12 Fun Things to do in Cardiff

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The city centre of Cardiff is completely pedestrianized and it is an easy city to explore on foot.

Here are 12 quirky and fun things to do in Cardiff, Wales.

Explore the Victorian Arcades

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Photograph the flower/tree of the season at Bute Park

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Visit the Animals

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Explore the WW2 underground tunnels of Cardiff Castle

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Check out the Street Art

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12 Fun Things to do in Cardiff

The city centre of Cardiff is completely pedestrianized and it is an easy city to explore on foot.

Here are 12 quirky and fun things to do in Cardiff, Wales.

Explore the Victorian Arcades

1

Photograph the flower/tree of the season at Bute Park

2

Visit the Animals

3

Explore the WW2 underground tunnels of Cardiff Castle

4

Check out the Street Art

5

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