Cardiff Bay is Europe’s largest waterfront development and is home to a wealth of attractions both on and off the water. The bay was created as a result of the Cardiff Barrage in 1999 and is considered one of the most successful regeneration efforts in the United Kingdom. It is because of this effort that the area is a vibrant and thriving commercial region today.

Visitors to Cardiff Bay can find a variety of attractions to indulge themselves in. Boat tours allow guests to traverse Mermaid Quay and discover the rich collection of fauna and the history of the area.

Visitors can also gaze upon the Cardiff Bay Wetlands as well as its animal and plant life. The Wetlands that are located on the North Shore of the Cardiff Bay function as a reserve to preserve the ecosystem that it houses. This presents an unusual type of nature preserve than what one might normally expect. The reserve presents an ideal place for those who wish to bird watch as a variety of different birds like to rest in the wetland area. The reserve is home to a range of plant life including willow, alder carr, reed beds and grasses to name some while animal life includes Mute swans, Coots and Grey Herons.

For those seeking leisure Red Dragon centre is a venue not to be missed. This complex is home to some of the biggest names in the entertainment and leisure business including Odeon, the Doctor Who Up Close Exhibition, Hollywood Bowl and more.

Techniquest provides a fantastic learning opportunity with a range of scientific related exhibits that is extremely popular amongst children. The exhibition offers a variety of different science related exhibits while the planetarium offers planet and star related learning exhibits.

Mermaid Quay offers the chance to relax and unwind during your stay in Cardiff with its over 20 restaurants and cafes. The quay also features interesting architecture that manifests itself in the many deckings, towers, terraces, balconies and bridges.

Craft in the Bay is a unique Victorian structure that showcases and sells fine contemporary craft. The bay includes a retail area, workshops, exhibition area, café and a conference room.

Among the hotels in Cardiff Bay, Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd offers an ideal location from which to access Cardiff Bay. Hotel facilities coupled with friendly staff ensure that your stay in Cardiff will be a memorable one.