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Graduation week is a time to celebrate the success of students with peers, family and friends

Graduations in Cardiff 2025

Graduation ceremonies are the time to celebrate the success of students with peers, family and friends.

Graduation Dates 2025

Celebrate the hard work of the Cardiff school graduate this year. Graduation days are dependent on the individual university. Events and activities scheduled throughout the day provide opportunities to meet up with your friends, housemates, coursemates, staff, and all their supporters. Unlike the last few years, the events will be in person.

Graduation Cardiff University

The ceremonies will run throughout the day and will be held between 14 and 18 July 2025. Cardiff University graduations are usually held at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff city centre, with registration, academic dress collection and official photography taking place in City Hall.

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University Graduation 2025 will be held in the Wales Millennium Centre, a short distance from Future Inn Cardiff. The next date will be between 14 and 17 July 2025.

University of South Wales

Graduation for the Cardiff Campus takes place between 14 - 16 July 2025 and 26 - 27 January 2026. It is a chance for the university students to celebrate their achievements in the presence of their family, friends and the academic staff who have supported them.

Royal College of Music and Drama

Celebrating one of the greatest days of the students’ lives, their graduation ceremony is taking place for the Royal College of Music and Drama on 10 - 11 July 2025.

Stay at Future Inn Cardiff

Future Inn Cardiff is a modern and comfortable hotel in the heart of Cardiff Bay, one of the city's most vibrant areas. The hotel is conveniently located near main access roads and public transportation, making it easy to explore the city. This well-appointed hotel offers a range of amenities, ensuring a pleasant and convenient stay. Alongside its excellent location, the hotel boasts spacious and airy bedrooms - all of which sleep up to four guests - that feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, a desk and workspace, a laptop safe, a complimentary robe and slippers. Plus, home away from home services like the guest laundry room, ice buckets and wine glasses. There's also electric car charging and free parking, which are rare in such a central location.

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Getting to the Graduation Venue

Getting to the graduations is easy from Future Inns.

The Wales Millennium Centre is approximately a 9-minute walk from Future Inn Cardiff, with the quickest route cutting through the Red Dragon Centre.

The City Centre is a 6-minute drive or taxi ride from Future Inns. The Cardiff Bay train station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel and takes you to Cardiff Queen Street station, followed by an 8-minute walk to Utilita Arena Cardiff. Various buses also stop at Cardiff County Hall, across the road from the hotel, taking 20 minutes. It would take approximately 20 minutes to walk from the hotel.

Future Club Rewards

For additional benefits, you can join the Future Inns hotel loyalty program. Alongside a member's discount rate, for every £1 you spend on accommodation, you earn 1 reward point. You also get a complimentary drink voucher to redeem in the bar when you dine. Plus, you get double points when you eat in the restaurant. Points collected can then be used to upgrade your bedroom to a suite or a free night's stay. It's also completely free to join!

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Thomas Restaurant is a vibrant dining venue in the heart of Cardiff Bay that offers a memorable culinary experience. Known for serving locally sourced produce, the menu showcases a delightful range of British and Welsh dishes, ensuring that diners can enjoy an authentic taste of the region. From hearty breakfasts to leisurely lunches and indulgent dinners, it is ideal for both hotel guests and locals alike.

Additionally, the restaurant features an inviting bar area, perfect for enjoying a drink. In the summer months, take advantage of the outdoor terrace. A large selection of drinks is also available, including popular local brands Brains beers, Penderyn whiskey and vodka, Benjamin Hall gins, and Cariad wines. Naturally, there's a good choice of soft drinks, including refreshing fruit juices, tea, coffee, and mocktails.

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