Cardiff Travel Guide
United Kingdom
Cardiff is the capital of Wales and a city of 447,287 people in the south of the country. It sits close to the Bristol Channel, with the city’s main airport, Cardiff Airport, providing the principal air link for visitors.
The nearby coast includes the beaches of Barry Island, with Jackson's Bay Beach 11.6 kilometres away, Whitmore Bay Beach 12.3 kilometres away and Cold Knap 13.1 kilometres away. Further options include Cwm Colhuw Beach at 24.3 kilometres, Southerndown Beach at 29.9 kilometres and Trecco Bay at 35 kilometres.
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Population
Weather in Cardiff
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Know before you go
Pays in GBP
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +44
Tipping: Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Cardiff
Jan
8°11Feb
9°14Mar
11°17Apr
14°14May
18°12Jun
20°13Jul
21°18Aug
21°15Sep
18°16Oct
15°18Nov
11°16Dec
10°17Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Cardiff
Jackson's Bay Beach
11.6 km away
Whitmore Bay Beach
12.3 km away
Cold Knap
13.1 km away
The Gooseneck, Steep Holm
16.5 km away
Cwm Colhuw Beach
24.3 km away
Southerndown Beach
29.9 km away
Kilve Beach
32.3 km away
Trecco Bay
35 km away
Things to do in Cardiff
Museum of Cardiff
museum
0.2 km
Llandaff Cathedral
anglican or episcopal place of worship
3.1 km
Cardiff Arms Park
rugby stadium
0.4 km
Welsh National War Memorial
monument
0.6 km
Utilita Arena Cardiff
stadium arena
0.6 km
Wales Genocide Memorial
monument
0.7 km
Animal Wall
monument
0.3 km
Techniquest
science museum
2.2 km
Getting there
Cardiff Airport · 14.4 km
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