Cardiff Events
Kings Weston Roman Villa open afternoon
Tue 15 Sep
Kings Weston Roman Villa, Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol BS11 0LH
Heritage Open Day: Explore where Romans used to live right on Bristol’s doorstep and discover the remains of a real Roman villa complete with...
Kings Weston House Open Day
Sat 12 Sep
Kings Weston House, Kings Weston Lane, Kingsweston, Bristol BS11 0UR
Heritage Open Day: Visit Bristol's Grade I Listed Baroque mansion and explore the Georgian interiors of the magnificent home of the Lords de...
Free entry day to Coleridge Cottage, Nether Stowey
Wed 16 Sep
35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater TA5 1NQ
Heritage Open Day: Free access to Coleridge Cottage NT in Nether Stowey on Wednesday 16th September. Access the home of romantic poet Samuel Taylor...
The Walled Gardens of Cannington - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
The Walled Gardens of Cannington, Cannington TA5 2HA
Within the grounds of a medieval priory, the Walled Gardens of Cannington are a gem waiting to be discovered!...
Portway Blues Band - Live @ The Cider Barn
Sun 22 Nov
The Cider Barn, Latches Lane Crossroads, Draycott Road, Cheddar BS27 3RU
Classic blues rock originals and covers - from Albert King to ZZ Top - #PortwayBluesBand #BluesMusic #ElectricBlues #LiveBlues #SupportLiveMusic
Ahoy! Exploring life on board a ship during Bristol's maritime heyday
Sat 12 Sep
St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Henbury, Bristol BS10 7QG
Heritage Open Day: Come and explore something of the fascinating - and challenging - everyday lives of those who found themselves onboard ships...
The Unexpected Investors
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum, Bridge Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA
Heritage Open Day: Meet the ordinary working people who helped to support an extraordinary project. Recent research at Clifton Suspension Bridge has...
Carhampton Church Tower
Sat 19 Sep
St John the Baptist Church, Main Road, Carhampton, Minehead TA24 6NT
Heritage Open Day: Climb the spiral staircase up the church tower to see where ringing takes place, the bells and the extensive views from the top...
Dunster Castle and Watermill
Wed 16 Sep
Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead TA24 6SL
Heritage Open Day: Free entry to Dunster Castle and Gardens plus our working Watermill for a Heritage Open Day on Wednesday 16th September 2026...
Ashton Gatehouse, gateway to Ashton Court Estate
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Blackmoors Lane, Bristol BS3 2JJ
Heritage Open Day: Uncover the Ashton Gatehouse. One gateway, two worlds. The Ashton Gatehouse was the original entrance to Smyth family home in the...
Bristol Tv & Film Locations Tour
Sun 13 Sep, Sun 11 Oct
Sion Hill
Clifton BS8 4LD
Join a captivating walking tour through Bristol’s iconic streets and discover the film and TV magic hidden in plain sight...
Meet the Volunteers Restoring Brunel's Swivel Bridge
Sat 19 Sep
Brunel Swivel Bridge, South side of Bristol Entrance Lock, Brunel Lock Road, Bristol BS1 6SE
Heritage Open Day: Talk to the Volunteers restoring Brunel's Swivel Bridge. Take a tour or the bridge and see some of the other industrial...
Join our choir in Chepstow for a FREE taster session
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 20 Oct
The Board School, Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 5EZ
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Chepstow Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Karl Montgomery-Williams...
Instant Wit
Sat 3 Oct
Alma Tavern Theatre, Alma Vale Rd BS8 2HY
The best in improvised comedy - welcome to an evening of songs, gags and general silliness – all of it based on audience suggestions...
Chepstow Autumn Walking Festival
Fri 23 Oct, Sun 25 Oct
Chepstow Tourist Information Centre
Bridge Street NP16 5EY
This autumn, pull on your walking boots and discover the stunning landscapes of the Lower Wye Valley, Monmouthshire and the Forest of Dean...
The Christophers, film starring Ian McKellen
Fri 11 Sep
The Drill Hall
Lower Church Street, Chepstow NP16 5HJ
The brilliant Ian McKellen plays Julian Sklar, a once celebrated painter on the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion...
James McNeill Whistler, new Exhibition on Screen film
Tue 15 Sep
The Drill Hall
Lower Church Street Chepstow NP16 5HJ
This film unveils the artist behind the art, cosmopolitan celebrity as well as experimental artist, based on the first major European exhibition of...
The Misanthrope, adaptation of Molière’s classic NTLive screening
Tue 22 Sep
The Drill Hall
Lower Church Street, Chepstow NP16 5HJ
Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) makes her UK stage debut playing the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy...
The Art of Landscape, 10 week Art History Course with Eleanor Bird
Mon 28 Sep
The Drill Hall
Lower Church Street, Chepstow NP16 5HJ
With popular Monmouthshire Art History lecturer Eleanor Bird - learning for enjoyment, looking for pleasure...
Rock and Roll Bristol Walking Tour
Sun 4 Oct, Sun 1 Nov
Park Row BS1 5LH
A fun & nostalgic fully guided outdoor walk around Bristol's famous Music venues past and present and stories of the famous artists and bands...
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance
Sun 13 Dec
Bristol Folk House
40a Park Street BS1 5JG
A bare stage. A single performer. And suddenly, Victorian London flickers into life.
This Christmas, Bristol Folk House presents A Christmas Carol...
Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour
Fri 11 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, and more dates until Fri 16 Oct
College Green BS1 5TJ
Now in it's 23rd year...one of Bristol's most established tours and featured on TV's Most Haunted.....
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Thu 26 Nov
Bristol Cathedral, Bristol BS1 5TJ
Enjoy an exceptional candlelit concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of Bristol Cathedral. Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic...
Bristol Memory Walk 2026
Sat 3 Oct
Lloyd's Amphitheatre, Bristol BS1 5LL
Bristol Memory Walk is back for 2026!
Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of people come together to remember...
Windrush Story And Craft
Sat 19 Jun 27
Kuumba Centre, 20, 22 Hepburn Road, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8UD
1.00 - 3.00pmWe start the session by reading a children's story book :Coming to England: An inspiring True Story Celebrating the Windrush...
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Things to do around Cardiff
Cardiff is a dynamic city in Wales, that has a lot to offer for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city, enjoy the natural beauty of the bay and the parks, or have some adrenaline-filled adventures, Cardiff has something for everyone. Here are some of the top things to do in Cardiff:
- Experience the thrill of white water rafting, indoor surfing, ice skating, and more at Cardiff International White Water, Viola Arena, and Cardiff Ski and Snowboard Centre. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy. ¹²³⁴
- Learn about the history and legends of Cardiff at the Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, the St Fagans National Museum of History, and the Doctor Who Experience. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, paintings, buildings, and stories from different periods and cultures. ⁵
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Bute Park, the Dyffryn Gardens, the Techniquest, and the Cardiff Bay Boat Tours. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely boat ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the Escape Reality, the Breakout Cardiff, and the Wales Millennium Centre. These are fun places to enjoy the immersive games, meet the wax figures of celebrities, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest shows and performances.
Cardiff is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Cardiff. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 30/01/2024
(1) Activities in Cardiff • Visit Cardiff. https://www.visitcardiff.com/see-do/activities/.
(2) THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Cardiff - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186460-Activities-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html.
(3) 20 Best Things To Do in Cardiff, Picked By A Local - Time Out. https://www.timeout.com/cardiff/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-cardiff.
(4) THE 10 BEST Fun Activities & Games in Cardiff (Updated 2024) - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186460-Activities-c56-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html.
(5) THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Cardiff - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186460-Activities-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html.
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