Popular places to visit
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wales Millennium Centre
Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.
Things to do
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Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
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The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Top hotels in Abercarn
![The Angel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34843/7e33a822_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
![The Parkgate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66270000/66262800/66262736/848fa567_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025
![Celtic Manor Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456600/456532/df7fe590_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025
![Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2260000/2256300/2256209/w5133h3419x0y6-100f5535_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025
![Cardiff Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13800/13776/51fea948_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2025
![Future Inns Cardiff Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1170000/1160400/1160305/c8006d62_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Abercarn
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Caerleon
Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caerleon Amphitheatre and Isca Augusta.
Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Roath Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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Cathays
Cathays is well liked for its museums. 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.
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Llandaff
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Llandaff. You might want to make time for a stop at Insole Court or Llandaff Cathedral.
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Cardiff Castle
- Barry Island Beach
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Cardiff International Arena
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Chepstow Racecourse
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Tintern Abbey
- Bute Park
- BikePark Wales
- The Royal Mint Experience
- New Theatre
- Sophia Gardens
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Llandaff Cathedral
- Penderyn Distillery
- Cardiff City Hall