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Cardiff Bay’s Sights and Sounds: A Children's Audio Tour
Harbour Drive
About
Hunt for clues about Tiger Bay’s nautical past on this self-guided audio tour that’s brought to life through poetry, music, and stories of yesteryear. Homesick sailors, intrepid explorers and mythical beasts are just some of the intriguing characters you’ll meet along the way. On this family-friendly stroll around Cardiff, you can expect to learn about the man who wrote a new poem for the King every single time he asked, hear about the brave sailors who journeyed to the icy Antarctic, see the house that was moved to an entirely new location and uncover the stories of the area’s mine workers. You will also find out how you can change Welsh laws. These are just some of the topics we’ll cover a...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Norwegian Church Arts Centre
This tour starts at the Norwegian Church. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Roald Dahl Plass
Tour ends by the statue of Ivor Novello.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Cardiff Bay’s Sights and Sounds: A Children's Audio Tour
Harbour Drive
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About
Hunt for clues about Tiger Bay’s nautical past on this self-guided audio tour that’s brought to life through poetry, music, and stories of yesteryear. Homesick sailors, intrepid explorers and mythical beasts are just some of the intriguing characters you’ll meet along the way. On this family-friendly stroll around Cardiff, you can expect to learn about the man who wrote a new poem for the King every single time he asked, hear about the brave sailors who journeyed to the icy Antarctic, see the house that was moved to an entirely new location and uncover the stories of the area’s mine workers. You will also find out how you can change Welsh laws. These are just some of the topics we’ll cover a...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Norwegian Church Arts Centre
This tour starts at the Norwegian Church. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Spot this charming white-painted wooden church, built in 1868 to serve the Norwegian sailors who once flooded Cardiff's bustling docks. Step inside to discover how this beloved landmark became the birthplace of one of the world's most famous storytellers — Roald Dahl, who was baptised here.
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The Senedd
Marvel at this striking glass and slate building, home to the Welsh Parliament since 2006. Explore how the laws that shape life in Wales are debated and decided right here — and discover what power you hold as a visitor to influence them.
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Cardiff Bay
Gaze out across the gleaming waters of Cardiff Bay, once one of the busiest coal-exporting ports in the entire world. Walk in the footsteps of homesick sailors, bold explorers, and hardworking miners whose stories are woven into every cobblestone along this shore.
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Mermaid Quay
Stroll along this lively waterfront promenade, where the echoes of Cardiff's seafaring past drift between modern restaurants and shops. Keep your eyes open for clues to the mythical creatures and colourful characters said to haunt these historic quayside waters.
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Wales Millennium Centre
Admire the monumental bronze steel façade of this iconic arts venue, etched with soaring lines of poetry in both Welsh and English. Enjoy the bold fusion of industrial heritage and creative ambition that makes this landmark one of Cardiff's most photographed sights.
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Roald Dahl Plass
Pass through this sweeping elliptical plaza, named in honour of Cardiff's most celebrated literary son. Listen for the stories of the Norwegian sailors who once gathered here, far from home, dreaming of distant fjords.
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Water Tower by William Pye - Cardiff Bay Art Trail
Discover this mesmerising sculptural water feature, where sheets of water cascade in perfectly calm, glass-like flow. Pause to take in how this elegant piece transforms a simple element into something quietly magical along the Bay's celebrated art trail.
