Cardiff is the first city in Wales to participate in the UK committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK)’s national Child Friendly Cities and Communities initiative. Is Cardiff good place for families? The Welsh capital city of Cardiff is a popular holiday destination, welcoming nearly 22 million visitors annually from around the world. It offers plenty of …
“It does happen occasionally,” Ben said. “It hasn’t been that bad for a while.” 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.” Is Cardiff at risk …
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 far is the beach from Cardiff Bay? …
The inshore grounds off Cardiff Bay, where Haydn sails, produce numerous different sea fish species, several of which are regularly caught weighing over 10lb. These include conger eel, blonde, thornback and small-eyed rays, smoothounds, cod, bass and bull huss. Is Cardiff Bay freshwater? As you enter Cardiff Bay, having passed through the locks, you will …
A number of bird species including common reed buntings, reed warblers, and sedge warblers, use this habitat in which to build nests. Reedbed is not only important for birds, but also for invertebrates, fish, and amphibians. What animals live in Cardiff? Cardiff’s wildlife Swifts. Rare and champion trees. Bats. Otters. Bluebells. Peregrines. What kind of …
Tiger Bay (Welsh: Bae Teigr) was the local name for an area of Cardiff which covered Butetown and Cardiff Docks. Following the building of the Cardiff Barrage, which dams the tidal rivers, Ely and Taff, to create a body of water, it is referred to as Cardiff Bay. Where is the Cardiff Bay? WalesCardiff Bay …
Today, Cardiff Bay is home to Mermaid Quay, and area which includes a range of vibrant restaurants, bars, the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) and Grade I listed Pier Head Building. What was Cardiff Bay used for? Cardiff Bay played a major part in Cardiff’s development by being the means of exporting coal from the South Wales …
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. Is Cardiff Bay water Safe? Over the course of a year some 300,000 …
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. Where can I swim in Cardiff? Wild and open water swimming is for strong swimmers only unless you are choosing to just paddle or dip your toes in. Skenfrith Castle. …
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 …
