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Big Pit 01495 790311 |
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| The only colliery sites in Wales where visitors can experience a real underground tour guided by ex-miners. |
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| Brecon Mountain Railway 01685 722988 |
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| Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park from a narrow-gauge steam train. |
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| Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre and Legionary Museum 01633 422518 |
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| Designed to hold 600 spectators and the only one of its kind in Britain. Welsh literature says that after the Romans left at the beginning of the 5th century, the amphitheatre became one of King Arthur's courts. |
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| Cardiff Castle 02920 878100 |
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| Cardiff Castle spans 2,000 years of history, including Roman remains and a Norman keep. The grounds also contain two military museums, gift shop and tea room. |
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| Castell Coch 02920 810101 |
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| A fairytale castle surrounded by woodland, Castell Coch was built on the site of a 13th century by William Burges as the hunting lodge for the third Marquis of Bute with lavish interiors to rival those of Cardiff Castle. |
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| Centre for Visual Arts 02920 388922 |
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| The CVA is the UK's only interactive gallery for people to explore the fun and fascinating world of art through more than 100 hands-on exhibits. |
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| Cosmeston Medieval Village, Lakes and Country Park 02920 701678 |
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| A medieval village which re-enacts life in the Middle Ages, Cosmeston boasts 200 acres of parkland with lakes, an adventure playground and visitor centre. |
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| Dyffryn Gardens 02920 593328 |
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| A series of majestic gardens including rose garden, arboretum, pompeiian and theatre garden. |
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| Llandaff Cathedral 02920 564554 |
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| Established by St Teilo in the 6th century, Llandaff has a history stretching back further than any English cathedral. Although badly damaged by a landmine during World War II, it was beautifully restored in 1960. |
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| Llanerch Vineyard 01443 225877 |
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| Largest vineyard in Wales producing the award-winning Cariad label offering tours, tastings, walks and a visitor centre. |
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| Millennium Stadium 02920 232661 |
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| Not only the altar of Welsh sporting endeavour but its sliding roof also makes it the biggest indoor venue in Wales for concerts and exhibitions. This state-of-the-art stadium is situated in the heart of the city. |
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| Museum of Welsh Life 02920 573500 |
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| One of Europe's largest and most exciting open air folk museums with reconstructed cottages and buildings from all over Wales, occupying 100 acres of parkland. |
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| National Museum and Gallery 02920 397951 |
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| The treasure house of Wales with world-class collections, including the largest collection of impressionist art outside of France. |
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| Norwegian Church Arts Centre 02920 454899 |
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| The first Norwegian mariners' church to be established outside of Norway and the place where author Roald Dahl was baptised. |
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| St David's Cathedral 02920 231407 |
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| Built in 1887 in a gothic style, Cardiff's Catholic cathedral was funded to a large extent by the third Marquis of Bute. |
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| Techniquest 02920 475475 |
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| The UK's leading hands-on science discovery centre with more than 160 exhibits. |
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| Wales Tourist Information |
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| For more information on things to see and do in Cardiff, visit The Cardiff Initiative website or the Wales Tourist Information website. |
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| Waverley and Balmoral ships 01446 720656 |
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| Traditional cruise ships sailing from Penarth Pier during the summer to Somerset, Devon and along the Welsh coast. |
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