Gelligaer Travel Guide
Cardiff
Popular places to visit
Parc Penallta
Explore the great outdoors at Parc Penallta, a lovely green space in Cardiff. Visit the shops and spas in this relaxing area.
Principality Stadium
Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy.
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
A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.
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.
Utilita Arena Cardiff
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.
Things to do
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff: Golden Gower Coast, Swansea & Mumbles Day Tour
Cardiff: Welsh Castles, Mountains & Steam Railway Day Tour
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
Top hotels in Gelligaer
The Angel Hotel
On arriving at the Angel Joey on reception made us feel very welcome, as he always does, and so our stay immediately got off to a very good start. He also arranged for us to have the room we requested. The hotel is very clean and the rooms are comfortable. It is in a good, central location with bars, ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Excellent hotel possibly the best in Cardiff. Great food, cocktail bar, great rooms what's not to love about this hotel. We'll be back.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
Room was clean and comfortable. A huge range of options for breakfast. Staff were lovely
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Lovely hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Great centeal location and near the station.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
Only issues was waiting for tea this morning with our breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Very enjoyable stay staff great evening meal very good only complaint is the breakfast looked very nice but was cold lukewarm
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gelligaer
Llantrisant
Llantrisant is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Leisure Centre.
Whitchurch
Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.
Heath
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heath and surrounding area, you can visit Cardiff Golf Club and National Museum Cardiff.
Llandaff
Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop.
Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cathays
Cathays is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to National Museum Cardiff or Cardiff City Hall.
