Cardiff Capital Region, City region in South Wales, United Kingdom.
The Cardiff Capital Region is a city region spanning South Wales and encompassing ten local authorities with a population of around 1.5 million. The area combines urban centers with surrounding towns and villages across a substantial territory.
The region was formally established as a partnership in 2016 to coordinate economic development across South Wales authorities. This arrangement brought substantial investment for infrastructure and community projects throughout the connected area.
The region holds a strong Welsh identity reflected in language, art, and local traditions visible throughout daily life. You will encounter this cultural character in communities, events, and the way people speak and celebrate their heritage.
The region is accessible by train, bus, and road networks connecting the different local authorities and communities. Plan your visits in advance since the area is quite large and spread across multiple locations.
The area has become a hub for semiconductor and advanced technology research and manufacturing. This technological focus attracts businesses and specialists working on cutting-edge applications and innovations.
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St Bridget's Church
3.4 km
St Mellon's Church
3.4 km
Faendre Hall
1.7 km
St Peter's Church
3 km
St Mellons Churchyard Cross
3.4 km
St Mary's Church
508 m
Parish Church Of St Michael
2.4 km
The Blue Bell Inn
3.4 km
Memorial to Joseph Benjamin Hemingway in St Mellons churchyard
3.5 km
Bethania
3.6 km
The Coach and Horses PH
824 m
Coach House
3.4 km
Pill du Farm
3.3 km
Monument to Sir Briggs
3.6 km
St Johns College
3.2 km
Lodge at Faendre Hall
1.7 km
Lychgate to St Mellons Church
3.3 km
Cefn Mably Bridge
3.2 km
The Old Rectory
2.3 km
Kingdom Hall Welsh Congregational Chapel
3.5 km
Entrance Gateway at Faendre Hall
1.7 km
St Mellons War Memorial
3.5 km
Caersalem Baptist Chapel
3.3 km
Farmhouse at Bridge Farm
3.6 km
Boundary Walls To Orangery Garden And Cedar Garden Including Three Sets Of Gatepiers
3.6 km
Garden walls to SE of Cedar Garden, inc gate piers, gates and flanking workshops
3.6 km
Michaelstone Bridge
3 km
Peterstone Gout
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