This weekend will see organisations across the world come together in order to raise awareness of hepatitis. Although many people may not be familiar with the condition, it continues to affect millions of people around the world with millions more at risk of getting the disease. Although there are many forms of the condition, The […]
Cardiff and it’s Bay
Dr Who Experience at home
The Dr Who Experience in Cardiff, postcode CF10 4GA, is a must visit for fans of the long running BBC show and is one of the most popular attractions in the city. Dr Who Experience Studio Located at Porth Teigr in Butetown, where filming of the series takes place, The Dr Who Experience provides an […]
Car Boot Sale Splott
Splott Car Boot Sale, postcode CF24 2ND, is a regular event in Cardiff held every week on Thursdays and Sundays throughout the year. Held outdoors, the Splott Car Boot Sale opens its gates at 6.00am on both days for sellers, and an hour later at 7.00am for buyers. Pitches at Splott Car Boot Sale cost […]
Car Boot Sale Bessemer Road
Now Closed! Such a shame. Bessemer Road Car Boot Sale in Cardiff, postcode CF11 8BA, is a popular event held at weekends throughout the year with a great family atmosphere, often attracting up to three hundred sellers and thousands of buyers. Held outdoors every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, Bessemer Road Car Boot […]
Outdoor Kids Activities
Obviously these Outdoor Kids Activities tend to be on the outskirts of Cardiff by their nature, Go Ape is a fair way out but well worth a look. Go ape provides 3 hours of tree top adventure. The adventurous can enjoy a climb 30ft up a rope ladder; you can Tarzan Swing into a giant rope […]
Balanced rudder and Flying Fifteen sailing.
Balanced rudder in Classic Flying Fifteen sailing. The classic fleet of Flying Fifteens in Cardiff Bay is an excellent example of diversity; the range of boats varies from Shepherds, Copland, Windebank, Wyche and Coppock all designs that employ a balanced rudder. Whilst we need to recognise that there is a considerable range of crew ability, […]
Cardiff Theatre History
Cardiff Theatre History started in a loft over a stable in 1825, a year later the old Theatre Royal opened in Crockherbtown. A lane of the same name is less than 100 yards from the current location of the New Theatre. In 1877 the Theatre Royal burnt down. The ‘new ‘Theatre Royal’ opened in Wood Street […]
Swimming Pools in Cardiff
When the sun is out swimming pools in Cardiff are the places to be especially during the summer holidays, there can be no better experience than, going swimming! Cardiff council have a policy of ensuring that school children get every opportunity to learn to swim by making entrance FREE during school holidays, that include half […]
Remember Old Cardiff: Nostalgia pictures of Wales’ capital city
Old Cardiff: Cardiff council worker Evelyn Clarke has spent the past two years building up a priceless archive of photographs through her Facebook page Remember Old Cardiff. Here, she tells Martin Wells how the idea came about and what treasures she has unearthed with the help of her army of followers An urge to research […]
Shopping Centre Guide to Cardiff
Cardiff Shopping Centre guide aims to show you the best place to do your shopping if you like choice and the convenience of having everything in one place. Fortunately for the shoppers, Cardiff shopping centres have continued to grow over the past few years, mainly due to the expansion of the St. David’s Shopping Centre. Involving a […]