Risca Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Utilita Arena Cardiff
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
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom
Our pick of the best Risca Hotel Deals
The Angel Hotel
Staff were all lovely and hotel is the perfect location, right next to Cardiff castle
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
Great staff great food
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Great location, friendly staff. Breakfast and check out times allow you to relax and unwind. Meal in restaurant was excellent too.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Staff on reception were very professional and helpful. Only reason not 5 star was the lift was faulty and meant people had to walk up to the first floor to use the lift. I used to come here a lot in the 2010's and it hasn't really changed since then (that can be a good and bad thing I suppose). Rooms ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Village Hotel Cardiff
Comfortable and clean room.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Hotel and staff were amazing. Couldnt do enough for us . I will go back . Breakfast was stunning lots of it great choice. However at 7.30am the breakfast was cold . Beautiful hotel. I will go back there.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Risca
Pillgwenlly
Pillgwenlly might not have many top sights, but Newport Docks and Newport Transporter Bridge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Cardiff Golf Club and The Gate Arts and Community Centre.
Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting 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.
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
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- River Taff
- Newport Holidays
