Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd

With easy access to historic and modern attractions, Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd is ideally sited just 4 miles from the city center. In a picturesque setting, this lake side Cardiff hotel offers tastefully decorated rooms and suites, modern meeting and event facilities, award winning restaurants, fully equipped health club and impeccable service.

About Cardiff, Wales

Visitors to Cardiff will be able to experience an exciting and modern city that fully represents the character and nature of its country.

While the variety of entertainment and culture on offer in Cardiff mark it out as a thriving and progressive place, one of the most enjoyable aspects of the city for many visitors is its history. The Roman and Norman civilisations were the earliest visitors to Cardiff and left behind the foundations of its castle. The city's development and wealth came later in its history, along with the redevelopment of the castle, which now serves as a popular tourist attraction.

Located in the city centre, the landmark bears the hallmarks of the societies that had a hand in its creation, including Roman walls, a Norman keep, medieval halls and Victorian design.

People enjoying a stay at the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff who are interested in delving deep into the city's history and heritage can visit the National Museum of Cardiff. The establishment is currently undergoing a major refurbishment but there are still a number of galleries open, including an exhibition focusing on the evolution of Wales. Another display, called Origins: In Search of Early Wales looks at topics such as the ancestry of the people that live in Wales today and how archaeology raises questions of what it means to be human.

Cardiff is home to plenty of other attractions where people can expand their horizons, including the St Fagan's National History Museum and the Butetown History and Arts Centre.

Arguably Cardiff's most famous attraction is one that has been part of the cityscape for less than ten years – the Millennium Stadium. This incredible venue can hold up to 74,500 people and regularly hosts events that are charged with a unique and electric atmosphere.

One of the highlights of the stadium's forthcoming calendar is the Heineken Cup final, which will be held in the arena for the third time on May 24th. The Heineken Cup is the top tournament in European club rugby and this year's final will feature either London Irish or Toulouse against either Saracens or Munster.

The Millennium Stadium offers entertainment to a wider audience than just sports fans, however, as it will be hosting gigs by some of the biggest names in rock music this year. Bruce Springsteen will entertain the crowds on June 14th, followed by Neil Diamond on June 19th. Visitors enjoying a summer trip in Cardiff may be able to catch REM at the Millennium Stadium on August 25th.

If there are any venues in the Welsh capital that can rival the clout of the Millennium Stadium when it comes to entertainment, the Cardiff International Arena is certainly one of the top contenders. Pop music fans will be able to find plenty to keep them entertained at this arena, with Girls Aloud, Shayne Ward, Westlife and Boyzone all performing before the summer gets into full swing. There are also some gigs with more of an edge, however, with ex-Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler playing on May 22nd and Def Leppard among the groups taking to the stage on July 14th.

Wales is a popular location for people looking for rural breaks, but anyone interested in experiencing the blend of modernity and history that contributes to this country's character will find everything they need in Cardiff.

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