Pillgwenlly Travel Guide

Cardiff

The coolest "bridge" I have ever "driven" across!  Drive aboard and take flight over the River Usk in this 110 year old engineering marvel.  Only six of these historic bridges remain in operation, and the Newport Bridge is the longest with a 196m span (645ft).

A modern highway bridge passes nearby, so these days the bridge operates as a novelty.  Show up on either side, and the operator will come pick you up!  You can also climb the steps and walk across the 54m (180ft) high catwalk.
The coolest "bridge" I have ever "driven" across!  Drive aboard and take flight over the River Usk in this 110 year old engineering marvel.  Only six of these historic bridges remain in operation, and the Newport Bridge is the longest with a 196m span (645ft).

A modern highway bridge passes nearby, so these days the bridge operates as a novelty.  Show up on either side, and the operator will come pick you up!  You can also climb the steps and walk across the 54m (180ft) high catwalk.
The coolest "bridge" I have ever "driven" across!  Drive aboard and take flight over the River Usk in this 110 year old engineering marvel.  Only six of these historic bridges remain in operation, and the Newport Bridge is the longest with a 196m span (645ft).

A modern highway bridge passes nearby, so these days the bridge operates as a novelty.  Show up on either side, and the operator will come pick you up!  You can also climb the steps and walk across the 54m (180ft) high catwalk.
The coolest "bridge" I have ever "driven" across! Drive aboard and take flight over the River Usk in this 110 year old engineering marvel. Only six of these historic bridges remain in operation, and the Newport Bridge is the longest with a 196m span (645ft).

A modern highway bridge passes nearby, so these days the bridge operates as a novelty. Show up on either side, and the operator will come pick you up! You can also climb the steps and walk across the 54m (180ft) high catwalk.
The Newport Transporter Bridge. A bridge hanging from wires and moved across the river like a crane.

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Top hotels in Pillgwenlly

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

4 out of 5
Broad Street Bristol England
The price is Rp1.529.329 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
Rp1.529.329
Rp1.835.195 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,185 reviews)
It's a lovely hotel in great location. Clean spacious room, comfortable bed and amazingly quiet!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Clayton Hotel Bristol City
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,929 reviews)
Lovely location, friendly staff, comfy bed, could use a bit more of a variety regarding tea and coffee choices in room. Room needed a bit of tlc to get it to a high standard

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

The Angel Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West

Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West

3.5 out of 5
Gordano Motorway Service Area M5 J19 Bristol England
The price is Rp660.633 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
Rp660.633
Rp792.759 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff were really nice. Booked online so check-in was quick and easy you do have to pay parking but only £5 extra. Room was clean and breakfast was great. Great stay and great price. Would stay again

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

3.5 out of 5
Bristol Airport Bristol England
The price is Rp2.150.502 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
Rp2.150.502
Rp2.580.602 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,565 reviews)
Stayed here many times staff are fine. I would rather have food at night served to you not order at bar not good for a hilton hotel. Food needs improving i had hunters chicken. Chicken had obviously been boiled first then sauce. Bacon and cheese on top making thecchicken very dry just as easy to ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre

4 out of 5
2 Lower Castle Street Bristol England
The price is Rp1.302.762 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
Rp1.302.762
Rp1.563.314 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (532 reviews)
Beautiful room, lovely view of the city. Definatley stay again

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane Cardiff Wales
The price is Rp1.416.235 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
Rp1.416.235
Rp1.699.482 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,166 reviews)
Great location, friendly staff. Breakfast and check out times allow you to relax and unwind. Meal in restaurant was excellent too.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Pillgwenlly

Well-preserved oval mound that once hosted gladiatorial combat and military processions. This amphitheater was built for the Roman forces at Isca around AD 90 and would have seated around 6000 spectators!

Caerleon

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caerleon Amphitheatre and Isca Augusta.

Caerleon
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Penylan

Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penylan
Tiger tulips in Spring

Roath

4/5(10 area reviews)

Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath
Poetic :)

Adamsdown

4/5(19 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Adamsdown, you might enjoy its spas and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Utilita Arena Cardiff or New Theatre.

Adamsdown
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Splott

Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Utilita Arena Cardiff and St. David's.

Splott
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Cathays

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Cathays


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