Cadw (Wales Heritage) sites near Risca West Parish
CAERPHILLY CASTLE
6 miles from Risca West Parish
Fear of a Welsh prince inspired the mightiest medieval castle in Wales
CAERLEON AMPHITHEATRE
6 miles from Risca West Parish
Blood-soaked Roman entertainment meets Arthurian myth
CAERLEON ROMAN FORTRESS AND BATHS
6 miles from Risca West Parish
The luxury and bloodshed of life in a Roman fortress
CASTELL COCH
8 miles from Risca West Parish
Fairy-tale castle was a plaything for the rich and powerful
BLAENAVON IRONWORKS
12 miles from Risca West Parish
Giant of the industrial age still stands tall on the shoulders of its workers
No churches found in Risca West Parish
Pubs in Risca West Parish
Commercial Inn
Commercial Street, Pontymister, NP11 6BA
(01633) 612608
thecommercialpontymister.com
Darran
2, St Mary Street, Risca, NP11 6GU
(01633) 612414
sabrain.com/darran
Exchange Inn
A roadside pub in old Buckley Brewery colours that takes its name from the days when horses were exchanged before continuing a coach journey. The large open plan bar was extended a few years ago to include a games area (good value pool tabl...
Fox & Hounds
Bustling pub in a commanding situation overlooking a park and local shops where the bus stops are situated. The interior is broadly divided into several areas. There is a section with a pool table which, appropriately, has a picture of a fo...
Grove
Now under new ownership, and with plans to go upmarket.
Pontymister & Crosskeys Cricket Club
The Club House, Fields Road, Pontymister, NP11 6EJ
pontymistercrosskeys.play-cricket.com/ho...
Railway Tavern
Smart looking pub recently freed from the shackles of Enterprise Inns since being bought buy a local businessman who has injected new life into it. A classic two room interior. The cosy lounge has an intimate feel and displays pictures of b...
Risca House
Large pink coloured pub that was once owned by Ushers of Trowbridge as was its near neighbour, the Rolling Mill. It once served a range of cask ales and a draught cider but those days have long gone. Now yet another curry house called the B...
Risca Working Mens Branch Club
Long established club set just off a busy main road.
Risca Working Mens Club
Risca Working Mens Club, Risca
Rolling Mill
A pub which in its latter days only opened on weekend evenings to over 21s. It was a music venue advertising 70's and 80's music. An Ushers Brewery symbol is attached to the outside wall indicating a former albeit short-lived ownership. It...