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Birmingham Airport is 114 miles to the North East of Cardiff, and this normally takes 2 hours 10 minutes by car.
An overview of Cardiff
Cardiff was made the capital of Wales in 1955, after only having become a city in 1905. In recognition of its economic wealth and prosperity. cardiff is situated on the River Taff and surrounded on three sides by hills that run down to Cardiff Bay. Cardiff began live as a Roman fort in 75 AD, and grew steadily as a settlement until the industrial revolution. In 1536 Wales was joined to England symbolically in the Act of Union. In 1830 the building of Cardiffs dockyards was begun. These were used to transport coal from the Valleys around the world. Coal was brought by pack horse, and later by canal and the Taff Vale railway, from Merthyr Tydfil. This was then loaded on to ships in the Port and exported via Tiger Bay. Today Cardiff is the major centre in Wales for finance and business industries. Tertiary industries have made up 75% of Cardiff's business expansion since the 1980's.The Devolution Bill was passed in 1999, this granted Wales its own self governance, and the newly created Welsh Assembley was created, and now has its home in Cardiff Bay. Cardiff generates 20% of the contries Gross National Product (GNP), and is a major draw for workers in the surrounding area.
English is the prodominat language spoken in Cardiff. Welsh is spoken by 11% of the population. Welsh, English, Latin, Norman-French and Norse have all been widely spoken throughout Cardiff's history. Cardiff has a diverse community with several mosques, synnogoges, and churches serving the needs of the community. One study found that 94 different languages are spoken in Cardiff.
Cardiff is situatied 140 miles from London, which lies to its East. Cardiff has excellent rail connections to the capital and along the Welsh coast towards Carmarthen and Tenby,as well as further north, allowing you to explore the Valley country.
Local Attractions ans sites of interest
Roman Catholic Cathedral - was built in 1916.
Celtic Manour - Large golf course in nearby Newport, with an Internationally renowned reputation.
Cardiff Castle, Castell Coch, St Fagans Castle, Twmpath Castle, Llandaff Bishops Palace. - These are all Famous Cardiff castles! Due to its situation at the mouth of the Severn Bridge Cardiff has needed to be heavily fortified. The city can now boast the largest concentration of castles in the world.
Music and nightlife
Cardiff International Arena - A major venue for music gigs.
The Point - a converted Catholic church, now a major gigging venue.
Shopping
Cardiff is in the top ten places to shop in the UK. The best shopping can be found at:
St Davids Centre, Queens Arcade and Capitol centre. Howevr, if you like your shopping experince to include some Victorian architectuire visit: High st Arcade, Castle Arcade, Wyndham Arcade, Royal Arcade, Morgan Arcade or the famous Cardiff Indoor Central Market.
SPORT
No town page on Cardiff would be complete without mentioning the City's numerous Sporting grounds.It has been said that rugby is as Welsh as coal mining or Tom Jones. It is the national sport and thousands of loyal fans turn out to watch every game.
The Millennium Stadium is prehaps the most famous venue, and plays host to a variety of sporting occasions. But by far the most popular is Rugby. No trip to Cardiff is complete without watching a game of rugby in the pub, pint in hand. Cardiff has Several teams, The Welsh Rugby Union team, represent Wales at international Rugby Union events, and compete annually in the Six Nations. The Millenium Stadium has a rugby cross bar over the enterance, and fans have been known to try and "convert" beer cans over it after a match.
Cardiff Arms Park is Home to Cardiff Blues. The Blues represent one of the four Welsh regional rugby union teams.
The SWALEC Cricket Ground - is home to local and international tests.
The Welsh Institute of Sport in Sofia Gardens, plays host to various sporting events from Gymnastics to Fencing.
Extensive Fleet
We provide access to a large fleet of vehicle sizes and types. Regardless of your party size, luggage or special requirements, we can usually provide the perfect vehicle.
If you have any queries about vehicle suitability, please check our vehicle calculator.
Saloon Car: Ford Mondeo, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. Ford Mondeo or VW Passat or similar.
Executive Car: E Class Mercedes or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. E-Class Mercedes or similar.
Estate Car: Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 4 passengers plus 4 standard suitcases (23kg max). Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar.
People Carrier: VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar.
Executive People Carrier: Mercedes Viano or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. Mercedes Viano or similar.
8 Seater Minibus: VW Transporter or similar. These can accommodate 8 passengers plus up to 8 standard suitcases (23kg max). VW Transporter or similar.
Hotels
Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa
24-26, Newport Road,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan,
CF24 0DD
Tel: 02921 158 568
Novotel Cardiff Centre
Atlantic Wharf,
Schooner Way,
Cardiff,
CF10 4RT
Tel: 029 2115 8027
WYNFORD HOTEL
Clare St,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan
CF11 6BD
Tel: 029 2115 8099
Ibis Cardiff Gate
Malthouse Avenue,
Pontprennau,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan
CF23 8RA
Tel: 02920 733 222
Best Western St. Mellons Hotel
Castleton,
Cardiff, South Glamorgan,
CF3 2XR
Tel: 01633 680355
Park Inn Cardiff
Circle Way East,
Llanedeyrn,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan
CF23 9XF
Booking Line: 0845 45 66 399
Cardiff North Premier Inn
Pentwyn Road,
South Glamorgan,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan
CF23 7XH
Booking Line: 0845 45 66 399
Seoul House
Cae Garw,
Newport Road,
St. Mellons,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan
CF3 2WH
Tel: 01633 681662
The Angel Hotel
Castle St,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan
CF10 1SZ
Booking Line: 0845 45 66 399
Etap Cardiff Centre
Tyndall Street,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan
CF10 4BE
Tel: 02920 458 131
ML Lodge
108, St. Mary St,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan
CF10 1DX
Booking Line: 0845 45 66 399
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