Cardiff Bay is a great area for food, entertainment, leisure and even employment. With the Wales Millennium Centre, The Senedd (home of the National Assembly for Wales), Techniquest, the quaint Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay has much to offer.
Is Cardiff Bay a safe place to live?
As of 2022, the crime rate in Cardiff is 28% higher than Wales and 26% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
What is it like to live in Cardiff Bay?
Living in Cardiff, on the whole, is much cheaper than living in London including the rent that’s around 60% lower than in London. For the budget-conscious, Cardiff creates room to live well. Retail prices, restaurant bills and child care costs all come in below the national average.
What are the best areas in Cardiff to live?
- Roath.
- Pen-y-lan.
- Splott.
- Cardiff Bay.
- Pontcanna.
- Canton.
- Llandaff.
Is Cardiff Bay Nice?
Cardiff Bay is a very walkable spot with lots of nice sights to see. It’s easily reached via Cardiff Bay train station or a reasonable short walk from Cardiff City centre. It’s near the water so you get lots of fresh air and exercise and it’s a very relaxing place to walk.
Can Cardiff Bay flood?
The 59-year-old added: “It can happen a couple of times a year in my experience. “It never stays flooded for too long, it only stays flooded during the high tide – that’s the way the bay functions.”
Why is Cardiff Bay so popular?
Formerly a thriving tidal dockland, famous for exporting Welsh coal to the world, the area is now a vibrant waterfront surrounding the shore of a stunning freshwater lake. Today, Cardiff Bay is known as a popular destination for visitors and locals alike, synonymous with entertainment, relaxation and enjoyment.
What is the posh part of Cardiff?
Lisvane. As one of the most affluent areas in Cardiff, Lisvane is a highly sought-after suburb five miles north of the city centre. The area is popular among commuters both to Cardiff and other South Wales hotspots, offering superb access both to a local train station and the M4 motorway.
Is Cardiff Bay water Safe?
Over the course of a year some 300,000 water tests are taken and analysed, and of the water we supply, 99.96% meet drinking water quality standards at customer taps.
Why did Cardiff Bay decline?
By the early 1980’s Cardiff Bay had become a neglected wasteland of derelict docks and mudflats. Its population suffered from social exclusion and had above average levels of unemployment. Tiger Bay, now known as Cardiff Bay – Cardiff’s dockland district – is Wales’ oldest multi-ethnic community.
Where is the safest place to live in Cardiff?
Below we’ve listed the 5 best areas to live in Cardiff.
- Roath. Roath is a diverse and multicultural suburb making it one of the best places to live in Cardiff.
- 2 . Llandaff.
- Pontcanna.
- Cardiff Bay.
- Penarth.
Where is the happiest place to live in Wales?
Llandrindod Wells
Cllr Weerdmeester-Price said: “It was great to see that yet again Llandrindod Wells has been voted the happiest place to live in Wales and 5th overall in the UK.
Is Cardiff safer than London?
Cardiff is deemed one of the least safe cities in the UK due to an increase in knife crime, murders, vandalism and car theft, according to people living there. A poll of 2,000 adults, across 15 major UK cities, rated the safest places to live, with Cardiff lowest in the list, followed by London and Birmingham.
What attracts people to Cardiff Bay?
Cardiff Bay offers heaps to do – eateries, boat trips and cultural attractions. Enough to keep you occupied all day… and into the night.
How far is the beach from Cardiff Bay?
Yes, the best beaches near Cardiff are in Barry, Porthcawl and along the Glamorgan Coastline which are all about 30-40 minutes by car from Cardiff.
Does Cardiff Bay have a beach?
The beach features a giant child-friendly sandy beach, a shallow water play area, a variety of rides and games, a giant wheel with views across the bay, free live entertainment, great food and drink, and traditional deck chairs for visitors to chill out in the summer sun.
How clean is Cardiff Bay water?
The water quality in Cardiff Bay can vary from very good to poor. In all open freshwater in the UK there is a risk of catching various infections and diseases, and in particular for young children and those persons who are immunocompromised.
Can you swim in Cardiff Bay?
Whilst the Bay may appear an inviting place to swim, entering the water can have deadly consequences and swimming is prohibited for your own safety.
Are Cardiff fans rough?
“The overwhelming majority of Cardiff City fans are well-behaved and passionate about their club and will no doubt be shocked by this incident. Whenever there is evidence of football-related disorder or violence we always pursue those responsible in order that appropriate action is taken.”
Can you walk around Cardiff Bay?
The circular trail for cyclists and walkers is 10km (6.2 miles) long. It runs around the Bay and across to the seaside town of Penarth via Pont Y Werin, a 140m bridge providing a link for pedestrians and cyclists between Penarth and the International Sports Village.
How far is Cardiff Bay from train station?
around 1 miles
It takes an average of 10m to travel from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay by train, over a distance of around 1 miles (1 km). There are normally 120 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay and tickets for this journey start from £2.90 when you book in advance.