Ideas for Day Trips
Sightseeing
Southerndown
Beautiful beach - well worth the 40 min drive from Cardiff
Second largest sand dunes in Europe - hidden away at end lovely heritage village with thatched cottages. Great pubs and beaches nearby.
20 locals recommend
Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes
Second largest sand dunes in Europe - hidden away at end lovely heritage village with thatched cottages. Great pubs and beaches nearby.
Saint Donats
Great walks from here along the coastal path
Monknash Beach
another great hidden gem to explore near market towns of Cowbridge and Llantwit Major
Buy fish and chips from Llantwit Major and drive 5 mins to eat on the beach - with cup of tea from the beach cafe
16 locals recommend
Llantwit Major Beach
Buy fish and chips from Llantwit Major and drive 5 mins to eat on the beach - with cup of tea from the beach cafe
Garth Hill
A nice walk - just 20 mins drive away
Pontsticill
Gateway to Brecon Beacons
Crickhowell
Lovely day trip 45 mins from Cardiff - great shops, cafes and walks
Cardiff Bay
Bute StreetWorth a trip to see the Senedd and beautiful Millennium Centre
Pen-y-Fan
Nearest Mountain to walk up that isn't a hill
Travel through the ages of Welsh history
Collection of houses and historic buildings
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
Travel through the ages of Welsh history
Collection of houses and historic buildings
Penarth Pier Pavilion
The EsplanadeNice place for walk along the pier
Food scene
Gin and Juice
6 Castle ArcadeCozy Bar in Cardiff