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Things to see in Cardiff (United Kingdom): 134 places and when to go

Cardiff is a city in United Kingdom with around 861,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 134 places in and around it, mainly Nature (42), History (39), Mountains (35). The best known are Bristol Channel, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan and Caerphilly Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United Kingdom · 51.5, -3.225
Population
About 861,000
Places
134 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (42) · History (39) · Mountains (35) · Temples (28) · Museums and art (16) · Architecture (9)
Best time
April to September.
Also possible
February to March, October and December.
Nearest airport
BRS Bristol, 38 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Pen y Fan, at 886 m.

What to see in Cardiff

The places in and around Cardiff, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 110, by what you come to do:

When to go to Cardiff

The best time to visit Cardiff is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBetter not8:06
  2. FebPossible9:42
  3. MarPossible11:32
  4. AprBest time13:36
  5. MayBest time15:23
  6. JunBest time16:22
  7. JulBest time15:58
  8. AugBest time14:24
  9. SepBest time12:22
  10. OctPossible10:22
  11. NovBetter not8:33
  12. DecPossible7:37

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. In June, 134 of the 134 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Cardiff

The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 38 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Cardiff?

The best known: Bristol Channel, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly Castle, National Museum Cardiff, Pen y Fan. In all, 134 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Cardiff?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37.

How do you get to Cardiff?

The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 38 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Cardiff as the destination and these 134 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.