Risca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.
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.
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.
Cardiff University
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.
Wales Millennium Centre
Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.
Activities
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys
From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
Our pick of the best Risca Hotel Deals
The Angel Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
Celtic Manor Resort
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
The Parkgate Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Risca
Caerleon
Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caerleon Amphitheatre and Isca Augusta.
Penylan
Penylan is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to The Gate Arts and Community Centre or National Museum Cardiff.
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.
Gabalfa
Gabalfa is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Llandaff Cathedral or Cardiff City Hall.
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre 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.
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff Castle
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Cardiff International Arena
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Chepstow Racecourse
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
- Tintern Abbey
- The Grand Pier
- Bute Park
- Sophia Gardens
- New Theatre
- Llandaff Cathedral
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Roath Park
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