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Visiting Upside Down House, Cardiff: practical guide for first-time visitors

Upside Down House Cardiff opened on 27 February 2026, the first Upside Down House in Wales. It's so new that many existing Cardiff guides don't mention it at all. The attraction is on Queen Street, a short walk from Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium.…

Visiting Pembroke Castle, Wales: Ticket prices, hours and top tips

Pembroke Castle is a medieval stone fortress located on the banks of the Cleddau Estuary in the town of Pembroke, Wales. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April 2026 and…

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Cardiff Castle is a part-medieval, part-Victorian castle in Cardiff city centre, Wales. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in March 2026 and reflects the current £16 adult ticket price, resolving out-of-date pricing…

National Museum Cardiff, Cardiff: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and parking

The National Museum Cardiff is a museum and art gallery situated in the civic centre of Cathays Park in Cardiff, Wales. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips for those planning a trip. This guide…

The Principality Stadium and River Taff in Cardiff.

A Cardiff city guide for first time visitors

Planning a trip to Cardiff? From historic castles to Cardiff Bay, find the best things to do in my Cardiff city guide for first-time visitors. What makes Cardiff unique? Once home to a Roman fort, but only becoming a city in 1905, Cardiff’s lack of…