Pontymoile Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pontypool, Wales.
Lovely park to visit.
Rugby Ground and Hillside The rugby ground and a wooded hillside in Pontypool Ppark, seen with a horse show taking place. Keywords: sports ground, hill, trees
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Bridge 52, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Pontymoile, Pontypool. Bridge 52 is only a few metres from bridge 51A 1594664, which carries the A472 over the canal. Part of bridge 51A is visible behind bridge 52.
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Tea Room Flowers Flowers displayed on the 'prow' of the Marina Tea Room at Pontymoel.
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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture

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.

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

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

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

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.

Cardiff Castle
Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK

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.

Barry Island Beach
D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

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.

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

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

NZ$199
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
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$133
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$203
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

NZ$50
per adult
Cardiff Doctor Who Walking 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
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Our pick of the best Pontymoile Hotel Deals

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

3 out of 5
Lower Mill Field Pontypool Wales
The price is NZ$130 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$130
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pontypool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Very poor dinner offerings

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Best Western Pontypool Metro 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! (3,047 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

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The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is NZ$214 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$214
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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 restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,769 reviews)
Wonderful stay

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is NZ$146 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$146
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (1,587 reviews)
Very spacious clean rooms. Only issue was that it was warm on the 5th floor, air con only goes down to 17 degrees and it could do with being cooler. Otherwise all great.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane Cardiff Wales
The price is NZ$185 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$185
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,226 reviews)
Lovely hotel.Friendly staff.Would definitely return 😀

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

3 out of 5
Station Approach Cardiff Wales
The price is NZ$98 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$98
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
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Other neighbourhoods around Pontymoile

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
Pen-coed Castle

Langstone

Some popular features of Langstone include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club or Coldra Woods are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Langstone
Nice and quiet place to walk and relax in South Wales. #green

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 Caldicot Leisure Centre.

Caldicot
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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, 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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