Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Pontyclun February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Pontyclun](https://expedia.ca/Pontyclun-Hotels.d601825.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Pontyclun Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Pontyclun.d601825.Car-Rental-Guide)[Pontyclun Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Pontyclun.d601825.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Pontyclun ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Pontyclun Types of activities [Pontyclun travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Pontyclun.dx601825) ![Ogmore Castle, A ruined Norman castle near Bridgend, south Wales. The castle is reflected on the smooth water of the river Ogmore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601825/9a2c7c32-26c5-40f8-b200-d4c69c62ebc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ogmore Castle, A ruined Norman castle near Bridgend, south Wales. The castle is reflected on the smooth water of the river Ogmore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601825/9a2c7c32-26c5-40f8-b200-d4c69c62ebc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view of Ogmore Castle, a ruined castle on the south Wales coast. The castle is set in a rural area, with sheep and horses grazing the land around it ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601825/db38c51d-658a-4bee-94a8-261e1d971ce6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view of Ogmore Castle, a ruined castle on the south Wales coast. The castle is set in a rural area, with sheep and horses grazing the land around it ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601825/9c12d37b-eb58-4a3a-8d8b-908604f598bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Church in Groes-Faen. St David's Church.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000383102/60e07f54-dfa7-4889-a845-e13afe843efe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000383102/60e07f54-dfa7-4889-a845-e13afe843efe.jpg) by [Gareth James](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32787) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Pontyclun Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Pontyclun has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Pontyclun is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Pontyclun to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Pontyclun Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Pontyclun. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Pontyclun attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Principality Stadium Watch national and international sporting events, see musical legends perform and go behind the scenes at the Principality Stadium. This is the national stadium of Wales, a 74,500-seat venue that is the home of the Welsh national rugby team. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Vacation-Attraction) ![Millennium Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg) ### 2\. Brecon Beacons National Park Brecon Beacons National Park is an expanse of immeasurable natural beauty. Rugged mountain ranges spill down to valleys while limestone caves and dramatic waterfalls highlight a landscape of flower-filled meadows, forests and grassy hills. Brecon Beacons National Park is a paradise for biking, hiking, horseback riding and touring on canals. Discover more than 250 ancient monuments, villages crowned by castles and designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Wales.d6054302.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brecon Beacons National Park featuring rainforest, a cascade and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054302/a46ff2f7-c7fe-453b-bd34-b2a418b5cdb1.jpg) ### 3\. Exmoor National Park Exmoor National Park is one of Britain’s smallest national parks. Spanning 268 square miles (694 square kilometers), the park encompasses high moorland and over 34 miles (55 kilometers) of coast. Take a scenic hike, spot rare wildlife, cycle across high moors or visit the park’s charming medieval towns. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Exmoor-National-Park-England.d6050529.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunset from the Valley of the Rocks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490240/b4c0a8c1-8159-49a5-a24a-96ca684167cf.jpg) ### 4\. Cardiff Castle Cardiff Castle is a medieval stronghold and Victorian Gothic mansion with approximately 2,000 years’ worth of history. The magnificent structure was built on the site of a Roman fort and a Norman castle and during its existence also served as a home, a concert venue and a World War II shelter. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg) ### 5\. Barry Island Beach Sun worshippers have been flocking here since Victorian times to what is essentially a small island, though joined now to the mainland since 1896 by a small pier. The site of a Butlins holiday camp during the 1960’s, Barry Beach is perfect for families, with its signature calling card being Barry Island Pleasure Park. Come here for crowds, candy floss and sticks of rock, the scream of the rollercoaster and the thump of the dodgems. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086531/a86c09df-3b2a-4b70-a87e-f2b8f03961ab.jpg) ### 6\. Utilita Arena Cardiff The main area of the arena is a hugely versatile space capable of staging a wide variety of events, from trade exhibitions to music concerts and stand-up shows. It is capable of holding a standing audience of 7,500 people, a number that falls to 5,000 for seated events. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardiff-Motorpoint-Arena-Cardiff.d6168689.Vacation-Attraction) ![D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168689/0811544b-b030-400b-bd9c-ebc68552d1d7.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Pontyclun | Number of things to do | 75 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [The Ghosts of St Fagans: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/the-ghosts-of-st-fagans-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a50720836.activity-details): CA $11 | | Top 5 things to do | [The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.](/things-to-do/the-wandering-bard-tour-of-south-wales.a1015104.activity-details)[Cardiff Bay Boat Tour](/things-to-do/cardiff-bay-boat-tour.a734480.activity-details)[Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour](/things-to-do/from-cardiff-gower-peninsula-finest-cliffs-of-south-wales.a49556120.activity-details)[Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour](/things-to-do/cardiff-doctor-who-walking-tour.a4588133.activity-details)[The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket-guided-tour-exhibition.a44627037.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour](/things-to-do/cardiff-doctor-who-walking-tour.a4588133.activity-details)[The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket-guided-tour-exhibition.a44627037.activity-details)[Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience](/things-to-do/cardiff-alcotraz-immersive-prison-cocktail-experience.a48840858.activity-details)[Personally guided walking tours of Penarth.](/things-to-do/personally-guided-walking-tours-of-penarth.a1012213.activity-details)[Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom](/things-to-do/united-kingdom-15-minute-go-kart-race-session.a49993448.activity-details) | | With kids | [The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.](/things-to-do/the-wandering-bard-tour-of-south-wales.a1015104.activity-details)[Cardiff Bay Boat Tour](/things-to-do/cardiff-bay-boat-tour.a734480.activity-details)[Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour](/things-to-do/cardiff-doctor-who-walking-tour.a4588133.activity-details)[The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket-guided-tour-exhibition.a44627037.activity-details)[Personally guided walking tours of Penarth.](/things-to-do/personally-guided-walking-tours-of-penarth.a1012213.activity-details) | ## What to do in Pontyclun --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Pontyclun ![Millennium Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principality Stadium 4/5(4 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay 5/5(3 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Bay-Cardiff.d553248621532490507.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Castle 4.5/5(29 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086531/a86c09df-3b2a-4b70-a87e-f2b8f03961ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barry Island Beach 4/5(1 review) If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. [](https://expedia.ca/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Vacation-Attraction) ![D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168689/0811544b-b030-400b-bd9c-ebc68552d1d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Utilita Arena Cardiff 4/5(1 review) Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Motorpoint-Arena-Cardiff.d6168689.Vacation-Attraction) ![Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084247/83a5b0a0-fa6b-4b87-b9b9-31e6655d4a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff University 4.5/5(5 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wales Millennium Centre featuring street scenes, signage and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084283/9d4a0c60-eeec-4a2c-9eb7-41b5b3aedd9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wales Millennium Centre 5/5(4 reviews) Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue. [](https://expedia.ca/Wales-Millennium-Centre-Butetown.d6084283.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tintern Abbey featuring a castle, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086409/67eaf186-ef24-4975-86cb-e6312904d1bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tintern Abbey Tour the ruins of an ancient monastery where Cistercian monks used to live, pray and study. See the remains of their former dwellings and church. [](https://expedia.ca/Tintern-Abbey-Cardiff.d6086409.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cardiff Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024341/c51ad8e9-6802-45e2-95c6-ad8118c482cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Waterfront Learn about the local history of Cardiff with a stop at Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Bay-Waterfront-Butetown.d553248621533024341.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Pontyclun ![Cardiff featuring a city, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054272/52aa637b-e13a-4bd5-87f2-9e0e39b7acdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cardiff ![Public Library Building, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182879/ab168bc5-3ad6-4638-ba29-82328a1a6e50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pontypridd ![Looking towards Nash Point from Southerndown, Glamorgan Heritage Coast, South Wales, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134082/89c961ea-e541-4c24-9bce-1bf1f9f21d38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cowbridge ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pontyclun worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Pontyclun? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Pontyclun? ### Is three days enough to stay in Pontyclun? ### Is Pontyclun a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Pontyclun with kids? > - [The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-wandering-bard-tour-of-south-wales.a1015104.activity-details) > - [Cardiff Bay Boat Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cardiff-bay-boat-tour.a734480.activity-details) > - [Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cardiff-doctor-who-walking-tour.a4588133.activity-details) > - [The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket-guided-tour-exhibition.a44627037.activity-details) > - [Personally guided walking tours of Penarth.](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/personally-guided-walking-tours-of-penarth.a1012213.activity-details) ### What to do in Pontyclun for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Pontyclun? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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