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Cathays Park and Roath: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
Book a free museum ticket
National Museum Cardiff is free; its site offers a free admission ticket to book and lists the opening hours.
Walk the civic centre
City Hall, the museum, the war memorial and the Temple of Peace stand close together around Alexandra Gardens.
Head to Roath Park lake
The lake is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) around; Visit Cardiff mentions boating and fishing, the lighthouse and the conservatory.
Eat on Wellfield Road
Visit Cardiff describes Wellfield Road as a small, busy street of cafés, restaurants and independent shops.
Hear the students play
Visit Cardiff recommends the free Friday jazz at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
FAQ
Questions fréquentes
Where is Cathays Park and Roath?
Cathays Park and Roath is in Cardiff, Wales. The Edwardian civic centre and National Museum, then student Cathays and leafy Roath Park. Nearby stops and stations include Cathays, Cardiff Queen Street, Cardiff Bus.
How long do I need in Cathays Park and Roath?
Une demi-journée à une journée. Prévoyez plus si vous comptez déjeuner sur place ou visiter plusieurs sites.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include National Museum Cardiff (Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd), Roath Park (Parc y Rhath), City Hall. See the Things to do page for more.
Comment s'y rendre ?
Nearby: Cathays (Transport for Wales); Cardiff Queen Street (Transport for Wales); Cardiff Bus (Cardiff Bus). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 21 places to eat and drink in and around Cathays Park and Roath, with filters to help you choose.
Où dormir ?
Nous répertorions 3 hôtels et d'autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez les disponibilités et les tarifs auprès de chaque établissement.
Is Cathays Park and Roath accessible?
L'accessibilité varie selon la rue, le bâtiment et le lieu. Consultez les informations d'accessibilité de chaque site ou opérateur avant de partir.
While you are here
Things to see in Cathays Park and Roath
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Cathays Cemetery
One of the UK's largest cemeteries at 110 acres, listed on the Cadw register of historic parks and gardens.
Cardiff M.A.D.E.
Gallery and arts space in Roath showing work by local artists and makers.
National Museum Cardiff (Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd)
Musée et galerie d'art gratuits, avec des expositions allant de l'art contemporain aux dinosaures, rattachés à Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales.
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Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff
Restaurant streets, riverside parkland, a cathedral village and the castles and museum beyond
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City centre and Cardiff Castle
The castle, the national stadium, a Victorian market and the arcades, all within a short walk
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Cardiff Bay
The redeveloped docklands: the Senedd, the Millennium Centre and a freshwater bay
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- Sherman Theatre: Ham, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Cathays Cemetery: No Swan So Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Cardiff M.A.D.E.: Sionk, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- National Museum Cardiff (Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd): Ham II, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff: Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- City centre and Cardiff Castle: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Cardiff Bay: GeraintTudur2, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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