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A mini guide to
Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
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
Frequently asked questions
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.
What are the highlights?
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.
How do I get there?
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.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 22 places to eat and drink in and around Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 3 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Pontcanna, Canton and Llandaff accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
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)
Church in Wales cathedral and parish church in Llandaff, and the seat of the Bishop of Llandaff.
St Fagans National Museum of History (Sain Ffagan)
Free open-air museum of Welsh life with historic buildings, a farm and parkland on the outskirts of Cardiff.
Castell Coch
Gothic Revival castle of the 19th century above Tongwynlais, built on the site of a Norman castle and cared for by 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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