Recreation Cardiff has a strong nightlife and is home to many bars, pubs and clubs. An extensive venue and events list can be found at What’s on in Cardiff guide. Most clubs and bars are situated in the city centre, especially St. Mary’s Street, and more recently Cardiff Bay has built up a strong night
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Norman occupation to the Middle Ages In 1081 William I of England began work on the castle keep within the walls of the old Roman fort. Cardiff Castle has been at the heart of the city ever since. The castle was substantially altered and extended during the Victorian period by John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of
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Origins Archaeological evidence from sites in and around Cardiff—the St Lythans burial chamber, near Wenvoe (about four miles (6.4 km) west, south west of Cardiff City Centre), the Tinkinswood burial chamber, near St Nicholas (about six miles (10 km) west of Cardiff City Centre), the Cae’rarfau Chambered Tomb, Creigiau (about six miles (10 km) north west of Cardiff
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