CTA Spring Networking – Cardiff
9-11 May 2026
ITINERARY
Saturday 9 May – Pre-Event Fam Trip & Arrival
Optional self-guided visits (own transport) – for delegates driving to Cardiff :
- Tredegar House (National Trust), Pencarn Way, Newport, NP10 8YW
Last entry to the House: 3:45pm - Caerphilly Castle (Cadw), CF83 1JD
Closes at 5:00pm
Suggested visits for delegates arriving by train or car (no prior booking required):
- National Museum Cardiff, Cathay Park, CF10 3NP
Closes at 5:00pm - Cardiff Museum, The Old Library, The Hayes, St Davids Centre, CF10 1BH
Closes at 4:00pm
Hotel Arrival:
- Delegates arrive at Majestic Hotel Cardiff (formerly Radisson Blu)
- 19:30-20:30 Dinner at Majestic Hotel Cardiff
Sunday 10 May – Fam Visits & Networking Reception and Dinner
Morning – Cardiff Fam Visit (for early arrivals)
- 09:30 Depart Majestic Hotel Cardiff and walk to Cardiff Castle
Guided tour of the Castle - 11:30 Walk back to the hotel via the historic arcades
Afternoon – Coach Fam Trip
- 12:45 Arrive at Majestic Hotel by 12:45 – drop off bags and check in later
- 13:00 Depart hotel with guide Steve Griffin
- 13:30-15:15 Royal Mint Experience, Llantrisant – Buffet lunch and guided tour
- 15:15 Depart for Hensol Castle Visit– Gin tasting experience and tour
- 16:40 Depart Hensol Castle. Travel back through Cardiff Bay – Tour from coach or some by foot
Evening – Drinks & Dinner at Majestic Hotel Cardiff
- 18:00 Arrive back at hotel – free time and check-in
- 19:00 Drinks reception hosted by the Majestic Hotel Cardiff with local supplier informal showcase
- 20:00 Welcome speeches and dinner
Monday 9 February – Supplier Showcase & AGM
- 09:00 Supplier Showcase at Majestic Hotel Cardiff (Suppliers can access the room from 8:00)
- 10:30 Coffee break
- 11:00 AGM
- 11:45 Early Light lunch at Majestic Hotel restaurant
- 13:00 Delegates depart










