Risca West Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Risca West attractions

Twmbarlwm Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Twmbarlwm Mountain during your travels in Newport. Make time for the spas and golf courses in this relaxing area.
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Activities

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

AU$86
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

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

AU$164
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour

Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

AU$164
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Cardiff: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

Cardiff: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

AU$44
per adult
Cardiff: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

AU$192
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
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Our guide on where to stay in Risca West

Find the best Risca West 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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Castle Quarter

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

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Risca East

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Risca East and surrounding area, you can visit Twmbarlwm Mountain and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

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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.

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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.

Risca West Travel Guide

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