Cwmbran

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Cwmbran

Cwmbran station. View northward, towards Pontypool Road, Abergavenny, Hereford etc.: ex-GWR Newport - Hereford - Shrewsbury main line. This is a new station, opened 12/5/86, on the main line, replacing earlier Cwmbran station on the Blaenavon branch closed 30/4/62.
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Pontnewydd

You'll enjoy the museums and entertainment venues in Pontnewydd. You might want to make time for a stop at Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre or Bowlplex Cwmbran.

Pontnewydd
Lock bridge On the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal.
Photo by Roger Cornfoot (CC BY-SA)

Llantarnam

3/5(2 area reviews)

You might appreciate the spas and restaurants in Llantarnam, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club and Caerleon Castle are just a few notable stops.

Llantarnam
Fields, near Henllys
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Henllys

While Henllys might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake and Pontypool Park.

Henllys
Colourful autumn walk 🍁

Upper Cwmbran

While Upper Cwmbran isn't home to many top sights, Pontypool Park and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake are some notable places to visit nearby.

Upper Cwmbran
Commodore Hotel, Llanyrafon, Cwmbran The Commodore Hotel
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Llanyrafon

When in Llanyrafon, you can plan a visit to Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club and Caerleon Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Llanyrafon
Open Space / Park in Cwmbran Open ground with a disused children's play area on the left, it wasn't vandal proofed.
Photo by Colin Madge (CC BY-SA)

Fairwater

When in Fairwater, you can plan a visit to Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake and Pontypool Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fairwater
Parkway Hotel & Spa
Parkway Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Cwmbran Drive, Cwmbran, Wales
The price is AED 383 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
AED 383
AED 460 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cwmbran. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (892 reviews)
Reunion
"Visited hotel for Pontypool YFC 80th Reunion, Seren assisted with arrangements but Kirsty made sure everything was perfect on the night. Food was delicious and well presented. Stayed overnight, room was spotless and breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice. Definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Parkway Hotel & Spa
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
4 out of 5
St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AED 294 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 294
AED 353 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Closeto railway station"

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
The Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 359 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 359
AED 431 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,701 reviews)
"Brilliant stay"

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
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Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
4 out of 5
Usk Way, Endeavour House, Newport, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Friars Walk Newport and Newport ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (188 reviews)
"Excellent service, saf, helpful staff and extra clean 👌"

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (252 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay for two nights when visiting Cardiff to watch the rugby with family. We had two apartments; they were brilliantly located, extremely functional and clean - which is exactly what we needed them to be. Luxury apartments they are not - and the price was very high because ..."

Reviewed on 16 March 2025

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Central Studios
Central Studios
3 out of 5
7 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and Netflix. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Central Studios Cardiff
"Great location right near football stadium in central Cardiff and walking distance to many hot spots/food in Cardiff. Very clean/modern room. was able to find free street parking close to room. save environment."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

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