Date spot in Cardiff
Pen y Fan
Drive an hour north into Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) and climb Pen y Fan, the highest mountain in southern Britain, along the ridge from Corn Du.
Bannau Brycheiniog, about an hour north
Address: Pont ar Daf car park, A470, Libanus, Brecon LD3 8NL- Trip
- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Out of town
- Active
Why it's a good date: A real achievement to share, with huge views from the top. It gets busy, so start early, and take layers and waterproofs: the weather turns fast up there.
Photo: Rude Health, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
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Cardiff Castle
Castle Street, city centre
Address: Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 3RB- Culture
- Mid-price
- Romantic
Climb the Norman keep on its mound, walk the Roman walls, then tour the Victorian house with its wildly decorated Gothic rooms, all gilt, murals and painted ceilings.
Why it's a good date: Two thousand years of history in the middle of the city, and the interiors are like nothing else in Britain. The view from the top of the keep is worth the steps.
Photo: Jeremy Segrott, CC BY 2.0 (resized)
Bute Park
Behind Cardiff Castle, city centre
Address: Bute Park, North Road, Cardiff CF10 3ER- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
Wander the riverside paths, lawns and old trees of the big park behind the castle, following the River Taff north out of the city.
Why it's a good date: Two minutes from the shops and it feels like the countryside. Bring a coffee, find a bench by the river, and keep walking as far as you like.
Photo: Richard Sutcliffe, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
National Museum Cardiff
Cathays Park, civic centre
Address: Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NP- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Explore the free national museum in Cathays Park, with one of Britain's best Impressionist collections and the story of Wales, from dinosaurs to the present day.
Why it's a good date: Monets and Van Goghs for nothing, a five-minute walk from the castle. Pick a favourite each and go back to it before you leave.
Photo: Lewis Clarke, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
