Blackwood
Travel Guide
Visit Blackwood
Where to stay in Blackwood

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 Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park.

Oakdale
While there might not be top attractions in Oakdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park.
High Street Area
While High Street Area isn't home to many top sights, Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cefn Fforest
While Cefn Fforest isn't home to many top sights, Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
"Spa very good, restaurant service good, staff pretty friendly. Booked 3 hotel rooms, one overlooking golf course had tremendous views, two facing a brick wall and lots of weeds pretty uninspiring. Plenty of parking and easy to find."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

The Angel Hotel
"Very tired and badly in need of renovation yet this doesn’t seem to be reflected in the price. Uncomfortable beds, hard lumpy pillows, tired furniture, lack of plug sockets and light switches (!), broken window, oppressively hot in one room, no breakfast despite paying £300 per night. Staff didn’t ..."
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
"As always a lovely one night stay! Thank you"
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Quay Apartments Clarence House
"Beautiful place to stay and the apartment was very well equipped but the bed was not very comfortable.basically 2 singles pushed together and was a huge dip between mattresses. I would stay again but please change the mattresses."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Park Lane Aparthotel
"Great stay. Lovely, modern, clean apartment. Only negative was the heat/temperature. There was a bit of a heatwave outside and the Dyson fan provided did nothing to cool the roasting apartment atmosphere. Aircon would have been welcomed but aside from that I would happily stay again (as long as there’s ..."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026

James Place @ Dowlais
"Lovely and clean although noise from upstairs when staying on the ground floor was audible and seemingly unavoidable. That aside, it’s a cosy little spot that I would highly recommend as an affordable option to anyone looking to explore the Brecons. The information provided by the hosts on local ..."
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

















