Hotels near Sophia Gardens

One of the great city parks of the world, Bute Park is a favoured haunt of both locals and visitors alike. First landscaped in the 18th Century by legendary garden designer Capability Brown, this 130 acre park is known as the ‘Green Heart’ of Cardiff and offers a leafy habitat for exercise, picnics and recreation, not to mention a wealth of seasonal attractions.

Located in the heart of the city centre, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most important cultural attractions. A rich history spanning 2,000 years is contained within its walls and fairytale-style towers.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Caerphilly Mountain during your travels in Cardiff. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its local tours.

Home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club (Glamorgan CCC), one of Wales’ oldest and most successful clubs, the impressive SWALEC Stadium opened to great fanfare in 2008, with state-of-the-art facilities and seating capacity for up to 16,000 spectators. As well as county cricket, international test matches have been hosted at this fantastic venue since the 1990s, and major music and corporate events are also held here. Situated in the scenic Sophia Gardens Public Park in central Cardiff on the west bank of the River Taff, the stadium is just down the road from the Millennium Stadium and is easily accessed by bus, train or road.

You can learn about the history of Cardiff with a trip to Blackfriars Priory. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

You can learn about the history of Cardiff with a trip to Gorsedd Stones. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.

Find out about the history of Cardiff with a stop at Animal Wall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

You can browse the exhibits at Welch Regiment Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Cardiff. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.