Castle
Cardiff Castle
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A Roman-era fort turned Norman castle and Victorian fantasy home in the city centre.
Museum · United Kingdom · Wales
National Museum Cardiff
A free museum of art, natural history and geology in Cathays Park.
Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why National Museum Cardiff matters
Set in a grand civic building at Cathays Park, this museum combines art, natural history and geology. Highlights include a fine collection of Impressionist paintings and exhibits on Welsh landscapes and wildlife. Entry is free, and it is a good rainy-day stop.
Talking points
- Entry is free.
- Strong Impressionist collection.
- Natural history galleries cover Wales.
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