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St Fagans National History Museum
Arrive at St Fagans National History Museum and find a quiet spot in the castle gardens. The 19th-century grounds are especially beautiful in the early morning light.
08:12
St Fagans National History Museum
Watch the sun rise toward the SW. The golden light begins around 15:35, but for the January sunrise at 08:12, the early morning clarity offers a crisp view of the vernacular buildings.
08:57
St Fagans National History Museum
Take a moment to explore the grounds while the light is fresh. The open-air museum of Welsh buildings is best appreciated when the shadows are long and the crowds are thin.
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St Fagans National History Museum
Head to the shuttle bus stop at Queen Street in Central Cardiff. You will need to check the route for the return journey to the city center.
Local tip
The museum is free, but pay and display parking is available if you drive. The shuttle bus from Queen Street is the recommended way to get there.
Check before you go
- The shuttle bus from Queen Street in Central Cardiff is the primary access method. Check the route and times in advance.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cardiff (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).