Cardiff Tour 2

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Some 8 miles from Cardiff, this vast fortress (left) is one of the greatest surviving castles of mediaeval western world. Caerphilly's huge 30-acre site is equalled in size by Dover and Windsor.

Off Cardiff Bay, the Waverley and its sister ship the Balmoral, designed in 1930s style, offer day, afternoon and evening cruises throughout the summer, sailing from the fine Victorian pier at Penarth.

Some famous Cardiff landmarks.