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Cardiff Castle
About: Located in the city centre, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance. Located within beautiful parklands at the heart of the capital, the Castle’s walls and fairytale towers conceal 2,000 years of history. When visiting be sure to see the Castle Apartments which are packed with fascinating displays.
Student perk: Free entry to the castle for Cardiff residents and students.
Address: Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 3RB
Telephone: 02920 878100
Treetop Adventure Golf
About: Located in the iconic St David's Shopping centre, Treetop adventure golf is the perfect student activity, whether its to get away from studying, a dorm night out or just to have a bit of fun, you will certainly find that here! You can either try their Ancient Explorer or Tropical Trail 18 hole courses, and enjoy the delights of the Amazon rain forest on your BIG mini golf adventure.
Student perks:
- 18 hole course - £7.75
- 36 hole course - £11.50 + a FREE bottled beer, cider, 125ml wine or soft drink
Address: Level P3, St David’s, Cardiff, CF10 2EL
Telephone: 029 2022 6590
Cardiff Bay
About: For a great day out, Cardiff Bay is your one stop shop. As Europe's largest waterfront development, you'll find restaurants, shops, hotels, tours, attractions, events throughout the year and water activities. Highlights for students include other attractions such as Techniquest, an interactive science center with a planetarium. Just one of the many things to do in this area.
Student Perks: Free activity for students trying to budget.
Address: CF10 5BZ
Telephone: 029 2087 7927
Bute Park
About: Bute Park is Cardiff's biggest city centre park, with 130 acres of meadows, woodland and parkland to explore. Bute Park is the perfect place for spotting wildlife, hunting for sculptures, learning about the history of the park and lots more. Students can escape the library for Bute Park in the summer months while enjoying a delicious picnic with friends!
Student perks: This is perfect for studying in the summer or they have a number of different free trails for everyone to try.
Address: Bute Park, North Rd, Cardiff CF10 3ER
Telephone: N/A
Hollywood Bowl
About: An American themed ten pin bowling alley, with amusements and American diner, Hollywood Bowl is the UK’s largest ten-pin bowling operator. Here you will find a whole lot of bowling fun, awesome arcades, food, drink and activities for all everyone. This is a fantastic activity for students whether you just fancy bowling with a few friends or if you see yourself as a keen arcase goer!
Student perks: You can get together with up to 5 friends and enjoy a night out for £11 each! This includes a game of bowling, plus a burger and drink in the diner. Available all day Monday-Thursday, and before 6pm on Friday's!
Address: The Red Dragon Centre, Hemingway Road, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 4JY
Telephone: 0844 826 1456
Techniquest
About: Located in Cardiff Bay, Techniquest features more than 100 exhibits and displays which really encourage visitors to get hands-on with science in fun and unusual ways. It offers visitors a hands-on approach to science, and includes a science theatre, a planetarium, and a discovery centre. This is a brilliant day out for students, especially those with a science background!
Student perks: A slightly different day out but educational as well!
Address: Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW
Telephone: 029 2047 5475
Cardiff International White Water
About: If you're a thrill seeker, don't threat! There's plenty more to do in Cardiff than just exploring its rich history. Adventure awaits at Cardiff International White Water. Offering white water and flat water fun for all, students can enjoy a range of water activities including rafting, canoeing, paddle boarding, river boarding and so much more!
Student perks: No student perks unfortunately just a fun day out with some friends to take away from the stress of studying!
Address: Watkiss Way, Cardiff Bay CF11 0SY
Telephone: 029 2082 9970
St David's Dewi Sant Shopping Centre
About: Located in the heart of the Welsh capital, St David’s Cardiff is Wales’ leading shopping destination. With over 40 million shoppers pouring through the doors each year, St David’s has put Cardiff city centre firmly on the map as one of the best retail hotspots in the UK. This really is the place to go shopping for students where you can spend your money with no guilt as they offer discounts after discounts, so what are you waiting for!
Student perks: Many shops offer student discounts for students to take advantage of, so make sure you check out where!
Address: St David's Dewi Sant, Bridge Street, Cardiff CF10 2EF
Telephone: 029 2036 7600