Things to do in Penarth (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August 2025) | Trip.com
Mel2024:“An amazing castle and visiting the grounds was a treat. Full of history and going through the surroundings, it wasn't repetitive and not boring at all. I absolutely loved it and it's was very interesting. I love the Arab Room and the war shelters.
Reasonable priced tickets compared to the Royal castle prices.
I highly recommend this visit for all ages.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
I love Cardiff. It's so refreshing compared to London.”
M43***62:“Pleasant enough way to spend a couple of hours. Went primarily to see the paintings but (and of course this is entirely a matter of personal taste) there wasnt a lot to rock my boat and not a lot of range. Some of the pottery was quite interesting but could have been better displayed. The natural history section on the ground floor was rather more interesting than expected- not too "dry"”
AK520:“Cardiff Bay is very easy to go. It is very closed to Cardiff Central Station. You can take the bus or walk 30 mins from central station. It is free to visit, of course, and the scenary there is fantastic. You can spend a few hours there, no doubt. Take lots of pictures there. There are a lot of shops and restaurant and coffee shop there. So once you are tired, you can grab a coffee there, by sitting next to the seashore, enjoying the coffee and the sea at the same time. Different kinds of pubs and restaurant there, from high class to family restaurant. There are also a few historical buildings there, and there is a modern exhibition center there. The design of its outlook is so high tech, you definitely will fall in love with it.”
WillSum:“The stadium is not small in scale. There is no wide square between a group of buildings crowded by riverside buildings, and there is not enough color in the stadium. Unlike domestic facilities, there are many glass curtain walls. Several pillars somewhat resembling London's Millennium Dome support the whole building outwards. On the South side, there is a matching shopping mall near the railway station.”
Daniel in Shenzhen:“For a history lover, this is a wonderful place to visit. The people working here know their history and want to share that knowledge. It is mostly outdoors so try to go when it's not raining.”
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WillSum:“The Mermaid Wharf is the core of the Cardiff Bay area. On the one hand, you can take a boat along the river from Cardiff Castle to the harbor, and on the other hand, you can sail from the yacht here to a more distant place (unfortunately, many of the piers are locked). The pier is parked or even full of various boats, and many birds and ducks like to come here to bask in the sun. The entire viewing platform is divided into several levels, but whether it is running, sitting or cycling, they will be dispersed.”
小凌60:“The interior of the Millennium Center is quite large, with some boutiques, restaurants, and a lot of art works. You can spend a long time inside. The restaurants are a bit expensive, but it's nice to see the art.”
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