your faith & wellbeing
Your Faith
UK is a multi-faith society, where there is a freedom to practice your own faith. The college itself is not affiliated to any religious faith. The college supports students in practicing their faith and a prayer room is located at Room 17 in the City Centre Campus. The prayer room is open to people of all faiths.
Local Mosques
South Wales Islamic Centre Dar Ul-Isra Mosque Grangetown Mosque Madina Mosque
Shah Jalal Mosque Islamic Cultural Centre
Local Churches
City Church Cardiff
City United Reformed Church
The University Church, Nazareth House St Martin Church in Roath
Grangetown Baptist Church
St Patrick`s Roman Catholic Church
Local Buddhist Temples
The Cardiff Buddhist Centre Aro Ling Cardiff
Cardiff Tibetan Buddhist Centre
Local Sikh Temples
Sikh Gurdwara
Gurdwara Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple
Sri Dasmais Singh Sabha Gurdwara Cardiff
Hinduism Centres
Ty Krishna Cymru/ The Atma Lounge
Shree Swaminarayan Temple Cardiff
Sanatan Dharma Mandal & Hindu Community Centre
The Hindu Cultural Association (HCA Wales)
judaism synagogues
Cardiff United Synagogue
Cardiff Reform Synagogue
Cardiff University Jewish Society
If you need support in finding a certain religious institution in Cardiff, please speak to the International team.
Your Wellbeing
It is important to look after your health when moving away from home. At CAVC we offer wellbeing services at all campuses. Our Wellbeing Officers will help you to have a fulfilled journey and amazing learning experience with us. They also run many well-being activities online and face to face. If you would like to meet with a wellbeing officer please speak with the international team.
Rest and Eat Well
At the CAVC City Center campus you can find many places you can rest between your classes and buy some food and drink.
Bae Coffi Café- the artisan coffee shop situated at the entrance to the City Centre Campus main building. Offers a wide range of drinks and food which is often made by the college in-house bakery
Canteen- provides a variety of nutritious food options and drinks at a reasonable cost
Subway- a place to grab some fresh sandwiches during a break
Simply Fresh Supermarket- a place to grab some snacks & stationery
Urbasba- Spa boasting a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and many more!
The Classroom restaurant – An award-winning restaurant with views across the city
Exercise, Fitness and Sports
CAVC campuses boast some fantastic sports facilities.
Cardiff International Sport Campus includes outdoor athletics track and stadium, state of the art sports dome housing a 3G pitch, outdoor 3G pitch and grass pitches for multi-sports alongside other sports facilities. Inside it also includes a large gym and coffee shop.
City Centre campus also includes a small gym and a football dome behind the campus. You can also access a range of sports clubs to relax, develop skills and meet new friends. Please enquire at the International Office for full information if you would like to sign up to a Sports Academy!
Gyms near cavc
JD Gym: located at the heart of the city
Pure Gym- Located 10 minutes away from CAVC City Centre Campus
Simply Gym - Cardiff Bay