Pontypool Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mining complex with a prominent red tower, surrounded by industrial buildings and a rural landscape.
An underground mining tunnel with wooden supports, mining equipment, and a conveyor belt system.
An old brick building with a metal staircase and a red metal structure in the background.
A large water wheel in a rural setting with a signboard and scattered machinery.
An old industrial site with a large red metal structure and a brick building.

Where to stay in Pontypool

Find the best Pontypool areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A grassy field with several standing stones.
Photo by Jaggery
Open Photo by Jaggery

Pontymoile

While visiting Pontymoile, you might make a stop by sights like Pontypool Park and Shell Grotto.

A forested hillside with winding paths and a cable car system.
Photo by Chris Roberts
Open Photo by Chris Roberts

Pen Tranch

While Pen Tranch isn't home to many top sights, Shell Grotto and Cwmtillery Reservoir are some notable places to visit nearby.

Griffithstown

While Griffithstown isn't home to many top sights, Pontypool Park and Shell Grotto are some notable places to visit nearby.

A grassy field with a stone wall, a leafless tree, and rolling hills in the background.
Photo by Alan Bowring
Open Photo by Alan Bowring

Abersychan

While there might not be top attractions in Abersychan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shell Grotto and Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial.

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

3 out of 5
Lower Mill Field Pontypool Wales
The price is 1.925.274 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
1.925.274 ₫
2.310.329 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pontypool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Clean and tidy room No air conditioner it was extremely hot over 31 degrees celsius and the window could not be opened due to a window safety cable. We had to cut our stay shorts it was just too hot and we could not sleep in the room. Very stuffy fan just circulated hot air. Very disappointing thought ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is 1.586.129 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
1.586.129 ₫
1.903.354 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,266 reviews)
"Great location for Cardiff Castle , shops, restaurants & bars. Staff were really friendly & helpful . Room was very shabby , paint peeling & grubby walls , shades too big for bedside lights in general very dilapidated, in need of redecoration & TLC. Wardrobe smelt of damp . Breakfast was good , included ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Angel Hotel
Mollie's Bristol

Mollie's Bristol

4 out of 5
Cribbs Causeway Bristol England
The price is 1.963.780 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
1.963.780 ₫
2.356.536 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Mollie's Bristol
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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! (324 reviews)
"Unfortunately, the parking did present a problem having a large car. However reception were great and allowed us to park in an easier space. The room was smaller than expected. The window did not lock shut so had to be left open. The room could have done with a better clean as there were old crisps ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation

Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation

4 out of 5
Usk Way Newport Wales
Stay at this apartment in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rodney Parade and Friars Walk Newport are ...
8.2/10 Very good! (226 reviews)
"It's student rooms. The good bit is it's honest. The bad bit is"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
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 Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club and Riverfront ...
8.4/10 Very good! (155 reviews)
"Booked for 3 people and only had 1 King sized bed and you can open windows and the air on unit was only in the living room which made the bedroom unbearable hot. Wouldn’t stay here again"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Quay Apartments Clarence House
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Stay near popular Pontypool attractions

A grassy field with rusted metal objects and a distant mining structure.
Photo by Sean Pike
Open Photo by Sean Pike

Big Pit National Coal Museum

9.4/10 (25 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Big Pit National Coal Museum in Blaenavon. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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Cities near Pontypool

A coastal landscape with a golf course, a lighthouse, and cliffs.

Newport

A river flowing through a town with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and residential buildings.

Usk

A valley with a river, surrounded by dense forests and rolling hills.

Ebbw Vale

A large drilling rig with the name "Blaenavon" on its side.

Blaenavon