Risca Travel 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.
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.
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
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
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff
Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided
Cardiff Bay Quest: Self Guided Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt
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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.
Rhiwbina
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Rhiwbina and you might want to plan a stop by Castell Coch and Heath Park while you're in the area.
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.
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
- Cardiff Castle
- Barry Island Beach
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Cardiff International Arena
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Chepstow Racecourse
- Tintern Abbey
- New Theatre
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
- The Grand Pier
- Bute Park
- Sophia Gardens
- National Museum Cardiff
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Llandaff Cathedral
- Big Pit National Coal Museum