Pen Tranch Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Jessica Aidley (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Pen Tranch" by Jessica Aidley (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Jessica Aidley (CC BY-SA)

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
Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

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 walkable area.

Cardiff Bay
Barry Island Beach

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
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
Cardiff University

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
Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage

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.

Wales Millennium Centre

Activities

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

NZ$38
per adult
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

NZ$29
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

NZ$57
per adult
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff
Picture 4 for Activity Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

NZ$181
per adult
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
A tour arrives at Caerleon.

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

NZ$204
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour

Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour

NZ$328
per traveller
Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Pen Tranch Hotel Deals

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,519 reviews)
"Nice size room. Furniture abit tired and extractor fan in bathroom not working. Hotel generally too hot."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

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The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is NZ$236 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$236
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,301 reviews)
"Lovely place .!perfect for what we wanted. Well worth having breakfast . Bit muffed at having to pay £12 a day to park not good if u there for a few days."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$224 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$224
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,725 reviews)
"We really liked this property. The bed was super comfortable. Location great although you cannot pull up outside. Breakfast was very good with attentive staff. In fact all staff we encountered were super friendly. The only negative for me was, like so many other hotels, the lighting was not great ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$169 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$169
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location, but noisy"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

4 out of 5
Grey friars Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$182 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$182
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful property, attentive staff, great rooms for area and price."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Park Plaza Cardiff
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$160 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$160
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice rooms but no air con"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Village Hotel Cardiff
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Other neighbourhoods around Pen Tranch

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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
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Pillgwenlly

While visiting Pillgwenlly, you might make a stop by sights like Newport Docks and Riverfront.

Pillgwenlly
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Heath

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heath and surrounding area, you can visit Llandaff Cathedral and Principality Stadium.

Heath
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Penylan

Penylan is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.

Penylan
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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
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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 Principality Stadium or Llandaff Cathedral.

Gabalfa

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