Penylan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Principality Stadium
Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy.
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Barry Island Beach
If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.
Cardiff Castle
A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.
Cardiff University
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.
Wales Millennium Centre
Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.
Activities
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
Our pick of the best Penylan Hotel Deals
The Angel Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Celtic Manor Resort
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
The Parkgate Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Penylan
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cathays
Cathays is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.
Adamsdown
If you're spending time in Adamsdown, you might enjoy its spas and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Principality Stadium or Cardiff International Arena.
Splott
Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principality Stadium and Cardiff International Arena.
Cardiff City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Principality Stadium to St. David's Hall – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Castle Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Principality Stadium to St. David's Hall – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff Castle
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Cardiff International Arena
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
- The Grand Pier
- Brean Theme Park
- Bute Park
- Sophia Gardens
- New Theatre
- Llandaff Cathedral
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Roath Park
- National Museum Cardiff
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