No. 01
Bute Park
Park · City Centre
A vast green escape running right beside the castle that most tourists simply walk past.
No. 02
Roath Park
Park · Roath
Locals cycle and picnic here around a beautiful lake every single weekend.
No. 03
Cardiff Bay Barrage
Historic Site · Cardiff Bay
Walk the full barrage for sweeping water views that few visitors ever find.
No. 04
Pontcanna Fields
Park · Pontcanna
The favourite Sunday morning spot for dog walkers, joggers and picnicking families.
No. 05
Cardiff Market
Market · City Centre
A Victorian indoor market full of local traders, fresh produce and cheap hot food.
No. 06
Norwegian Church Arts Centre
Historic Site · Cardiff Bay
A charming harbourside church turned arts venue with strong Roald Dahl connections.
No. 07
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Park · Penarth
A medieval village reconstruction hidden inside a lovely lakeside nature reserve.
No. 08
St Fagans National Museum of History
Museum · St Fagans
An open-air museum spread across gorgeous grounds, completely free to enter.
No. 09
Castell Coch
Historic Site · Tongwynlais
A fairy-tale Victorian castle tucked into woodland just north of the city.
No. 10
Llandaff Cathedral
Historic Site · Llandaff
A quietly stunning medieval cathedral in a village neighbourhood most visitors never reach.