Hotels near Risca & Pontymister Station

If you like spending time outside, then spend the day at Tredigar House Country Park, located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Newport. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Belle Vue Park, located nearby.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Tredegar House – just one of the monuments in Coedkernew. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

You may want to head out to Twmbarlwm Mountain for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Newport.

Abercarn is home to Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake, so why not stop by during your stay in Newport?

If museums are on your list, you might want to visit the upcoming exhibitions at Fourteen Locks Canal Centre in Rogerstone. If you want to experience more of the culture Newport has to offer, head to Tredegar House, St Mellons Golf Club, and Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital.

If you like spending time outside, then spend the day at Sirhowy Valley Country Park, located 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from central Newport. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Bargoed Woodland Park and Parc Penallta, both nearby.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Belle Vue Park located 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from the centre of Cardiff. Our travellers also like this walkable area for its restaurants. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Tredigar House Country Park, located nearby.

Newport Cathedral is in the heart of Stow Hill, so why not stop by during your stay? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.