What to do in Pontypool

Activities, attractions and tours

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Big Pit National Coal Museum which includes interior views

Places to Visit in Pontypool

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Recommended things to do in Pontypool

Number of things to do	12
Things to do from	NZ$11
Cheapest thing to do	Essential Caerphilly: Explore the town’s history on a self-guided audio tou...
Top 5 things to do	Abergavenny: 3-Mile Mountains and Countryside Kayaking Tour From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip Essential Caerphilly: Explore the town’s history on a self-guided audio tou... Afternoon Distillery Tour in Newport Cardiff’s Private Full-Day Bardic Journey
Half-day tours	Essential Caerphilly: Explore the town’s history on a self-guided audio tou... Afternoon Distillery Tour in Newport Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery Guided Distillery Tour in South Wales
With kids	The Wandering Bard's Tour of South Wales

Discover the most popular places to visit in Pontypool

Principality Stadium

4/5(6 reviews)

Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy.

Cardiff Bay

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(28 reviews)

A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.

Barry Island Beach

3/5(2 reviews)

If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

Cardiff University

Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.

Cardiff International Arena

3/5(1 review)

Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.

Wales Millennium Centre

4/5(8 reviews)

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

Tintern Abbey

5/5(2 reviews)

Tour the ruins of an ancient monastery where Cistercian monks used to live, pray and study. See the remains of their former dwellings and church.

Caerphilly Castle

4/5(1 review)

Caerphilly Castle is a huge medieval castle in the South Wales, located in Caerphilly, seven and a half miles north of Cardiff. The castle stands out from other Welsh castles thanks to two distinct factors. The first of these is its sheer size; it is the second largest castle in the UK after Windsor Castle, occupying 30 acres.

Explore areas of Pontypool

Abersychan

While there might not be top attractions in Abersychan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pontypool Park and Big Pit National Coal Museum.