{"id":6761,"date":"2018-02-01T15:39:34","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T15:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/?p=6761"},"modified":"2024-10-30T17:24:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T16:24:25","slug":"10-free-things-to-do-in-cardiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/10-free-things-to-do-in-cardiff\/","title":{"rendered":"10 free things to do in Cardiff"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cardiff is actually Europe\u2019s youngest capital city with a rich and interesting history. With so many free activities to enjoy in the city, it\u2019s easy to discover Cardiff\u2019s charm for yourself. Here are 10 free Travelodgical things to do while you\u2019re there.<\/h2>\n
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1. Get cultured at the National Museum and Art Gallery<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"NationalFound amongst the beautiful architecture of the civic centre, this museum is a must for anyone with an interest in natural and geological history. There are plenty of interactive activities and fascinating exhibitions to enjoy throughout the year.<\/h4>\n
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2. Take an invigorating walk through Cardiff Bay<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"CardiffIf you\u2019re feeling energetic, the Cardiff Bay trail makes for a fantastic day of outdoor exploration.\u00a0Stretching over 10 kilometres, the trail leads you through Cardiff Bay towards the wetlands, passing Cardiff Bay Barrage \u2013 a fascinating feat of engineering and construction.<\/h4>\n
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3. Watch democracy in action at the Senedd<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Senedd\"For something a little different, why not take a trip to the Senedd, home to the National Assembly for Wales. Built in order to represent transparency and sustainability, the building is comprised mostly of glass and wood, making it incredible to look at from the outside. Once you\u2019re inside, relax in the Oriel cafe with views of the bay or take a seat in the gallery above the debating chamber and listen in to the day’s discussions.<\/h4>\n

There are also lots of exciting exhibitions, music acts and fun activities all year round to get involved in. Pre-booking is essential to ensure a place in the viewing gallery.<\/h4>\n
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4. Discover Welsh tradition at St Fagans National History Museum<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"\"Covering 100 acres, St Fagans is One of Europe’s leading open-air museums and is a great place to learn all out about Welsh traditions over the years. The museum features over 40 re-erected original Welsh buildings from various historical periods, including a school and the old Workmen\u2019s Institute, as well as beautiful gardens and lots of friendly animals.<\/h4>\n
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5. Chill out at Bute Park<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"ButeIf the weather is looking good, Bute Park is the perfect place to spend a lazy summer afternoon. Visit the arboretum, chill out on the grass or take a stroll along the peaceful River Taff. With 130 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland to explore, there\u2019s plenty to do at Bute, one of the UK’s largest parks.<\/h4>\n
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6. Get creative at Chapter Arts Centre<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"ChapterCardiff has plenty of amazing art galleries to choose from, but Chapter comes up trumps when it comes to atmosphere. Welcoming, creative and very trendy, this cultural space celebrates art in all its forms including galleries and exhibitions from around the world, film and theatre. When you’ve finished exploring, there\u2019s a huge cafe and bar area where you can relax and unwind.<\/h4>\n
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7. Explore the Castle Quarter Arcades<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"CastleEven if you\u2019re not spending any money, Cardiff\u2019s meandering Victorian Arcades are full of hidden treasures waiting to be found. You\u2019ll stumble across some of the city\u2019s most charming and unusual boutique shops, where you\u2019ll find a wide variety of handmade and vintage items- perfect for the nostalgic traveller.<\/h4>\n
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8. See the wildlife at Glamorgan Canal Nature Reserve<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

You can discover country life without leaving the city at Glamorgan Canal Nature Reserve.\u00a0Take a walk around and feel your worries melt away as you relax amongst the trees, flowers and wildlife including kingfishers and herons.<\/h4>\n
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9. Enjoy a peaceful day at Llandaff Cathedral<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"LlandaffBuilt on the site of a 6th-century monastery near the River Taff, this imposing cathedral is full of history.\u00a0The cathedral has been restored and rebuilt plenty of times over the centuries, resulting in a unique blend of older and more modern styles.<\/h4>\n
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10. Learn about Cardiff\u2019s journey at the Story Museum<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

If you really want to discover the story of Cardiff, why not find out through the eyes of the people who know it best \u2013 the people! The Cardiff Story Museum highlights how life has changed for the people of Cardiff as it transformed from a small market town in the 1300s to one of the world\u2019s biggest ports in the 1900s, eventually becoming the cool, cosmopolitan capital we know today.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cardiff is actually Europe\u2019s youngest capital city with a rich and interesting history. With so many free activities to enjoy in the city, it\u2019s easy to discover Cardiff\u2019s charm for yourself. Here are 10 free Travelodgical things to do while you\u2019re there. 1. Get cultured at the National Museum and Art Gallery Found amongst the […]","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":24401,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1361],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things-to-do"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6761"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6761\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24401"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}