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Sunset Behind the Castle Walls

Watch the sun sink directly behind Cardiff Castle’s towers from the grounds, then warm up with a pint in a nearby pub.

Best time: 01 Mar to 05 Mar or 08 Oct to 12 OctAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:52

    Tiny Rebel Cardiff

    Grab a craft beer at Tiny Rebel Cardiff. The taproom is open late and gives you a chance to settle in before the walk.

  2. 17:22

    Cardiff Castle Grounds

    Walk three minutes east to the Cardiff Castle Grounds. Find a spot with a clear view of the castle towers to the west.

  3. 17:52

    Cardiff Castle Grounds

    Watch the sunset. Between 1 March and 5 March, or 8 October and 12 October, the sun sets directly behind the castle from this vantage point.

  4. 18:22

    Pen & Wig

    Head 12 minutes north to the Pen & Wig. This traditional pub has a beer garden and serves real ales, perfect for lingering after the chill of the evening.

Local tip

The castle grounds are best for this view in the early spring or autumn dates listed. Check the castle website for entry fees if you wish to explore the interior before sunset.

Check before you go

  • Tiny Rebel Cardiff is open 12:00-00:00 daily.
  • Pen & Wig is open 12:00-23:00 (Sun-Thu) or 12:00-00:00 (Fri-Sat).

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cardiff (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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