Electricity

Citizens of the European Union member-states, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Switzerland, and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) only require a valid passport to enter the UK. Residents of a further 10 countries do not require entry visas for stays under 6 months: the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Hong …

Cardiff's climate is mild, and while extreme temperatures are rare, the weather remains unpredictable. Visitors should come prepared with waterproof coats and shoes. The best time to visit is from April to September, which offers warm temperatures and moderate rainfall, ideal for enjoying the city and its major summer events like the Cardiff International …

Cardiff is served by its own international airport with regular direct flights from the UK and Europe. Hourly train services to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport operate on weekdays and Saturdays, with a reduced frequency every two hours on Sundays. A new partnership between Transport for Wales and Adventure Travel introduces a combined rail and bus …

Cardiff offers excellent connectivity across the UK. Frequent train services link many cities directly to Cardiff, complemented by easy access via the M4 motorway. Once in Cardiff, navigating the city centre on foot is a breeze. For a unique perspective, visitors can take a waterbus connecting the city centre and Cardiff Bay, or hop on …

London-style Hackney cabs are available in Cardiff and can be hailed from the roadside. Private hire taxis are also available but cannot be hailed from the roadside and must be pre-booked instead. Dragon Taxis Cardiff www.dragontaxis.com +44 29 20 333 333 Premier Taxis +44 29 20 555 555 Capital Cabs +44 29 2077 …

If you are in need of medication, there are many local pharmacies in Cardiff, as well as big chains like …

You can find several post offices spread throughout the city, the main branch being located in Queens …

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Electrical appliances are connected to the UK mains supply using a three-pin plug known as plug type G. The sockets come with on-and-off switches, unlike in many other countries. The average voltage of a UK power socket is 230V or slightly higher, so check the voltage of your device before plugging it …