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Cardiff Bay: tips and FAQs
Consigli locali e domande frequenti
Consigli locali
Consigli per la visita
Take the boat one way
The waterbus runs between Bute Park and the dock in front of Mermaid Quay and the Pierhead Building. Check the operator for the current timetable.
Visit the barrage
The Cardiff Bay Barrage runs between Queen Alexandra Dock and Penarth Head; Cardiff Harbour Authority operates it and posts notices on its site.
Visit the Senedd
The Senedd is the home of the Welsh Parliament; check its site for visiting arrangements before you go.
Check the Wetlands boardwalk
Cardiff Harbour Authority posts notices when the boardwalk at the Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve is closed for work.
See a show
The Wales Millennium Centre is the national arts centre for Wales; its site lists what is on.
FAQ
Domande frequenti
Where is Cardiff Bay?
Cardiff Bay is in Cardiff, Wales. The redeveloped docklands: the Senedd, the Millennium Centre and a freshwater bay. Nearby stops and stations include Cardiff Bay, Waterbus stop, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bus.
How long do I need in Cardiff Bay?
Da mezza giornata a una giornata. Conviene prevedere più tempo se si mangia fuori o si visitano più attrazioni.
Quali sono le attrazioni principali?
Highlights include Wales Millennium Centre (Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru), Senedd, Pierhead Building (Adeilad y Pierhead). See the Things to do page for more.
Come arrivare?
Nearby: Cardiff Bay (Transport for Wales); Waterbus stop, Mermaid Quay (Cardiff boat tours); Cardiff Bus (Cardiff Bus). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Dove mangiare e bere?
We list 15 places to eat and drink in and around Cardiff Bay, with filters to help you choose.
Dove dormire?
Segnaliamo 4 hotel e altre strutture nelle vicinanze. Disponibilità e prezzi vanno verificati direttamente con ciascuna struttura.
Is Cardiff Bay accessible?
L'accessibilità varia a seconda della via, dell'edificio e della struttura. Consultare le informazioni sull'accessibilità di ciascuna attrazione o del gestore prima di partire.
While you are here
Things to see in Cardiff Bay
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Roald Dahl Plass
Bowl-shaped public space named after the Cardiff-born author, in front of the Wales Millennium Centre.
Cardiff International White Water
White-water rafting centre at the International Sports Village, built to an Olympic standard.
Wales Millennium Centre (Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru)
Centro nazionale delle arti del Galles a Cardiff Bay, su un'area di 7.5 acri (3 ettari).
Cardiff
More areas to explore
Cathays Park and Roath
The Edwardian civic centre and National Museum, then student Cathays and leafy Roath Park
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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
Apri la mini guida →Crediti fotografici
- Mermaid Quay: Seth Whales, Public domain, source
- Roald Dahl Plass: Thomas Davey, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Cardiff International White Water: Jon Caterer, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Wales Millennium Centre (Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru): y.naomi from São Paulo, Brazil, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Cathays Park and Roath: User:Yummifruitbat, cropped by User:Ham, CC BY-SA 2.5, 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
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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