Cathays
District of Cardiff
in Cardiff of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.480 and -3.180 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 28' 47" and W -3° 10' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 08:41 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:06 am and 9:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Cathays

The district Cathays of Cardiff in Cardiff (Wales) is a subburb in United Kingdom about 132 mi west of London, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

6°C (42 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton Cardiff

Address
0,2 mi
Kingsway
CF10 3HH Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dexby Town House

Address
0,9 mi
126 Cathedral Road
CF11 9LQ Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Radisson Blu Cardiff

Address
0,3 mi
Meridian Gate,Bute Terrace
CF10 2FL Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
Mill Lane
CF10 1EZ Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cardiff Clayton Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
St. Mary Street
CF10 1GD Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Park Plaza Cardiff

Address
0,3 mi
GREYFRIARS ROAD
CF10 3AL Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa

Address
0,6 mi
24 26 Newport Road
CF24 0DD CARDIFF
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Angel Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
Castle Street
CF10 1SZ Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Artisan Quarter

Address
0,6 mi
55-57 & 84 Cathedral Road
CF11 Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Jolyons at No.10

Address
0,5 mi
10 Cathedral Road
CF11 9LJ Cardiff
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Llandaff

Llandaff is a district in the north of Cardiff, capital of Wales, having been incorporated into the city in 1922. It is the seat of the Church in Wales Bishop of Llandaff, whose diocese covers the most populous area of South Wales. Much of the district is covered by parkland known as Llandaff Fields.

Located at 51.4933, -3.21333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Llandaff, Districts of Cardiff, Cardiff electoral wards

Heath, Cardiff

Heath (Welsh: Y Mynydd Bychan) is a community in the north of Cardiff, capital of Wales, originally called the Great Heath and named as a result of the large park and woodland that it once contained. After the initial development of traditionally middle-classed semi-detached housing (1920s-1950s) and more recently the construction of the University Hospital of Wales on the site of the former Heath Wood (1960s), much of the greenery has been eradicated.

Located at 51.511, -3.199 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Politics of Cardiff, Districts of Cardiff, Cardiff electoral wards

Mynachdy

Mynachdy (Welsh 'monastery' – mynach monk + tŷ house) is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Mynachdy is situated between Gabalfa, Birchgrove, Cathays and Whitchurch. It is close to a few universities such as Cardiff University and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, as well as student accommodation. Nant-Gwaelyd (bloody brook in Welsh).

Located at 51.507, -3.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Cardiff

Maindy

Maindy (Welsh: Maendy, meaning Stone House) is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. It lies between the districts of Cathays and Penylan. It falls within the Cathays ward. A notable facility in the area is the Maindy Centre consisting of a cycle track and swimming pool. The cycle track was used in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. The area is served by the Capital City Green bus route.

Located at 51.5, -3.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Cardiff

Pontcanna

Pontcanna is a western district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Its area is bounded approximately by Llandaff Fields to the north, the Riverside district and Cowbridge Road to the south, the River Taff to the east and the district of Canton to the west. Pontcanna is part of the Cardiff electoral ward of Riverside. The Riverside electoral ward falls into the parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West.

Located at 51.4906, -3.20222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Cardiff

Cardiff North (UK Parliament constituency)

Cardiff North is a borough constituency in the city of Cardiff. It returns one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, elected by the first past the post voting system.

Located at 51.517, -3.203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Politics of Cardiff, Parliamentary constituencies in South Wales, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1950

Cardiff North (geographical area)

The population of the north of Cardiff is around 85,000 and is represented by the Conservative Party on most levels of government. The usage of the term is unofficial and boundaries are only ambiguously defined, but they generally share the postcodes CF14, CF15, CF23 and CF24, and the telephone code 029. Areas generally considered to be in North Cardiff are east of the River Taff: The MP is Jonathan Evans of the Conservative Party. The AM is Julie Morgan of the Labour Party.

Located at 51.517, -3.203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Cardiff, Districts of Cardiff

Bute Park

Bute Park is the principal park of the city of Cardiff, capital of Wales. It is 130 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland that once formed the grounds of Cardiff Castle. The park is named after the 3rd Marquess of Bute, whose family resided in the castle. The Castle Green was landscaped in the late eighteenth century by Capability Brown, but the park itself was laid out from 1873 on by Andrew Pettigrew, Head Gardener to the 3rd Marquess.

Located at 51.489, -3.189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks of Cardiff

Cardiff University School of Medicine

Cardiff University School of Medicine (Welsh: Ysgol Feddygaeth Prifysgol Caerdydd) The School of Medicine at Cardiff is one of the largest in the UK, employing nearly 500 academic and 300 support staff. Over 1000 undergraduate and 1100 postgraduate students are currently enrolled on medical and science courses, and the School has an annual financial turnover of over £50 million, of which nearly half comes from competitive external research funding.

Located at 51.508, -3.18631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Cardiff, Schools of medicine in Wales, Universities in Wales, Cardiff University, 1893 establishments in Wales, Educational institutions established in 1893

SWALEC Stadium

Sophia Gardens, currently known as SWALEC Stadium under a naming rights deal, is a cricket stadium on the west bank of the River Taff in Cardiff, 1.6 kilometres (one mile) north of Cardiff Arms Park. It was named after Lady Sophia Rawdon-Hastings. Daughter of the 1st Marquess of Hastings and wife to the 2nd Marquess of Bute, Lady Sophia was concerned to provide open space for recreation in the rapidly expanding city in the late 19th century, in which her husband was heavily involved.

Located at 51.4872, -3.19139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Landmarks in Cardiff, Sports venues in Cardiff, Cricket grounds in Wales, Stadiums in Cardiff, Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Test cricket grounds in Wales

Chapter Arts Centre

Chapter Arts Centre (often just referred to as Chapter) is an arts centre in Canton, Cardiff, Wales. It hosts films, plays, performance art and live music, and includes a free art gallery, café and bars. There are also over 60 work spaces, used for an eclectic range of purposes including Chapter's own training courses. Income for the venue largely derives from the film theatre.

Located at 51.4831, -3.20358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Theatres in Cardiff, Cinemas in Wales, Arts centres in Wales

Llys Talybont Halls of Residence

Llys Talybont Halls of Residence otherwise known simply as "Talybont" are the largest halls of residence in Cardiff, located in Maindy. It is owned by Cardiff University and operated by the Residences and Catering Division. Talybont is inhabited predominantly by first year undergraduate students. The halls of residence are separated into three different areas: Talybont North, Talybont South and Talybont Court. All of the accommodation is en suite.

Located at 51.495, -3.192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Halls of residence in the United Kingdom, Cardiff University

University Hospital of Wales

University Hospital of Wales (referred to locally as "the Heath" or UHW), opened in November 1971, is a major 1000-bed hospital situated in the Heath district of Cardiff, Wales. UHW is the third largest University Hospital in the UK and the largest hospital in Wales, providing 24-hour Accident & Emergency and various other specialist departments. The hospital is split into 3 blocks (A, B and C Block). It is also a teaching hospital of Cardiff University School of Medicine.

Located at 51.507, -3.19 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals in Cardiff, Cardiff University, NHS Wales hospitals, Teaching hospitals in Wales, Hospitals established in 1971

Cathedral Road

Cathedral Road (Welsh: Heol y Gadeirlan) is one of the major roads of western Cardiff, Wales. It forms part of the A4119 road from Cardiff Bay to Tonypandy and houses which are not lived in have been converted to professional businesses specialising in dentistry, psychotherapy, medicine and solicitors. It connects the centre of the Welsh capital to the north-west of the city.

Located at 51.4854, -3.19417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Cardiff

All Nations Centre

The All Nations Centre is a large multi-purpose modern building located in the Gabalfa district of North Cardiff in Wales. It is often a venue for international religious festivals and musical performances. It is regularly rented out by Kiros Ventures Ltd and All Nations Church meet there on Sunday mornings where there is a Christian church service.

Located at 51.5053, -3.19222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Cardiff

Cardiff North (Assembly constituency)

Cardiff North is a constituency of the National Assembly for Wales. It elects one Assembly Member by the first past the post method of election. Also, however, it is one of eight constituencies in the South Wales Central electoral region, which elects four additional members, in addition to eight constituency members, to produce a degree of proportional representation for the region as a whole.

Located at 51.517, -3.203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Assembly for Wales constituencies in the South Wales Central electoral region, Politics of Cardiff, 1999 establishments in Wales, Constituencies established in 1999

Sport Wales National Centre

The Sport Wales National Centre (Welsh: Canolfan Genedlaethol Chwaraeon Cymru) is a sports facility in Cardiff, Wales, set up to assist the development of elite athletes in Wales. The Centre, owned and operated by Sport Wales, was established by the then Sports Council for Wales in 1971 as the National Sports Centre for Wales. Renamed the Welsh Institute of Sport in 1994, it has been known as the Sport Wales National Centre since April 2010.

Located at 51.486, -3.1905 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sports venues in Cardiff, Sports venues in Wales

Maindy Centre

Maindy Centre, which was formerly known as Maindy Stadium, now also known as Maindy Pool and Cycle Track, includes a cycle track and indoor swimming pool facility in the Maindy area of Cardiff, Wales. The cycle track was used in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and the swimming pool was opened in 1993.

Located at 51.4968, -3.19 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cathays, Sports venues in Cardiff, Velodromes in the United Kingdom, Swimming venues in Wales, Cycle racing in Wales

Ysgol Mynydd Bychan

Ysgol Mynydd Bychan (English: Heath School) is a Welsh-language primary school located in Heath, Cardiff, Wales. It was officially opened in 1993. In 2004, the school had 280 pupils.

Located at 51.499, -3.192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Primary schools in Cardiff, Welsh medium schools

Sophia Gardens

Sophia Gardens is a public park in Cardiff, Wales, named after Sophia Rawdon-Hastings, the second wife of John Crichton-Stuart, 2nd Marquess of Bute. Sophia Gardens is best known as the home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club and is the location of the SWALEC Stadium. Sophia Gardens is located on the bank of the River Taff, close to Cardiff city centre. As well as the Glamorgan CCC ground, it contains the Sport Wales National Centre, an exhibition area and a large car park.

Located at 51.4852, -3.19014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks of Cardiff

St Mary of the Angels R C Church, Canton

St Mary of the Angels Roman Catholic Church is located in Canton, Cardiff. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cardiff. It opened on November 3, 1907. The Parish Priest is Monsignor John Maguire and he is assisted by Fr. Andrea Bord.

Located at 51.483, -3.19646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Cardiff, Roman Catholic churches in Wales

Llandaff Fields

Llandaff Fields is a large parkland spanning parts of central and northern Cardiff, Wales. The park is owned by Cardiff Council and managed by its Parks department. The parkland is highly visible and accessed from local communities. The parkland is lined with avenues of trees and large grassed areas. The park is also used for sporting events.

Located at 51.4906, -3.2074 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks of Cardiff, Visitor attractions in Cardiff, Gardens in Wales, Llandaff

Thompson's Park

Thompson's Park is a park in Cardiff, Wales, located in the Canton area. It is one of the city's oldest parks that features areas of woodland mixed with open grassed areas and ornamental planting. The park is named after the influential family of James Pyke Thompson who owned it before it was acquired by Cardiff Council who continue to own and maintain the park.

Located at 51.4861, -3.209 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks of Cardiff, Gardens in Wales

List of United Kingdom locations: Gab-Gan

Located at 51.49, -3.21 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Cathays railway works

Cathays railways works was a railway engineering development by the Taff Vale Railway to provide its main carriage and wagon works, as well as its main railway depot for the entire TVR system, located in the Cathays suburb of Cardiff, South Wales. Taken over by the Great Western Railway, after nationalisation under British Railways they sold off the carriage and wagon works to the Pullman Company Ltd.

Located at 51.4922, -3.18509 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Cardiff, Railway depots in Wales, Railway workshops in Great Britain

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Cardiff.

Other districts

These are districts that are close by, but belong to a different city than Cardiff.

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Cardiff.

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Cathays