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Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
Book the top restaurants
Visit Cardiff says booking is essential at Gorse, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Pontcanna; several other restaurants here take bookings online.
Walk up the river
Visit Cardiff recommends the traffic-free Taff Trail, which runs through Pontcanna Fields and continues north.
Allow a day for St Fagans
St Fagans National Museum of History is free and covers a large open-air site on the edge of the city; check the museum site for opening hours.
Plan the trip to Castell Coch
Castell Coch stands above Tongwynlais to the north; Cadw's page has visitor information, and Traveline Cymru has bus and train options.
Watch for match days
Visit Cardiff says Canton gets busy on Cardiff City match days at the Cardiff City Stadium.
FAQ
Questions fréquentes
Where is Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff?
Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff is in Cardiff, Wales. Restaurant streets, riverside parkland, a cathedral village and the castles and museum beyond. Nearby stops and stations include Cardiff Bus, Taff Trail, Pedal Power.
How long do I need in Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff?
One to two days, including St Fagans or Castell Coch. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include Llandaff Cathedral (Eglwys Gadeiriol Llandaf), St Fagans National Museum of History (Sain Ffagan), Castell Coch. See the Things to do page for more.
Comment s'y rendre ?
Nearby: Cardiff Bus (Cardiff Bus); Taff Trail (Walking and cycling route); Pedal Power (Bike hire). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 22 places to eat and drink in and around Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff, 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 Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff 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 Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Llandaff Cathedral (Eglwys Gadeiriol Llandaf)
Cathédrale et église paroissiale de l'Église du pays de Galles à Llandaff, siège de l'évêque de Llandaff.
St Fagans National Museum of History (Sain Ffagan)
Musée de plein air gratuit consacré à la vie galloise, avec bâtiments historiques, ferme et parc, en périphérie de Cardiff.
Castell Coch
Château néogothique du 19e siècle dominant Tongwynlais, bâti sur l'emplacement d'un château normand et entretenu par Cadw.
Cardiff
More areas to explore
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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Cathays Park and Roath
The Edwardian civic centre and National Museum, then student Cathays and leafy Roath Park
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- Cardiff City Stadium: Jon Candy from Cardiff, Wales, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Llandaff Cathedral (Eglwys Gadeiriol Llandaf): Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- St Fagans National Museum of History (Sain Ffagan): Sionk, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Castell Coch: Hchc2009, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- City centre and Cardiff Castle: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Cardiff Bay: GeraintTudur2, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Cathays Park and Roath: User:Yummifruitbat, cropped by User:Ham, CC BY-SA 2.5, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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