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 lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly 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.
Activities
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys
Our pick of the best Gelligaer Hotel Deals
The Angel Hotel
Very clean room, good value for money. Outside is a little run down needs painting (used beer glass on window ledge?) I booked a single room early on the first floor and ended up on 3rd floor with double room wanted first floor. Window was very small and needed a good paint a very grubby window wouldn't ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
Clean room good amenities staff v helpful staff
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Excellent location. Clean and comfortable room. Heating/air-con system worked great. Breakfast was great and set in a relaxing environment and my Coeliac wife was well catered for.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Village Hotel Cardiff
Very nice to reception staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Room for the first night, the heating was not working and a draft coming into the room from the window. Got moved into a different room for the remainder of the stay but the heating still didn’t work. That along with the lift not working from the first floor causing us to carry luggage up each day. ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Lovely staff and thank you for providing ice for my badly sprained ankle
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gelligaer
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.
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.
