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It's easy to find exciting things to see and do in Blackwood. Familiarize yourself with some local history and check out all the best tourist attractions in this charming city. Work out your itinerary now so you can hit the deck running when you arrive.

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Cheapest thing to do	Cardiff: Ghosts of Llandaff Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top 5 things to do	From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip Essential Caerphilly: Explore the town’s history on a self-guided audio tou... Afternoon Distillery Tour in Newport Cardiff’s Private Full-Day Bardic Journey From Cardiff: Castles & Mountains of Wales
Under $25	Essential Caerphilly: Explore the town’s history on a self-guided audio tou... Afternoon Distillery Tour in Newport Guided Distillery Tour in South Wales Cardiff: Ghosts of Llandaff Self-Guided Audio Tour The Ghosts of Llandaff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
With kids	The Wandering Bard's Tour of South Wales

What to do in Blackwood

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Things to Do in Blackwood with Kids

Taking a break with the youngsters? There are plenty of activities and tours in Blackwood that'll put big grins on little faces. Don't miss these family friendly experiences:

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Principality Stadium

4/5(21 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.

Cardiff Bay

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(93 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.

Barry Island Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Cardiff University

4/5(12 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.

Cardiff International Arena

4/5(8 reviews)

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.

Wales Millennium Centre

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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

Tintern Abbey

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Caerphilly Castle

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Caerphilly Castle is a huge medieval castle in the South Wales, located in Caerphilly, seven and a half miles north of Cardiff. The castle stands out from other Welsh castles thanks to two distinct factors. The first of these is its sheer size; it is the second largest castle in the UK after Windsor Castle, occupying 30 acres.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Blackwood

View over the Sirhowy Valley. Taken from the churchyard of New Bethel Church, Mynyddislwyn 1570832. Overlooking Ty-Fry Farm, Cwmnantyrodyn, Pontllanfraith and Blackwood with the tower of Chartist Bridge https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/764929 visible at the upper right. On the horizon are the peaks of the Brecon Beacons https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/18832 .

Pontllanfraith

While Pontllanfraith might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake and Bargoed Woodland Park.

Snowy view across the Rhymney Valley. From 1633376 looking west towards Hengoed.

Pengam

When in Pengam, you can plan a visit to Twmbarlwm Mountain and Bargoed Woodland Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cefn Fforest

While Cefn Fforest isn't home to many top sights, Bargoed Woodland Park and Parc Penallta are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wild horse on Man-Moel Road A stroke of luck. I was just thinking about continuing north when I happened to look back south and saw one of the wild moorland horses cantering across. This is Man-Moel Road, a moorland track across the top of Cefn Manmoel and part of the Sirhowy Valley Walk.

Argoed

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Argoed and surrounding area, you can visit Bedwellty House and Park and Super Tubing.

Penmaen

While Penmaen might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

Oakdale

While there might not be top attractions in Oakdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Twmbarlwm Mountain and Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial.

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