to life.

Which helps to experience the sights, smell and sound of the olden times.

9. Caerphilly Castle

Although equally as attractive as its counterpart in Cardiff stunning caerphilly castle an easy 15-minute drive north of the city is a much more recent construction built in 1628 and the largest castle in the country ever since it served as part of the network of castles built by the english to keep control over the much coveted welsh countryside hope.

It is the biggest castle in Wales and second biggest in Britain with only one castle bigger than this (Windsor Castle).

The commute could be done with bus, train or a drive. It’s a good way to explore Wales without going too far from Cardiff.

To make the visit more interesting, you can visit Caerphilly mountains afterwards.

PS. Caerphilly mountain is more like a hill

10. Cardiff Market

Cardiff Market located in the heart of the city is a bustling and vibrant Hub that offers a diverse range of goods and experiences with its Charming Victorian architecture the market is home to a wide array of stalls selling fresh produce artisanal crafts clothing and traditional Welsh products it's a must visit destination to immerse yourself in the local atmosphere.

It was established in 1891, you can find house wear, wall art, home decor, hats, ethnic cuisine (fresh and prepared) and a world of unusual treasures.