Roald Dahl Plass
United Kingdom
Roald Dahl was born in Cardiff, much to the surprise of many. The city's most famous son, arguably, has been embraced more regularly in recent years and one sign of that is that the central plaza of the Bay area is named after the author. We will learn about the well known writer, his work, his legacy and his connections to Cardiff.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Roald Dahl Plass
Welcome, curious travelers, to the expansive and deeply historic grounds of Roald Dahl Plass. I am your guide, a professor of urban history and cultural studies, and I am absolutely delighted to walk with you today through this…
Listen in the app2The Northern Entrance and Main Road Approach
We commence our detailed walking tour here at the extreme northern edge of the plaza, where the bustling urban environment of the city center first meets the magnificent open space of the bay. Standing at this specific threshold,…
Listen in the app3The Wales Millennium Centre Exterior
As we walk down the eastern flank of the plaza, our immediate attention is effortlessly captured by the magnificent, sprawling facade of the Wales Millennium Centre. Officially opened to the public in two thousand and four, this…
Listen in the app4The Millennium Centre Outdoor Cafe and Fountains
Moving gently southwards, remaining closely alongside the massive metallic structure of the Wales Millennium Centre, we smoothly transition into a much more intimate, highly social zone. Here we find a deeply inviting cafe area…
Listen in the app5The Water Tower and The Torchwood Hub Lift
Approaching the exact northern center of the immense basin, we now stand directly beneath the most visually striking and highly iconic sculptural feature in the entire plaza. This is the magnificent Water Tower, a colossal,…
Listen in the app6The Central Oval Basin Area
Stepping carefully away from the towering, roaring water monument, we finally venture down into the incredibly vast, spectacularly open expanse of the central basin floor itself. You are now standing at the absolute geometric…
Listen in the app7The Eastern Steps
Let us now slowly walk over to the highly distinct eastern perimeter of the central basin, an area heavily characterized by a beautiful series of long, incredibly broad stone steps. These meticulously carved terraced levels serve…
Listen in the app8The Celtic Rings Sculpture
As we carefully navigate away from the broad stone steps, we move toward a truly fascinating, highly intricate piece of interactive public art formally known as the Celtic Rings. Crafted with incredible skill in nineteen ninety…
Listen in the app9The Bridge and Mermaid Quay Approach
As we finally reach the absolute southern edge of Roald Dahl Plass, we slowly approach the highly utilized, incredibly busy pedestrian bridge that leads directly out into the vibrant, heavily commercialized waterfront district…
Listen in the app10Closing
As our highly detailed, deeply comprehensive walking tour gracefully concludes here at the absolute southern precipice of Roald Dahl Plass, looking out across the incredibly vast, beautifully shimmering expanse of Cardiff Bay, it…
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What is Roald Dahl Plass?
Roald Dahl Plass is a place in United Kingdom with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.4636, -3.1599 |
| Last updated |
