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Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
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The Ultimate Cardiff City Tour
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Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff
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From Cardiff: Brecon Beacons Waterfall Walking Tour
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The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
What to do in Pontyclun
Popular places to visit
Principality Stadium
The spiritual home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadiumin Cardiff is one of the most famous sporting arenas on the planet, envied the world over for its cauldron-like atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities.
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater 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
Located in the heart of the city centre, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most important cultural attractions. A rich history spanning 2,000 years is contained within its walls and fairytale-style towers.
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
An architectural masterpiece, the Wales Millennium Centre is at the heart of Cardiff Bay, a wonderfully regenerated area full of striking buildings, wide open spaces and intriguing pieces of public art.
Cardiff International Arena
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.
Tintern Abbey
The monastic ruins of Tintern Abbey are nestled in the heart of the Wye Valley area of outstanding natural beauty and can boast 900 years of history in their walls. This was the first Cistercian abbey built in Wales and only the second in Britain, and despite now being exposed to the elements, it remains one of the most stunning surviving examples of gothic architecture in the country.
Bute Park
One of the great city parks of the world, Bute Park is a favoured haunt of both locals and visitors alike. First landscaped in the 18th Century by legendary garden designer Capability Brown, this 130 acre park is known as the ‘Green Heart’ of Cardiff and offers a leafy habitat for exercise, picnics and recreation, not to mention a wealth of seasonal attractions.
Areas of Pontyclun
Llantrisant
Visitors to Llantrisant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Royal Mint Experience is worth a stop.
Talbot Green
Talbot Green is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Castle.
Llantwit Fardre
While Llantwit Fardre isn't home to many top sights, Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum and The Royal Mint Experience are some notable places to visit nearby.
Llanharan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Llanharan and surrounding area, you can visit The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Castle.
Miskin
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travelers like about Miskin. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Llantrisant Castle and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum are a few top places to visit.
Pont-y-Clun
While Pont-y-Clun isn't home to many top sights, Llantrisant Castle and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.
