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Cardiff
United Kingdom · CWL
Castle in the centre, Brecon Beacons up the valley.
About
Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. Cardiff had a population of 383,919 in 2024 and forms a principal area officially known as the City and County of Cardiff. The city is the eleventh largest in the United Kingdom. Located in the southeast of Wales, the city sits within the Cardiff Capital Region, which consists of 1.5 million people, accounting for roughly half the nation's total population. Cardiff is the county town of the historic county of Glamorgan and in 1974–1996 of South Glamorgan. It belongs to the Eurocities network of the largest European cities. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a port for coal when mining began in the region helped its expansion. In 1905, it was ranked as a city and in 1955 proclaimed capital of Wales. The Cardiff urban area covers a larger area outside the county boundary, including the towns of Dinas Powys and Penarth.
Source: Wikipedia — Cardiff (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · good
- family friendly · good
- hiking · good
- historical · good
- live music · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan46°F14d wet
- Feb48°F14d wet
- Mar51°F16d wet
- Apr56°F11d wet
- May62°F12d wet
- Jun67°F13d wet
- Jul69°F15d wet
- Aug69°F14d wet
- Sep64°F14d wet
- Oct58°F16d wet
- Nov51°F15d wet
- Dec48°F17d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Complete Cardiff Doctor Who Walking TourFrom $234 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Cardiff City of Arcades Food ExperienceFrom $110 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
2.5 hour Walking and Tasting Tour in CardiffFrom $65 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales CastlesFrom $593 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
A Silent Disco Adventure in CardiffFrom $23 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Cardiff in a DayFrom $117 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Cardiff International Airport (CWL), about 9.1 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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