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Islwyn

Province · Wales, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Area 142 km²
Time zone Europe/London
Islwyn

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Cardiff's Absolute Essentials

Cardiff's landscape spans from the Victorian stalls of Cardiff Central Market to the modern engineering of the Cardiff Bay Barrage. The city’s history is preserved at the open-air St Fagans National Museum of History and the neo-Gothic Castell Coch, once a home to the Marquess of Bute. Visitors can explore the 130-acre Bute Park, the Grade I listed Pierhead Building in the revitalized docks, or attend international events at the Principality Stadium. Llandaff Cathedral and the civic architecture of Alexandra Gardens further highlight the capital's architectural heritage.

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Cardiff's Castles & Monuments

Cardiff’s architectural landscape features 19th-century Gothic Revival masterpieces alongside medieval ruins and maritime memorials. This selection includes the fairy-tale spires of Castell Coch, designed by William Burges for the Marquess of Bute, and the 13th-century remains of the Bishop's Palace in Llandaff. Notable monuments commemorate Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition and the city’s industrial past, while unique sites like the Ianto Jones Shrine highlight Cardiff’s modern role as a major filming location for Doctor Who and Torchwood.

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Cardiff's Sacred Sites

Cardiff’s religious landscape spans centuries, featuring the 12th-century Llandaff Cathedral and the Victorian Gothic Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint David. This collection highlights the city's diverse Christian heritage, including the 19th-century St. Andrew's United Reformed Church in Roath and various denominational landmarks. From Greek Orthodox and Catholic sites to Methodist, Baptist, and Pentecostal chapels, these buildings showcase architectural styles ranging from medieval foundations to modern community spaces across neighborhoods like Canton, Whitchurch, and Grangetown.

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Cardiff Parks and Nature

Cardiff's green landscape ranges from the manicured Alexandra Gardens in the Civic Centre to the sprawling 130-acre Bute Park adjacent to Cardiff Castle. The collection includes the 100-acre St Fagans National Museum of History, an open-air site showcasing reconstructed historical buildings. Victorian heritage is preserved at Roath Park, featuring a landmark lighthouse and boating lake, while community spaces like Victoria Park and Hamadryad Park offer diverse environments from traditional gardens to riverside wetlands and sports grounds.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -2°–12°
  • 3° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -2°–12°
  • 3° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -1°–14°
  • 4° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 1°–18°
  • 6° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 4°–21°
  • 9° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 8°–23°
  • 12° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 10°–25°
  • 14° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 10°–24°
  • 14° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 8°–22°
  • 12° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–18°
  • 10° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes 1°–14°
  • 6° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -2°–13°
  • 4° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
British Pound GBP £ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
999 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type G
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+44
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Tours & Activities

Cardiff Central Market
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Castell Coch
Drive
Alexandra Gardens

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