Blackwood
Things to do in Blackwood, Monmouthshire and Gwent
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Blackwood offers a solid base for exploring Caerphilly, with a straightforward mix of chain restaurants and independent eateries. The Blackwood Miners Institute and Amici Italian both rate highly at 4.7, offering contrasting options for a night out, while Costa Coffee provides the expected high street presence. Standard chains like McDonald's and KFC sit alongside places like Nicks if you want something a little different.
For attractions, the town itself holds a few worthwhile stops. Wonder Outdoor Cinema is the most popular with visitors, rated 4.6 from nearly 2,800 reviews. Pencoed Organic Farm also rates 4.6 and offers something closer to rural life. Smugglers Riding School, rated 4.8, is the standout here if you're looking to spend time in the saddle. These three give visiting families or groups decent variety without requiring extensive travel.
Where to stay in Blackwood(4)
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Accommodation runs to four hotels and guest houses alongside a caravan park. Gellihaf House, though small with only 70 reviews, stands out at 4.9. The Rock performs consistently well at 4.4, and both Halfway House and Maes Manor Country Hotel offer solid three and four-star alternatives. Pen Y Fan Caravan and Leisure Park, rated 4.3, gives you the option of staying in a caravan or motorhome if you prefer that kind of base. None of this suggests a town built primarily for tourism, but rather a practical place to stop if you're in the area or using it as a jumping-off point for the wider region.
Things to Do in Blackwood(3)
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Attractions Near Blackwood
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2 mi
Newbridge Leisure Centre
Newport · ⭐ 4.4
EGNI Fitness Fun
Tredegar
3 mi
Pen-y-fan Pond
Caerphilly · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
The Eden Centre
Aberbeeg · ⭐ 4.2
4 mi
VR Experience Wales
Newbridge · ⭐ 5.0
4 mi
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Treharris · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Morbitorium
Newport · ⭐ 5.0
4 mi
Cwmcarn Forest
Caerphilly · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Blackwood(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Blackwood
All cottages in Blackwood →Woodside Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £580
Cwmcarn Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £367
Parc House
5 bed · sleeps 14 · from £727
Rudry Retreat
2 cottages · from £1,047
Zebra House
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £293
Taff’s Well Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £433
Newport House Crindau Road Upper
5 bed · sleeps 9 · from £1,007
Newport House Lower
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £937
Common questions about Blackwood
How many campsites are there in Blackwood?
We list 1 campsites in and around Blackwood, of which 1 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Blackwood?
We list 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Blackwood.
What is there to do in Blackwood?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Blackwood.
Where can I eat in Blackwood?
We list 28 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Blackwood.
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