Attractions and Entertainment
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Castell Coch website
Tongwynlais, Cardiff • Tel (029) 2081 0101
Late nineteenth-century
'fairytale'-style castle, built on medieval remains,
designed for the third marquess of Bute by William Burges.
Lavishly decorated and furnished in the Victorian Gothic
style; a Romantic vision of the Middle Ages. Surrounded
by Woodlands with many trails for the rambler. |
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Forest
Farm & Glamorgan Canal Nature Reserve website
Coryton, Cardiff
Designated a Country
park in 1992, the last remaining stretch of the former
Cardiff to Merthyr Glamorgan Canal is an oasis for wildlife.
The best place in Cardiff for a relaxing walk through
woodland and fields. |
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Heath Miniature Railway website
Heath Park, Heath, Cardiff
Well equipped miniature
railway with two track ovals, a tram line and associated
stations and bridges. Well worth a visit, for young
and old! Operates once a month on Sundays and most bank
holiday Mondays - see the website for details. |
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Taff Trail Cycle Path website
Cardiff Bay, City Centre, Cardiff North to Brecon
Around 55 miles in
length, this purpose built highway (although some parts
run along roads) takes in spectacular views and historical
buildings along its route. We wouldn't recommend trying
to do it all in one day though! |
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Heath
Park council website
Heath, Cardiff
Large open space
with a popular Pitch and Putt Golf Course. |
Eating and Drinking
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Villaggio
Italian
73 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff • Tel (029) 2061 3110
Popular local Pizzeria and Restaurant using fresh ingredients to produce a high quality
menu. The restaurant expands over two levels. |
De Courcey's European
• Tyla Morris Avenue,
Pentyrch, Cardiff • Tel (029) 2089 2232
Upmarket and stylish european
restaurant.
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Black
Cock Pub • website
Caerphilly Mountain •
Tel (029) 2088 0534
The Black Cock Inn
is an historic country pub situated half way up Caerphilly
Mountain and is a very popular traditional family inn. |
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Traveller's Rest Pub
Caerphilly Mountain • Tel (029) 2085 9021
Rustic, ancient Welsh pub, though now part of a corporate chain so expect standardised meals and beverages. |
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The
Mason's Arms Pub/Carvery
Tyn-y-Parc Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff
• Tel (029) 2069 2554
The historic Mason's
Arms, now a Toby Carvery, was here long before the dual
carriageway of the A470 ploughed its way pass. Very
popular at lunchtimes for its Carvery buffet service.
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