Millennium Centre
The Millennium Centre is the much heralded showpiece of Welsh artistic pride and Cardiff’s new found prosperity and regeneration. It is the official home to the Welsh National Opera and 6 other leading performing arts companies. It is sleek and modern in design and features a wide variety of cultural and populist entertainment. It has permanent art exhibitions and regular activities to appeal to children.
Castles
This county has many fabulous castles and amazing fortresses, some originating in the Middle Ages. This county can claim rightly to be the place with the most romantic castles on this Island, with Conway and Caernavon the best examples.
Beaches
Surprisingly perhaps, the coastline near to Cardiff has many sandy beaches, which become very popular during warm weather. Llantwit Major, Penarth and fun loving Barry are pretty seaside resorts. They have great beaches and are blue flag approved for safety. All offer a peaceful escape from the busy city streets with many secluded coves and bays to discover.
Cardiff Nightlife
Cardiff is renowned as one of the UK’s leading drinking and party destinations and it attracts youthful groups looking for all action nightly entertainment. St Mary’s Street is the most famous night spot, and can claim nearly 50 pubs and restaurants to visit. Another top spot to go is the lively Mermaid Quay, where you will find night clubs, bars and live music venues.
Scenic Rail Journeys
One of the most fun way of getting out into the wonderful Welsh countryside is to take a magical vintage railway journey. Relaxing and romantic, the scenery that can be seen from the famous Ffestiniog Mountain railway is difficult to beat. If you are heading for the capital Cardiff, try to visit the Brecon Railway situated not far away at Merthyr Tydfil.
For further information on holidays in Wales or perhaps things to do in Wales, contact the Welsh specialists – Wales in Style.
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