Plan your best day out in Cardiff
From cutting-edge contemporary art to buildings steeped in history, plan your best day out in Cardiff with our handy guide.
Cardiff is a vibrant hub that blends Welsh heritage with a modern metropolis where you'll find lots to see and do.
Use our guide to discover must-visit cultural attractions that offer something for everyone: from wholesome experiences with friends, to entertaining excursions with family, or new ways to unwind on your own.
Whether you're local to Cardiff or visiting on a city break, we're spotlighting our favourite places to visit for the perfect day out in the Welsh capital.
And did you know? You'll make savings at every venue with a National Art Pass.
Your guide to Cardiff with an Art Pass
Chapter
Rooted in the city’s heart, Chapter is an international arts centre fit with a gallery, cinema, theatre, caffi bar and community garden. Whether you want to dive into art or watch the latest films, this venue has something for everyone.
Cardiff Castle
Step through time at this leading heritage attraction, which covers 2,000 years of history. Explore stories about the Roman empire, the castle’s transformation into a Victorian palace, and how it protected the local community during the Second World War.
St Fagans National Museum of History
Experience Welsh life across history and explore more than 40 original buildings, from a Tudor merchant’s house to a 1920s tailor’s shop. Then unwind in nature with a walk through the expansive parkland and a visit to the beloved sheep.
National Museum Cardiff
From Impressionist paintings to Cambrian ceramics, a woolly mammoth to a basking shark, uncover a major collection of art and natural history. Preserve your memories of this inspiring day out and treat yourself to a unique gift from the shop.
Ffotogallery
Discover the power of photography in exhibitions that spotlight Wales-based and international photographers. Explore impactful stories about the world at this gallery that explores how photography could help build a better and fairer society.