Hi all,
Excited to say that my site is nearing completion! https://wales.org
The landing page is up and running, I have 15,000 words worth of articles done with another 35,000 in the works including a monster viral piece that I will be sharing with Websites, bloggers, FB groups and relevant twitter profiles on launch day!
Currently waiting for the designer and technical SEO teams to finalise the site, complete the back link and keyword research, make sure the site is properly optimised and any subdomains and links are being put to get use and we will be ready to go!
Also need to do a few weeks worth of work on Social Media as well - research, posts, connections etc...
Would be nice to get some feedback on the logo and the landing page at this stage and I have also included one of the articles below (didn't edit the numbers on the list), so any feedback would be much much appreciated!
Visit Cardiff: 8 Things to See, Do and Visit in Cardiff
Whether you visit Cardiff regularly or you’re a resident of the city, there are so many wonderful things for to see and do. Wales is full to the brim of beautiful walks, historical landmarks and stand-out features, and Cardiff is no exception. The port city, which was declared the capital of Wales in 1955, is an incredibly popular destination among tourists from far and wide.
Rich history can be found throughout Cardiff, as can ultra-modern, sleek buildings for a more modern audience. Whether you are looking to dip your toe into exploring the top-rated tourist attractions in Cardiff or are a seasoned explorer hoping to see some lesser-known sites, here are eight of the top things to do, see and visit in Cardiff that will not disappoint.
Built on foundations that date back to 50 AD, exploring Cardiff Castle is one of the best things to do in Cardiff if you love a bit of history. Reconstructed in the 1800s, the castle is now an immaculate, almost fantasy-like structure that is perched right in the centre of the city. Not only is it a fantastic historic attraction, but it’s also the venue for a host of events, including festivals, Christmas grottos and concerts throughout the year.
The castle itself is fun to explore. One of the most notable features that make it such an attractive place to visit are the State Apartments. Each room is chock-full of marvellous displays and useful information relating to the people that once lived and worked there, as well as key events in the castle’s history. The picturesque chapel is also another feature you won’t want to miss, along with the banqueting hall that is famous from its rich artworks and murals.
There are steep steps up to the Norman keep, but they are well worth it when you see the brilliant city view from the top. To this day, Cardiff Castle remains one of the top attractions in Cardiff, Wales.
The Taff Trail takes you all the way to the Bay but you can choose to venture further out of the city to Castell Coch, Fforest Fawr walking paths, and all the way up to Merthyr Tydfil if you fancy a longer adventure. It is a 50+ mile trail that leads all the way from the city right into the Brecon Beacons National Park. While you can’t do this trail all in one day, you can definitely make a dent on a few miles from the city itself. Break it up over five to seven days to enjoy the scenery.
We definitely recommend a stop at Castell Coch for a stunning surprise. It’s a castle famous for its fairy-tale appearance that rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr. This 19th-century Gothic revival castle, known as the Red Castle, is complete with stunning turrets and a thick forest backdrop. Get the whole family involved by spotting fairies around the trail. The trail, which has become a permanent feature at the castle, uses augmented reality technology to ‘search for’ fairies in the area through the use of a smartphone.
Many of the original shopfronts exist unchanged to this day, and although the items sold have evolved over the decades, you will still find limitless choices of Welsh crafts and unique products. In the arcades, you’ll find an eclectic mix of independent businesses in the form of coffee shops, antique shops, delis and, in Morgan Arcade, the world’s oldest record shop, Spillers.
Away from the arcades, there are department stores such as John Lewis and Debenhams, as well as all the big chains like M&S, Next, and luxury retailers to fill your fancy.
If you have kids in tow, be sure to visit one of the main attractions in Cardiff, Wales – Techniquest. It’s an interactive, child-friendly science centre. In addition to plenty of hands-on fun and learning experiences, parents can entertain their kids with educational displays in the facility’s first-class planetarium, too.
If you are a fan of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and Fantastic Mr Fox, then you will definitely want to visit the historic Norwegian Church, where the author of these classic tales, Roald Dahl, once worshipped. There is also a public square, Roald Dahl Plass, dedicated to the author’s memory.
If you enjoy walking, then Cardiff Bay won’t disappoint. There are plenty of things to see in Cardiff Bay as you’re strolling along, including many parks and paths, some of which lead through a wetlands preserve with lots of wildlife spotting opportunities.
Perched right next to Cathays Park, this museum houses an expansive collection of contemporary art, natural history and the most amazing Evolution of Wales Galleries. A stand-out collection is the fascinating display of Bronze Age weaponry, as well as the large art gallery where you’ll find works by Impressionists such as Monet and Picasso. Make sure to keep a lookout for the woolly mammoth and the dinosaur skeletons of these animals that once roamed the land in Wales.
While you’re here, be sure to explore the 40 buildings that resemble an Iron Age Village, which is a row of ironworkers’ houses and traditional crafts and activities that are fun for the whole family to watch. Everyone will have fun learning and exploring the original and reproduced farmhouses, cottages, gardens, workshop and mills that truly makes you feel as though you stepped back in time.
It is conveniently located right in the city centre, squatting on the River Taff’s east bank. The stadium itself holds around 74,500 and, when it’s not holding rugby matches, it hosts major music artists passing through Cardiff while on tour.
It was formerly the Victoria grounds of Cardiff Castle, and now contains a magnificent arboretum, archaeological preserves, nature conservation, a wooden sculpture trail and plenty of green space for picnicking, playing games and relaxing with friends. You could easily spend hours strolling along its paths, under its trees and beside its river.
Take a walk up the side of the Taff, through Blackweir Woods, and you’ll soon forget that you’re in the middle of a capital city. Bute Park is great for walkers, joggers and families.
Excited to say that my site is nearing completion! https://wales.org
The landing page is up and running, I have 15,000 words worth of articles done with another 35,000 in the works including a monster viral piece that I will be sharing with Websites, bloggers, FB groups and relevant twitter profiles on launch day!
Currently waiting for the designer and technical SEO teams to finalise the site, complete the back link and keyword research, make sure the site is properly optimised and any subdomains and links are being put to get use and we will be ready to go!
Also need to do a few weeks worth of work on Social Media as well - research, posts, connections etc...
Would be nice to get some feedback on the logo and the landing page at this stage and I have also included one of the articles below (didn't edit the numbers on the list), so any feedback would be much much appreciated!
Visit Cardiff: 8 Things to See, Do and Visit in Cardiff
Whether you visit Cardiff regularly or you’re a resident of the city, there are so many wonderful things for to see and do. Wales is full to the brim of beautiful walks, historical landmarks and stand-out features, and Cardiff is no exception. The port city, which was declared the capital of Wales in 1955, is an incredibly popular destination among tourists from far and wide.
Rich history can be found throughout Cardiff, as can ultra-modern, sleek buildings for a more modern audience. Whether you are looking to dip your toe into exploring the top-rated tourist attractions in Cardiff or are a seasoned explorer hoping to see some lesser-known sites, here are eight of the top things to do, see and visit in Cardiff that will not disappoint.
- Cardiff Castle
Built on foundations that date back to 50 AD, exploring Cardiff Castle is one of the best things to do in Cardiff if you love a bit of history. Reconstructed in the 1800s, the castle is now an immaculate, almost fantasy-like structure that is perched right in the centre of the city. Not only is it a fantastic historic attraction, but it’s also the venue for a host of events, including festivals, Christmas grottos and concerts throughout the year.
The castle itself is fun to explore. One of the most notable features that make it such an attractive place to visit are the State Apartments. Each room is chock-full of marvellous displays and useful information relating to the people that once lived and worked there, as well as key events in the castle’s history. The picturesque chapel is also another feature you won’t want to miss, along with the banqueting hall that is famous from its rich artworks and murals.
There are steep steps up to the Norman keep, but they are well worth it when you see the brilliant city view from the top. To this day, Cardiff Castle remains one of the top attractions in Cardiff, Wales.
- The Taff Trail
The Taff Trail takes you all the way to the Bay but you can choose to venture further out of the city to Castell Coch, Fforest Fawr walking paths, and all the way up to Merthyr Tydfil if you fancy a longer adventure. It is a 50+ mile trail that leads all the way from the city right into the Brecon Beacons National Park. While you can’t do this trail all in one day, you can definitely make a dent on a few miles from the city itself. Break it up over five to seven days to enjoy the scenery.
We definitely recommend a stop at Castell Coch for a stunning surprise. It’s a castle famous for its fairy-tale appearance that rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr. This 19th-century Gothic revival castle, known as the Red Castle, is complete with stunning turrets and a thick forest backdrop. Get the whole family involved by spotting fairies around the trail. The trail, which has become a permanent feature at the castle, uses augmented reality technology to ‘search for’ fairies in the area through the use of a smartphone.
- The “City of Arcades”
Many of the original shopfronts exist unchanged to this day, and although the items sold have evolved over the decades, you will still find limitless choices of Welsh crafts and unique products. In the arcades, you’ll find an eclectic mix of independent businesses in the form of coffee shops, antique shops, delis and, in Morgan Arcade, the world’s oldest record shop, Spillers.
Away from the arcades, there are department stores such as John Lewis and Debenhams, as well as all the big chains like M&S, Next, and luxury retailers to fill your fancy.
- Cardiff Bay
If you have kids in tow, be sure to visit one of the main attractions in Cardiff, Wales – Techniquest. It’s an interactive, child-friendly science centre. In addition to plenty of hands-on fun and learning experiences, parents can entertain their kids with educational displays in the facility’s first-class planetarium, too.
If you are a fan of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and Fantastic Mr Fox, then you will definitely want to visit the historic Norwegian Church, where the author of these classic tales, Roald Dahl, once worshipped. There is also a public square, Roald Dahl Plass, dedicated to the author’s memory.
If you enjoy walking, then Cardiff Bay won’t disappoint. There are plenty of things to see in Cardiff Bay as you’re strolling along, including many parks and paths, some of which lead through a wetlands preserve with lots of wildlife spotting opportunities.
- National Museum Cardiff
Perched right next to Cathays Park, this museum houses an expansive collection of contemporary art, natural history and the most amazing Evolution of Wales Galleries. A stand-out collection is the fascinating display of Bronze Age weaponry, as well as the large art gallery where you’ll find works by Impressionists such as Monet and Picasso. Make sure to keep a lookout for the woolly mammoth and the dinosaur skeletons of these animals that once roamed the land in Wales.
- St Fagans National Museum of History
While you’re here, be sure to explore the 40 buildings that resemble an Iron Age Village, which is a row of ironworkers’ houses and traditional crafts and activities that are fun for the whole family to watch. Everyone will have fun learning and exploring the original and reproduced farmhouses, cottages, gardens, workshop and mills that truly makes you feel as though you stepped back in time.
- Principality Stadium
It is conveniently located right in the city centre, squatting on the River Taff’s east bank. The stadium itself holds around 74,500 and, when it’s not holding rugby matches, it hosts major music artists passing through Cardiff while on tour.
- Bute Park
It was formerly the Victoria grounds of Cardiff Castle, and now contains a magnificent arboretum, archaeological preserves, nature conservation, a wooden sculpture trail and plenty of green space for picnicking, playing games and relaxing with friends. You could easily spend hours strolling along its paths, under its trees and beside its river.
Take a walk up the side of the Taff, through Blackweir Woods, and you’ll soon forget that you’re in the middle of a capital city. Bute Park is great for walkers, joggers and families.
