Blackwood

Travel Guide

A railway platform with a pedestrian bridge and a fence.
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A church with a tower and a graveyard.
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A highway with a roundabout, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a hilly landscape with buildings in the background.
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A cemetery with numerous headstones in a grassy field, surrounded by rolling hills and a cloudy sky.
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A gravel path leading to a stone gate with a stone wall on one side and a grassy field with large rocks on the other.
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Where to stay in Blackwood

Find the best Blackwood areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A rural landscape with a village, green fields, and a cemetery.
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Pontllanfraith

While Pontllanfraith might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park.

A suspension bridge, a statue of a person with a tool, and a field with red flowers.
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Oakdale

While there might not be top attractions in Oakdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bargoed Woodland Park and Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial.

A field of purple heather with scattered trees in the background.
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Argoed

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Argoed and surrounding area, you can visit Cwmtillery Reservoir and Super Tubing.

Cefn Fforest

While Cefn Fforest isn't home to many top sights, Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

A snow-covered landscape with a tree in the foreground and a village in the background.
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Open Photo by Robin Drayton

Pengam

When in Pengam, you can plan a visit to Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Maesycwmmer Blackwood Wales
The price is AED 460 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
AED 460
AED 552 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Blackwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Bargoed ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (515 reviews)
"Very good 2 night stay. Swimming pool, spa etc very good, we thought that a closing time of the pool at 7pm was quite early though for the weekend. Receptionists very heplful and welcoming, Room was very spacious but could only find 1 socket to plug in electricals, which was surpising. Having a balcony ..."

Reviewed on 3 August 2026

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
Maes Manor Hotel

Maes Manor Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Maes Rudded Lane Blackwood Wales
The price is AED 327 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
AED 327
AED 393 total
6 Sep - 7 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Blackwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bargoed Woodland Park ...
Maes Manor Hotel
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is AED 190 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
AED 190
AED 228 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,333 reviews)
"No air-con, no view from the room, super expensive parking for the night"

Reviewed on 6 August 2026

The Angel Hotel
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The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (325 reviews)
"The apartment overall was rundown and didn’t feel clean and tidy. The entrance to the apartment was not very clean. The laundry area looked dirty. There are separate door in a long hallway for each room and bathroom that need to stay closed that make coming in and out of the rooms very hard. Overall ..."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Park Lane Aparthotel

Park Lane Aparthotel

4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, meeting facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Utilita Arena Cardiff are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (79 reviews)
"This property is not secure and safe. Customer service is poor. Would not recommend"

Reviewed on 6 August 2026

Park Lane Aparthotel
Quay Apartments Clarence House

Quay Apartments Clarence House

3.5 out of 5
Clarence Place Newport Wales
Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (155 reviews)
"Booked for 3 people and only had 1 King sized bed and you can open windows and the air on unit was only in the living room which made the bedroom unbearable hot. Wouldn’t stay here again"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Quay Apartments Clarence House
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Stay near popular Blackwood attractions

Markham Community House and Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Markham Community House and Leisure Centre during your stay in Blackwood.
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