Mermaid Quay

Techniquest
Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay
Techniquest Science Discovery Centre has over 150 interactive exhibits for a great day out that will keep the whole family entertained. Visitors can also enjoy fascinating live demonstrations in the Science Theatre, or visit the Planetarium and explore the Universe. Open daily.

Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre
Britannia Park, Harbour Drive, Cardiff Bay • Tel (029) 2046 3833
Also known as the tube, it's the first place for visitor information. It also houses a superb unique model of the bay. Open daily.

National Assembly for Wales Visitor Centre
Pierhead Street, Cardiff Bay • Tel (029) 2089 8200
Situated in the historic Pierhead Building on the waterfront right at the heart of Cardiff Bay, the National Assembly for Wales Visitor and Education Centre is an innovative, fully interactive experience. It includes an informative exhibition about the Assembly and its role and responsibilities in Welsh life.

Cardiff Bay Barrage
Cardiff Bay • Tel (029) 2087 7900
One of Europe`s most advanced engineering projects, consisting of locks, sluice gates and innovative fish pass is open daily to the public. Access is via Penarth Marina or by Waterbus or Road Train from Mermaid Quay.

Wetlands Reserve
Windsor Esplanade • Tel (029) 2087 7900
Public access to the reserve is via a gravel walkway which runs from the car park adjacent to St. David’s Hotel or by the path at the far end of Windsor Esplanade, by Cardiff Yatch Club, where there is also a 105 metre long board-walk and viewing area, which is by far the best area for bird watching.

Cardiff Cats Waterbus
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay • Tel 07940 142409
Waterbuses operate a scheduled service throughout the year around the Bay, to the barrage and the city centre.