Cardiff's Bay Waterfront Wonders: An Audio Tour

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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

✗ Not Included

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Itinerary

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Stop 1
Marvel at this iconic copper-domed arts venue with its striking slate and steel façade inscribed with Welsh poetry. Explore the cultural heart of Cardiff Bay where world-class performances and exhibitions bring the building's creative spirit to life.
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Stop 2
Walk through this expansive public square named after the beloved children's author who was born nearby in Cardiff. Discover how this vibrant waterfront plaza has become a gathering place featuring the iconic Water Tower sculpture and connections to Torchwood filming locations.
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Stop 3
Marvel at this impressive bronze sculpture depicting maritime-themed reliefs with local landmarks and tidal charts carved into its circular form. Examine the intricate details that celebrate Cardiff's seafaring heritage through symbolic imagery and navigational references.
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Stop 4
Visit this touching fan memorial adorned with flowers, photos, and messages honouring the beloved Torchwood character Ianto Jones. Discover how this spontaneous tribute has become a permanent Cardiff Bay institution, demonstrating the passionate connection between the TV series and the city.
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Stop 5
Admire this powerful bronze statue honouring three pioneering Black Welsh rugby players who broke barriers in the sport. Learn about Billy Boston, Clive Sullivan, and Gus Risman's remarkable contributions to rugby league and their enduring legacy in Welsh sporting history.
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Stop 6
Examine this fascinating bronze compass installation with pegs pointing toward international destinations connected to Cardiff's maritime past. Explore how this artwork maps the city's global trading connections and the journeys of sailors who departed from these docks.
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Stop 7
Pass this beautiful white timber church that once served as a spiritual home for Scandinavian sailors far from home. Discover how this historic building now functions as an arts centre while preserving its connection to Cardiff's diverse seafaring community.
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Stop 8
Visit this poignant memorial commemorating the sailors who served and sacrificed their lives departing from Cardiff Bay. Reflect on the maritime heritage and the bravery of merchant seamen who kept vital supply lines open during wartime.
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Stop 9
Encounter these whimsical sculptural benches inspired by Dylan Thomas's poetry and Welsh mythology. Enjoy how these playful artworks blend literary heritage with functional public seating, creating Instagram-worthy moments along the waterfront.
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Stop 10
Marvel at this stunning terracotta Victorian Gothic building with its ornate stonework, clock tower, and distinctive architectural details. Explore how this Grade I listed landmark once served as headquarters for the Bute Dock Company that controlled Cardiff's thriving coal export trade.
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Stop 11
Walk across this striking red pedestrian bridge whose angular design resembles folded paper in motion. Admire how this modern architectural statement creates a bold visual connection between Porth Teigr and the main bay waterfront.
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Stop 12
Explore this contemporary glass and slate building designed for transparency and openness in democratic governance. Discover how the Senedd's sustainable architecture and public accessibility reflect modern Welsh values while commanding spectacular views across Cardiff Bay.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point
This tour starts at Wales Millennium Centre. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
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End Point
Tour ends at The Senedd - A Modern Welsh Landmark.

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Good to Know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Special Instructions

VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me

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