Cadw (Wales Heritage) sites near Penmaen Parish

Caerphilly Castle

CAERPHILLY CASTLE

7 miles from Penmaen Parish

Fear of a Welsh prince inspired the mightiest medieval castle in Wales

Blaenavon Ironworks

BLAENAVON IRONWORKS

8 miles from Penmaen Parish

Giant of the industrial age still stands tall on the shoulders of its workers

Newport Castle

NEWPORT CASTLE

10 miles from Penmaen Parish

Final remains of a significant waterfront fortress

Castell Coch

CASTELL COCH

10 miles from Penmaen Parish

Fairy-tale castle was a plaything for the rich and powerful

Caerleon Amphitheatre

CAERLEON AMPHITHEATRE

11 miles from Penmaen Parish

Blood-soaked Roman entertainment meets Arthurian myth

Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths

CAERLEON ROMAN FORTRESS AND BATHS

11 miles from Penmaen Parish

The luxury and bloodshed of life in a Roman fortress

No churches found in Penmaen Parish

Pubs in Penmaen Parish

Bungalow Club

Llwyn-on Lane, Oakdale, Blackwood, NP12 0NF
None

Known locally as the "Top Hat" taking its name from the time collier managers wore top hats, this is a club with a strong community focus drawing support from villagers old and new. Top sports events are shown and occasional live music.
Cross Oak Inn

Oakdale Terrace, Penmaen, Blackwood, NP12 0DJ
(01495) 222264
thecrossoak.co.uk/

Smart village local that over the years has extended into neighbouring cottages. Food is very popular and it's advisable to book for traditionally busy times, e.g. Sunday lunch. There's plenty of room for diners while part of the original p...
New Forge

Brynhoward Terrace, Oakdale, Blackwood, NP12 0LG

Spacious pub/restaurant which has undergone a major refurbishment to provide a good dining environment with an extensive menu (breakfast - pre-booked - from 9.30am). En suite accommodation of various designations available. Sunday is film n...
Oakdale Golf Club

Oakdale, Blackwood, NP12 0NF
(01633) 892643

Oakdale Golf Club, Blackwood
Oakdale Hotel

Central Avenue, Oakdale, Blackwood, NP12 0LW

Large pub sited in the centre of the village with separate bar and lounge. Gradually deteriorating due to its lack of use after a decade or more of closure. Converted into residential apartments during 2018/19.
Oakdale Rugby Club

Central Buildings, Oakdale, Blackwood, NP12 0LR
(01495) 223261
oakdalerfc.co.uk

A club dating back to around 1914 when the village sprang up to house colliers and others linked to the coal industry when Oakdale pit was sunk. It stands at the heart of the pleasant village and has the local shops as its neighbours.