
A Roman fort and Norman keep layered under the Marquess of Bute's Victorian Gothic apartments, gilded ceilings and all, right in the middle of the shopping streets.
Two to three hours for the grounds and apartments; book the apartment tour ahead on busy weekends

Founded by figures from Welsh rugby and built around showcasing the national larder, its cawl is the dish regulars come back for.
What to order: cawl

Set in a converted bank vault on High Street, it leans on seasonal Welsh produce and has built its name on cockles, laverbread and bacon on toast.
What to order: cockles, laverbread and bacon on toast

Wales' first and still only standalone ramen shop, making broth in small batches with Japanese technique and Welsh ingredients, and it has the reputation to match.
What to order: ramen made in micro batches
Absolutely amazing and well kept castle. You can do the house tour and see the inside rooms of the castle. Astonishing piece of history and well maintained building absolutely totally worth having look! About £30 per adult entry and only a fiver to enjoy a guided tour of the living areas. You can walk through and ontop of the walls it's a very lengthy walk but very much worth it for the experience.
Very beautiful castle. Some gorgeous walls and ceilings. Best room is the 'Arab room' although you are not allowed in, only to peer in through the doorway and take photos. Was £13 for a student, would've been £18 regular admission.
This was a super cool spit to visit. Completely caught me off guard. Was expecting a medival castle, which it was, but Completely redone. Very over the top, but beautiful. Tunnels were super cool. We didn't take the tour and I wish we did.
Visiting Cardiff Castle was a fantastic experience! The entire grounds are so nice and beautiful, blending centuries of history right in the heart of the city. The contrast between the ancient Roman walls, the medieval Keep, and the lavish, opulent Victorian Gothic apartments is incredible to see. Walking around the grounds is lovely, and climbing to the top of the Keep offers fantastic views across Cardiff. It’s well-maintained, full of fascinating history, and visually stunning throughout. A must-visit attraction if you are in the area!
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