No trip to Cardiff would be complete without visiting the picturesque environs of the Cardiff Bay Barrage. This scenic landscaped embankment provides the perfect getaway for a fun-filled day out with family and friends. The barrage itself is a reputed award winning construction project that was completed in 1999 to create a 500 acre lake of freshwater. The architectural splendour of the site is complemented well by a beautiful stretch of waterfront that spans a distance of approximately 8 miles. Along the embankment lie various leisure and tourist attractions that are worth a visit.
Significant attractions like the Wales Millennium Centre and the National Assembly for Wales are situated along the Cardiff Bay Barrage. The ‘Age of Coal' exhibition can be explored at the Barrage, whilst a children's play zone is available onsite for kids. The airy open spaces along the waterfront have made it an excellent picnic spot, attracting crowds of families. The Barrage, which connects the Queen Alexandra Dock to Penarth Head, is also a scenic walking and cycling trail. The clear waters surrounding the barrage have additionally made the area a popular one for a wide range of watersport activities.
The Cardiff Bay Barrage exhibits a public art image created by Felice Varini. The artistic masterpiece titled ‘3 Ellipses For 3 Locks' display 3 yellow circles painted on various parts of the Barrage structures to form a creative collage. This masterpiece exhibits the numerous structures that were required to form the Barrage and was done in a manner so as to create a unique art illusion that is best appreciated from certain angles.
Ideally located 20 minutes away from the Cardiff International Airport and 4 miles from the city centre, the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd provides the perfect retreat for business and leisure travellers. This popular Cardiff hotel is home to the award winning Raglans Restaurant and the original Wales Dining Theatre. Book now and enjoy attractive Cardiff hotel deals at this top accommodation base in the city.
Significant attractions like the Wales Millennium Centre and the National Assembly for Wales are situated along the Cardiff Bay Barrage. The ‘Age of Coal' exhibition can be explored at the Barrage, whilst a children's play zone is available onsite for kids. The airy open spaces along the waterfront have made it an excellent picnic spot, attracting crowds of families. The Barrage, which connects the Queen Alexandra Dock to Penarth Head, is also a scenic walking and cycling trail. The clear waters surrounding the barrage have additionally made the area a popular one for a wide range of watersport activities.
The Cardiff Bay Barrage exhibits a public art image created by Felice Varini. The artistic masterpiece titled ‘3 Ellipses For 3 Locks' display 3 yellow circles painted on various parts of the Barrage structures to form a creative collage. This masterpiece exhibits the numerous structures that were required to form the Barrage and was done in a manner so as to create a unique art illusion that is best appreciated from certain angles.
Ideally located 20 minutes away from the Cardiff International Airport and 4 miles from the city centre, the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd provides the perfect retreat for business and leisure travellers. This popular Cardiff hotel is home to the award winning Raglans Restaurant and the original Wales Dining Theatre. Book now and enjoy attractive Cardiff hotel deals at this top accommodation base in the city.
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