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.
Top hotels in St. Fagans

The Angel Hotel
The staff at this hotel were amazing so friendly and on arriving and leaving they carried my luggage down the stairs as it was very heavy The hotel is in a great location for shopping and easy walking to the national express bus only 10 minutes as I needed to get to Heathrow The hotel needs a renovation ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
The stay was very pleasant overall.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Nice inner city venue. Parking convenient, breakfast and staff were great
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
The spa facilities weren’t available due to maintenance which was a real shame as this was one reason we chose the hotel . There could have been more options for breakfast. Coffee wasn’t very nice , it was a lot of money for the hotel so expected more , overpriced for what it was , but it was a nice ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Great location
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Village Hotel Cardiff
we had a really good time, beds were really comfy room service excellent swimming pool was amazing
Reviewed on 19 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.


