Abercarn Travel Guide

Cardiff

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Stay near popular Abercarn attractions

Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake during your travels in Newport.
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Things to do

Brecon Mountain Railway, Pant

Cardiff: Welsh Castles, Mountains & Steam Railway Day Tour

฿4,777
per adult
Cardiff: Welsh Castles, Mountains & Steam Railway Day Tour
Welsh Games Group Activity in South Wales

Welsh Games Group Activity in South Wales

฿1,972
per adult
Welsh Games Group Activity in South Wales
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

฿3,506
per adult
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
South Wales: Indoor Go-Karting Experience

South Wales: Indoor Go-Karting Experience

฿876
per adult
South Wales: Indoor Go-Karting Experience
Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes

Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes

฿59,163
per traveller
Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes
Private Day Tour of South Wales, including Cardiff & Caerphilly Castle.

Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales Castles

฿35,279
per adult
Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales Castles
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Top hotels in Abercarn

The Cwmcarn Hotel

The Cwmcarn Hotel

2 out of 5
Newport Rd Newport Wales
The price is ฿2,762 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿2,762
฿4,133 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and a hot tub. Popular attractions Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake and Twmbarlwm Mountain are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
"Beautiful property, hosts were very attentive and polite couldn’t have asked for a better stay"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

The Cwmcarn Hotel
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,029 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,029
฿2,435 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,269 reviews)
"Very run down"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿4,433 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,433
฿5,319 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,797 reviews)
"All fabulous, would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is ฿4,535 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
฿4,535
฿5,442 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Celtic Manor Resort
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,804 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,804
฿3,364 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

4 out of 5
Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿3,486 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,486
฿4,183 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Good stay in Cardiff"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff
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Where to stay in Abercarn

Find the best Abercarn areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Cardiff City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Cardiff Castle – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Risca East

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Risca East and surrounding area, you can visit Twmbarlwm Mountain and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

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Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Coal Exchange building or Wales Millennium Centre might round out your trip.

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Pontcanna

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

Abercarn Travel Guide