Abercarn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bleak farmland In the rain, a boring sheep pasture is a wet boring sheep pasture. But this is what the land above the valley near Pant-y-resk is like.
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Bleak farmland In the rain, a boring sheep pasture is a wet boring sheep pasture. But this is what the land above the valley near Pant-y-resk is like.
Photo by Graham Horn (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Track to Graig Farm The track heads south further into the square. However, there was a motor cycle scrambling event at the farm and I had to reverse down the lane three times as lots of "white" vans were leaving and they weren't giving way. So here's the northern part of the square.
Photo by Graham Horn (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Nice walk in the fresh air. Autumn colours nearly all gone.

Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture

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.

Principality Stadium
Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.

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 family-friendly area.

Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

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.

Cardiff Castle
Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK

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.

Barry Island Beach
D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

Utilita Arena Cardiff

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.

Utilita Arena Cardiff
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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 University

Activities

A tour arrives at Caerleon.

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

NZ$205
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

NZ$228
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Afternoon Distillery Tour in Newport

Afternoon Distillery Tour in Newport

NZ$41
per adult
Afternoon Distillery Tour in Newport
Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes

Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes

NZ$3,074
per traveller
Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes
Cardiff Castle's Keep

Private Day Tour of South Wales, including Cardiff & Caerphilly Castle.

NZ$1,832
per adult
Private Day Tour of South Wales, including Cardiff & Caerphilly Castle.
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

NZ$29
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
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Our pick of the best Abercarn Hotel Deals

The Cwmcarn Hotel

The Cwmcarn Hotel

2 out of 5
Newport Rd Newport Wales
The price is NZ$187 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$187
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and a hot tub. Popular attractions Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake and Twmbarlwm Mountain are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Great host, lovely people, all your basic needs and in an ideal mountain biking location

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

The Cwmcarn Hotel
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,982 reviews)
Room was clean and warm friendly staff

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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The Angel Hotel
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane Cardiff Wales
The price is NZ$163 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$163
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,203 reviews)
Clean comfortable room. Staff very friendly. Breakfast in Browns was fab too!

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is NZ$244 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$244
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,344 reviews)
A great experience

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is NZ$185 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$185
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Spotless

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$148 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$148
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,576 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Abercarn

Well-preserved oval mound that once hosted gladiatorial combat and military processions. This amphitheater was built for the Roman forces at Isca around AD 90 and would have seated around 6000 spectators!

Caerleon

4/5(1 area review)

Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Isca Augusta and Caerleon Amphitheatre.

Caerleon
University Hospital of Wales gardens

Heath

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heath and surrounding area, you can visit Cardiff Golf Club and The Gate Arts and Community Centre.

Heath
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Penylan

Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penylan
Hollybush Estate Road - Coryton

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.

Whitchurch
Cardiff, UK

Gabalfa

Gabalfa is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Insole Court or Cardiff City Hall.

Gabalfa
CARDIFF, WALES - AUG 10 : Lighthouse in Roath Park commemorating Captain Scotts ill-fated voyage to the Antartic in Cardiff on august 2019

Roath

3/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath

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