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Citizens of the European Union member-states, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Switzerland, and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) only require a valid passport to enter the UK. Residents of a further 10 countries do not require entry visas for stays under 6 months: the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Hong Kong,…

The climate in Cardiff is mild and the city hardly ever experiences extreme temperatures, but as elsewhere in the UK, the weather can be quite unpredictable. For this reason, visitors are recommended to bring waterproof coats and shoes. The best period to enjoy the city is from April to September, when the weather allows for…

Cardiff is served by its own international airport with regular direct flights from the UK and Europe. The Cardiff Airport Express Bus Service (T9) to Cardiff City Centre runs every 20 minutes from 04.50 – 24.10. Trains run every hour from Monday to Saturday and every two hours on Sundays from Cardiff International to Cardiff…

Public transport in Cardiff is run by Cardiff Bus (Bws Caerdydd), which covers the urban area. There are 2 fare zones, Cardiff (adult £1.90, child £1.30) and Barry (adult £1.80 child £1.20). Tickets can be bought through the mobile app or directly on the bus with cash or contactless. Day tickets are also available.

London-style Hackney cabs are available in Cardiff and can be hailed from the roadside. Private hire taxis are also available but cannot be hailed from the roadside and must be pre-booked instead. Dragon Taxis Cardiff: dragontaxis.com/cardiff Premier Taxis: www.premiertaxis.net Capital Cabs: www.capitalcabs.co.uk

If you are in need of medication, there are many local pharmacies in Cardiff as well as big chains like Boots. Crwys Pharmacy:

You can find several post offices spread throughout the city, the main branch being located inside Queens Arcade.

Country code: 44 Area code: 029

240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard.