Cardiff Holidays: Make The Most Of A Cheap City Break In The UK

Cardiff is a short journey from most UK airports and cheap flights make it an ideal city getaway. Rich in culture and history, Cardiff offers a range of attractions and activities for all.

Getting to Cardiff is easy, with frequent flights from airports all over the UK, in a short travel time. To maximise on cheap holidays, The Royal Hotel provides great value for little money and is based near the centre near attractions such as Cardiff Castle and Millennium Stadium.

In the one square mile that is the city centre, the main attraction is Cardiff Castle. It houses 2000 years of history, and with four forts and the remains of a Roman wall, has endured numerous architectural changes over the years and passed through many families. You can learn how the castle has been transformed on this inexpensive day out.

Go to the National Museum to admire inspiring works by Monet and Renoir of the impressionist era that were donated to the museum in the mid 20th century, for a taste of Parisian art on your doorstep. Situated a little out of the city centre in the Vale of Glamorgan is St Fagans National History Museum, an open-air museum in the grounds of St Fagans Castle. Here you can see over 40 original buildings from a mix of periods within a stunning woodland setting.

Adrenaline junkies should head to Cardiff Bay to get a buzz from a speed boat ride, whilst soaking up the atmosphere and sites along the shoreline.For added excitement on holidays, head to Merlin Adventures to go kayaking, rock-climbing or mountaineeringSports fans can also enjoy international rugby matches, motor sports such as Monster Jam - the exclusive monster truck display - football and music events at Millennium Stadium. Or take a tour of the stadium to get up close and personal with trophies, the players' tunnel and dressing rooms.

Shopaholics can enjoy the delights of the high street by visiting St David's shopping centre, featuring favourites such as New Look, Marks & Spencer and H&M. Stop and enjoy atCosta coffee for a break from the hustle and bustle or pop by Carluccio's for tasty and cheap dining. Go to the City Road area for an array of international cuisine to suit all palettes and budgets. Nightlife in Cardiff is equally extensive, with a vast array of pubs, bars and clubs. The Castle District has a mix of chains and independent clubs and bar in traditional surroundings, or go to the East End for a more lively and contemporary night out.