The Senedd — Attraction in Sully and Lavernock

Although I knew this was something to do with Welsh devolution, and knew it before as a landmark, my attention was only truly drawn to it during a torrential down pour, when I and hundreds of other people sheltered under its extreme front canopy. An unusual feature, but something very considerate of the British climate: There should be more of this sort of thing around.

During the rainstorm, the canopy was so prominent, it eclipsed the rest of the building from ground level, resembling with the steps up, a stand at a sports arena: I was left wondering why it was there and what it was, believing at the time, the Senedd to be the clock tower opposite. (And remembering that the clock tower is said to be often mistaken for something else, but I couldn't remember what.)

The arrangement of steps is also an ideal viewing point for much of Cardiff Bay.

Inclement weather aside, I was there for political purposes, so that part is in theme: We used it as a rendezvous point...

The people in this building are very anti-cars. They have put 20mph everywhere to reduce carbon emissions, they've also refused to build the M4 relief road due to emissions, environmental reasons and others. So to fix the emissions issue, the people in this building collectively decided to buy an airport, which is the most polutive thing ever!!! (Work out the reasoning of that?!) They also nationalised the railway, however if you live in mid wales, then you cannot rely on the trains, EVER!!!!! Shrewsbury to Swansea is cancelled on a very regular basis! Don't have a car, then you are screwed!!! If you have a car, you...

Made an impromptu visit here after visiting Cardiff for 3 days. Had our cases with us and worried that would prevent entry. How wrong we could be, the airport style security staff were super helpful and explained everything, we were allowed to leave our cases with them.

Then as we entered we were met by the smiley face of Shay, one of the reception staff who gave us a personal mini tour and took his time in both languages to explain all the interesting details.

Then upstairs for a coffee and to admire the view over the bay.

Super impressed by everything from start to finish. Top marks for a top team . Diolch yn...