{"id":14348,"date":"2022-02-28T11:59:20","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T11:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/?p=14348"},"modified":"2022-02-28T19:42:14","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T19:42:14","slug":"exploring-cardiff-beyond-cathays-and-the-city-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/exploring-cardiff-beyond-cathays-and-the-city-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Cardiff beyond Cathays and the City Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s easy to stick to the areas of Cardiff that are close to campus, but there is so much more to explore in the city beyond the City Centre\/Cathays area. With a few years living in Cardiff, it only seems right to become acquainted with as much of the city as possible, because it has so much to offer. Here are just some of the areas of Cardiff worth exploring if you\u2019re looking to venture off campus!<\/p>\n

Llandaff<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you live in the Talybont set of residences, you\u2019re not too far from Llandaff \u2013 just cross the River Taff and you\u2019ll find yourself \u00a0here. This is a wonderful place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre without venturing too far.<\/p>\n

While here, take in the views of the grounds and interior of Llandaff Cathedral<\/a> and admire its gorgeous architecture, dating back centuries. If the weather is good, grab a bite from one of the nearby cafes along High St. and take a seat in the gardens within Old Bishop\u2019s Palace<\/a> to relax. Deli Bach<\/a> just behind Garlands florist is a stone\u2019s throw away, serving up Welsh produce.<\/p>\n

Heading westwards, you can find yourself at Insole Court, a mansion house nestled in a wide compound. Entry is free into the house and grounds, in which you can explore a part of Cardiff history. The house was once home to the Insole family, whose history you can read more about on the heritage attraction\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Canton<\/strong><\/p>\n

In contrast to Llandaff, Canton hosts more contemporary attractions, sure to satisfy university students. By far the biggest must-visit place in Canton would be Chapter Arts Centre<\/a>. Home to an independent cinema, an art gallery and performance spaces, Chapter is perfect for those wanting to explore a part of Cardiff\u2019s art scene. There\u2019s also a Caf\u00e9 Bar that is spacious and perfect for meeting up with friends and soaking in the creative atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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Chapter Arts Centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The main road cutting through Canton is Cowbridge Road East, and along here you can find plenty of eateries spanning different cuisines that are bound to satisfy your tastebuds. Looking for nature here? Try out Victoria Park<\/a> and Thompson\u2019s Park<\/a>, neither as big as Bute Park but still \u00a0nice treasures tucked away. Slightly further out you\u2019ll find The Bone Yard<\/a>, with local businesses set up in shipping containers. It\u2019s a quirky attraction that makes for a fun Sunday outing.<\/p>\n

Pontcanna<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neighbouring Canton, Pontcanna bears similarity with its wide range of eateries scattered around the area. Particularly if you\u2019re a student with School of Journalism, Media and Culture, you might become well acquainted to this area given its close proximity to the 2 Central Square building.<\/p>\n

Have a wander around and you\u2019ll find small, cosy local cafes and restaurants serving up delicious fare. King\u2019s Road Yard<\/a> is what one might call a hidden gem \u2013 you can easily walk past its entrance and miss it. While the space is tight, it is rich in its variety of occupants. From creative businesses to a Saturday Farmer\u2019s Market<\/a>, this place is brimming with things to check out weekly.<\/p>\n

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Entrance to Kings Road Yard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These are just three areas that Cardiff has to offer. Each one with a different character, you\u2019re spoilt for choice with places to wander around. I hope you find this starting guide useful as you begin to broaden your hangout spots!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s easy to stick to the areas of Cardiff that are close to campus, but there is so much more to explore in the city beyond the City Centre\/Cathays area. […]","protected":false},"author":6893,"featured_media":14349,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[693,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14348","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cardiff-university-experiences","category-only-in-cardiff"],"meta_box":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14348","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6893"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14348"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14348\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14357,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14348\/revisions\/14357"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}