Cardiff Bay: Waterfront development with cafes, restaurants and other attractions www.cardiffbay.co.uk
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Medieval Village: 90 hectares of lakes, woodlands and meadows www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Places to Visit: North of Cardiff
Castell Coch: Picturesque castle built during late nineteenth century. Open from 9am to 5pm. More information on www.visitcardiff.com
Caerphilly Castle: An impressive thirteenth centruty castle. Open from 9am to 5pm. More information on www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre: Excellent walks with splendid scenry. More information on www.breconbeacons.org
Rhondda Heritage Park: An insight into the valleys. Open 9.30am to 6.00pm. More information on www.rhonddaheritagepark.com
Big Pit Coal Museum: A real coal mine turned into a visitor attraction. More information on www.museumwales.ac.uk
Places to Visit: West of Cardiff
St. Ffagans National Museum of Welsh Life: An excellent open air museum with reconstucted building from Welsh History. Admission free. Open 10.00am to 5.00pm. www.museumwales.ac.uk
Cowbridge: An attractive town to visit in the vale of Glamorgan. Shops, Antiques and Cafes. www.cowbridge.co.uk