Van

Cardiff

Castell y Van This building lies on the eastern edge of Caerphilly and a description of the building located by the entrance gates reads as follow;- Records referring to Van Castle date from 1415, but the dressed stone quoins and faced stones of the lodge, keep and main mansion building carry 12th century mason marks and are from the original Norman castle. In the grounds of Van Castle stood one of the largest medieval columnbrians (dove cotes) in Britain. The round pennant stone building contained over 100 nesting boxes and was described as a truly remarkable building. In 1529 Van Castle became the home of Sir Edward Lewis, descended from the Welsh Prince of Gwarthfoed. The Lewis family controlled vast estates in Wales and England and during the 16th century the Van was described as one of the finest houses in the county. In 1640 in his diary, the writer Symons of the Royalist (Kings) Army states Sir Edward Lewis Esq de Van has an annual income of £5,000pa from the vast Van Estates. The Van Castle and the Vast Lewis family estates in England and Wales passed with the marriage in 1730 of Elizabeth Lewis to the Third Earl of Plymouth. Her infant son other Lewis became the 4th Earl of Plymouth on the death of his father in 1732 and Van Castle remained part of the Plymouth Estate until 1991. The Castle Lodge, Castle Keep and Van Castle Mansion are now three private residences, and are not open to the public.
Clos Guto, Van On the Lansbury Park estate, to the north of Caerphilly.
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River Rhymney, Bedwas Looking east.
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Road Bridge over River Rhymney
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Popular places to visit

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Principality Stadium

4/5(22 reviews)

Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy.

Principality Stadium
Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.

Cardiff Bay

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this relaxing area.

Cardiff Bay
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Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(94 reviews)

A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.

Cardiff Castle
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Barry Island Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

Barry Island Beach
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Utilita Arena Cardiff

4/5(8 reviews)

Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.

Utilita Arena Cardiff
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Cardiff University

4/5(12 reviews)

Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.

Cardiff University

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Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

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Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
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$169
per adult
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The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

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The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
$128 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
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8.4/10 Very Good! (3,057 reviews)
Clean room,friendly,helpful staff close to Castle & shops

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
$108 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
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Fantastic service as soon as we arrived. Room was beautiful, well equipped with Toiletries and coffees and tea. Breakfast was beautiful

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
$73 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,583 reviews)
Don’t be put off by the building work going on around the bay. This hotel is a fab base for city and bay exploring . Free parking . Staff couldn’t have been any more helpful . Spacious and clean rooms

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane Cardiff Wales
$95 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,232 reviews)
The conference was well organised and the service couldn't have been better. I was disappointed you charged extra for a mint tea after paying for an adfitional breakfast.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

3 out of 5
Station Approach Cardiff Wales
$48 nightly
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,091 reviews)
Good to be able leave luggage pre post stay Bed pillows very comfortable very quiet room definitely stay again

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

4 out of 5
Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales
$95 nightly
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Other neighborhoods around Van

Hollybush Estate Road - Coryton

Whitchurch

4/5(3 area reviews)

Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Whitchurch
Llandaff Cathedral showing heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

Llandaff

4/5(1 area review)

Travelers enjoy Llandaff for its monuments and historic sites. Consider checking out Insole Court while you're in the area.

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Penylan

Travelers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penylan
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Cathays

4/5(2 area reviews)

Cathays is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to National Museum Cardiff or Cardiff City Hall.

Cathays
A bridge over the River Taff in Cardiff against a blue sky

Pontcanna

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Tree-lined streets and large houses define this affluent Cardiff district, boasting cafes and independent retailers on Pontcanna Street and Cathedral Road. Enjoy Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna Fields, and the nearby SWALEC Stadium for cricket enthusiasts.

Pontcanna
CARDIFF, WALES - AUG 10 : Lighthouse in Roath Park commemorating Captain Scotts ill-fated voyage to the Antartic in Cardiff on august 2019

Roath

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the theaters in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath
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