Talbot Green Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Confluence of the Clun and Ely in Pontyclun. Looking along the Ely River (Afon Elai in Welsh). The smaller Afon Clun flows in from the left.
Photo by Jaggery (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Confluence of the Clun and Ely in Pontyclun. Looking along the Ely River (Afon Elai in Welsh). The smaller Afon Clun flows in from the left.
Photo by Jaggery (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Upstream along the Ely, Pontyclun
Photo by Jaggery (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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
Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:

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

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

NZ$29
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

NZ$134
per adult
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
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.
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

NZ$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

NZ$200
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
United Kingdom 15 minute Go Kart Race Session

Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom

NZ$45
per adult
Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom
See all activities in Cardiff

Our pick of the best Talbot Green Hotel Deals

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Lanelay Lane Pontyclun Wales
Stay at this luxury B&B in Pontyclun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (791 reviews)
Staff were very friendly and attentive. The hotel was beautiful and very clean throughout.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Get rates
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
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

Get rates
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
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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
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
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales
The price is NZ$155 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$155
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Spacious room. Staff were very welcoming. Had a good stay

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre
See all 1,697 properties in Talbot Green
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Talbot Green

The Royal Mint.

Llantrisant

Visitors to Llantrisant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Royal Mint Experience is worth a stop.

Llantrisant
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
Llandaff Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage elements and religious elements

Llandaff

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop.

Llandaff
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
Where else would you be on an autumn Saturday. C'mon you Bluebirds!

Canton

Travellers like the parks in Canton, and Cardiff City Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Canton
A bridge over the River Taff in Cardiff against a blue sky

Pontcanna

5/5(7 area reviews)

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

Pontcanna

Talbot Green Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: