Bristol Airport 53 min
Principality Stadium (32 min)
Riverside home of Welsh rugby union, plus football, speedway and concerts, with daily tours. National Museum Cardiff (27 min)
Archaeological artefacts, art and natural history, plus visiting exhibitions in a grand setting. RSPB Newport Wetlands (14 min)
Wetland reserve for bird spotting and nature trails, plus sleek visitor centre and kids' play area. Caldicot Castle (24 min)
Restored Norman castle with wooded grounds and a country park with kids' events, shop and tea-room. Bute Park (26 min)
A rambling riverside beauty spot with an arboretum, Victorian gardens, friary ruins and a cafe. Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths/ Caer a Baddonau Rhufeinig Caerllion (9 min)
Remains of a luxury Roman baths close to an ancient amphitheatre where gladiators once wrestled. Clevedon Pier & Heritage Trust (38 min)
Restored 1869 pier with a Japanese pagoda & glass restaurant for seaside picnics & candlelit dining. Tredegar House (18 min)
House museum set in a 17th-century mansion with period furnishings & art, walled gardens & tea room. Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre (7 min)
This iconic, 1906 bridge over River Usk features a suspended ferry & a towering pedestrian walkway. Techniquest (30 min)
Family-friendly attraction that aims to teach people about science and motivate them to learn more. National Roman Legion Museum (9 min)
Museum with kids' activities in 50-acre Roman fort with barracks and renowned amphitheatre remains. Newport Museum and Art Gallery (6 min)
Victorian building with displays on local history from Roman times, natural history and art gallery. Cardiff Castle (28 min)
Victorian Gothic fantasy built on the remains of Norman and Roman ruins, with a colourful interior. Caerphilly Castle (31 min)
Moated, 13th-century fortress with imposing gatehouse, fortified dam and a tower bombed by Cromwell. Wales Millennium Centre (26 min)
Major modern culture venue staging theatre, opera, ballet and music shows, with bars and dining. | 
