The Roman origins of Cardiff Castle were discovered in 1888 when the 3rd Marquess of Bute decided to build a new tower and extend the grounds. The Roman remains were discovered in what was considered to be a solid earth bank. Rather than continue with his original plans Lord Bute decided to investigate and and [...]
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Cardiff Castle – The Roman Walls
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Some days, it’s just a matter of finding the right marmalade!
Paddington Bear
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Cardiff Castle – The Clock Tower
The clock tower, continental in inspiration is decorated with over life-sized statues of the planets. When it was completed in 1874 its unusual appearance caused a sensation*
*Source – The Essential Cardiff Castle guidebook
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Cardiff Castle – The Mansion
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Cardiff Castle – The Keep
The most recognisable feature at Cardiff Castle is surely the impressive twelve-sided Keep, the finest example in Wales. This type is known as a ‘shell’ keep because its outer walls provided a protective shell for smaller buildings within.
The stone Keep was built in the early 12th Century by Robert Consul, Earl of Gloucester, replacing the [...]
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Fine Dining at Giovanni’s
Oops! I forgot to photo the dessert. It was tiramisu.
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Hotel Indigo – Cardiff
Welcome to Hotel Indigo® Cardiff, where bespoke design meets classic Welsh heritage. Our boutique bedrooms reflect our vibrant city, with the themes ‘Made in Wales’, ‘Welsh Industry’ and ‘Music’ embodied in local art and natural materials. Many also offer wonderful views of the Cardiff skyline, and they all have free Wi-Fi and invigorating rainfall showers. [...]
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