Audio Tour of Cardiff’s Bay and Barrage

Discover this iconic white timber church, built in 1868 to serve Norwegian sailors visiting Cardiff's bustling coal port. Step inside to explore the arts centre it became, birthplace of author Roald Dahl who was baptised here in 1916.

departed from Cardiff in 1910 on his fateful expedition to the South Pole. Stand at the waterfront and reflect on the courage of the Terra Nova crew as you take in views across Cardiff Bay.

rom working docklands to a world-class waterfront destination. Admire its sleek modern architecture, a symbol of the regeneration that turned Tiger Bay into the vibrant bay area you see today.

d velodrome, ice rink, and watersports facilities. Walk the promenade and see how Cardiff has reinvented its former industrial docklands as a hub for world-class sport and recreation.

Walk across this impressive engineering feat stretching nearly a kilometre across the mouth of the Taff and Ely rivers. Learn how this tidal barrage, completed in 1999, created the permanent freshwater lake that made Cardiff Bay's entire regeneration possible.

author Roald Dahl, born just steps away at the Norwegian Church. Enjoy the playful installation, a favourite with families and a reminder of how Cardiff honours the man who gave the world Charlie Bucket, Matilda, and the BFG.

ol Channel, opened in 1894 and one of Wales' most treasured landmarks. Enjoy sweeping views back across Cardiff Bay and breathe in the sea air as you walk in the footsteps of Edwardian day-trippers.

s thriving coal export trade, processing the ships that made Cardiff one of the world's busiest ports. Step inside the beautifully restored interior, now a lively pub and restaurant that still echoes with the energy of its seafaring past.