Pontyclun

Travel Guide

Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
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Photo by Gareth Bickerton
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Photo by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Pontyclun" by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
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Where to stay in Pontyclun

The Royal Mint.

Llantrisant

Home to the Royal Mint and its museum, Llantrisant offers a charming Old Town with independent retailers, the Model House Craft & Design Centre, and local pubs. Explore Llantrisant Castle and the scenic Common and Pastures, just a train ride from Pontyclun station.

Llantrisant
Upstream along the Ely, Pontyclun
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Talbot Green

5/5(1 area review)

Talbot Green is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Castle.

Talbot Green
Main Road, Gwaelod y Garth Looking South from near the Ynys Gau track junction. Gwaelod y Garth just visible.
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Llantwit Fardre

While Llantwit Fardre isn't home to many top sights, Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum and The Royal Mint Experience are some notable places to visit nearby.

Llantwit Fardre
Main line east, Miskin
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Miskin

The restaurants and museums are just a few features travelers like about Miskin. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Llantrisant Castle and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum are a few top places to visit.

Miskin
Lane junction Lane junction in Llantrisant Forest. The road is wet with running water coming of the hills after heavy rain.
Photo by Alan Burke (CC BY-SA)

Llanharan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Llanharan and surrounding area, you can visit The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Castle.

Llanharan
Trecastell Coed Trecastell in the distance, from a lane north of Llanharry.
Photo by Paul Roberts (CC BY-SA)

Llanharry

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Llanharry and surrounding area, you can visit The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Castle.

Llanharry
Vale Resort

Vale Resort

4 out of 5
Hensol Park, Hensol, Pontyclun, Wales
The price is ₩96,881 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
₩96,881
₩116,257 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Pontyclun. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (974 reviews)
Lovely
"We just wanted some alone time, enjoyed some time in the pool facilities"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Vale Resort
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Lanelay Lane, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, Wales
The price is ₩197,961 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
₩197,961
₩237,553 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Pontyclun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (722 reviews)
"The property was a calm, inviting base with fantastic spa facilities and mouth watering menus, even on my first night when the restaurant wasn’t open but ate in the comfortable bar area. My bedroom was large, comfortable and beautifully decorated with everything you would need in a ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Llanerch Vineyard Hotel

Llanerch Vineyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Llanerch Vineyard, Pontyclun, Wales
The price is ₩141,401 per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
₩141,401
₩169,681 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Pontyclun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (509 reviews)
Wonderful anniversary break!
"Fantastic stay! Beautiful spacious room with incredible view. The wine tasting was a lovely experience- the ambiance and food in the restaurant was sublime - great service from the moment we checked in - we will return."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

Llanerch Vineyard Hotel
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The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (275 reviews)
"Great apartment. Very clean and comfortable, had everything we needed."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Quay Apartments Clarence House

Quay Apartments Clarence House

3.5 out of 5
Clarence Place, Newport, Wales
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Friars Walk Newport and Belle ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (140 reviews)
"Okay"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Quay Apartments Clarence House
Student Only Eclipse

Student Only Eclipse

2 out of 5
Newport Rd Ln, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located ...
Student Only Eclipse
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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing modern architecture and a river or creek

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.

Principality Stadium
Wales Millennium Centre featuring a city, modern architecture and a square or plaza

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 relaxing area.

Cardiff Bay
Barry, South Wales. Vale of Glamorgan. UK

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.

Barry Island Beach
Cardiff Castle showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle

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.

Cardiff Castle
Cardiff University

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 University
Wales Millennium Centre which includes street scenes, modern architecture and signage

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.

Wales Millennium Centre