Exceptional attractions and breathtaking countryside!
You will never be at a loss for something interesting to see or do in and around Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, and the Vale Resort is the perfect hotel location for you to take advantage of all that South Wales has to offer.
There is an ever-increasing choice of attractions to visit and the proximity to the coast and mountains means that Cardiff really does have something for everyone.
The area of Cardiff Bay has been transformed into a stunning waterfront with a wealth of attractions and leisure facilities including:
- The picturesque Norwegian Church, where Roald Dahl was christened
- Techniquest, the UK's leading science discovery centre.
- The futuristic 'Tube ' Visitor Centre with its multi-screen media displays giving a great overview of the Cardiff Bay development.
Cardiff's arts facilities are exceptional, boasting:
- Tthe National Museum and Gallery of Wales, Cardiff, housing a superb collection of Impressionist works by Renoir, Cézanne and Monet, all against the backdrop of the fine neo-classical Portland stone Civic Centre.
- The Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff Bay, offering a varied programme of opera, dance, theatre and comedy
- St. David's Hall, Cardiff city centre, hosting a multi-cultural mix of events in both English and Welsh
South Wales is dotted with castles; most notable the stunningly elaborate Cardiff Castle located in the centre of the city. On the northern edge of Cardiff, set in the wooded hillside, is the fairytale Castell Coch (Red Castle), once the summer residence of the Marquis of Bute who made his fortune from the 'black gold' (coal). A few miles to the north of Cardiff the imposing Caerphilly Castle dominates the Caerphilly townscape.
Cardiff and the South Wales valleys has a rich cultural and industrial heritage, vividly depicted by a wealth of award winning attractions, not least of which are the Rhondda Heritage Park, a former coal mine recreating a grueling underground life while the Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans is one of Europe's leading open-air museums, a living village representing Wales through the ages.
And of course, no article about the attractions of South Wales is complete without mentioning the Millennium Stadium! Set in the heart of Cardiff City centre the Millennium Stadium is not only the home of Welsh rugby, it also plays host to a variety of live entertainment. The Vale Resort has a long and very special connection with the stadium as at the Resort you will see the training facilities for the Welsh rugby team... and those of Cardiff Blues, Cardiff City FC and the Welsh FA.