Popular places to visit
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 Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.
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 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 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.
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
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes
Top hotels in Abercarn
The Cwmcarn Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
The Angel Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Celtic Manor Resort
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
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Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
The Parkgate Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Abercarn
Caerleon
Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caerleon Amphitheatre and Isca Augusta.
Rhiwbina
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Rhiwbina and you might want to plan a stop by Castell Coch and Llandaff Cathedral while you're in the area.
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 The Gate Arts and Community Centre or National Museum Cardiff.
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.
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 Llandaff Cathedral or Cardiff City Hall.
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff Castle
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Cardiff International Arena
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Chepstow Racecourse
- Tintern Abbey
- BikePark Wales
- Bute Park
- Sophia Gardens
- New Theatre
- Llandaff Cathedral
- The Royal Mint Experience
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Roath Park
- Castell Coch
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