Richard’s guidebook for Llanishen & Cardiff
Sightseeing
Cardiff Castle
Castle StThis is a must see place!!
This is a free visit and will take you down a mine, accompanied by ex-miners to see, hear and feel what life was like in this really tough job and for the community nearby.
174 locals recommend
Big Pit National Coal Museum
This is a free visit and will take you down a mine, accompanied by ex-miners to see, hear and feel what life was like in this really tough job and for the community nearby.
Book online for another free day out (parking fee when booking) for both good and wet weather adventures. Travel back into the past in this fascinating living museum, great for all ages and perfect for a picnic too!
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
Book online for another free day out (parking fee when booking) for both good and wet weather adventures. Travel back into the past in this fascinating living museum, great for all ages and perfect for a picnic too!
This is great for all ages! Paid street parking nearby but otherwise a free day suitable for all ages and ideal for a wet weather adventure. Some of the best art in the world on display here.
221 locals recommend
National Museum Cardiff
This is great for all ages! Paid street parking nearby but otherwise a free day suitable for all ages and ideal for a wet weather adventure. Some of the best art in the world on display here.
Caerphilly Castle is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers.
117 locals recommend
Caerphilly Castle
Castle StreetCaerphilly Castle is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers.
Food scene
Cardiff Bay
Bute StreetThe place to chill & eat
Neighbourhoods
So, this is where you are staying. Have a look on Google maps and you'll see that within walking distance you have pretty much everything you might need. Supermarkets, pubs, fish & chips, gyms, beauty salons, hairdressers, banks, post office and lots of other stuff too numerous to list!
Llanishen
So, this is where you are staying. Have a look on Google maps and you'll see that within walking distance you have pretty much everything you might need. Supermarkets, pubs, fish & chips, gyms, beauty salons, hairdressers, banks, post office and lots of other stuff too numerous to list!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Bus or Train?
Your nearest bus stop is just a 3 minute walk across Morrrisons car park. The number 27 runs every 15 mins during the day and is a quiet, clean electric vehicle that will have you right into the heart of the city in 15 minutes. Or catch a train from Ty Glas, just a 4 minute wander away and can either get you into Cardiff Central or stay on one more stop and enjoy the food and sights at Cardiff Bay!
Traveling with kids
Buses and Trains
These all have dedicated spaces for buggies and strollers.