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Wales: places, events and answers
Everything residents and visitors of Wales need: food, things to do, places to stay, shops and useful addresses.
in the directory
2,470
places in the guide
36
towns and districts
735
restaurants, bars & cafés
539
upcoming events
Q&A
What people ask about Wales
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What are some hidden gems in Cardiff?
Cardiff: the highest-rated places to visit are Miller & Carter Sarn, Bridgend, The Secret Garden Of Beauty and Lazarou Hair Salon & Extensions Cardiff Castle. Miller & Carter Sarn, Bridgend leads with 4.9 ★ from 4,267…
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Cardiff Frequently asked
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What not to miss in Cardiff?
Cardiff: the highest-rated places to visit are Miller & Carter Sarn, Bridgend, The Secret Garden Of Beauty and Lazarou Hair Salon & Extensions Cardiff Castle. Miller & Carter Sarn, Bridgend leads with 4.9 ★ from 4,267…
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Cardiff Frequently asked
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What are the top 10 things to do in Cardiff?
Cardiff: the highest-rated places to visit are Miller & Carter Sarn, Bridgend, The Secret Garden Of Beauty and Lazarou Hair Salon & Extensions Cardiff Castle. Miller & Carter Sarn, Bridgend leads with 4.9 ★ from 4,267…
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Cardiff Frequently asked
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Things to Do
What to see in Wales
Forts & castles 17 places
Bridges & boardwalks 5 places
Monuments & landmarks 31 places
Churches & temples 90 places
Historic districts & squares 2 places
Museums & galleries 50 places
Theaters & cinemas 26 places
Beaches 6 places
Parks & gardens 62 places
Nature reserves & national parks 21 places
Sports & fitness 120 places
Fishing & boating 42 places
Clubs & live music 32 places
Spas & saunas 43 places
Nightlife & games 12 places
Attractions & theme parks 130 places
Guided tours 35 places
Culture
Museums & galleries
Popular place
Historical place museum
4.7
National Trust - Erddig
Marchwiel, Wrexham
Open until 17:00
Popular place
Local history museum
4.6
A Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Mountain Ash
Open until 16:30
Heritage museum
4.6
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park
Greenfield, Holywell
Open until 16:30
Museum
4.8
South Wales Aviation Museum
Barry
Closed
Outdoors & sport
Parks & gardens
Popular place
Botanical garden
4.8
Bodnant Garden - National Trust
Tal-y-cafn, Colwyn Bay
Open until 17:00
Popular place
City park
4.7
Roath Park
Cardiff
Open until 22:00
Popular place
Country park
4.7
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village
Sully, Penarth
Open 24 hours
Park and Garden
4.6
Bryngarw Country Park
Brynmenyn, Bridgend
Open until 17:30
Events
Events in Wales
Thu 5 Nov, 10:00
Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships 20th Anniversary Conference
Talks, classes & workshops · Victoria and Albert Museum
Thu 5 Nov, 10:10
Young V&A Schools: SEND school workshops - EYFS-KS3 (Autumn 2026)
Exhibitions & art · Victoria and Albert Museum
from £50
Thu 5 Nov, 10:30
Sound Explorers (Nov-Dec 2026)
Exhibitions & art · Victoria and Albert Museum
Thu 5 Nov, 13:00
Lunchtime Lectures: Curating Urushi Now: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer
Exhibitions & art · Victoria and Albert Museum
Thu 5 Nov, 14:30
Iphigenia at Aulis
Theatre & musicals · Oxford Playhouse
Thu 5 Nov, 15:30
Play After School (Nov-Dec 2026)
Exhibitions & art · Victoria and Albert Museum
Food & Drink
Where to eat in Wales
Restaurants 309 places
Bars & pubs 230 places
Cafés & bakeries 196 places
Delivery & catering 68 places
Restaurant & cafe chains 5 chains
Restaurants
Popular place
Caribbean restaurant
4.8
Turtle Bay Cardiff
Cardiff
Open until 22:30
Popular place
Chinese noodle restaurant
4.8
Chopstix - Cardiff
Cardiff
Open until 04:00
Popular place
Restaurant
4.4
Y Stablau - Stables Bar
Betws-y-Coed
Open until 21:30
Popular place
Brazilian restaurant
4.5
Viva Brazil Cardiff
Cardiff
Open until 21:30
Cafés & bakeries
Popular place
Cafe
4.8
BikePark Wales
Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil
Open until 17:30
Popular place
Tea room
4.5
Caffi Siabod
Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed
Open until 17:00
Popular place
Coffee shop
4.8
Baffle Haus: The Cedars
Goytre, Pontypool
Open until 16:00
Popular place
Cafe
4.5
West Shore Beach Cafe
Llandudno
Open until 16:30
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Transport 17 places
Weather updated daily
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Government offices 69 places
Emergency numbers reference
Postal codes from place addresses
Obituaries reference
Schools & education 52 places
Hospitals & pharmacies 93 places
Sports & fitness 120 places
Car service 162 places
Parking 35 places
Doctors & dentists 129 places
Lawyers & accountants 57 places
Home repair & services 221 places
Beauty & barbers 131 places
Car dealers & parts 108 places