Gelligaer Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gelligaer
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 top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing 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.
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.
Activities
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Gelligaer Hotel Deals
The Angel Hotel
Excellent experience. Staff very helpful and polite. Special thanks to Joyee.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Fresh breakfast. No coffee/tea machine like other hotels.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Free parking and plenty of space. Excellent options in bar for a hotel. Decent loation. Bit fiddly to find the entrance.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff
Room was nice. Shower needed an upgrade. Drinks were expensive. Train noise was very loud
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Lovely stay rooms lovely
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Celtic Manor Resort
The room was very clean and spacious , the food was excellent and the staff were so polite and very professional
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gelligaer
Rhiwbina
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Rhiwbina and you might want to plan a stop by Castell Coch and Caerphilly Castle while you're in the area.
Rogerstone
When in Rogerstone, you can plan a visit to Tredegar House and Friars Walk Newport, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Llantrisant
Visitors to Llantrisant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Royal Mint Experience is worth a stop.
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.
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.
