By SSC
December 5 2010

The Saints Supporters Club has been busy organising some pre match "meet and greet" with the Cardiff Fans for both Next Saturday's match at the Gardens and the following week's game in Cardiff

The Home Game 11th December

We are expecting 400 plus Blues supporters at this match  

There are two Cardiff supporters' club coaches, one going home post match the other staying until Sunday.  

The Blues supporters Club have been invited to Thomas A Becket for drinks and much Banter before the game. Ausssie Rich will be attending to the comestible needs of both sets of Supporters

Post match meet up in Rodber & off to the Foundry - No change there for some!

The Away Match 19th December

The Blues supporters are arranging pre match drinking at the Ninian Park

http://www.jwbassettpubs.com/ninian.html

500 yards from the stadium - tight by the Railway stationn!

map:

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Information from Cardiff Supporters Club   (with thanks)

Travelling to the Stadium:

By car or coach from the M4:

- Leave the M4 at junction 33

- Take 1ST exit off roundabout onto the A4232, continue for 9.9 km/6.1 miles

- At the 2nd junction take the exit (signposted Cardiff City Stadium) on to B4267

(Slip Road)

By bus:

- Regular shuttle buses (approx every 10 minutes) run from the city centre before

and after each match. Fans can check bus times before every match on

www.cardiffblues.com .

By train:

- There are regular trains from Cardiff Central Station to Ninian Park Station.

Parking facilities:

- There are parking facilities at the Stadium. For groups of supporters wishing to

book a coach parking space – this should be done by contacting the Blues

directly.

Stadium Facilities

The Superstore - Opening Hours are 9am-5pm Monday- Saturday. Also open on

all match days before, during and after games.

Disabled Access - We have disabled seating areas which are easily accessible.

Tickets can be booked via the ticket office and carers go free.

Food & Beverages – There are food outlets which are situated around the

concourse area, selling a variety of fast food, soft drinks, snacks and alcoholic

beverages.

ACCOMMODATION

We have compiled a list of accomodation which you may find useful in your

search for a place to stay in our city. We have included options to suit a range of

budgets – so you should find something suitable for you and your group. Contact

information is correct at the time of going to press and the prices are for

guidance only – these can vary and may be increased on weekends of Rugby

Internationals and Heinken Cup matches.

B&B’s

These Bed & Breakfast establishments are all within a short walk or bus/taxi

journey of the City Centre.

A Preste Garden Hotel

181 Cathedral Road, CARDIFF CF11 9PN

Tel: 02920 228607

Email: stay@cosycardiffhotel.co.uk

Website: www.cosycardiffhotel.co.uk

Approximate Price:

Twin/Double £49 Single: £35

Annedd Lon

157 Cathedral Road, CARDIFF CF11 9PL

Tel: 02920 223349

Website: www.anneddwww.anneddlon.co.uk

Price

Double: £55 Single: £40

Beaufort House

65 Cathedral Road, CARDIFF CF11 9HE

Tel: 02920 237003

Email: Paul@beauforthousecardiff.co.uk

Website: www.beauforthousecardiff.co.uk

Approximate Price:

Double: £79 Single: £55

Marlborough Guest House

98 Newport Road, CARDIFF CF24 1DG

Tel: 02920 492385

Website: www.marlboroughguesthouse.com

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin £65 Single: £35

The Town House

70 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, CARDIFF CF11 9LL

Tel: 02920 239399

Email: thetownhouse@msn.com

Website: www.thetownhousecardiff.co.uk

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin £69.50 Single: £49.50

HOTELS

CITY CENTRE

These hotels are close to the shops, bars, restaurants and attractions of Cardiff

City Centre. Access to the Cardiff City Stadium is straightforward from the City

Centre – there are regular shuttle buses on matchdays which depart the Central

Bus Station which can be found on Wood Street.

Barcelo Cardiff Angel Hotel

Castle Street, CARDIFF CF10 1SZ

Tel: 02920 649200

Email: angel.reservations@barcelo-hotels.co.uk

Website: www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £69 Single: £69

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Mill Lane, CARDIFF CF10 1EZ

Tel: 02920 39994444

Website: www.cardiffmarriott.co.uk

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £90 Single: £90

Hilton Hotel, Cardiff

Kingsway, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff CF10 3HH

Tel: 02920 646314

Email: Anke.Schuffenhauer@hilton.com

Website: www.hilton.co.uk/cardiff

Price

Double/Twin: £99 Single: £90

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre

Castle Street, CARDIFF CF10 1XD

Tel: 0870 4008140

Email Reservations-cardiffcity@ihg.com

Website: www.holidayinn.com

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £89 Single: £79

IBIS Hotel Cardiff City Centre

Churchill Way, CARDIFF CF10 2HA

Tel: 02920 649250

Website: www.ibishotel.com

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £50 Single: £50

Park Inn Cardiff City Centre

Mary Ann Street, CARDIFF CF10 2JH

Tel: 02920 341441

Email: liz.stead@rezidorparkinn.com

Website: www.cardiff-city.parkinn.co.uk

Approximate Price:

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Double/Twin £72 Single: £72

Park Plaza Hotel

Greyfriars Road, CARDIFF CF10 3AL

Tel: 02920 201111

Email: ppcres@parkplazahotels.co.uk

Website: www.parkplazacardiff.co.uk

Prices:

Double/Twin: £110 Single: £90

The Sandringham Hotel

21 St Mary Street, CARDIFF CF10 1PL

Tel: 02920 232161

E-mail: mm@sandringham-hotel.com

Website: www.sandringham-hotel.com

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £55 Single: £40

The Big Sleep Hotel

Bute Terrace, CARDIFF CF10 2FE

Tel: 02920 636363

E-mail: bookings.cardiff@thebigsleephotel.com

Website: www.thebigsleephotel.com

Approximate Price:

Suites: from £99 Double/Twin: £45

Sleeperz Hotel (next door to Cardiff Central Station)

Station Approach, Saunders Road, CARDIFF CF10 1RH

Tel: 02920 478747

E-mail: reservations@sleeprzcardiff.com

Website: www.sleeperz.com

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £65 Single: £55

The Parc Thistle Hotel

Park Place, CARDIFF CF10 3UD

Tel: 0870 3769011

E-mail: reservations.cardiff@thistle.co.uk

Website: www.thistle.hotels.com/cardiff

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £89 Single: £79

Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa Cardiff

24-26 Newport Road, CARDIFF CF24 0DD

Tel: 02920 435000

Email: h6622@accor.com

Website: www.mercure.com

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £90 Single: £80

CARDIFF BAY

Cardiff Bay is an excellent place to stay on your visit to Cardiff. Within the hustle

and bustle of Mermaid Quay you will find a wide variety of restaurants offering

cuisine from Wales and around the world, along with bars and a host of other

things to do! Access to the Cardiff City Stadium is best via taxi or a 15 minute

walk to the City Centre, where you can access the shuttle buses.

Express by Holiday Inn – Cardiff Bay

Longueil Close, Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff CF10 4EE

Tel: 02920 449000

Email: laura@exhicardiff.co.uk

Website: www.exhicardiff.co.uk

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £69 Single: £69

Future Inn Cardiff Bay

Hemingway Road, CARDIFF CF10 4AU

Tel: 02920 487111

Email: reservations.cardiff@futureinns.co.uk

Website: www.futureinns.co.uk

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £78 Single: £78

Jolyons Boutique Hotel

5 Bute Crescent, CARDIFF CF10 5AN

Tel: 02920 488775

Email: info@jolyons.co.uk

Website: www.jolyons.co.uk

Approximate Price:

Double/twin: £90 Single: No Single Rooms

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, CARDIFF BAY CF10 4RT

Tel: 02920 475000

Email: H5982@accor.com

Website: www.novotel.com/

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £80 Single: £80

The St Davids Hotel & Spa – 5*

Havannah Street, CARDIFF BAY CF10 5SD

Tel: 02920 454045

Email: stdavids.reservations@principal-hayley.com

Website: www.thestdavidshotel.com

Approximate Price:

Double/Twin: £109 Single: £99

PLACES TO EAT & DRINK!

This section of our Guide outlines some of our favourite places to eat and drink in

our City. We are sure that you will find something that you like!

RESTAURANTS

Fine Dining

WOODS BAR AND BRASSERIE

The Pilotage Building, Stuart Street, CARDIFF BAY CF10 5BW

Tel: 0845 2013446

Website: www.woods-brassserie.com

Fine Dining – Indian

CAFÉ NAZ

Unit 8, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay. CARDIFF CF10 5BZ

Tel: 0845 200 8596

Website: www.cafenaz.co.uk

Fine Dining – Thai

THE THAI HOUSE

3-5 Guildford Crescent, Churchill Way, CARDIFF CF10 2HJ

Tel: 0845 205 1573

Website: www.thaihouse.biz

Modern European

SANDRINGHAM HOTEL

21 St Mary Street, CARDIFF CF10 1PL

Tel: 0845 206 0759

Website: www.cafejazzcardiff.com

Modern European

LE MONDE

62 St Mary Street, CARDIFF CF10 1FE

Tel: 0845 2013403

Website: www.le-monde.co.uk

LA BRASSERIE (next door to Le Monde)

60 St Mary Street, CARDIFF CF10 1FE

Tel: 0845 201 3397

Website: www.le-monde.co.uk

Modern European

PRIMI PIATTI

1st Floor, Flannels, Landmark Place, CARDIFF CF10 2HS

Tel: 0845 202 5919

Welsh Cuisine

MIMOSA KITCHEN & BAR

Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, CARDIFF CF10 5BZ

Tel: 0845 200 8593

Website: www.mimosakitchen.co.uk

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PUBS & BARS

Just a very small selection of what’s on offer in and around Cardiff City Centre...

THE CONWAY – Gastro Pub

58 Conway Road, Pontcanna, CARDIFF CF11 9NW

Tel: 0845 202 5931

Website: www.theconway,co.uk

THE GATEKEEPER - (Wetherspoons) – City Centre Pub

Westgate Street, CARDIFF

O’NEILLS – City Centre Irish Pub

St Mary Street, CARDIFF

PICA PICA – City Centre Cocktail & Tapas Bar (opposite Millennium Stadium)

Westgate Street, Cardiff

THE PRINCE OF WALES (Wetherspoons) – City Centre Pub

81-83 St Mary Street, CARDIFF

SALT – Waterfront Bar

Mermaid Quay, CARDIFF BAY

TERRA NOVA – Waterfront Bar & Kitchen

Mermaid Quay, CARDIFF BAY

THE WATERGUARD – Waterfront Pub

CARDIFF BAY

THE YARD BAR & KITCHEN – City Centre Bar

42-43 St Mary Street, CARDIFF CF10 1AD

ZERO DEGREES – City Centre Micro Brewery

Westgate Street, CARDIFF

BARS WHERE YOU CAN WATCH RUGBY ON TV !

These are some of the places where you can catch up on all the other rugby

action during your stay in Cardiff.

CARDIFF RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB – Arms Park Clubhouse

Cardiff Arms Park, Westgate Street, CARDIFF

Tel – 02920 302002

THE CITY ARMS (opposite Millenium Stadium)

10-12 Quay Street, CARDIFF

THE CROCKERTON (opposite New Theatre)

Greyfriars Road, CARDIFF

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THE OLD ARCADE

14 Church Street, CARDIFF

THE OWAIN GLYNDWR

Church Street, CARDIFF

THE WALKABOUT INN

65-74 St Mary Street, CARDIFF

SOME OF CARDIFF’S OTHER ATTRACTIONS

CARDIFF CASTLE, Cardiff City Centre

Discover 2000 years of history in the heart of the city at our amazing castle.

www.cardiffcastle.com

DOCTOR WHO EXHIBITION, Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay

Get up close and personal with Doctor Who and monsters from the series, most

of which is filmed in and around Cardiff.

GLAMORGAN CRICKET CLUB, Sofia Gardens

Our local cricket club – and the venue for the first Ashes test in 2009. Visit their

website for fixtures and ticket information.

www.glamorgancricket.com

MERMAID QUAY, Cardiff Bay

The destination for eating, shopping and relaxing on the waterfront in Cardiff Bay.

Take a boat tour, enjoy a meal or drink, or simply stretch your legs!

www.mermaidquay.co.uk

MILLENNIUM STADIUM TOUR, Cardiff City Centre

Take a behind the scenes tour of our national stadium – a Welshman’s pride and

joy!

www.millenniumstadium.com

ST DAVID’S SHOPPING CENTRE, Cardiff City Centre

One of the newest and largest shopping centres in the UK (completion due in

Autumn 2009)

http://www.stdavids-shopping.co.uk/

TECHNIQUEST

One for the kids ! One of the top visitor attractions in Cardiff with exhibitions, a

science theatre and planetarium –making science accessible and fun !

www.techniquest.org

WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE

One of the Europe’s iconic arts and cultural destinations, regulary showing West

End musicals, ballet and dance spectaculars, comedy shows and art exhibitions.

www.wmc.org.uk

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AROUND OUR REGION

CASTELL COCH

Our local fairytale castle - nestled in the hills outside Cardiff.

www.castell.coch@cadw.co.uk

COSMESTON LAKES & MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

Beautiful country park covering 100 hectares of land and water, and heritage

project which has reconstructed a 14th Century Village on it’s original site with

original buildings, gardens and tours with costumed ‘villagers’.

www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Brecon Beacons with a day trip with walks,

picnics and even a trip to the historic town of Brecon.

www.breaconbeacons.org

THE GROGG SHOP

Take the train to Pontypridd and visit the world famous Grogg Shop where you

can buy unique, hand sculpted figurines of Wolrd Rugby Stars, Film Stars,

Animals and other typical Welsh charactures. A great memento of your trip to

South Wales!

www.groggs.co.uk

LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL

A Gothic Cathedral on one of the oldest Christian sites in the UK.

www.llandaffcathedral.org.uk

THE MUSEUM OF WELSH LIFE, St Fagans, just outside Cardiff

St Fagans is Wales's most popular heritage attraction – an open air museum with

a collection of old buildings depicting Welsh Life through the centuries.

http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/stfagans/

RHONDDA HERITAGE PARK

Based on the site of the former Lewis Merthyr Coliery this is one of the top

heritage and cultural visitor attractions in South Wales. Take a guided tour of the

former pithead buildings and go ‘underground’ with a former miner.

www.rhonddaheritagepark.com