• The Hayes - Located in the heart of modern Cardiff’s central street, The Hayes is now a high-end shopping destination. Historically, it was known for its notorious housing courts, which were associated with the spread of disease.
• House of Fraser - Currently a prominent department store, this site has a rich history, having once been the location of a chapel and an execution site.
• Cardiff Central Market - Serving as the vibrant hub of daily life in the city, Cardiff Central Market has a long-standing tradition of markets. The current market is known for more than meets the eye.
• Womanby Street - Womanby Street is a unique example of a Norse-named street in the Welsh capital, dating back up to 1,000 years. Over the centuries, it has been associated with immigration, prostitution, crime, and slums.
• Cardiff Castle - As the city’s centerpiece and oldest building, Cardiff Castle is renowned as the most haunted building in Cardiff and previously served as the town’s main prison.
• St John’s Church - As Cardiff’s second oldest building, St John’s Church has been a significant landmark throughout the town’s history, linked to hauntings, graveyards, and much more.

• Experienced native English-speaking guide

The Cardiff Dark Side Tour reveals the hidden aspects of the Welsh capital.

Cardiff is famous for its castle and rugby stadium, both established through the prosperity of the Bute family and the coal export trade. Yet, the city also harbors a shadowy past, marked by hangings, executions, graveyards, and disease, which is not visible today.

Some of the seemingly ordinary spots in central Cardiff that people pass daily might have once been sites of executions or slums.

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