Gelligaer Travel Guide
Cardiff
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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.

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 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.

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.
Things to do

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

Cardiff: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Top hotels in Gelligaer

The Parkgate Hotel
Lovely reception staff, friendly, helpful, asked questions to then recommend things to me proactively-the people do make the difference & they’re doing it right here! Room was very nice-soft bedding & very comfortable bed, great shower, nice looking bath if I’d been staying longer. A few errant hairs ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
Great location to the conference I was attending
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff
We came away for a long week to Cardiff, and would not hesitate to stop at the same hotel again. Rooms were clean and spacious, beds were comfy, staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very nice, and the hotel was in a great location, just a 5 minute walk from the castle, and also Queens ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

The Angel Hotel
Absolutely amazing! price on point, amazing staff really helpful and nice, central, it has it all
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Although the early check in was appreciated, for some reason we were given an adapted room. As it was in a quiet area of the hotel we accepted it. I took a shower after checking in but the shower was blocked and flooded the whole bathroom. At 5pm I was told there were no maintenance staff on duty ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
We have had some lovely stays at this hotel, however, not so great on this occasion. The room was comfortable and the staff helpful. We had a problem with the air conditioning not working and the concierge did try to get it fixed but was unsuccessful so provided us with a floor standing fan which ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026






