Cardiff

Castle from Bute Park Cardiff is the capital city of Wales and provides a fabulous day out from Bristol. it offers the perfect introduction to the history, culture, language and landscapes of Wales.

The sounds of the city are a mixture, with two languages - one shared with half the world, and another, ancient tongue that belongs to Wales. Millenium Stadium

The language sets the scene for a city of contrasts, where the innovative architecture of the Millennium Stadium and the Wales Millennium Centre sit alongside the 2000-year-old grandeur of Cardiff Castle. The castle rests on Roman foundations, with a 12th Century Norman keep and sumptuously restored Victorian staterooms.

Mill Lane Cafe Quarter On the edge of the city, the National History Museum brings Welsh culture to life through a collection of restored buildings brought from a variety of locations across Wales and rebuilt in a 100-acre park.

Golfers are in for a treat, with the Celtic Manor Resort, the 2010 Ryder Cup venue, just down the road and a collection of world class championship courses within an hour's drive.

Cardiff Bay, the city's revitalised dockland area, is now one of Europe's most exciting waterfront developments, with a thriving leisure quarter. Dominating the Bay skyline is the Wales Millennium Centre, home to seven arts organisations, including the world-renowned Welsh Cardiff National Opera.

More details on Cardiff's unique place in Welsh life from www.visitcardiff.com