Welcome to the Garden of Cardiff website

The Vale of Glamorgan is the most southerly part of Wales, directly to the west of Cardiff

Come rain or shine there is something exhilarating about a visit to thecoastandcountrysideof theVale of Glamorgan, it’s the perfect place for aholidayorshort break. Browse  theaccommodation pages for a fantastic choice ofplaces to stay. Whether you chose a friendlybed and breakfast,an eleganthotel, a farmhouse or a cosyself catering cottage you’ll be greeted with a warm,Welshwelcome. Look out forspecial offers or alast minute bargain!

TheVale of Glamorgan is just a stone’s throw fromCardiff, the vibrantcapital city ofWales with an abundance ofshops, theatres, restaurants and nightlife. The excitingCardiff Bay waterfront is home to theWelsh Assembly and the modernMillennium Centre. In the city centre the mainattractionsare theMillennium Stadium andhistoric Cardiff Castle.       

The unspoilt protected HeritageCoastline of theVale has dramatic plunging cliffs and tiny secluded coves. Thepicturesque countryside of rollinghills and woodedvalleys is steeped inhistory, beauty andcultureand pepperedwith legendary villages, historic towns, fine gardens, ancient churches andmedieval castles.  

Cowbridgeis an historic, roman town with a character unique in South Wales. It has a charm, diversity and choice unexpected of a small town

Llantwit Major situated on the HeritageCoast retains an air of antiquity; its narrow streets are home to many interesting shops and itsancient church houses a collection of rareCeltic crosses.

Seeking a day out with a difference? Take to the waves of theBristol Channel from the Victorian Pier atPenarth aboard the Waverly, the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Alternatively return to the age of steam on the railway atBarry Island – if you’re lucky you may even see ‘Thomas the Tank Engine!   

At finerestaurants sample our magnificentWelsh lamb orWelsh Black Beef or for a trulyWelsh breakfast try laverbread served with bacon a local speciality.

If its outdooractivitiesyou’re seekingwalkingthecoastal path unveils the most breathtaking seascapes, it a great place forcycling too. Opportunities abound with fourteengolf courses to choose from andfishingboth atsea and inland. You can even try your hand atpaintballing orgo-karting!     

If you looking for a base to explore the rest ofSouth East Wales theBrecon Beacons, theGower coastand theNational Botanic Garden of Wales the Vale of Glamorgan cannot be beaten

The Vale of Glamorgan Marketing Group thanks the following organisations for their assistance in bringing this website to fruition.