Latest reviews for Arts & Culture in Cardiff, United Kingdom

Chapter Arts Centre - Chapter by kathfisch

kathfisch — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:17:04 +0000

Review by kathfisch

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 029 2030 4400

Website: www.chapter.org

Tags: alternative, photographic exhibition, modern art

Chapter is a great place to hang out and enjoy the company of interesting people! The films they show are interesting and different from the other cinemas in the area, and cheaper too. By being a member of chapter you can get reward points and discounts too I believe.

I always find the staff to be very friendly and helpful when I have a question, even though they are sometimes very busy. The bar and restaurant area has a nice atmosphere, it is often busy and quite lively. I have eaten a few meals there and enjoyed them all â¬ the food is not exactly cheap but it is delicious and well worth the money.

I havenâ¬"t had a chance to visit any of the exhibitions or theatre yet but I certainly hope to, especially once the renovation is complete.
Chapter is a great place to hang out and enjoy the company of interesting people! The films they show are interesting and different from the other cinemas in the area, and cheaper too. By being a member of chapter you can get reward points and discounts too I believe.

I always find the staff to be very friendly and helpful when I have a question, even though they are sometimes very busy. The bar and restaurant area has a nice atmosphere, it is often busy and quite lively. I have eaten a few meals there and enjoyed them all â¬ the food is not exactly cheap but it is delicious and well worth the money.

I havenâ¬"t had a chance to visit any of the exhibitions or theatre yet but I certainly hope to, especially once the renovation is complete.

The Gate Arts Centre - Local modern arts centre by vjm63

vjm63 — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:22:04 +0000

Review by vjm63

Rating: 5.00

Website: http://www.thegate.org.uk/default.aspx

Tags: theatre, modern art, amateur

The Gate is an awful lot of things all in one building - somewhere you can go for a coffee and a bite to eat; somewhere you can take the kids to an acting dance class; sopmewhere you can go to learn ballet, salsa or pilates; somewhere you can see concerts in a wonderful small setting; somewhere you can just pop into to see the latest exhibition that is along the walls.

It is all in what used to be a church, and has been carefully redesigned inside to keep many of the features - the gallery that used to give extra seating for services is still there - but a floor means that a new floor has been created which gives space for concerts, for instance.

It is worth going along just to see what they have - you will be surprised!The Gate is an awful lot of things all in one building - somewhere you can go for a coffee and a bite to eat; somewhere you can take the kids to an acting dance class; sopmewhere you can go to learn ballet, salsa or pilates; somewhere you can see concerts in a wonderful small setting; somewhere you can just pop into to see the latest exhibition that is along the walls.

It is all in what used to be a church, and has been carefully redesigned inside to keep many of the features - the gallery that used to give extra seating for services is still there - but a floor means that a new floor has been created which gives space for concerts, for instance.

It is worth going along just to see what they have - you will be surprised!

National Museum & Gallery - A good place to wander in and learn by vjm63

vjm63 — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:49:31 +0000

Review by vjm63

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 029 2039 7951

Website: http://www.nmgw.ac.uk

The National Museum in Cardiff is in an easy to get to place, and within its building hosts a lot for the visitor.

Many of the dispalys are permanent - such as the Evolution of Wales exhibition - which tells the story of Wales right from the Big Bang, through geology, dinosaurs, and on to the present day.

There are also what you might consider the 'usual' galleries displaying such as paintings and china, plus the world's largest known leatherback turtle...so a lot to explore.

during school holidays they tend to put on special events in the Glanely Gallery, where children (sometimes of all ages) can go along and find out about something hand-on - this could be anything from butteflies to rocks. They also do lunchtime talks on many different subjects - and all of this is usually free of charge.The National Museum in Cardiff is in an easy to get to place, and within its building hosts a lot for the visitor.

Many of the dispalys are permanent - such as the Evolution of Wales exhibition - which tells the story of Wales right from the Big Bang, through geology, dinosaurs, and on to the present day.

There are also what you might consider the 'usual' galleries displaying such as paintings and china, plus the world's largest known leatherback turtle...so a lot to explore.

during school holidays they tend to put on special events in the Glanely Gallery, where children (sometimes of all ages) can go along and find out about something hand-on - this could be anything from butteflies to rocks. They also do lunchtime talks on many different subjects - and all of this is usually free of charge.

Butetown History & Art Centre - Art Centre by Mognsprog

Mognsprog — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:36:10 +0000

Review by Mognsprog

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 029 2025 6757

Website: http://www.bhac.org

A wonderful guide to the history of the docks area.A wonderful guide to the history of the docks area.