What to do in Cardiff

The capital city of Wales has a strong industrial heritage. However, a considerable amount of money has been invested to ensure the city's cultural development in recent times. People have travelled from far and wide to attend the major festivals and explore the local attractions. The construction of the awe-inspiring millennium stadium has also boosted Cardiff's standing on the international sporting stage. Now you have the opportunity to book affordable holiday accommodation with many serviced apartments and experience the delights of Cardiff.

Cardiff has a particularly rich and fascinating history, as evidenced by its five highly impressive castles. These great structures were built during the Norman period in order to ensure protection against invading foreign armies. They feature a variety of intricate decorations, which may be viewed during guided tours. Those of you with a particular interest in the historical development of Cardiff may also be keen to visit the Story Museum. Here you'll discover a selection of exhibits which examine the different aspects of Cardiff's heritage. You'll learn about the naval history and recent redevelopment of this great city.

Cardiff has been voted the European city of sport for 2014. This is hardly surprising given the range of popular sporting venues in the Welsh capital. Rugby fans will undoubtedly be excited about the prospect of watching six nations’ matches at the Millennium Stadium. Those of you with a passion for cricket are encouraged to book tickets to see Glamorgan take on their English rivals at the Swalec stadium. You might even be tempted to recreate the scenes of the Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor resort.

You'll find that there is a wide selection of bars and restaurants suitable for a range of occasions in Cardiff. You may like to sample the freshly concocted whiskeys at the local distillery. Alternatively, you could try some of the exotic dishes and join in a seriously challenging quiz at one of the local pubs.