Roath, which also contains the area of Cardiff known as Plasnewydd, is one of the larger suburbs of Cardiff, and is popular with students, professionals and families. It is such a large area that this diverse mix of people is to be expected. Roath lies to the east/north east of Cardiff, ...
Penylan is a quiet suburb in eastern Cardiff. The neighbourhood is directly east of Roath and north of Adamsdown and Splott., and is well known for its Edwardian era houses, and spacious tree-lined avenues and streets.
This district, much like Heath, is residential and is ideal for people looking to live close ...
Cathays is one of the most popular areas for students and young professionals in Cardiff. Located to the south of Heath, east of Roath and north of the city centre, Cathays is in a prime location for students who want easy to access to the universities and all the great things ...
Cardiff is becoming the city for fantastic food and drink, with dozens of quirky eateries, bars and cafés that are popping up all over the place. Cardiff residents and visitors are spoilt for choice, and the new independent eateries and pop-ups just keep on coming. The choices can feel almost overwhelming, ...
Hooray, it's the Easter holidays! We've battled through the dreaded winter, and we are now onto a pleasant spring, one month closer to summer. Most of you have submitted your essays for the March deadlines and you finally have a few weeks of freedom - sort of - but what have ...
Rejoice! You live in Cathays, one of the best places to be a student in the UK! OK, we admit, we made that up. But just look around you… The area is an AWESOME student hub. Whether you have been a local for 3 years or 3 weeks, you have to ...
The weather has been pretty good so far this summer in Cardiff, and what better way to bask in the sun than to go to the beach? If you live in Cathays or Roath and want to enjoy nature over the summer holidays, Roath Park is close and has a lovely ...
Now that spring is in full bloom, the weather has improved, giving everyone the chance to enjoy the best attractions Cardiff and South Wales have to offer. Whether you're interested in history or not, there are some brilliant museums in Cardiff and its surrounding areas that are well worth a visit!1. ...
When living as a student in Cardiff, you may not often leave the confines of Cathays and Roath to venture past the city centre. However the area of Canton just west of the city centre is a lively area in its own right, popular with postgraduates who choose to stay in ...
Welcome back to the latest instalment of our guide to student accommodation in Cardiff! Here's a guide to what the City Centre, Heath and Gabalfa areas of Cardiff have to offer - we hope they will help you in choosing the right area of Cardiff to live in. ...