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Cardiff Airport Guide

Visiting Cardiff

Cardiff is the capital city of Wales. It is situated in the Glamorgan County and has one of the largest shopping centres in the whole of Britain. The city has a wide range of tourist attractions and entertainment facilities making it a preferred choice of scores of tourists from around the world. Cardiff is also famous for its coal industry and the growth of the city owes much to its coal production.

All international tourists come to the city via Cardiff Airport which is 12 miles west of the city centre. It is a very modern international airport serving millions of passengers every year and it is a very busy airport that lies just 10 miles from Junction 33 on the M4 motorway.

Tourist Attractions

Cardiff has a lot to offer tourists and it never ceases to spring a surprise or two on them. There is a plethora of cultural attractions that will keep a tourist mesmerised. With weather similar to that of the rest of the UK the best time to visit the city is undoubtedly during the spring and summer months, when attractions can be enjoyed in the sun. Cardiff is known for its beautiful, green parks and the most beautiful is Bute Park that connects the Llandaff fields with the River Taff. Other parks worth mentioning are Victoria Park and Roth Park.

Barry Island is a large sandy beach that will freshen up your senses with a cool breeze and golden sand. There are lots of souvenir shops, cafes and arcades to have a perfect day out. You can try Log Fluming, or you can take a steam train ride. You can choose to visit the impressive Caerphilly Castle to see the architecture. For those interested in art and culture, there is the Carleon Roman Amphitheatre and Legionary Museum.

Important Telephone Numbers

Emergency: 999 Information: 0144 671 1111 Police: 0292 022 2111 Car Breakdown Services - 0800 88 77 66 or 0844 873 0087 (mobile)

Drink Driving Limits in Cardiff

80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

Speed Limits in Cardiff

Around Schools – 20mph Built Up Areas – 30mph Single Carriageways – 60mph Dual Carriageways and Motorways – 70mph

For the disabled, there are disabled car parking spaces, low level kerbs at the entrance and exits, lifts on all floors and specially designed toilets in most public places.

Travelling Around Cardiff

There are a number of different public transport options for people who want to travel around the city. The best way to explore the city at your own pace though is to hire a car. Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National Alamo are the car hire companies that operate at Cardiff airport. For sightseeing in the city, you can hire the services of Car Hire Cardiff Airport. We has a wide choice of cars to suit every taste and depending upon the duration of your stay, you get a selection of plans to choose from.

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