Food scene
ONE O'CLOCK GATE
Highwalls RoadIn the golf club and recently refurbished with excellent food and drinks
Dinas Powys
The Bank at Dinas Powys Village - newly opened, fab food
Entertainment & Activities
Cardiff International Pool
Olympian DriveGreat slides for the kids.
Cardiff International White Water
Watkiss WaySurfing, rafting and high ropes, awesome fun.
Closest with free parking. Amusement arcades and restaurants here also.
20 locals recommend
ODEON Cardiff
Hemingway RoadClosest with free parking. Amusement arcades and restaurants here also.
Parks & Nature
Porthkerry Country Park
Park RoadGorgeous views, watch the flights land. On the beach.
Just the most gorgeous park in the shadow of the castle - lots to explore.
11 locals recommend
Sophia Gardens station
Just the most gorgeous park in the shadow of the castle - lots to explore.
Penarth Marina & Haven
Check out the boats, have a coffee, a great afternoon.
This is a great park ! Its got a water park / splash pad thats free for the kids and a great adventure play park with a zip wire. Two cafes serving ice creams and good coffee.
22 locals recommend
Victoria Park
This is a great park ! Its got a water park / splash pad thats free for the kids and a great adventure play park with a zip wire. Two cafes serving ice creams and good coffee.
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Sightseeing
Cardiff Castle
Castle StIts a massive castle !
Mermaid Quay station
Be by the bay, enjoy the very best of Cardiff.
Watch the boats sail in under the barrage locks. A great walk to the bay, or take the road train.
The Barrage Pay and Display Car Park
Watch the boats sail in under the barrage locks. A great walk to the bay, or take the road train.
Shopping
Iconic victorian arcades, fall in love with gorgeous shops and eateries...Wander up onto the second floor balcony for the best views. Dates from 1880.
18 locals recommend
Castle Quarter Arcade
Castle StreetIconic victorian arcades, fall in love with gorgeous shops and eateries...Wander up onto the second floor balcony for the best views. Dates from 1880.
Essentials
Valley View Fruit Store
Fresh produce, veg and fruit and everything else.
Tesco Express
Castle DriveAll the essentials here - 10 min walk from the house
Drinks & Nightlife
Penarth Pier Pavilion
The EsplanadeThe gorgeous pier. Go there.
On the beach, great views. Walk across to the island when the tide is out. Don't get stuck !
9 locals recommend
The Captains Wife
Beach RoadOn the beach, great views. Walk across to the island when the tide is out. Don't get stuck !