Knowledge Train Cardiff,
Regus House,
Falcon Drive,
Cardiff CF10 4RU,
Wales,
United Kingdom.
Getting here
9-minute walk from Cardiff Bay Train Station.
2-minute walk from Britannia Quay Bus Stop.
More information about Cardiff
Training in Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital of Wales and its biggest city. It is formally known as the City and County of Cardiff, and it is the eleventh-largest city in the United Kingdom. Cardiff is Wales’ primary commercial centre and the seat of the Senedd. It is a significant centre for television and film production (including Doctor Who, Torchwood, and Sherlock Holmes), as well as the Welsh home for the major national broadcasters. Cardiff Bay is home to the Senedd building (the Welsh Parliament) and the Wales Millennium Centre arts complex. Work on projects such as Cardiff International Sports Village, BBC Drama Village, and a new commercial area continues in Cardiff Bay and the city centre.
Cardiff City
Travel to and from Cardiff
Cardiff Central Railway Station
Rail
Cardiff Central Railway Station is Wales’ largest railway station. It offers cross-Wales travel as well as services to Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, and London. Cardiff Central Station is in the heart of the city.Cardiff Queen Street railway station is Wales’ second busiest. It is situated at the eastern edge of the city centre and serves Cardiff Bay.The Valleys & Cardiff Local Routes suburban rail system serves 20 stations in the city and another 26 in the surrounding region.Air
Cardiff Airport, Wales’ only international airport, provides domestic and international aviation connectivity to Cardiff and South and West Wales.There are frequent bus services connecting the airport to Cardiff Central bus station, as well as a train service connecting Rhoose Cardiff International Airport railway station to Cardiff Central.
Cardiff Airport
Cardiff Bus
Bus
Cardiff has an extensive bus network that connects the city to Cardiff Airport, the South Wales Valleys, and large towns including Bristol, London, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Manchester.Cardiff Bus is the primary bus operator in Cardiff, Wales, and the surrounding region, which includes Barry and Penarth. Cardiff Council owns the whole firm, making it one of the few municipal bus companies still in council hands.Cycle
The Taff Trail is a 55-mile walking and cycling trail that connects Cardiff Bay and Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park. It passes through Bute Park, Sophia Gardens, and several other green spaces in Cardiff. The Trail may be cycled nearly entirely off-road because it mostly follows the River Taff and many of the old railways of the Glamorganshire valleys. Since March 2018, Nextbike has operating a public bike-hire system in the city.
Cycling Lane in Cardiff
Cardiff Waterbus
Aquabus
The Aquabus water taxi connects the city centre with Cardiff Bay every hour. The Cardiff Waterbus also provides brief sightseeing excursions between The Waterfront’s Pierhead and the Cardiff Bay Barrage’s Penarth terminus.Map showing Cardiff stations
Things to do in Cardiff
Music and performing arts venues
Every year, Cardiff stages hundreds of concerts. Larger events are staged in St David’s Hall, formerly known as the Cardiff International Arena, and the Principality Stadium on occasion.Cardiff also hosts several events. The Cardiff Big Weekend Festival is held every year and features live music, fairground attractions, and cultural events.
St David’s Hall
Wales Millennium Centre
The city contains a variety of performing arts venues. The Wales Millennium Centre is the largest, and it includes opera, ballet, dance, comedy, and musical concerts.The New Theatre is Cardiff’s largest theatre. The Sherman Theatre, Chapter Arts Centre, and The Gate Arts Centre are among the smaller venues.
Other theatres and music venues in Cardiff
New Theatre
Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 0343 310 0041National Theatre Wales
30 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BW, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 029 2035 3070The Globe
125 Albany Road, Cardiff CF24 3NS, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 07590 471888Sherman Theatre
Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 029 2064 6900Donald Gordon Theatre
Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff CF10 5AL, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 029 2063 6464Frontal Lobe Warehouse
Unit G, St Catherines Park, Pengam Road, Cardiff CF24 2RZ, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 029 2010 8085Map showing theatres and music venues in Cardiff
Principality Stadium
Sports venues
Cardiff’s sports grounds include the Principality Stadium and Sophia Gardens (home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club). Cardiff City F.C. of Wales plays at Cardiff City Stadium. The British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Cardiff in 1958.Other sports venues in Cardiff
House Of Sport
House of Sport, Clos Parc Morgannwg, Cardiff CF11 8AW, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 029 2000 2555Ocean Park Arena
Beignon Close, Ocean Way, Cardiff CF24 5HF, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 07725 996424Cathays Sports & Social Club
154-158 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HZ, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 029 2022 0906Cardiff Rugby
BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1JA, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 029 2030 2030Sport Wales National Centre
Sophia Close, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9SW, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 0300 300 3123Map showing sports venues in Cardiff
Parks and green spaces
Cardiff is noted for its enormous parks and beautiful green areas, which encompass about 10% of the city’s total area.Bute Park, the city’s largest open area, surrounds the River Taff. Other prominent parks in Cardiff include Roath Park, Victoria Park (Cardiff’s first formal park), and Thompson’s Park.
Bute Park
Other parks in Cardiff
Splott Park
Muirton Road, Cardiff CF24 2SJ, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 029 2046 2456Bute Park
North Road, Cardiff CF10 3ER, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 029 2087 2730Gorsedd Gardens
Gorsedd Gardens Road, Cardiff CF10 3NP, Wales, United Kingdom.Phone: 029 2087 2087Map showing parks in Cardiff
Places to stay in Cardiff
When planning to attend a course in Cardiff, consider staying at one of the hotels or B&Bs below.