From Cardiff: Cliffs, Beaches And Castles Of South Wales

Explore castles, a beautiful park, beaches, cliffs, and get up close to a lighthouse! This tour offers the perfect balance of heritage, history, and scenic locations. Experience a unique adventure!.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Cardiff city with a day tour to explore the stunning cliffs, beaches, castles, and local history of the surrounding areas.

**First Stop: Castell Coch**
Begin your day at Castell Coch, a fairy-tale castle nestled in the woods. Take your time exploring this beautifully preserved building, rich in history, with its stunning decorations, paintings, and period furniture.

**St Fagans National Museum of History**
Next, enjoy a stroll through St Fagans National Museum of History, one of Europe's leading open-air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. The museum offers a glimpse into Welsh life through history with over 40 re-erected buildings, including farmhouses, a school, a chapel, and workshops. Discover St Fagans Castle, surrounded by exquisitely landscaped gardens, including formal Italian gardens, fishponds, and a rose garden. Visitors can explore the stunning interiors, which are decorated to reflect various periods in its history.

**Ogmore Castle**
Then, take a look at the ruins of Ogmore Castle, featuring parts of the stone keep, a curtain wall, and a gatehouse. The site is particularly noted for its picturesque location next to the river, where stepping stones allow visitors to cross when the water is low.

**Dunraven Bay**
Spend some time at Dunraven Bay, a popular destination known for its impressive limestone cliffs and rock pools. The beach is a favorite among photographers, offering scenic views and breath-taking sunsets. It's also an excellent spot for fossil hunting, with fossils dating back to the Jurassic period.

**Nash Point**
Marvel at the cliffs of Nash Point, part of the Wales Coast Path, which offers spectacular walking routes with breath-taking views of the Bristol Channel. Nash Point is a haven for birdwatchers, with various seabirds nesting in the cliffs. Take a closer look at Nash Point Lighthouse, an iconic 19th-century structure built to warn ships of the perilous coastline.

Throughout January, we will stop at Caerphilly Castle instead of Castell Coch, as Castell Coch is closed during this time of year.

Finally, sit back and enjoy the ride back to Cardiff to the designated meeting point, concluding a day filled with exploration and discovery.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.