Gelligaer Travel Guide

Cardiff

Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed. South Wales.
Star gazing at parc penallta
Pengam railway station buildings. Passenger facilities are few here. There is a smallish shelter and a ticket counter on platform 1 and a much smaller shelter on the platform on the camera side.
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Edge of the common Looking north, on the far side of the road across the common there are enclosed fields again. The hill beyond is difficult to locate accurately; it is an old mine spoil heap.
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Coal empties at Ystrad Mynach. Coal empties for Penalta colliery on a grey Welsh day .
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Popular places to visit

Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed. South Wales.

Parc Penallta

Explore the great outdoors at Parc Penallta, a lovely green space in Cardiff. Visit the shops and spas in this relaxing area.

Parc Penallta
Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

Principality Stadium

Catch an event at Principality Stadium during your trip to Cardiff. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.

Principality Stadium
Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.

Cardiff Bay

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

Cardiff Castle

You can learn about the history of Cardiff when you stop by Cardiff Castle. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its local tours.

Cardiff Castle
Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK

Barry Island Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Barry Island Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Barry. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its churches.

Barry Island Beach
D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

Utilita Arena Cardiff

Catch an event at Utilita Arena Cardiff during your trip to Cardiff. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Utilita Arena Cardiff

Top hotels in Gelligaer

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,044 reviews)
The room was really big, clean and comfortable and the breakfast very good. No complaints for the price.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

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The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
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The price is 3.030.564 ₫ per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
3.030.564 ₫
3.636.677 ₫ total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,769 reviews)
Wonderful stay

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is 2.042.882 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.042.882 ₫
2.451.459 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (1,585 reviews)
Reception and restaurant staff were amazing, very friendly and welcoming and they were very helpful. Only issue was that there was meant to be an ice dispenser in the laundry room but doesn’t look like there was one. Everything else was perfect

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane Cardiff Wales
The price is 2.383.259 ₫ per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
2.383.259 ₫
2.859.911 ₫ total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,226 reviews)
Lovely hotel.Friendly staff.Would definitely return 😀

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

3 out of 5
Station Approach Cardiff Wales
The price is 1.249.558 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
1.249.558 ₫
1.499.469 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

4 out of 5
Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales
The price is 2.406.126 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.406.126 ₫
2.887.351 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Perfect location and facilities

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Gelligaer

The Royal Mint.

Llantrisant

Llantrisant is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Leisure Centre.

Llantrisant
Hollybush Estate Road - Coryton

Whitchurch

4/5(29 area reviews)

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.

Whitchurch
Llandaff Cathedral featuring religious elements, heritage elements and interior views

Llandaff

5/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop.

Llandaff
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Penylan

Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penylan
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Cathays

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Cathays
A bridge over the River Taff in Cardiff against a blue sky

Pontcanna

4.5/5(70 area reviews)

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

Pontcanna

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