Cardiff Bay/Mermaid Quay
cardiff bay, once the world's largest coal exporting
port, is now a modern leisure complex and, with mermaid quay,
europe's largest waterfront development. cardiff bay offers
a wealth of leisure activities available both on and off the water,
and is a fantastic destination for anyone seeking entertainment,
excitement or natural beauty a stone's throw from the exclusive royal
hotel Cardiff.
cardiff bay's harbour experiences
one of the world's largest tidal ranges: up to 14 metres! the barrage which
eliminated the effects of the tide, was completed in 1999 creating a 500
acre freshwater lake, 8 miles of waterfront and stimulated the ongoing development
of the bay as a leisure destination.
mermaid quay has several
boat tours operating from it,
providing educational tours that offer an understanding of the history and
fauna of this exciting area. cardiff waterbus has introduced a new taxi service
which operates throughout the year from cardiff bay to the
city centre and penarth.
cardiff bay is also home to several attractions like techniquest
science discovery centre, craft in the bay, the welsh assembly at the pierhead,
butetown history and arts centre, goleulong 2000 lightship, the norwegian church
arts centre and the brand new wales millennium centre. of course, there's mermaid
quay, the shopping and dining complex with over 20 restaurants serving
cuisine from around the world, and an assortment of sophisticated shops.
if you're heading for cardiff bay or mermaid quay the
royal hotel cardiff can offer you a refined fusion of elegant period splendour
and cool contemporary styling. as a base for enjoying cardiff's many attractions,
the royal hotel cardiff, is perfectly situated in the heart of the city,
less than a mile away from the bay.
we run many special offers throughout the year. if you are interested in any
special packages or prices, click here for our special offers page, email us
on enquiries@theroyalhotelcardiff.com or
call the booking line on 02920 550 750. |
