Cardiff University, 14-16 April 2025

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Visiting Cardiff

Useful tourist information for visiting Cardiff, including shopping, places of interest, food and drink.

More information can be found on the Visit Cardiff website.

We have listed some of our favourites below:

Places of interest

These places are all a very short walk from the conference venue:

Attractions within 10 miles of the city include:

Shopping

Cardiff’s shopping facilities rank among the very best in the UK. You will find all the major stores located in and around St David’s Shopping Centre.

The city is also famous for its network of Victorian arcades which host an array of unique shopping experiences. 

Food and Drink

All cuisines and preferences are catered for in the city centre. You will find stylish chains such as The Ivy, Miller & Carter, Giggling Squid and The Botanist as well as intimate independent restaurants and budget eateries.

VisitCardiff provides further suggestions. 

Bars and Nightlife

These range from traditional pubs and independent watering holes to super-trendy cocktail bars and vibrant LGBTQ+ venues. Cardiff's enticing nightlife is mainly centred around St Mary Street and has plenty to offer those seeking a post-conference night out.

Check out Pubs and Bars in Cardiff for some great suggestions. For entertainment, Cardiff boasts a fine selection of theatres and a choice of multiplex and independent cinemas.

Present @ LILAC

LILAC is great opportunity for our fellow professionals to present their ideas, share best practice and show case new thinking in our sector. If you have an idea then we'd love to hear about it. We have many options for the types of sessions you might run from a symposium to a workshop. Visit our Call for Presentations page to find out how to apply.

Book your place

Places at this year's conference are likely to be in demand more than ever before. Each year our conference grows increasingly popular and this year promises to be no different. Don't miss out and book your place now for this year's conference.
We look forward to seeing you there!

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Cardiff University, 14-16 April 2025