Cardiff

Free things to do in Cardiff

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31 places in Cardiff you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Museums & galleries

Free museums & galleries in Cardiff

Cardiff Story MuseumThe HayesMon–Sat 10:00-16:00
National Museum CardiffMuseum AvenueTue–Sun 10:00-17:00

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Cardiff

Caerau Hillfort
Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort
Falkland Islands War Memorial
Llandaff War Memorial
Memorial to Welsh Volunteers in the Spanish Civil War
Merchant Seafarers War Memorial
Newbridge War Memorial
Raoul Wallenberg Memorial
Saint Fagans CastleMon–Sun 10:00-17:00
Scott Memorial
South African War Memorial
St Lythans Burial Chamber
Sully Island
Tinkenswood Burial Chamber
Welsh National Falklands Memorial

Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Cardiff

Bute ParkMon–Sun 07:30-(sunset-00:30)
Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve
Dyffryn GardensDuffryn Lane
Grangemoor Park
Hailey Park
Parc Cefn Onn
Roath Park
Sanatorium Park
Sophia Gardens
St Fagans National Museum of HistoryMon–Sun 10:00-17:00
St. John’s Gardens
Thompson's Park
Victoria Park
Waterloo Gardens

Free-admission days

When museums in United Kingdom open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Cardiff

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Cardiff, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Cardiff for free?

31 places in Cardiff with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.

Are there free museums in Cardiff?

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?

Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.

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