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Secret Cardiff

Art on Wheels: A Cardiff Artist’s Fluid Creative Space

Mengfei Zhou·
Business & Culture
·12 May 2025
In a fast-paced, increasingly lonely world, how does the artist Anna use a tricycle to deliver creativity and healing?

Cardiff’s new dino-store sells everything dinosaur and a little bit more.

Daniel Taylor·
Science & environment
·6 December 2024
A new store in Cardiff is perfect for dinosaur lovers, and it's open just in time for Christmas.

Halloween in Cardiff: Take a spooky autumn nature walk with the dead

Olivia Crawford·
Business & Culture
·28 October 2024
Both a historic burial ground and local wildlife site, the gates of Cathays Cemetery offer a calm and picturesque retreat from the hustle and bustle of the Welsh capital.

Rugby Game: Experiencing Cardiff with the Locals

Mary Shar·
Sport & health
·25 October 2024
The best way to learn about a place is to experience it through the eyes of the locals. And what better way to know about the Welsh than to learn about their favourite sport? Here is all you need to know to survive your first rugby game.

A Bookstore Located in the Centre of Business Street-A Wonderful Place for Cardiff Readers

Yiqun Gu·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
Waterstones, a perfect bookstore in the heart of Cardiff with all types of books as well as a café.

Science Lab or Cocktail Bar?

Eliza Jones·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
Lab 22 is Cardiff's critically-acclaimed and independently run cocktail bar, found in the heart of the city centre.

The Bike Lock: Where great coffee meets a secure bike storage

Pollyanna Rees·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
As a student, finding a reliable coffee shop to study in is essential, and I've concluded that The Bike Lock always delivers the best experience.

“Penarth: A Warm Community at the Heart of Cardiff’s Coast”

Shrishti Poddar·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
From local shops to a thriving coffee culture, experience the warmth and character of the people who brings this coastal town to life.

Chinese Fast-Moving Consumer Brands Captivate UK Shoppers

Mengxi·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
In recent years, Chinese fast-moving consumer brands are gaining significant traction among UK shoppers, particularly in major cities like Cardiff.

The Souvenir Shop of Cardiff University

Mengfei Zhou·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
It is not just a place for shopping, but also a place which carries the memories of students. 

More Than Just Trinkets—A Piece of Cardiff’s Heart

Hao Chen·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
Before leaving, travelers often stop by a souvenir shop to pick up mementos that capture cherished memories to keep and share.

Are comics more than just ‘simple entertainment’?

Arna Chatterjee·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
"Forbidden Planet International" stands up to its name with its eclectic collection of everything 'entertainment.'

Why Cathays’ Dar Ul-Isra mosque is more than just a place of worship

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Global city
·25 October 2024
A thriving meeting place for recreational activities, sports and social events, the community centre is often buzzing with people and energy.

Geek Retreat: Cardiff’s underground den for all things ‘geeky’.

Joshua Mulford·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
Cardiff's underground den that has players battling it out across tabletop war zones and dungeons.

Air raid shelters: the unseen side of Cardiff Castle

Chenyu Zou·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
The towers and walls of Cardiff Castle have long been admired, but do you know Cardiff Castle at all? What hidden stories lie beneath?

Biryani Kings – Cardiff’s new haven for authentic Indian cuisine

Advait Gangawanwale·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
Two brothers from Hyderabad, India opened a biryani restaurant last weekend on city road in Cardiff - from where one of them graduated

One of the Smallest Coffee Shops in Cardiff

Yu Qiu·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
A small coffee shop hidden in the garden provides customers with coffee and beautiful scenery everyday.

Kelly’s Records: Cardiff’s Vinyl Heart

Daniel Taylor·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
An independent vinyl store, tucked away in Cardiff's city centre, dedicated to selling physical media in a digital world.

Broaden Your Horizons: Why National Museum Cardiff should not be missed!

Jingyi Ji·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
Whether you like nature ecology or art collection, National Museum Cardiff is a great place you should not miss.

Caereu, the hidden Cardiff hill fort waiting to be explored

Anindya Hazra·
Global city
·25 October 2024
Nestled high up above Cardiff, the iron age Caerau hill fort promises a breathtaking view of the metropolis while engaging the much-neglected local communities of Caer and Ely.

Cardiff’s oldest church standing tall in its heart for more than seven centuries

Prashant Jha·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
St John the Baptist Church was founded in the late 12th century. It was sacked in 1404 and rebuilt fourty years later.

“Missing” barriers in National Museum Cardiff

yichenliu·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2024
Different from other museums like British Museum, authentic paintings in Cardiff museum do not have fence in front of it.

The benches of Bute Park: what stories do they tell?

Disha Mitra·
Global city
·27 October 2023
Among the many paths of this Cardiff park, one is home to dedications from people to their loved ones. The...

Fresh and Friendly: An affordable fruit paradise in Cardiff

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
The eye-catching, affordable cost of fruits welcome new customers everyday to this pleasant little stall.

A sustainable ‘green’ coffee shop hidden in the Bute Park

Xuejiao Luo·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
A lovely and relaxing coffee shop in a garden. let's see how it is committed to sustainability.

Unveiling Cardiff’s Art Gem: West Wharf Gallery at Jacobs Building

Shunying Liao·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
Explore the third floor of Jacobs Building in Cardiff for a hidden art experience. Uncover the story behind West Wharf...

Fabulous Welshcakes crafts tradition and warmth in Cardiff

Fengting Ye·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
Experience Fabulous Welshcakes, a Cardiff gem that bakes Welsh cakes on a traditional cast iron griddle. It is not only a bakery, but also a celebration and promotion of Welsh heritage.

Elevens Bar and Grill— Welsh football legend Gareth Bale‘s pub

Tailai Xu·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
It was founded by the Welsh football legend Gareth Bale.

A Cardiff cafe bar that is a ‘jack-of-all-trades’

Sydney Johnson·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
A cat-themed cafe bar has become a local favorite for residents who live in the centre of Cardiff. How has Scaredy Cats Cafe stood out from all its other contenders?

Giovanni’s Restaurant: Flowers-covered Italian Restaurant in Cardiff City

Minning Jiang·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
If you enjoy Italian food and its special cuisine, Giovanni’s in Cardiff is a great restaurant you cannot miss! As...

Nighthawks: the wine bar championing quality wine and top toasties

Dominic Manley·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2023
This Castle Arcade wine bar is striving to make wine fun and accessible to all.

Troutmark Books: a bookstore through the ages

Sagar·
Business & Culture
·1 November 2022
Troutmark books is a go-to destination for riders and collectors in Cardiff.

Fattoush: A dash of flavour from home

Shaurya·
Business & Culture
·31 October 2022
This small takeaway restaurant provides a trip back home for those miss distinct flavours of their native land.

Ganesha: A shop that offers you a glimpse of the Himalayas

Renu Thapa·
Business & Culture
·30 October 2022
Ganesha delivers a different shopping experience for customers. You can be in Britain but still shop in The Himalayas at Ganesha.

A Sip of Real Cardiff Life

Xinwei Li·
Uncategorised
·29 October 2022
Have you ever heard about the Farmers Market by Riverside? Do you wanna know how people in Cardiff live their...

Salty Air and Sweet Treats at Penarth Pier

Éanna Macaoidh·
Business & Culture
·28 October 2022
Take a trip down memory lane at the Olde Sweet Shoppe, on Penarth's Victorian era pier

Cardiff National Museum: a place full of nature and art

Yuxin Zu·
Business & Culture
·28 October 2022
The Cardiff National Museum is not only a place to learn and appreciate art, it is also a great place for children or families to play.
An amazing musical shop supporting Cardiff for over 45 years.

An amazing musical shop supporting Cardiff for over 45 years.

Lingbing Li·
Business & Culture
·28 October 2022
If you’ve ever wanted to explore your musical side in Cardiff, then a historic music shop,GM Music could be the place to start.

Sobeys: Shopping and Talking

Yunrun Ma·
Business & Culture
·28 October 2022
If you are interested in vintage clothes and want to get some advices about fashion, Sobeys Vintage Clothing in Cardiff...

Pedal Power – bikes for all

Nuriya Aliyaskarova·
Sport & health
·28 October 2022
Situated in the rich greenery of Bute Park, just beside the urban stretch of Pontacanna, hides the inclusive cycling centre Pedal Power - a bike rental and a cafe unlike any other
TikTok boy playing guitar

Cardiff City Centre takes you on a tour of the best buskers on St David’s Street

Oojal Kour·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Music has always brought Welsh people together - and Cardiff City Centre stands as a testament to this rich tradition. 

The Glass House Where The Rainforest Lives

Elliot Topham·
Uncategorised
·29 October 2021
Cardiff’s own Rainforest Narnia is a tranquil, tropical contrast to a walk in the Welsh capital.

A Walk Down Memory Lane in Alexandra Gardens

Elinor Griffiths·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Alexandra Gardens is not only a beautiful and serene place to unwind, but it also tells something of the past.

One of the best place for hiking in Cardiff: Garth Hill

YIQING LIU·
Science & environment
·29 October 2021
A wonderful place for hiking in Cardiff.

Looking for a good read? Troutmark Books has got you covered

Roohi Mariam Peter·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
This charming, little bookstore in Castle Arcade is known for its extensive collection of second-hand books.

An independent stationery and gift shop near you: The Pen & Paper

Xize Wang·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
"You can spend ages just wandering and finding things."

The unnamed forest trail: A stroll around Castell Coch

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Science & environment
·29 October 2021
If you are looking to spend some quiet time with yourself or your loved ones then this is the experience you need.

Sibling: a cafe and wine bar with the perfect pairing

Emily Janes·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Sibling cafe and wine bar: where community and cuisine are perfectly paired.

This quaint coffee shop in Cardiff is donating all its proceeds to charity

Atreya Mukerjee·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Looking for a break from the hustle bustle of the city life? You've found your spot!

Ianto’s Shrine: Memorial for a fallen hero

Adwitiya Pal·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Amidst all the gleaming sculptures at Cardiff Bay, a fascinating wall celebrates a man who never existed.

Why Sunday is the best day to visit this Chinese supermarket?

Ka Long Tung·
Business & Culture
·29 October 2021
Visiting a Chinese supermarket in Cardiff is a mini-cultural travel.

Wales women’s victory stunned a record crowd in Cardiff

Chaoyan Zhang·
Sport & health
·29 October 2021
The Wales women's football players captivate 5,455 auidence at the stadium with their brilliant performance on Tuesday.

National Walking Month: beginners’ guide to hiking

Lorenzo Trevisan·
Science & environment
·13 May 2021
Here you can find some tips to get the most out of your next adventure

Cardiff uncovered: TikTok star reveals city’s hidden gems

Lydia Armstrong·
Business & Culture
·22 April 2021
Cardiff's TikTok tour guide has attracted the attention of thousands of viewers and actor John Barrowman, revealing the city's hidden gems.

The secret island hiding in the Cardiff Market for 27 years – Bay Island

Yiji Zhang·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
Life is like an illimitable ocean, where books are the islands for people to inhabit. Ready to sail? Located on...

Boulders: when muscles aren’t enough for climbing problem solving is key

Lorenzo Trevisan·
Sport & health
·20 November 2020
Climbing will challenge not only your strength but also your brain, and in Cardiff there is the perfect place to try.
Vintage vinyls

Vinyl lover? Kellys Records will get you covered

Chiara Castro·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
A look at the oldest secondhand vinyl shop of all UK.
Norman Cunningham Plaque

The park that was once a palace

Rahul Thyamagundlam·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
The Bishop's Palace Park is a peaceful little ruin to relax and think about space and stuff.

Dog family reunited as people meet first post-lockdown weekend.

Haoran Lin·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
Lockdown is not only about people, the dog’s family is meeting each other at Bute Park . There were 11...

Waterloo Tea: a quirky tearoom at the heart of Cardiff

Scarlet Charles·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
A look into Waterloo Tea, a cosy tearoom safe from the rainy streets of Cardiff.

The home of the largest Welsh love spoon

Indigo Jones·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
A look in to the home of the largest Welsh love spoon in Cardiff

Cardiff Bakestones: The Welsh cake expert

Yuge Li·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
A popular bakery in Cardiff Market is well known for its Welsh cakes which you must have a taste.

Cardiff Central Market: An experience that you never had in the supermarket

Yi Yen Charlotte Leung·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
It provides more surprises than what you get in the supermarket.

Friends in Knead: Local bakery on the rise

Lydia Armstrong·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
The community bakery keeping spirits high during lockdown

Retro Game Store Ready to Reboot

Alex Daud Briggs·
Business & Culture
·20 November 2020
This second-hand store opens its gates into the strangest worlds of video games
Cardiff indoor flea market

Cardiff indoor flea market: Antiques’ treasure in Splott

Mrunal Deshpande·
Business & Culture
·28 October 2019
Cardiff indoor flea market is the gem that safeguards the antiques and beautiful unique items which are open for sale with immense pride.
Buddhist Meditation centre Canton

Buddhist Meditation Centre in Canton: Training individuals in mindfulness and Yoga

Niyati Chawla·
Business & Culture
·28 October 2019
The centre which is largely run by volunteers, aims to help individuals to improve their well-being through mindfulness.

Charity Gallery in the 19th Century Building:Craft in the Bay

rosiewu17·
Business & Culture
·27 October 2019
A good place for art lovers to spend their leisure time on weekends.

The Home of Stand-up Comedy: The Glee Comedy Club

Pamela Li·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
Located in the centre of Cardiff Bay, the Glee Comedy Club is one of five Glee Clubs distributed across the UK that was founded in 2001.
dancing

Just One Theatre Arts: Learning dancing and theatre performing in a Splott arts school

Huan Zhu·
Business & CultureSport & health
·25 October 2019
Winning the first place at 2019 National Broadway Jazz Competition, the dancing team was found in the school of Just One Theatre Arts.
Pierhead Cardiff

Pierhead: The building that defeats the modern architecture around it

Faiz Akthar·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
The perfect tourist attraction for the history buffs who hit up Cardiff Bay.
Fallen Autumn leaves in Canton Park

Victoria Park in Canton is the perfect place for an autumn stroll

Patrick Pester·
Science & environment
·25 October 2019
The people and dogs of Canton love Victoria park this time of year and here's why.
Riverside's Despenser Gardens Park.

Riverside receives £49,000 funding for two-year long Greening Project

Tom Budszus·
Science & environment
·25 October 2019
Riverside could become greener very soon.
Wide range of Ice cream flavours on offer at Coco Gelato

Coco Gelato: an exquisite Italian dessert parlour in the heart of Cathays

alexandermelville·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
Despite only being established a few years ago, Coco Gelato is an ice cream parlour  for anyone with a sweet tooth. 

Cancer Research UK Shop: The light shines in the darkness

Lilian Yang·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
A lovely donation shop in Canton keeps love alive

The perfect fit doesn’t come ready-made but it can come in gold

Megan Feringa·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
In a world dominated by mass production, anonymity and fast fashion, a local goldsmith finds a way to make sustainability shine.
Cardiff Food Market photo taken from the south side

Riverside Market: Community hotspot

Anne Nielsen·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
Cardiff's original farmers' market: one of Wales' most beloved hub for fresh local produce and winner of Slow Food Cymru Award 2019.
Artists of the Sustainable Studio gathered in the background with their communal space in the foreground

No more room for Cardiff creators after Butetown’s gentrification

Krista Charles·
Politics & social justice
·25 October 2019
Cardiff artists are being asked to leave their spaces before the end of the year to make way for housing.

I Want to Ride My Bike: A cycling café fighting against climate change

Naomi Huang·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
I Want to Ride My Bike café is more than a café. It is a great place to meet cycling enthusiasts and climate change activists.

For addicts in Cardiff, Dyfrig House offers shelter and hope

Graham Lay·
Politics & social justice
·25 October 2019
Drug addiction and homelessness are getting worse in Cardiff. For one sober hostel, patience and empathy are the only viable solutions.

The Early Bird: welcome back home

Zixuan Yang·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
Making yourself an early bird type nest in the corner and kick back for a few hours. it is a really nice place for you to enjoy your meal and find your inner peace.

Lufkin Coffee: A journey to love

Jitong Chen·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
"My family travelled a lot and I assume this is the original surname, it means love."
the Honeycomb front door

the Honeycomb: toy library in Grangetown

Zijing Wang·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
For all toy lovers and fun lovers, maybe also bee lovers in Cardiff, this is your place to be! This...
People are playing beach volleyball on the sand court

The best place to play beach volleyball in Cardiff

Yu-Chen Li·
Sport & health
·25 October 2019
There is a spacious sand court in the park in Canton, owned by Cardiff Beach Volleyball club.

Vegetarian Food Studio: Award Winning Indian Restaurant

Yifei Zhang·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
You can't image that there are more than 100 kinds of food provided in a vegetarian restaurant.

Rolfes the Florist; 50 years of Art and Floristry

Rhiana George·
Global city
·25 October 2019
Amidst the quaint town of Splott lies Rolfes the Florist which has been up for 50 years showcasing the art around creating the perfect themed bouquet.

The Elmer’s: No.1 café in Cardiff

Jia Liang·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
A small garden café ranks to the No.1 café in Cardiff, according to TripAdvisor. What makes this greasy spoon café become so popular?

Roath Park Conservatory: a tropical microcosm where nature can flourish

shannonbudden·
Science & environment
·25 October 2019
Roath Park Conservatory is an indoor rainforest where the wardens do not use chemical sprays on the plants.
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Wyndham Street Centre: a new cultural hub in central Riverside

Randall Gu·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
People in Riverside find themselves a place for multi-cultural gathering.

Caring Tremorfa residents pick up litter in their only park on Saturday

Jael_Li·
Science & environment
·25 October 2019
Caring Tremorfa residents contribute their Saturday morning monthly to pick up litter.

Caban, a unique Welsh-Language bookshop

Ziyan Wang·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019

Buy a pint of beer and hangout at Grange Catholic Club

charlietohme·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
A club that has been around for more than 12o years; and is the regular hangout for older Grangetown residents.
Exterior of Chapter Arts Centre building in Canton

Chapter Arts Centre: Canton’s artistic hub

Anna Hart·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
A visual exploration of Canton's Chapter Arts Centre, the vibrant creative space at the heart of the community, currently home to Garth Evans’s latest sculptural exhibition.

The secret of The Old Library

Xin Wu·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
The Old Library in the heart of Splott now turns into a sports and community centre, which offers diverse activities and supports to the locals. Come and explore more by yourself.

Welsh Junior & Senior competition

Ruilin Ma·
Sport & health
·25 October 2019
Wales Judo Association held the 2019 Welsh Junior & Senior Open on the 20th Oct

A Lovely Cupcake Shop

Yulun Zhang·
Business & Culture
·25 October 2019
Nestled in a quiet side street in Cardiff Bay, it serves vintage afternoon tea, including finger sandwiches, scones with lashings of jam and clotted cream, brownies and cupcakes.
Star Centre

The Sports Star of Splott

Rachel Nurse·
Sport & health
·25 October 2019
Having revamped its centre in September 2016, the Star Hub between Splott, Tremorfa and Roath communities is broadly used and greatly loved.

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