Embark on a self-guided audio tour through the heart of Cardiff, a bustling city with a rich Tudor past subtly etched into its modern facade. Your journey begins in St John's Gardens, meandering through the city centre and beyond Cardiff Castle, finally leading you to Bute Park. As you traverse these streets, they gradually unveil their secrets.
The intriguing tales behind street names such as Womanby, Golate, and Wharton are revealed. You'll uncover the only two remaining Tudor buildings within the city and gain insights into the contrasting lifestyles and laws that governed the rich and poor. Notable landmarks along your route include St John the Baptist Church, the old town wall, and the Gorsedd Stone Circle - a structure not as ancient as it appears.
Your tour is enriched by a host of unforgettable characters from history. A lawyer who served two monarchs, a nobleman who transformed Cardiff into a pirate haven, and a fisherman who met his end for his faith near St Mary Street. The guide, having grown up with Cardiff at his doorstep and spent years conducting tours through these streets, shares the city's history with an unparalleled depth and passion, bringing the past vividly to life.
This tour utilises GPS technology to automatically trigger audio as you walk, requiring no manual input or internet connection. So, you can fully engage with the city's hidden history unfolding around you at your own leisurely pace.
