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Romesh Ranganathan Comedy Show event in Pontypridd

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Apr 2, 2027-Apr 3, 2027

Romesh Ranganathan Comedy Show

ALOK: Eat Pray Leave event in Pontypridd

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ALOK: Eat Pray Leave

The Lord of the Rings In Concert - The Fellowship of The Ring event in Pontypridd

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The Lord of the Rings In Concert - The Fellowship of The Ring

The Arenacross Tour event in Pontypridd

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The Arenacross Tour

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic event in Pontypridd

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Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic

Jack Whitehall - Bad Influence Tour event in Pontypridd

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Jack Whitehall - Bad Influence Tour

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Exploring Llandaff Cathedral: Cardiff's Historic Sanctuary — traveler post in Pontypridd

Exploring Llandaff Cathedral: Cardiff's Historic Sanctuary

Situated in the picturesque village-like suburb of Llandaff just north of central Cardiff, Llandaff Cathedral sits on one of the oldest Christian sites in Great Britain. Built on grounds originally settled in the 6th century by Saint Teilo, the current cathedral features a striking mix of medieval Norman engineering and bold post-WWII modernism. Highlights of the Cathedral · The West Front & Norman Doorways: Dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, the cathedral features an elegant Early English facade flanked by towering stone spires and preserved Norman doorways. · Epstein’s "Christ in Majesty": After severe bomb damage during the 1941 Cardiff Blitz, architect George Pace led a modern restoration anchored by Sir Jacob Epstein’s famous aluminum statue of Christ suspended high above the nave on a concrete arch. · Pre-Raphaelite Masterpieces: The interior houses notable artistic treasures, including Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s intricate triptych altarpiece, "The Seed of David". · Historic Tombs & Chapels: The tranquil site contains centuries-old monuments, including the medieval tomb of Saint Teilo and the dedicated Welch Regiment Chapel. Tips for Your Trip Llandaff Cathedral is easily reached from central Cardiff via a short bus ride or a 10-minute taxi. Entrance is free, though donations for site maintenance are welcomed. After touring the nave, take a stroll through the surrounding green Cathedral Close down to the nearby riverbank path along the River Taff. #crowdfreelandmarks #travel2026 #uktrip

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10 places to go for an Autumn walk in South Wales — traveler post in Pontypridd

10 places to go for an Autumn walk in South Wales

1. Gnoll Country Park, Neath 200 acres of woodland, Gnoll comes into its own in Autumn when the leaves turn golden. Trails, cascades, ponds & playground. Parking costs £3.75 for 4hrs 2. Llandaff, Cardiff Llandaff is very pretty this time of the year, especially the Cathedral & the Old Bishops Palace. I recommend the circular walk down along the River Taff behind the Cathedral. 3. Llanerch Vineyard Woodland, Hensol This small woodland can be explored fairly quickly however it’s a lovely place to enjoy the autumn leaves. Secure woodland, two lakes, perfect for families. 4. Parc Cern Onn, Cardiff A beautiful grade 2 listed historic park. You can expect a colourful autumn display. Free parking. Also connects to the longer Caerphilly Ridgeway mountain trail. 5. Forest Fawr, Nr Tongwynlais A scenic woodland packed with trails. One of our favourite places especially in Autumn when you can spot lots of fungi. Free parking. 6. Caerphilly Mountain One of the best places to watch the autumn sunset with stunning views across the Valleys. Family friendly circular route with trig point. Free parking. 7. Margam Park, Port Talbot 850+ acres to explore, great place for families to get outdoors. I recommend the Pulpit Trail which takes you to the Bro Stone viewpoint. Lots to do although parking is £8.90 per car for the whole day. 8. Ynysandharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd “Ponty Park” as its know by locals is a lovely spot for an autumn wander with wooded areas, river, sunken garden & bandstand. You can also head up to Ponty Common from if you want a longer walk with incline (the views are worth it). Free & paid parking nearby. 9. Cardiff bay Barrage The Barrage is the perfect to enjoy the cooler months as it’s often less crowded than summer. Walk or cycle across the Barrage & treat yourself to a coffee at one of the many cafes. I also recommend visiting Cardiff Bay Wetlands. 10. Forest Farm Country Park, Cardiff A walk along the remains of the canal, looking out for kingfishers & enjoying the autumn leaves at Forest Farm is always a good idea. Free parking. #southwales #wales

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Beautiful Welsh Park

Lovely park to walk. I like the autumnal vibes here with the trees and foliage changing colours. It's like something out of an oil painting. This park is near the river so you can walk along it or enjoy the nature. It's not the biggest park but easy to casually walk around and soak up the fresh air. You'll likely see lots of dog walkers as it's pet friendly. Lots of benches around to sit and chill out or just enjoy the park. Check out the war memorial statues and monuments too and take a moment to reflect. It's downtown so super easy to get to and it's well connected to the buses and trains. #wales #travel #uk #nature #park

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Caerphilly Castle

Absolutely amazing place. Quite amazing to see such a huge castle next to a town. It's beautiful to walk and makes great photo opportunities. Right next to Caerphilly bus station.

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Cardiff Castle

An amazing castle and visiting the grounds was a treat. Full of history and going through the surroundings, it wasn't repetitive and not boring at all. I absolutely loved it and it's was very interesting. I love the Arab Room and the war shelters. Reasonable priced tickets compared to the Royal castle prices. I highly recommend this visit for all ages. The staff were friendly and helpful. I love Cardiff. It's so refreshing compared to London.

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St. Fagans National Museum of History

For a history lover, this is a wonderful place to visit. The people working here know their history and want to share that knowledge. It is mostly outdoors so try to go when it's not raining.

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