Cardiff City Stadium sits in the largely residential area of Leckwith, a mile east of the city centre. Home to Cardiff City Football Club who play in the English Championship, following relegation after a brief stint in the Premier League, the stadium was also the home to the Cardiff Blues rugby union side up until […]
The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales is a major arena that hosts important sporting and entertainment events. It was opened in 1999, and its capacity is 74,500. The Stadium is notable for its sliding roof, which allows for football and rugby matches to be played in dry conditions all year round. Only one other stadium […]
Wales has a rich boxing history, with many of Britain’s greatest fighters originating in the Principality. One iconic boxer from Cardiff was Jim Driscoll, a child of Irish parents, who won the Lonsdale Belt in 1910. A featherweight, Driscoll grew up in grinding poverty in the Newtown district of Cardiff. An interesting figure in Welsh […]
Situated in the heart of the city, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most famous and historical sites. The castle is located on land which was once home to a Roman Fort, but the structure you see today traces much of its history back to the 11th century when the Normans established their presence in […]
The vibrant city of Cardiff is a great place to spend a few days. In addition to its famous nightlife scene, Cardiff boasts a wide range of attractions that are just waiting to be discovered. Cardiff Castle is one of the city’s most famous landmarks and first time visitors will want to head straight to […]
If you’ve been in Cardiff within the last month you may have felt a palpable buzz in the air about the Six Nations. The Six Nations is a massively popular event within the whole of Wales, which depending on the results, can make the entire country scream with joy or despair. The Six Nations Championship […]
You might not think of Welsh beer as one of the classic British beers, but brewing in Wales has a long and rich tradition. Ancient legends claim that Welsh beer could give its drinkers poetic inspiration and even the gift of immortality. In the middle ages, Welsh brewers produced a strong ale called bragawd or […]
Founded in 1899, Cardiff City FC began life as Riverside AFC until a name change in 1908. They moved into their famous ground Ninian Park in 1910 and began a gradual development. In 1927, Cardiff City won the FA Cup, becoming the only side outside England to do so. However, this was their crowning achievement […]
WALES V ENGLAND 16th March 2013 Come visit Les Croupiers Casino before or after the game. Were located just oppoisite the Cardiff City Stadium. Try our new multi-screen Sky TV sports Bar showing a variety of Sky Sports TV channels, or enjoy an excellent meal in the “Jumbo” Cantonese restaurant. We also offer complimentary refreshments […]
