Fairwater Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture

Principality Stadium

4/5(6 reviews)

Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy.

Principality Stadium
Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Cardiff Bay

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(28 reviews)

A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.

Cardiff Castle
Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.

Cardiff University
Barry Island Beach

Barry Island Beach

3/5(2 reviews)

If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

Barry Island Beach
Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage

Wales Millennium Centre

4/5(8 reviews)

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

Wales Millennium Centre

Activities

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

AU$25
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Cardiff bay

Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided

AU$198
per adult
Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

AU$198
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan

From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan

AU$198
per adult
From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

AU$159
per adult
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

AU$40
per adult
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff
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Our pick of the best Fairwater Hotel Deals

Clover Court Lovely 2 bed house with garden and free off-street parking
Clover Court Lovely 2 bed house with garden and free off-street parking
Cwmbran
Stay at this vacation home in Cwmbran. Popular attractions Bowlplex Cwmbran and Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre are located nearby.
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Clover Court Lovely 2 bed house with garden and free off-street parking
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel
3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$112 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$112
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,211 reviews)
"We truly enjoyed our stay in a comfortable and welcoming room at Angel Hotel Cardiff. The staff were amazing and the hotel is centrally located, across from Cardiff Castle, with a wide variety of restaurants and shops. It was our first time visiting Cardiff and we would happily stay here again."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

The Angel Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
3.5 out of 5
Gordano Motorway Service Area M5 J19, Portbury, Bristol, England
The price is AU$76 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$76
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (958 reviews)
"Cheap and cheerful and perfect for what we needed. Despite being by the m5 you don’t hear much traffic noise."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
The Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$205 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,673 reviews)
"Great hotel and location in the city"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort
Celtic Manor Resort
5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$223 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,254 reviews)
"Nice hotel but rough around the edges and breakfast not great"

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$169 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great hotel
"I had a great stay at Cardiff Marriot Hotel."

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Fairwater

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Caerleon

4/5(1 area review)

Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caerleon Amphitheatre and Isca Augusta.

Caerleon
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Penylan

Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Roath Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penylan
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Roath

3/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath
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Whitchurch

Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Whitchurch
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Tremorfa

While Tremorfa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cardiff International Arena and Wales Millennium Centre.

Tremorfa
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Cathays

Cathays is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.

Cathays

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