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Blackwood must see attractions

1. Principality Stadium

Watch national and international sporting events, see musical legends perform and go behind the scenes at the Principality Stadium. This is the national stadium of Wales, a 74,500-seat venue that is the home of the Welsh national rugby team.
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Millennium Stadium showing modern architecture and a river or creek

2. Brecon Beacons National Park

Brecon Beacons National Park is an expanse of immeasurable natural beauty. Rugged mountain ranges spill down to valleys while limestone caves and dramatic waterfalls highlight a landscape of flower-filled meadows, forests and grassy hills. Brecon Beacons National Park is a paradise for biking, hiking, horseback riding and touring on canals. Discover more than 250 ancient monuments, villages crowned by castles and designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Brecon Beacons National Park showing rainforest, a waterfall and a lake or waterhole

3. Cardiff University

One of the UK’s major teaching and research universities, in its 2014 University Guide the Sunday Times described Cardiff as “the acknowledged leader of higher education in Wales”. The previous year it hailed it as a “powerhouse of academic and research excellence”.
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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.

4. Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle is a medieval stronghold and Victorian Gothic mansion with approximately 2,000 years’ worth of history. The magnificent structure was built on the site of a Roman fort and a Norman castle and during its existence also served as a home, a concert venue and a World War II shelter.
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Cardiff Castle showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle

5. Cardiff International Arena

The main area of the arena is a hugely versatile space capable of staging a wide variety of events, from trade exhibitions to music concerts and stand-up shows. It is capable of holding a standing audience of 7,500 people, a number that falls to 5,000 for seated events.
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Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.

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Cefn Fforest

While Cefn Fforest isn't home to many top sights, Bargoed Woodland Park and Parc Penallta are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cefn Fforest

Pontllanfraith

While Pontllanfraith might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake and Llancaiach Fawr Manor.

Pontllanfraith

Oakdale

While there might not be top attractions in Oakdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bargoed Woodland Park and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

Oakdale

Pengam

When in Pengam, you can plan a visit to Bargoed Woodland Park and Parc Penallta, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pengam

Argoed

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Argoed and surrounding area, you can visit Cwmtillery Lakes and Bedwellty House and Park.

Argoed

Penmaen

While Penmaen might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

Penmaen

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