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| Page Views: 1,381 Last Visit to Cardiff: 2005 I Live Here | Cardiff Bay. by percy961 - last update: Jan 1, 2005 |
Cardiff Bay, one of the world's largest regeneration projects it has been built across the rivers Taff and Ely, to create a 500-acre freshwater lake to provide moorings for 200 yachts, the barrage spans the entire mouth of the bay and provides a picturesque waterfront.
A freshwater lake with yachts skimming its surface, al fresco bars and cafes designed for elegant living, a stunning five-star hotel, a beautiful little art gallery housed within the tiny wooden Norwegian church - these are a just a few of the surprises awaiting you in Cardiff Bay. What used to be the old docks area of the city has been totally transformed and majestic old Victorian buildings which once served the world’s biggest coal-exporting port now meld elegantly with shiny modern monuments. |
|  | Around The Bay There are a number of Tours in and around the Bay. Tours cab be taken by Water Taxi, bus and a Noddy Train.
http://www.cardiffwaterbus.com/ |
Cardiff Barage The building used to be sited in Butetown before it fell into disrepair. With the development of Cardiff Bay, it was re-sited to its current position overlooking the waterfront. It is now a visitors' centre and has a restaurant, exhibition space and coffee shop.
The church was built originally for sailors, dockers and their families. Inside it has a simple structure and the walls are decorated with a number of different pictures of families going back three generations. The following information is a description from the town-planning archives of the original features of the church:
The harbour at Cardiff experiences one of the worlds greatest tidal ranges: up to 14m. This has meant that at low tide, it has been inaccessible for up to 14 hours a day. A barrage will eliminate the effect of the tide, which has acted as an inhibitor to development, releasing the potential of the capital city's greatest asset - its waterfront.
The construction of the barrage is one of the largest engineering projects currently underway in Europe. Completed in 1999, it has created a 500 acre freshwater lake with 8 miles of waterfront and it is hoped it will stimulate the future development of the Bay as a tourist and leisure destination, as well as accelerating the inward investment potential of South Wales as a region | | |
| | Norwegian Church Roald Dahl, the internationally famous author, was born of Norwegian parents in Villa Marie (now 32 Fairwater Road), Llandaff, Cardiff in Wales, on the 13th September 1916. He was best known for his children's books and adult horror stories (some very controversial) but he also tried his hand at film script writing. His stories became particularly popular when adapted for television |
Goleulong 2000 Lightship The vessel is a major attraction in its own right, but like all charities, the project depends on working in partnership with other organisations in a mutually beneficial way. The Lightship is run as a "non-profit making" venture and so we rely heavily on volunteers and contributions from private industry and public support and of course the churches | | |
| | Wales Millennium Centre Wales Millennium Centre, on Cardiff Bay waterfront, is the most exciting cultural initiative happening in Europe today. Not only will it be an international receiving house for opera, ballet, dance and musicals, it will also house under one roof seven diverse and exciting cultural organisations.
The centre opened in November 2004, it will quickly establish itself as one of the world’s leading performing arts and destination venues..
http://www.wmc.org.uk/ |
Techniquest Science Park Techniquest Science Discovery Centre based in Cardiff Bay offers visitors the opportunity to learn about science in a fun and friendly way. Techniquest has 160 interactive exhibits and puzzles, launch a hot air balloon, create your own animation and freeze your own shadow are just a few of the exhibits to try. As well as the main exhibition Techniquest also has its own Science theatre, the 100 seat theatre offers shows for all the family to enjoy. See the stars during the day in the purpose-built Planetarium and find out about bridges, fossils and music in the Discovery Room. Techniquest is open seven days a week and offers special events at weekends and school holidays | | |
| | National Welsh Assembly In July 1997, the Government published a White Paper, A Voice for Wales, which outlined proposals for devolution in Wales.
Parliament passed the Government of Wales Act 1998, which established the National Assembly for Wales, and the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999, which enabled the transfer of the devolved powers and responsibilities from the Secretary of State for Wales to the Assembly to take place on July 1st 1999.
http://www.wales.gov.uk/index.htm
A new building for the assembly is now being built. The area of the building is approximately 5,000 square metres. The roof and frame will be constructed mainly from timber and steel and the outer walls mainly from slate and glass.
http://www.wales.gov.uk/assemblybuilding/index.htm |
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BillNJ Sun Apr 20, 2008 21:56 UTC
Great tips and photos! Wales in general, and Cardiff in particular, look wonderful. Only thing missing on your page is info about Tom Jones. She's a lady ... wo, wo, wo ... she's a lady! Gotta love Tommy! Best from NJ, Bill | mvtouring Wed Feb 14, 2007 09:59 UTC
Looks like a lovely place that I must visit. ;-) | Karolina01 Mon Feb 12, 2007 00:06 UTC
Very nice place to live, not too big not too small. | mustertal Tue Dec 27, 2005 13:43 UTC
I learn something new about Cardiff,every time I look at your pages. |
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