Nelson Travel Guide

Cardiff

A historic castle with multiple towers and a moat.
A narrow rural road flanked by stone walls and greenery, leading to a building in the distance.
Photo by Colin Smith (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A narrow rural road flanked by lush greenery and stone walls.
Photo by Colin Smith (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A rural road with lush greenery and a large tree on the left.
Photo by Colin Smith (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A grassy field with a large spiral sculpture, trees, and houses in the background.
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Things to do

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

£45
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

£80
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

£16
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.

£80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.
United Kingdom 15 minute Go Kart Race Session

Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom

£20
per adult
Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom
Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

£80
per adult
Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour
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Top hotels in Nelson

Llechwen Hall Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel

3 out of 5
Llanfabon Pontypridd Wales
The price is £72 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£72
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pontypridd. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (798 reviews)
"Great breakfast. Lovely Sunday roast. Good find."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Llechwen Hall Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is £133 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£133
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Celtic Manor Resort
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is £53 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£53
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,447 reviews)
"Was ok bot rough around the edges needs some serious painting done and air conditioning needs to be fixed"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

The Angel Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is £58 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£58
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is £117 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£117
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
The Parkgate Hotel
Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor

Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor

4 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is £77 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£77
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor
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Where to stay in Nelson

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An aerial view of a city with a river, stadium, and surrounding residential areas.

Cardiff City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A historic castle with a moat, surrounded by modern buildings with illuminated signs.

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.

Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Coal Exchange building or Wales Millennium Centre might round out your trip.

A modern bridge with a unique design, a river, and a stadium with distinctive architecture.
Photo by Mick Lobb
Open Photo by Mick Lobb

Grangetown

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.

A suspension bridge over a river with leafless trees in the background.

Pontcanna

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

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