Blackwood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A railway platform with a pedestrian bridge and a fence.
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A church with a tower and a graveyard.
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A highway with a roundabout, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a hilly landscape with buildings in the background.
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A cemetery with numerous headstones in a grassy field, surrounded by rolling hills and a cloudy sky.
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A gravel path leading to a stone gate with a stone wall on one side and a grassy field with large rocks on the other.
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Where to stay in Blackwood

Find the best Blackwood areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic castle with a moat and surrounding greenery.

Pontllanfraith

Though Pontllanfraith may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park.

A suspension bridge, a statue of a person with a tool, and a field with red flowers.
Photo by Jonathan Billinger
Open Photo by Jonathan Billinger

Penmaen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Penmaen and surrounding area, you can visit Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park.

High Street Area

When in High Street Area, you can plan a visit to Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A rural landscape with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a small building emitting smoke.
Photo by Ralph Rawlinson
Open Photo by Ralph Rawlinson

Argoed

Argoed might not have many top sights, but Cwmtillery Reservoir and Bargoed Woodland Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A snow-covered landscape with a tree in the foreground and a village in the background.
Photo by Robin Drayton
Open Photo by Robin Drayton

Pengam

When in Pengam, you can plan a visit to Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Maesycwmmer Blackwood Wales
The price is 3.179.782 ₫ per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
3.179.782 ₫
3.815.738 ₫ total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Blackwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Parc Penallta ...
8.2/10 Very good! (532 reviews)
"The Bryn has a lovely golf course and views from the bedrooms are lovely and with a balcony. The double room we had was clean and definatly big enough for our needs. I is a bit dark and oldy worldy but has tea and coffee facilities so overall the room is great. What is not great however are the mattresses, ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is 4.131.323 ₫ per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
4.131.323 ₫
4.957.724 ₫ total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 1.634.767 ₫ per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
1.634.767 ₫
1.961.721 ₫ total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,446 reviews)
"Very friendly helpful staff,great location and easy parking,nice lounge to have a drink and rooms clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

The Angel Hotel
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Park Lane Aparthotel

Park Lane Aparthotel

4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, meeting facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Utilita Arena Cardiff are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (89 reviews)
"I was informed two days before my arrival that the property I had booked had a maintenance issue, and I was offered a different property instead. Although the location was not ideal for my purpose, I had to accept it given the short notice. I was then sent the check-in instructions, but they included ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Park Lane Aparthotel
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (333 reviews)
"Whilst great location and easy access, the washing machine facilities was not adequate and working well."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Quay Apartments Clarence House

Quay Apartments Clarence House

3.5 out of 5
Clarence Place Newport Wales
Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (158 reviews)
"Excellent value, and secure parking next door. The flat was clean, but the Lino in the hall had gaps, and there was chewing gum stuck to the floor of the lift."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Quay Apartments Clarence House
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Stay near popular Blackwood attractions

Markham Community House and Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Markham Community House and Leisure Centre during your stay in Blackwood.
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A coastal landscape with a golf course, a lighthouse, and cliffs.

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A metal sculpture with arches and a central tower against a night sky.

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