What to do in Blackwood

Activities, attractions and tours

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Places to Visit in Blackwood

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Top places to visit

1. Principality Stadium

Watch national and international sporting events, see musical legends perform and go behind the scenes at the Principality Stadium. This is the national stadium of Wales, a 74,500-seat venue that is the home of the Welsh national rugby team.
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Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture

2. Brecon Beacons National Park

Brecon Beacons National Park is an expanse of immeasurable natural beauty. Rugged mountain ranges spill down to valleys while limestone caves and dramatic waterfalls highlight a landscape of flower-filled meadows, forests and grassy hills. Brecon Beacons National Park is a paradise for biking, hiking, horseback riding and touring on canals. Discover more than 250 ancient monuments, villages crowned by castles and designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Brecon Beacons National Park which includes rainforest, a lake or waterhole and a waterfall

3. Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle is a medieval stronghold and Victorian Gothic mansion with approximately 2,000 years’ worth of history. The magnificent structure was built on the site of a Roman fort and a Norman castle and during its existence also served as a home, a concert venue and a World War II shelter.
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Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

4. Cardiff University

One of the UK’s major teaching and research universities, in its 2014 University Guide the Sunday Times described Cardiff as “the acknowledged leader of higher education in Wales”. The previous year it hailed it as a “powerhouse of academic and research excellence”.
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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.

5. Wales Millennium Centre

Wales Millennium Centre is one of the most popular cultural attractions in Cardiff. It is a place to see everything from small dance pieces and comedy shows, to West End musicals and major art exhibitions. The venue hosts several performance areas and is the home of the Welsh National Opera, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and other arts organizations. Watch a show, view some art and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour.
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Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage

6. Cardiff International Arena

The main area of the arena is a hugely versatile space capable of staging a wide variety of events, from trade exhibitions to music concerts and stand-up shows. It is capable of holding a standing audience of 7,500 people, a number that falls to 5,000 for seated events.
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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.

What to do in Blackwood


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Explore areas of Blackwood

Pontllanfraith

Though Pontllanfraith may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park.

Pontllanfraith
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Cefn Fforest

While Cefn Fforest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bargoed Woodland Park and Parc Penallta.

Cefn Fforest

Oakdale

While there might not be top attractions in Oakdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bargoed Woodland Park and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

Oakdale

Argoed

Argoed might not have many top sights, but Bedwellty House and Park and Bargoed Woodland Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Argoed

Penmaen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Penmaen and surrounding area, you can visit Bargoed Woodland Park and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

Penmaen

Pengam

When in Pengam, you can plan a visit to Bargoed Woodland Park and Parc Penallta, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pengam

 

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