Cardiff Castle, in Wales' capital, is a unique fortress-palace with 2,000 years of history, evolving from a Roman fort to a Norman stronghold, then a lavish Victorian Gothic mansion designed by William Burges for the Bute family, and even serving as WWII air-raid shelters, making it a significant heritage site showcasing Roman, Medieval, and stunning Neo-Gothic architecture.
The Animal Wall in Cardiff, Wales, is a beloved stone sculpture featuring 14 animals, commissioned by the 3rd Marquess of Bute, designed by William Burges, and completed by William Frame in the late 19th century, originally guarding the castle's entrance and now a quirky landmark near Cardiff Castle, showcasing a pelican, leopard, apes, lions, and more, telling tales of the Marquess's global interests and medieval fantasy.
Our Cardiff Castle walk offered a journey through 2,000 years of history, from Roman foundations to Gothic Revival splendor, with options like the Battlement Walk for panoramic views on Victorian-rebuilt Roman walls and the Norman Keep for medieval insights, plus stunning Victorian interiors, all within beautiful parkland in the city centre. We explored Roman ramparts, a shell keep, elaborate Bute family apartments, and WWII air-raid shelters.
Our Cardiff Castle Medieval Dinner offered an immersive Welsh cultural experience with traditional food, mead tasting, and entertainment (singing/music) in historic settings like the Undercroft or Banqueting Hall, blending medieval themes with Victorian grandeur, providing a fun, flavourful, and memorable event in a real castle with 2,000 years of history, making it a top attraction for us.
