500px Photo ID: 69488413 - Cardiff University main building

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Cardiff University Students' Union

Cardiff


The students' union hosts regular live gigs by big-name bands, usually of an alternative bent, in its four venues. It also hosts regular comedy, club and quiz nights.


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2. Cardiff Castle

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