Cardiff

Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. Cardiff is the main engine of growth in the Welsh economy and conveys economic, social and cultural benefits across the wider region.Cardiff is a truly unique capital that offers the full range of infrastructure expected of any modern capital whilst at the same time boasts an enviable quality of life. Cardiff’s residents believe the city is one of Europe’s best as a place to live and work and the city-region benefits from a panoramic leisure offer. Cardiff itself is a ‘city of parks’ with more green space per person than any other Core UK city.

Cardiff is home to world-class venues and international events, establishing itself a worldwide reputation as an iconic arts and cultural destination. Cardiff weather is typical of weather in the United Kingdom and can be quite unpredictable at times. The summer months of May, June, July, August and September are generally the warmest months, with the most days of fine, sunny weather. Even during the winter months of November, December, January and February, Cardiff's weather is often fine and mild, with crisp clear days and sunny weather. However, the winter months in Cardiff are also the wettest months with Cardiff's most changeable weather. Winter temperatures average around 37°F (3°C), while summer temperatures average around 77°F (25°C).

Cardiff's Theatres host everything from West End musicals, operas and ballets to celebrity filled Christmas pantomimes. Cardiff has several major theatres including the world-renowned Wales Millennium Centre, home to the Welsh National Opera, the New Theatre. Cardiff is renowned for its music scene with venues such as the Millennium Stadium, the Wales Millennium Centre, The Motorpoint Arena and St David's Hall providing the setting for international acts.

Cardiff is a progressive city which has at its core impressive economic growth and physical transformation. In the early 1900s, Cardiff controlled the global market for coal, its docks were the world’s largest exporter and the city’s Coal Exchange set the world price. In recent times, Cardiff’s economy has become more diverse but remains equally ambitious. Heavy industry has given way to a transformed economy, with dynamic knowledge driven sectors competing effectively at the highest level. The city boasts an above average number of people employed in knowledge based sectors with the greatest opportunities for growth in Financial & Professional Services, Creative Industries and Life Sciences.  25% of Cardiff’s work force is employed in the Financial & Professional services sector; it has a cluster of around 100 Life Sciences related companies and is home to the largest concentration of media employment outside of London.