Coach trips to Cardiff
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Cardiff - an introduction
Everywhere you turn, you'll get a cheerful 'Croeso' when you join coach holidays to Cardiff, the delightful capital city of Wales and home to the magnificent Cardiff City Stadium. Should you be lucky to be on Cardiff city breaks during Rugby Season, ensure you see a match at the Millennium Stadium – you won't regret it as the atmosphere here is unbeatable!
Cardiff Bay is one of the highlights on any visit to the city centre especially since its redevelopment where you can now enjoy a range of restaurants, bars and shops in Mermaid Quay. You can choose to jump aboard a cruise boat and take to the waters of the Bay or perhaps if you're feeling brave, take to the waters yourself in your own sailing boat. Should the weather take a turn, you can keep everyone entertained with visits to Wales Millennium Centre, Red Dragon Centre, the World of Boats, Techniquest or the Norwegian Church.
Fans of Doctor Who have descended upon Cardiff City as various locations within Cardiff and South Wales have featured in the popular TV series. Any fan of the show should not leave Cardiff without visiting the Doctor Who Experience located next door to the BBC Roath Lock Studios or join an unofficial walking tour of the filming locations courtesy of Brit Movie Tours.
Cardiff city coach tours are perfect for experiencing musicals or theatre performances should you not want to travel to London's West End and with most of the top shows embarking on a nationwide tour, you should be able to see at least one during your holiday at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay or the New Theatre. You may also get the chance to see the Welsh National Opera and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales during your visit to Cardiff where on some occasions free lunchtime concerts take place in the theatre foyer which usually draw in a huge crowd.
All Cardiff coach trips include; return coach travel throughout (unless self-drive), hotel accommodation in a good standard hotel, meals and a variety of included or optional excursions to places of interest so that you see the very best of this fine city of Wales.
Tourist offices
For further information about Cardiff you can visit the official tourist board website at visitcardiff.com
Cardiff is a brilliant versatile city of Wales with a multitude of things to do. The following should offer some inspiration if you need it:
The Millennium Centre
Located in Cardiff Bay, the Millennium Centre is comprised of one large theatre, a number of shops, bars and restaurants. The building is instantly recognisable for the words carved into the metal on the side of the building, which light up at night. The Millennium Centre also plays host to a number of productions following their exit from the West End, and so when visiting Cardiff it is worth seeing what's on!
Cardiff Castle
One of Wales' most popular attractions, Cardiff Castle is situated in the heart of the Capital. Standing within stunning parklands, the fairy tale castle hides 2000 years' worth of history. Start your visit at the Interpretation Centre then explore the exhibition explaining in significant detail Cardiff's vast history. There is an opportunity to take an audio guide around the Castle or join an expert tour guide.
Cardiff Bay
As Europe's largest waterfront development; Cardiff Bay has something for everyone. Home to a number of attractions such as the Techniquest Science Discovery Centre, the Millennium Centre and the Dr Who Exhibition you are sure to be entertained and excited by what's on offer. There are also plenty of shops, restaurants and bars to sample whilst in the area.
St Fagans – National History Museum
Located just outside Cardiff City Centre, the St Fagans National History Museum is one of Europe's leading open-air museums. When visiting, you can take a journey from Celtic times to the present day. Over forty different historical buildings have been constructed in the parkland where you can view houses, a school, a chapel and a farm amongst other things.
To help you have an enjoyable holiday in Cardiff, please take a look at these useful tips and advice provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office:
Health and Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended by all our tour operators and for some operators it is a condition of booking. When choosing a travel insurance please ensure it fully covers all your personal requirements including pre-existing medical conditions, cancellation charges, medical expenses, and repatriation in the event of accident or illness. As a British citizen you will obviously be entitled to free emergency health care on the NHS.
If you are visiting England from outside the United Kingdom and fall ill or are involved in an accident and are from an EU country or Switzerland, you can use a valid EHIC issued by your home country to access healthcare. Please note this is not an alternative to travel insurance. Comprehensive travel insurance is advised for nationalities planning on visiting the UK.
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If you need to contact the emergency services whilst in the UK simply dial 999 or 112 to ask for an ambulance.
Crime
The United Kingdom is a safe place to visit, however, as with all countries please exercise common sense. Petty crime can occur so take your usual precautions such as not leaving luggage unattended, beware of pickpockets in tourist areas and leave valuables in the hotel safe.
Local Laws and Customs
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If you are visiting from outside of the United Kingdom, it is wise to check customs requirements before you travel. If you are planning to bring alcohol, tobacco or souvenirs into the country, you need to be familiar with the UK's custom laws. If you go over your allowances, you may have to pay tax or duty. It is worth checking the HM Revenues and Customs website before you travel.
UK Entry Requirements
When travelling between the UK, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man you may need to show a Border Force officer a document confirming your identity. In most cases an official form of identification such as a driver's license or an armed forces identity card will be ok. However, some airlines will insist you show a passport so please check before you travel.
If you’re from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein you can enter the UK with one of the following identity documents: a passport, an Irish passport card or a national identity card issued by an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, if you’re eligible to use one. The identity document should be valid for the whole of your stay.
If you’re from outside the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you must have a valid passport to enter the UK. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa, depending on which country you’re from. Please check here if a visa is required before you travel.