Castell Coch
Tongwynlais, on the northern edge of Cardiff
Address: Castell Coch, Tongwynlais, Cardiff CF15 7JS- Trip
- Cheap and cheerful
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Romantic
- Out of town
Head just north of the city to the little red castle in the beech woods, a Victorian fairy-tale rebuild of a medieval ruin, with round towers, conical roofs and lavishly painted rooms.
Why it's a good date: It looks like it's been lifted out of a storybook, and the woods around it are lovely for a walk afterwards. Repairs are going on, so check Cadw's page before you go.
Photo: Zeniris, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
