About Cardiff
Cardiff was proclaimed capital of Wales in 1955, and is Europe's youngest capital city. Situated on the Bristol Channel, Cardiff has a proud heritage of being one of the great seaports of the world.
Today Cardiff is an exciting city to visit, a rich blend of ancient and modern, where the cities fine Victorian and Edwardian architecture is being complemented by some of the most inovative of new developments.
Cardiff 's name is derived from the Roman general Aulus Didius - Caer Didi, meaning "Fort of Didius", and the city can trace its history back to Roman times.
Cardiff is definitely a place to visit and is ideal for a weekend away or as a base for any Welsh Holiday. To discover what to see and do in Wales before you set off visit www.visitcardiff.com
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Events in Cardiff
For updated entertainment information see: www.itvlocal.com/wales
Cardiff Market
5 minutes walk from the Central Train and Bus Station: www.cardiff-market.co.uk
2008
• Millennium Stadium: RBS Six Nations Rugby: 9 February - Wales v Scotland,
KO 14:00hrs. 23 February – Wales v Italy,
KO 15:00hrs. 15 March - Wales v France,
KO 17:00hrs.
24 May - 13th Heineken Cup final: www.millenniumstadium.com
• HRH Prince of Wales will open the new visitor centre at Cardiff Castle on 1 March (St David’s Day).
• The National Eisteddfod comes to Cardiff for the first time in 30 years. 2-9 August. www.eisteddfod.org.uk
• The contemporary arts competition, Artes Mundi, will take place for the third time at the National Museum. www.museumwales.ac.uk or www.artesmundi.org
2009
• England and Wales cricket team take on Australia in the Ashes tournament at Sophia Gardens cricket ground – the home of Glamorganshire County Cricket Club.
• UK Youth Games – Wales is to host the prestigious UK School Games in 2009 with events taking place in Cardiff, Swansea and Newport. The UK School Games is a multi-sport event for the nation’s most talented school age athletes.
2010
• The world’s most prestigious international golf tournament, the Ryder Cup, comes to the Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales. www.rydercup.com
• The Cardiff Museum will open in the Old Library. The museum will tell the story of Cardiff – from Roman fort to 21st Century capital. www.museumwales.ac.uk
2012
• Olympic football comes to the Millennium Stadium as part of the 2012 London Olympics. main.london2012.com/en
Places to Stay
For a wide range of places to stay in Cardiff see the tourist information website: www.visitcardiff.com
Or for hotel options: www.openroads.com or www.bookahotel4less.co.uk
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