Title: Visit Shaftesbury: 2026 Travel Guide for Shaftesbury, Cardiff | Expedia.com [Hotels in Shaftesbury](https://expedia.com/Shaftesbury-Hotels.d684133515423051776.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Shaftesbury](https://expedia.com/Shaftesbury-Vacation-Rentals.d684133515423051776.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Shaftesbury](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shaftesbury.d684133515423051776.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shaftesbury Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shaftesbury.d684133515423051776.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Shaftesbury ## Travel Guide ![Shaftesbury](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5623/24b6f073-111b-4f41-a8f8-9bc7782d2aee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5623/24b6f073-111b-4f41-a8f8-9bc7782d2aee.jpg) by [John Grayson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39302) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Shaftesbury Things to do - Shaftesbury Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Shaftesbury ![Ibis Budget Newport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6180000/6172800/6172748/5542dcd1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ibis Budget Newport 164 Malpas Road Newport Wales Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $51 nightly $62 total Apr 8 - Apr 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) Okay đź‘Ť Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=6172748&PinnedHotelID=6172748&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=684133515423051776) ![The Angel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34843/5f26af86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Angel Hotel Castle Street Cardiff Wales $58 nightly $70 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (3,067 reviews) The room was very dated and basic . Buffet breakfast excellent. Asked at reception about parking and was directed to an ncp about 200 yards away which charged ÂŁ32.00 for 24 hours ! Instead I Parked on Cathedral Rd about half a mile away for free and had a pleasant walk through a park to the ... Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=34843&PinnedHotelID=34843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=684133515423051776) ![The Parkgate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66270000/66262800/66262736/3394a1df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Parkgate Hotel Westgate Street Cardiff Wales $100 nightly $120 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,777 reviews) Lovely room, great shower. More tea bags would be nice! Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=66262736&PinnedHotelID=66262736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=684133515423051776) [See all 2,142 properties in Shaftesbury](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026®ionId=684133515423051776) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![ Park Lane Aparthotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54290000/54287800/54287774/f3cdc05a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Lane Aparthotel 23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, meeting facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (63 reviews) Great location and competitive pricing for when rugby events are on in the city. Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Hotels-Park-Lane-By-Urban-Space.h54287774.Hotel-Information) ![The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58240000/58238100/58238044/fb8df762_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff 10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (315 reviews) So spacious! Very relaxing stay! Plus short walking distance to cafe, Bute Park and Cardiff Castle and downtown! Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Spires-Cardiff.h58238044.Hotel-Information) ![Quay Apartments Clarence House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29760000/29751600/29751582/199012fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quay Apartments Clarence House Clarence Place Newport Wales Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club and Riverfront ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (147 reviews) Good spacious one bedroom apartment. Booked for 2 adults and 1 child, but not clear that no bed or sofabed is provided for the 3rd person. Mattress and bedding can be provided for additional fee. Early check in subject to availability. No messages responded to via hotel.com messaging service however ... Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Hotels-Quay-Apartments-Clarence-House.h29751582.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shaftesbury](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=684133515423051776&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Shaftesbury hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=684133515423051776&startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06)[Apr 5 - Apr 6](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=684133515423051776&startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=684133515423051776&startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07)[Apr 6 - Apr 7](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=684133515423051776&startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=684133515423051776&startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026)[Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=684133515423051776&startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Principality Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principality Stadium 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. [](https://expedia.com/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Vacation-Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Bay-Butetown.d553248621532490507.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Castle A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle. [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086531/a86c09df-3b2a-4b70-a87e-f2b8f03961ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barry Island Beach If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. [](https://expedia.com/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Vacation-Attraction) ![D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168689/0811544b-b030-400b-bd9c-ebc68552d1d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Utilita Arena Cardiff 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. [](https://expedia.com/Utilita-Arena-Cardiff-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6168689.Vacation-Attraction) ![Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084247/83a5b0a0-fa6b-4b87-b9b9-31e6655d4a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff University 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. [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49556120/542d07dc-66f3-4374-90a2-ba3455fcd4cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour $111 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cardiff-gower-peninsulas-cliffs-scenic-day-tour.a49556120.activity-details) ![Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49610322/fc887d1b-1935-4547-8fbb-fa2e1453cb38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour $116 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cardiff-south-wales-cliffs.a49610322.activity-details) ![From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46026145/dbc81916-0655-469e-8ce9-c7ddbe0c32f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls $169 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-cardiff-hike-the-amazing-six-brecon-beacons-waterfalls.a46026145.activity-details) ![The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44627037/a0dddb0f-0671-4eec-93d3-e6dee1d124bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition $23 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket.a44627037.activity-details) ![From Cardiff: Guided Hike to 8 Waterfalls in Brecon Beacons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48015786/7d100141-82fd-4304-9999-849f37a4b3ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Cardiff: Guided Hike to 8 Waterfalls in Brecon Beacons $170 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-cardiff-guided-hike-to-8-waterfalls-in-brecon-beacons.a48015786.activity-details) ![Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48095417/6587ef72-64e5-4da2-ba81-6ef7ff4b7d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons $91 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/day-hike-the-eight-waterfalls-of-the-brecon-beacons.a48095417.activity-details) [See all activities in Shaftesbury](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Shaftesbury.d684133515423051776.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Shaftesbury ![View of Newport Sands Beach from the golf club. Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales. UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5623/f611b08d-8216-47b1-a2d3-ad549fbe37bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newport ![Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054272/52aa637b-e13a-4bd5-87f2-9e0e39b7acdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cardiff - Cities near Shaftesbury - Places of interest [Newport](https://expedia.com/Newport.dx5623)[Cardiff](https://expedia.com/Cardiff.dx6054272) - [Brecon Beacons National Park ](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Wales.d6054302.Vacation-Attraction) - [Principality Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff Bay ](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Bay-Butetown.d553248621532490507.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff Castle ](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Mall at Cribbs Causeway ](https://expedia.com/The-Mall-At-Cribbs-Causeway-Bristol.d6149864.Vacation-Attraction) - [Barry Island Beach ](https://expedia.com/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Vacation-Attraction) - [Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Celtic-Manor-Resort-Golf-Club-Cardiff.d6084251.Vacation-Attraction) - [Utilita Arena Cardiff ](https://expedia.com/Utilita-Arena-Cardiff-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6168689.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wye Valley ](https://expedia.com/Wye-Valley-United-Kingdom.d6349960.Vacation-Attraction) - [Clifton Suspension Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Clifton-Suspension-Bridge-Bristol.d6084195.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chepstow Racecourse ](https://expedia.com/Chepstow-Racecourse-Cardiff.d6171652.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff University ](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wales Millennium Centre ](https://expedia.com/Wales-Millennium-Centre-Butetown.d6084283.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff City Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-City-Stadium-Canton.d6249576.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aztec West Business Park ](https://expedia.com/Aztec-West-Business-Park-Bristol.d6249122.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cardiff Bay Waterfront ](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Bay-Waterfront-Butetown.d553248621533024341.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. David's ](https://expedia.com/St-Davids-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084271.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tintern Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Tintern-Abbey-Cardiff.d6086409.Vacation-Attraction) - [BikePark Wales ](https://expedia.com/BikePark-Wales-Aberdare.d553248621561939670.Vacation-Attraction) - [Noah's Ark Zoo Farm ](https://expedia.com/Noahs-Ark-Zoo-Farm-Bristol.d6079365.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mendip Hills ](https://expedia.com/Mendip-Hills-England.d553248621593965838.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Grand Pier ](https://expedia.com/The-Grand-Pier-Weston-super-Mare.d6167053.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bute Park ](https://expedia.com/Bute-Park-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084233.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Royal Mint Experience ](https://expedia.com/The-Royal-Mint-Experience-Llantrisant.d553248635934491391.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Wave ](https://expedia.com/The-Wave-Bristol.d553248635998106869.Vacation-Attraction) - [David Broome Event Centre ](https://expedia.com/David-Broome-Event-Centre-Portskewett.d553248635089756009.Vacation-Attraction) - [Weston-super-Mare Beach ](https://expedia.com/Weston-Super-Mare-Beach-Weston-super-Mare.d743751689864609792.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sophia Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Sophia-Gardens-Pontcanna.d553248621555650969.Vacation-Attraction) - [Barry Island Pleasure Park ](https://expedia.com/Barry-Island-Pleasure-Park-Cardiff.d6086529.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rhondda Valley ](https://expedia.com/Rhondda-Valley-Wales.d6222428.Vacation-Attraction) - [Caerphilly Castle ](https://expedia.com/Caerphilly-Castle-Town-Centre.d6084235.Vacation-Attraction)