Darran Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
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Photo by nantcoly (CC BY-SA)
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Photo by Graham Horn (CC BY-SA)
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Photo by Jonathan Billinger (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Darran Valley" by Graham Horn (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Graham Horn (CC BY-SA)

Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture

Principality Stadium

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Principality Stadium
Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Cardiff Bay

4/5(3 reviews)

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

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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 Castle
Cardiff University

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.

Cardiff University
Barry Island Beach

Barry Island Beach

3/5(2 reviews)

If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

Barry Island Beach
Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage

Wales Millennium Centre

4/5(8 reviews)

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

Wales Millennium Centre

Activities

From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

AU$175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

AU$26
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Cardiff bay

Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided

AU$199
per adult
Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided
From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan

From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan

AU$199
per adult
From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

AU$159
per adult
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff

AU$97
per adult
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff
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Our pick of the best Darran Valley Hotel Deals

The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel
3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$116 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,191 reviews)
"A bit nippy at this time of year, so I wish the room had an extra blanket for the bed, but a great stay."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort
Celtic Manor Resort
5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is AU$206 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,235 reviews)
Quality Hotel at a fair price
"Pleasant 2 night business stay. Very comfortable , large Signature room. Good breakfast. Quality Hotel at a fair price"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
The Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$200 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,653 reviews)
"Hotel was very enjoyable and breakfast was brilliant"

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$147 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$147
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely Hotel very sensual for everywhere with parking great stuff nice food"

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$138 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,521 reviews)
Valentines night
"Staff were so friendly Receptionists were hilariously funny and so welcoming Room clean and comfortable Cant wait to book again"

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Hotel Indigo Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Dominions Arcade Queen Street, Glamorgan, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$143 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,268 reviews)
"Great centrally located hotel. The staff had great customer service and were really welcoming and helpful. We had a couple of areas of fault in our room. Once raised these were rectified almost immediately. Bar perhaps on the expensive side, however cannot fault the hotel in general. Shower was powerful ..."

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Hotel Indigo Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Darran Valley

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Llantrisant

Visitors to Llantrisant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Royal Mint Experience is worth a stop.

Llantrisant
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Photo by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA)

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.

Whitchurch
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Caerleon

4/5(1 area review)

Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caerleon Amphitheatre and Isca Augusta.

Caerleon
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Llandaff

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Llandaff. You might want to make time for a stop at Insole Court or Llandaff Cathedral.

Llandaff
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Photo by gordonplant (CC BY)

Penylan

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

Penylan
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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.

Cathays

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