Cardiff
As the Capital City of Wales, Cardiff manages to combine the rich cultural heritage of Wales with all of the diversity and vibrancy that you would expect from Europe’s youngest Capital.
From the two thousand year old castle, to the chic and modern Cardiff Bay, Cardiff and its surrounding area has something for everyone, and an almost inexhaustible list off attractions to keep you busy during your stay, however long it may be.
The bustling City Centre has excellent shopping amenities and many coffee shops, cafés, international restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs are on offer for your entertainment.
Cardiff is also one of Europe’s greenest cities, with an abundance of parkland and open areas to enjoy and explore.Within the City, you will find Bute Park (the UK’s largest inner City Park which also has an arboretum), Sophia Gardens, (home of the Welsh Institute of Sport) Pontcanna Fields, (which will lead you to the start of the Taff Trail) Roath Park, (with its famous rowing boats) and Cathays Park. All of these parks are open to the public and have free access. http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
Surrounded by mountains and close to both natural rugged coastline and sandy beaches, Cardiff is the perfect starting point from which to explore the Welsh Countryside. www.visitwales.co.uk Following the Taff trail which starts from Pontcanna Fields will lead you across 55 miles of open countryside which opens out into the spectacular mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park. www.breconbeacons.org
As a Capital City, Cardiff has excellent transport links to other major UK cities making it convenient for those wishing to ‘City hop’.
Canton
The colourful and lively suburb of Canton where we are located, Find Usepitomises life in ‘Multicultural and International Cardiff.’
A small and friendly community, conveniently close to the City Centre, Canton also provides visitors with plenty of shopping opportunities and places to socialise. Car Parking is FREE and there is there is a large car park conveniently located behind the school.
We are right around the corner from the popular Chapter Art centre once voted ‘The best place to drink in Wales’ by the Observer Food Magazine. Go to the cinema, have a drink at a local traditional pub, meet friends for a coffee or sit and relax in one of the pleasant local parks. All on the doorstep of Peartree Languages!
Peartree is also able to organise home stay lodgings with a local family for students requiring Accommodation
.Why Cardiff?
Here at Peartree we understand the expense involved in taking time out to study, and that your finances will undoubtedly be an important consideration. Well, consider this; The British Tourist Authority has declared that Cardiff is one of the ‘most affordable Cities in the UK’ which will mean that your money will take you a lot further. Here’s how the average cost of living compares to London:
