Located in Cardiff, Wales, the Red Dragon Centre Cardiff Bay is a premier indoor recreational and entertainment centre. The popular complex features multiple cafés and restaurants, including a Hollywood Bowl complete with arcade amusements, an Old Orleans restaurant, a multiplex cinema, a casino, and a visitor centre called Doctor Who (the popular science fiction series is filmed in the city). The venue was opened in 1997 and was originally called the Atlantic Wharf but was renamed after Red Dragon FM, a top local radio station. The entertainment centre is situated in Cardiff Bay region, opposing the Wales Millennium Centre.
There are a number of things to do here. The Odeon multiplex has twelve cinemas screening all the latest hits, this includes Wales’ only IMAX. Visitors who would rather not watch movies can instead spend some time at the Hollywood Bowl, which features twenty six bowling lanes, a game arcade area and a fully licensed bar. After spending a few hours wandering around the venue, one can head over to the Spice Route Avenue or the Oriental Garden, for a delicious meal. As it is a famous local landmark, getting there by public transport will not be difficult. The centre also has a free car park. While the Red Dragon Centre is open on all days of the week from 8 am onwards (with Christmas day being the only exception) the open days and times of individual venues may vary.
Cardiff is the capital of Wales and is one of the largest cities in the UK. It is a famous tourist hub, and houses many tourist attractions such as the Millennium Stadium (which will host eleven football matches of the 2012 Summer Olympics), Pierhead Building and the National Assembly for Wales. The city contains many magnificent castles and historical buildings, including the Cardiff Castle built on the river Taff.
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