Things to do in Pontyclun
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Top places to visit
1. Principality Stadium
![Millennium Stadium showing modern architecture and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/145000/145798-Millennium-Stadium.jpg)
2. Brecon Beacons National Park
![Brecon Beacons National Park which includes rainforest, a lake or waterhole and a waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148578-Brecon-Beacons-National-Park.jpg)
3. Cardiff Castle
![Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/145000/145762-Cardiff-Castle.jpg)
4. Exmoor National Park
![Exmoor National Park featuring wildflowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101216-Exmoor-National-Park.jpg)
5. 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.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/21fc82a3062294a2768899c3a745d093.jpg)
6. 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.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/54e1b4852e1948e985dc86519190ca25.jpg)
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 theatre scene in this walkable area.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle is a huge medieval castle in the South Wales, located in Caerphilly, seven and a half miles north of Cardiff. The castle stands out from other Welsh castles thanks to two distinct factors. The first of these is its sheer size; it is the second largest castle in the UK after Windsor Castle, occupying 30 acres.
Areas of Pontyclun
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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.
Miskin
Restaurants and museums are just a few things travellers like about Miskin. A stop by Llantrisant Castle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Llanharan
Llanharan might not have many top sights, but The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Llantwit Fardre
Though Llantwit Fardre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum and The Royal Mint Experience.
Llanharry
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Llanharry and surrounding area, you can visit The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Castle.
- Llantrisant Castle
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Cardiff Castle
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff University
- Cardiff International Arena
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Rhondda Valley
- Caerphilly Castle
- Aberavon Beach
- Bute Park
- BikePark Wales
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Cardiff City Hall
- Zip World Tower
- Llandaff Cathedral
- Penderyn Distillery
- Big Pit National Coal Museum
- Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
- St. David's Hall
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