The  waterfront offers an exciting blend of historic landmarks, spectacular scenery and entertainment venues, alongside vibrant bars and restaurants. Whether you’re looking to enjoy outdoor activities or Cardiff Bay’s cultural scene and lively nightlife, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Many visitors come to walk or cycle along the Barrage, which boasts free outdoor exhibitions, a play area, skate park and lots more. Or why not get closer to the water and take a boat trip to Flat Holm Island? Only five miles off the coast of Cardiff, it boasts an abundance of history and wildlife, stunning views and The Gull and Leek, Wales’ most southerly pub.

On the fringes of the Bay is Cardiff International White Water, an on demand adventure centre in the heart of the International Sports Village. Providing high-octane watersports, the facility caters for all tastes, abilities and pockets.

With up to six people in a raft, one of the most sociable activities is White Water Rafting. Suitable for complete beginners, as well as seasoned rafters, the coached sessions are funfilled from start to finish. Surf enthusiasts will love the indoor simulated surf machine, which provides the thrills and spills of bodyboarding all year round in a city location.

Air Trail is also guaranteed to keep the adrenaline junkies happy. The high ropes structure towers above the white water course, with obstacles, such as Burma Bridge and Monkey Swing, challenging you along the way.

Another addition to adventure seekers’must-do lists is the Extreme Sailing Series in Cardiff Bay. The intense competition, which takes place from June 24 to 26, returns for the fifth year. Sharing the international event with seven other cities, including Muscat, St Petersburg and Lisbon, the Bay will see elite level sailing teams battle it out, including the British team, Land Rover BAR Academy.

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