Hotels near Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake Newport

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 Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park, both just a short drive away.

You might want to head out to Twmbarlwm Mountain for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Newport.

If you like spending time outside, then spend the day at Sirhowy Valley Country Park, located 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from central Newport. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Bargoed Woodland Park and Parc Penallta, both nearby.

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre in Pontnewydd. If you want to experience more of the culture Cwmbran has to offer, head to Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital, Caerleon Castle, and Pontypool Park.

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Fourteen Locks Canal Centre in Rogerstone. If you want to experience more of the culture Newport has to offer, head to Tredegar House, Caerleon Amphitheatre, and St Mellons Golf Club.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Grosmont Castle— just one of the monuments in Croesyceiliog.

If you like spending time outside, then spend the day at Pan-Y-fan Country Park, located 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from central Newport. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Bargoed Woodland Park, located nearby.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Shell Grotto— just one of the monuments in Pontymoile.