Risca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
![Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/145000/145798-Millennium-Stadium.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/145000/145664-Cardiff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/145000/145762-Cardiff-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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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.
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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.
![Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/145000/145819-Wales-Millennium-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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
![From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47202912/17e7a0d3-c14e-4f09-88d7-21121987d757.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys
![Cardiff bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3070105/9bab8a80-e47f-43da-9a65-75f773a945eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided
![From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4584717/73281574-31e0-45e1-b7e1-8f82eca32d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan
![Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47886275/65e359be-9080-488e-9402-bca177bf2b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
![Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48950923/d38f54ff-919d-472e-b713-4e9dc83be335.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff
Our pick of the best Risca Hotel Deals
![The Angel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34843/7e33a822_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025
![The Parkgate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66270000/66262800/66262736/848fa567_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025
![Celtic Manor Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456600/456532/df7fe590_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
![Future Inns Cardiff Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1170000/1160400/1160305/c8006d62_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025
![Hotel Indigo Cardiff, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18580000/18575500/18575463/61ef141e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/431600/431550/111b278c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Risca
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Caerleon
Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caerleon Amphitheatre and Isca Augusta.
Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Roath Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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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 Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.
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Tremorfa
While Tremorfa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cardiff International Arena and Wales Millennium Centre.
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Cardiff Castle
- Barry Island Beach
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Cardiff International Arena
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Chepstow Racecourse
- Tintern Abbey
- National Museum Cardiff
- Bute Park
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
- The Grand Pier
- New Theatre
- Sophia Gardens
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Llandaff Cathedral