Risca Travel Guide

Cardiff

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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 Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

£16
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

£85
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

£86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

£85
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
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
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Top hotels in Risca

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is £49 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£49
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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 ...
The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is £120 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£120
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,426 reviews)
"Incredible stay! Loved the pool and sauna. The grounds were beautiful!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is £119 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£119
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is £70 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£70
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,623 reviews)
"Only one lift is working. The ice vending machine is nowhere to be found"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

4 out of 5
Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales
The price is £92 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£92
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Park Plaza Cardiff
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane Cardiff Wales
The price is £89 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£89
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
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Where to stay in Risca

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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.

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Castle Quarter

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

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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.

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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.

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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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