Bristol Airport 55 min
Llandaff Cathedral (25 min) Medieval place of worship with a 10th-century Celtic cross and a triptych painted by D.G. Rossetti. Mermaid Quay (28 min) Popular gathering place on the water offering an array of restaurants, bars, shops & events. Cardiff Bay (27 min) Celebrated urban area featuring a marina, shops & eateries, plus historic buildings & guided tours. Caerphilly Castle (29 min) Moated, 13th-century fortress with imposing gatehouse, fortified dam and a tower bombed by Cromwell. Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths/ Caer a Baddonau Rhufeinig Caerllion (14 min) Remains of a luxury Roman baths close to an ancient amphitheatre where gladiators once wrestled. Techniquest (28 min) Family-friendly attraction that aims to teach people about science and motivate them to learn more. Tredegar House (15 min) House museum set in a 17th-century mansion with period furnishings & art, walled gardens & tea room. Caldicot Castle (27 min) Restored Norman castle with wooded grounds and a country park with kids' events, shop and tea-room. Castell Coch (27 min) Audio tours of a grand 19th-century castle built in the gothic-revival style & surrounded by woods. Newport Museum and Art Gallery (8 min) Victorian building with displays on local history from Roman times, natural history and art gallery. Clevedon Pier & Heritage Trust (41 min) Restored 1869 pier with a Japanese pagoda & glass restaurant for seaside picnics & candlelit dining. Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre (8 min) This iconic, 1906 bridge over River Usk features a suspended ferry & a towering pedestrian walkway. Wales Millennium Centre (25 min) Major modern culture venue staging theatre, opera, ballet and music shows, with bars and dining. RSPB Newport Wetlands (18 min) Wetland reserve for bird spotting and nature trails, plus sleek visitor centre and kids' play area. |