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CARDIFF TAFWYL WEEKEND BREAK

Centrally Located Hotel

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FRIDAY TO MONDAY

The capital of Wales is also Europe's youngest capital, with a progressive and confident personality to match. Outstanding museums, theatres and shops mean all-year, lively entertainment. Taste genuine pub culture at its friendliest in the city centre's 350+ varied watering holes and sample the local brew, Brains SA bitter.

Tafwyl is a free, two-day festival which brings together the best of Welsh language music, arts and culture located in Bute Park in the heart of Cardiff. With three music stages featuring a wide variety of artists, a sports area, kids’ village, an array of street food and market stalls and more, Tafwyl has something for the whole family. There is a warm welcome for all – Welsh-speaker or not – and you don’t need a ticket to enter, so come along, join in the festival fun and experience all that Tafwyl has to offer!

Single Supplement £120


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Tours in this Itinerary


Itinerary

Day 1: Morning departure from North Wales and travel to Cardiff to arrive early afternoon. After checking in to our hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore the vibrant capital city of Wales. Visit the many museums, indulge in some retail therapy or visit Cardiff Castle, where you can discover 200 years of history in the heart of the city.

Day 2: Free day in Cardiff to enjoy Tafwyl. Entrance is free to Tafwyl. There’s no need to buy tickets, just turn up at Bute Park and enjoy! It has earned its stripes as one of Cardiff’s top family friendly events, and even won Cardiff Life's Best Festival category in the 2022 awards! It’s the perfect way to celebrate Welsh culture and art in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Being a non-Welsh speaker doesn’t restrict you from enjoying the event at all. It's all about celebrating Welsh arts and culture – even if this is your first ever experience of the language. It’s the perfect place for meeting old friends and making new. There’s a special tent for Welsh learners, with special guests on the stage, art and craft for the children and a café available all day. A great way to know more about learning the language, and plenty of opportunities to practise your Welsh and meet other learners.

Day 3: Another day at leisure in Cardiff to enjoy Tafwyl. Tafwyl's line up offers an eclectic mix of bands and artists across four stages that are sure to appeal to a wide audience. Tafwyl’s Street Food Area is a food festival in itself. A huge range of food stalls offers everything from authentic Thai food to Greek street food. Amongst past traders are Brother Thai, Grazing Shed and Meat and Greek. Your only problem might be choosing which dish to go for…!

Day 4: After breakfast there is time in Cardiff for some last-minute shopping or sightseeing before the coach departs 2pm for the return journey home.

Hotel

The Clayton Hotel, Cardiff City Centre****
One of the most centrally located hotels in Cardiff city centre and is nestled between some of Cardiff’s most iconic sights, near Cardiff’s central train and bus station. It’s just a short walk to the shopping hubs of the city and a two-minute walk to the Principality Stadium. The Grill Bar & restaurant is a popular choice with guests and locals alike and is open all day.

Includes

  • 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast