
The Pontymoile neighborhood has lots to see including Pontypool Park and Shell Grotto.
Pontypool's Abersychan neighborhood offers attractions including Brecon Beacons National Park.

If visiting museums in Blaenavon are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Big Pit National Coal Museum. If you want to see more of the museums in Blaenavon, Abergavenny Museum and Castle and Blaenavon Ironworks aren't far.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Pontypool Park located 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from the center of Cardiff. If you like Pontypool Park, you'll love Clytha Park and Bargoed Woodland Park, both just a short drive away.