FOR Cardiff

Running the Cardiff Half? Make the most of these rewards 🏅🏃💨
 
If you’re taking on 13.1 miles this Sunday, there are plenty of ways to celebrate your finish across the city.
 
From free pints and prosecco to main meals and barista-made drinks, businesses across the city are offering special rewards for Cardiff Half Marathon finishers.
 
Swipe through to see what’s on offer and plan your post-run celebrations.
 
*Please check the individual T&Cs and redemption requirements before visiting.
 

Cardiff Half is almost here… Here’s everything you need to know! 🏃‍♂️🏅
 
Whether you’re taking on the 13.1 miles, cheering on the runners or simply heading into the city next Sunday, there are a few things to know before race day.
 
We’ve pulled together everything you need to plan ahead, including:
 
📍 The route
🏁 Event information
🚧 Road closures & travel information
🚌 Public transport
🅿️ Parking
 
Swipe through for the key info and save this post so you can refer back to it next weekend.
 
Good luck to everyone taking part - we’ll see you around the city! 💙
 

Freshers just got a little more exciting 👀🎓💸

New city, new mates, new places to explore… and plenty of Freshers offers to help make that student budget stretch a little further. 

From food & drink to shopping and events, activities and nights out, swipe through to see what’s happening across Cardiff over the next couple of weeks. 

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📲 Head to the link in our bio for the full blog, including all the offers and events you need to know about!

Your Freshers night out starter pack 🪩👀

We’ve rounded up everything you need to know from the most popular bars, where to get your post-night out food and how to get home safely.

Heading out in Cardiff for Freshers? Swipe through, save this post and make sure you’re night-out ready.

Head to the link in our bio for our full Freshers 2026 Guide 📲

Meet the 2026 City Ambition Fund recipients!

We’re delighted to announce the four projects awarded funding through this year’s City Ambition Fund 🎉

These projects all share our ambition to help create a more prosperous, resilient, sustainable and vibrant city.

🔗 Click the link to read all about this year’s successful projects and find out more about the work they’ll be delivering - https://www.forcardiff.com/for-cardiff-announces-city-ambition-fund-winners/

The Big Cardiff Tidy is officially back from 18 September – 4 October, and we’re proud to be getting involved! 💚🧹

From 18 September, FOR Cardiff will officially become a Keep Wales Tidy Litter Picking Hub, meaning anyone can visit us and borrow the equipment they need to carry out a safe clean-up in their local area.

We’re also hosting a volunteering litter pick! Join us on 1 October, from 10–11am, for a morning spent giving Cardiff city centre a little TLC.

It’s all part of our ongoing commitment to creating a cleaner, greener and more welcoming city centre for everyone. 💚

Moving to Cardiff for uni? 👀🎓

Freshers is just around the corner, so if you’re new to the city, consider this your Cardiff Freshers Guide.

From your new favourite coffee or matcha spot, to where to shop, things to do, and how to spend your evenings. There’s a LOT to discover.

Swipe through for a few of our Cardiff favourites, then get ready to find your own. 🫶

Save this for when you arrive & send it to your new flatmates 👇

Rounding up of some of our favourite public art installations across Cardiff 🎨✨

From colourful, family-friendly artwork to the famous Oasis mural shared by the band themselves, swipe through to take a look at some of the pieces we’ve helped bring to the city. 👀

Which one is your favourite?