Ponthir Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom
Our pick of the best Ponthir Hotel Deals
The Angel Hotel
Clean room, good choice at breakfast. Bar reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Celtic Manor Resort
The stay was very pleasant overall.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Aztec Hotel & Spa
Really nice hotel but disappointingly the spa is extra - not clear on Hotels.com
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Nice inner city venue. Parking convenient, breakfast and staff were great
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Size of the room and bed. It was the best stay we have had
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Didn't have breakfast ..no drinks ..clean room very satisfied.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ponthir
Caerleon
Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caerleon Amphitheatre and Isca Augusta.
Pillgwenlly
Pillgwenlly might not have many top sights, but Newport Docks and Newport Transporter Bridge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Caldicot
You'll enjoy the churches and gardens in Caldicot. You might want to make time for a stop at Caldicot Castle and Country Park or Dewstow Gardens & Hidden Grottoes.
Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 National Museum Cardiff.
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ponthir Travel Guide
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff University
- Thornbury Castle
- Utilita Arena Cardiff
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Tintern Abbey
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Aztec West Business Park
- University Hospital of Wales
- BikePark Wales
- Rhondda Valley
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- The Royal Mint Experience
