Named as one of the top 10 cities in all of Europe, Cardiff is also home to the largest waterfront development in the European continent; Cardiff Bay. Boasting a tidal range of up to 14 metres, this expansive bay incorporates an 8 mile long waterfront and a freshwater lake that stretches across a stunning 500 acres. Tipped to be one of Wales’ top tourist attractions, Cardiff Bay is a traveller’s dream come true with stunning ocean vistas, waterfront developments and recreational facilities which include nearly 150 pubs, nightclubs and bars while 73 restaurants and over 120 hotels are also scattered across the expanse. A melting pot of diverse communities, Cardiff Bay’s populace is one of the oldest multi-ethnic societies in Wales. Offering guests a wide range of cultural and activity based attractions, this one stop seaside haven is the preferred choice of discerning tourists the world over.
Skate Plaza is one of Cardiff Bay’s premier attractions as the 1,100 square metre enclave is also the city’s first concrete skating park. Lined with jumping apparatuses such as the Beijing Gap, steps and a series of rails, this urban themed skate park is a dream come true for thrill seekers. Naval vessel enthusiasts will enjoy a tour of the Lightship 2000 where original generators still power the engine room and boiler room. The Wales Millennium Centre at Cardiff Bay on the other hand is the venue of choice for staging West End musicals, ballets and dance recitals where guests can relish the best in entertainment and other performance art pieces.
The Red Dragon Centre is located in the centre of Cardiff Bay and is a leisure enclave like no other in the city while the Cardiff Bay Barrage is a spectacular attraction with a series of bridges, a fish pass, gates and a landscaped bank that is ideal for picnics and other recreational activities. The Norwegian Church is another landmark in the bay area and one that hosts regular concerts, art exhibits and other events throughout the year. Lined with cosy cafes and coffee shops this area by the waterfront is a romantic venue with cultural significance. The Senedd is another iconic structure on the waterfront that warrants exploration for its exquisite architectural features. However, no trip to Cardiff Bay would be complete without a stopover at the Butetown History & Arts enclosure or the Techniquest Science Centre.
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