"Llandaff - Cardiff's Cathedral Village" Llandaff by ettiewyn

Llandaff Travel Guide: 26 reviews and 71 photos

Llandaff is a small village close to Cardiff that is famous for its beautiful cathedral. In fact, it now belongs to the city of Cardiff, but I decided to write a separate page about it because it felt like a different world when I went there. It was like a village out of a story: The big cathedral close to the river, small pretty houses gathering around the cathedral green, a ruined palace, and an old stone cross in the centre of the village. It was so calm and I felt like being very far away from the busy capital.

It is very easy to get to Llandaff: Either walk through Bute Park, or take the bus. If you can spare the time to come here, it certainly is worth a visit, not only to see the magnificent cathedral, but also to have a stroll through the pretty village and see some of the other interesting historical sights.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A great cathedral and pleasant village, only a short way from the city centre
Cons:?
In a nutshell:Worth the short journey!

Last visit to Llandaff: Mar 2012
Intro Updated Apr 14, 2012
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Reviews (7)

Llandaff Cathedral Things to Do (5)

Llandaff Cathedral dominates the village, but it is in fact located a little beneath it, in a hollow by the river. I... more travel advice

Getting to Llandaff Transportation (1)

If you like walking, you might like to just walk to Llandaff from the city centre of Cardiff. Just walk through Bute... more travel advice

The Bishop's Palace Things to Do (5)

The Bishop's Palace is only a ruin, but it is still an interesting place. It was built in the 13th century consisting of... more travel advice

Llandaff Cathedral - interior - Llandaff

Llandaff Cathedral - interior Things to Do (5)

The interior of the cathedral is very beautiful, but there is also a very unusual feature. The nave is dominated by a... more travel advice

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ranger49 May 9, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Another nice page about a place I know very well. The Epstein statue was the subject of much controversy when it was first installed.
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Nemorino Apr 30, 2012 at 4:16 AM

That certainly is an unusual huge concrete arch in the cathedral!
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Trekki Apr 28, 2012 at 6:09 AM

This is a pretty village! I love the bishop's palace, so atmospheric :-)
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MalenaN Apr 27, 2012 at 3:11 AM

Sounds to be a nice walk from Cardiff to Llandaff. I defenitely have to come back to Wales to see the south part.
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HORSCHECK Apr 20, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Another lovely little page about your adventures in Wales. If I remember correctly I once walked both ways to and from Llandaff. However your tip about bus numbers is very handy. Well done.