St. Fagans Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

St. Fagans National Museum of History
Wales, as well as being a beautiful country and tourist attraction packed with seaside resorts, mountains, lakes and forests, is a proud nation in its own right. Nowhere is this more apparent than at St. Fagans National History Museum, a stunning open-air museum, based in and around the grounds of St. Fagans Castle.

Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Principality Stadium
The spiritual home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadiumin Cardiff is one of the most famous sporting arenas on the planet, envied the world over for its cauldron-like atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities.

Cardiff Castle
Located in the heart of the city centre, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most important cultural attractions. A rich history spanning 2,000 years is contained within its walls and fairytale-style towers.

Barry Island Beach
If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

Cardiff University
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.
Things to do

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour
Top hotels in St. Fagans

The Angel Hotel
Good size clean room. Nice breakfast and hotel close to castle, city centre, and millennium stadium
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
Nice room, clean room, amenities where great and the staff were great.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
The room was clean, the breakfast was nice
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Very pleased with the hotel, and very clean room. very quick room service.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Fab stay staff amazing thank you
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Excellent location
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around St. Fagans

Llandaff
Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop.
Whitchurch
Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Canton
Travellers like the parks in Canton, and Cardiff City Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

Riverside
You might appreciate the river views and historical sites in Riverside, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are just a few notable stops.
Heath
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heath and surrounding area, you can visit Cardiff Golf Club and National Museum Cardiff.




