Abercarn Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Principality Stadium
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
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
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
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
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.
Activities
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
From Cardiff: Wye Valley-Roman Ruins-Tintern Abbey Day Tour
The Wandering Bard's Tour of South Wales
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
Drinks Tasting with a game of Music Bingo
Guided Distillery Tour in South Wales
Our pick of the best Abercarn Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Abercarn
Nelson
While visiting Nelson, you might make a stop by sights like River Taff and Parc Penallta.
Caerleon
Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caerleon Amphitheatre and Isca Augusta.
Heath
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heath and surrounding area, you can visit Roath Park and Cardiff Golf Club.
Langstone
Some popular features of Langstone include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club or Coldra Woods are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Roath Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Whitchurch
Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.
- Principality Stadium
- Cardiff Castle
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff University
- Cardiff International Arena
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Tintern Abbey
- Rhondda Valley
- University Hospital of Wales
- Caerphilly Castle
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- The Royal Mint Experience
- Cardiff City Hall
- BikePark Wales
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Penderyn Distillery
- Castell Coch