Attractions in Pengam & Things to Do in Pengam
(and nearby)

National Museum Cardiff (2 Miles)*
The National Museum Cardiff is a museum for everyone. Home to spectacular collections from Wales and all over the world.
Cardiff Castle (2 Miles)*
Located in the heart of the Welsh capital, Cardiff Castle enjoys 2000 years of history. In the 19th Century, the Castle was transformed into a carved and gilded fantasy by eccentric architect William Burges.
Techniquest (2 Miles)*
Techniquest is a great day out for all the family, with 120 interactive exhibits, a Planetarium, and Science Theatre.
Llandaff Cathedral (4 Miles)*
The ancient Celtic Cross, which stands near the Chapter House doorway, testifies to the tradition of 1400 years of Christian worship. The earliest parts of the present Cathedral however, date from the twelfth century
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village (6 Miles)*
At Cosmeston Lakes Country park you will find over 90ha of lakes, woodlands and meadows open to the public all the year round.
Castell Coch (6 Miles)*
Castell Coch is a late nineteenth-century fairytale-style castle, built on medieval remains.
Caerphilly Castle (7 Miles)*
Caerphilly Castle effortlessly dominates the town of Caerphilly. It sprawls over a huge area (30 acres in all) making it the biggest in Wales.
St Fagans National History Museum (7 Miles)*
St. Fagans: National History Museum is one of Europe's biggest and most exciting open-air museums. Centuries of Wales' tradition, culture, industry and costume are gathered together in a hundred acres of beautiful countryside.
Dyffryn Gardens (8 Miles)*
Not just one garden but a series of gardens. These Grade 1 listed gardens are now owned and managed by the Vale of Glamorgan Council and are being restored.
Welsh Hawking Centre (9 Miles)*
At the Welsh Hawking Centre you will see over 200 Bird of Prey including Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons and Buzzards.
Model House Craft and Design Centre (11 Miles)*
This exciting centre for contemporary craft was opened in 1989 and stands in the Bull Ring which was the market place for Llantrisant.
Caerleon Amphitheatre Barracks and Baths (11 Miles)*
The site of the 50-acre (20.3ha) Roman legionary fortress of Isca, the permanent base of the Second Augustan Legion in Britain from about A.D. 75.
Seaquarium Ltd. Weston-Super-Mare (11 Miles)*
The SeaQuarium boasts 7 different Zones showcasing a range of habitats from cold freshwater streams to the mighty rainforests rivers.
Clevedon Court (13 Miles)*
Home to the Elton family and with a fine display of the family pottery, known as Eltonware, Clevedon Court reflects the many centuries and owners it has outlasted.
Helicopter Museum (13 Miles)*
The museum has a rare and award winning collection of helicopters, unique in Great Britain and in the world.
Llancaiach Fawr Manor House (13 Miles)*
Visitors to Llancaiach Fawr Manor step back in time to the year 1645. They are greeted and shown around by the "servants" of the owner.
Court Farm Country Park (14 Miles)*
Court Farm Country Park has over 20,000 sq. ft. of undercover entertainment - it's everybody's favourite farm.
Animal Farm Adventure Park (14 Miles)*
Stay & play all day at Somerset's biggest all weather family day out, Cuddle pets & baby animals, mega playbarn with three levels of action packed fun.
Amgueddfa Pontypool Museum (15 Miles)*
At Valley Inheritance Museum displays and audio visuals combine vividly to tell the story of the Torfaen Valley and its people from earliest times to the present day. Llanyrafon Farm Museum aims to illustrate the farming history of the Valley.
Abertillery and District Museum (16 Miles)*
Discover the history and heritage of the Abertillery area at Abertillery and District Museum, the museum has something for everyone, old and young.
Usk Rural Life Museum (17 Miles)*
The Museum portrays life in the Welsh Borders as it was at any time between 1850 and the end of World War II. The contents are housed in a picturesque ancient malt barn and adjoining buildings.
Tyntesfield (18 Miles)*
Tyntesfield House is one of the latest additions to the National Trust collection and was given to the nation by the Gibbs family in 2002.
Caldicot Castle & Country Park (18 Miles)*
Magnificent Welsh border castle set in fifty-five acres of beautiful parkland. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages.
Blaenavon Ironworks (20 Miles)*
South Wales's industrial history is recalled at this revealing site, one of Europe's best-preserved 18th century ironworks.
Cheddar Caves and Gorge (20 Miles)*
Cheddar Gorge is the biggest, most dramatic gorge in Britain, with cliffs rising to 450ft, and two beautiful stalactite caverns.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Pengam and things to do in Pengam (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.

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