Abercarn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Abercarn attractions

Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake during your travels in Newport.
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Activities

Brecon Mountain Railway, Pant

Cardiff: Welsh Castles, Mountains & Steam Railway Day Tour

AU$207
per adult
Cardiff: Welsh Castles, Mountains & Steam Railway Day Tour
South Wales: Indoor Go-Karting Experience

South Wales: Indoor Go-Karting Experience

AU$38
per adult
South Wales: Indoor Go-Karting Experience
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

AU$152
per adult
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes

Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes

AU$2,580
per traveller
Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes
Private Day Tour of South Wales, including Cardiff & Caerphilly Castle.

Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales Castles

AU$1,531
per adult
Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales Castles
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

AU$162
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Abercarn Hotel Deals

The Cwmcarn Hotel

The Cwmcarn Hotel

2 out of 5
Newport Rd Newport Wales
The price is AU$149 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$149
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and a hot tub. Popular attractions Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake and Twmbarlwm Mountain are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"Great stay, will rwcommend xx"

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

The Cwmcarn Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$223 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$223
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Celtic Manor Resort
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is AU$101 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$101
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is AU$175 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$175
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is AU$120 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$120
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,671 reviews)
"This is my second time staying at future inn hotel. Amazing hotels. Parking great. Staff are friendly. breakfast is a wide variety. Only problem we had was our key card was playing up, they had a queue at reception for check-in and we had to wait which is not a great when you’ve already checked in ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
St Mary Street Cardiff Wales
The price is AU$127 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$127
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Abercarn

Find the best Abercarn areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Cardiff City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Photo by Darryl Ellson
Open Photo by Darryl Ellson

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.

A river with a boat, a bridge, and modern buildings.
Photo by Gareth James
Open Photo by Gareth James

Grangetown

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.

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Pontcanna

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

Abercarn Travel Guide

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