Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Gregynog Hall
The exquisite product of considerable time and space - 500 years and 300 hectares, to be exact. (
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Roath Park
Cardiff's favourite park, with a lake, lighthouse, rose gardens, sports fields, playgrounds and lots of shady
picnic spots. (
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Bute Park
Another stunner, bounded by Cardiff Castle and the River Taff, and full of mature trees and daffodils in
bloom. (
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Pubs & Bars
Black Boy Inn
Roaring fires, real ales, hearty meals, 500-year-old walls and a resident ghost - what more could you
want in a pub. (
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Tŷ Coch Inn
The walk along the sand to this isolated beachfront pub is all part of the package. (
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Albion Ale House
A rare gem solely devoted to ale, whisky, wine and conversation. (
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Old Black Lion
Serving thirsty and hungry punters since the 13th century, and still going strong. (
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Gwdihw
Young and hip without being remotely irritating, this is Cardiff's countercultural capital. (
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Buffalo Bar
The edgy head of an ever-expanding Cardiff empire (four venues and counting), with live bands upstairs
and cocktails down. (
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Y Ffarmers
A village pub par excellence, tucked away in the undulating hills south of Aberystwyth. (
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Outdoor Activities
Gower Peninsula
There are some good spots on the Llŷn Peninsula and in Pembrokeshire, but the Gower is Wales'
premier surf destination. (
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Plas Menai
The National Watersports Centre offers sailing, powerboating, sea kayaking, windsurfing and stand-up
paddleboarding. (
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National Whitewater Centre
Near Bala, this is Wales' premier destination for whitewater rafting, kayaking and canoe-
ing. (
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Plas y Brenin National Mountain Sport Centre
Take a course in rock climbing, mountaineering, kayaking or canoe-
ing. (
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