Cardiff, the youngest capital city in Europe, is known for its castle, art, dragons, river, Victorian arcades, parks, rugby, music, university, bay, and Brains beer. This diverse list of attractions means that whether you enjoy art, rugby, historical castles, modern architecture, classical music, or new bands in pubs, Cardiff has something for everyone.
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Facts| Population: | 359,512 Cardiffians |
| Currency: | British Pound Sterling £1 = 100 pence |
| Emergency Numbers: | Police, Ambulance & Fire Brigade: 999 |
| Newspapers: | South Wales Echo & The Western Mail: www.walesonline.co.uk
Cardiff Times: www.cardiff-times.co.uk
The Cardiffian: cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffian |
| Website: | www.visitcardiff.com » |
| Opening Hours: | Most shops are open from 9:30am to 8pm on weekdays. On Saturdays, most businesses close a bit earlier, around 7pm. On Sundays, expect shops to be open from 11am to 5pm. |
| Tourist Information: | Visit Cardiff Visitor Information Point
Cardiff Castle on Castle Street
(inside the main gate and to the right-hand side)
March through October: open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat & Sun 9am–5pm.
November through February: open Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat & Sun 9am–4pm. |
