Towns & cities · South Wales
Argoed
Argoed — village and community in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Fargoed · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Argoed, the nearest railway station is Gilfach Fargoed, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Argoed is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,567 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,515 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and community in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales". Coordinates: 51.6903°, -3.1914°.
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Heritage listing
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From the Wikipedia article
Argoed (Welsh for 'by a wood' / 'by a grove') is a village, community and an electoral ward in the Sirhowy Valley between Blackwood and Tredegar in Caerphilly County Borough in south Wales. The population of the community and ward at the 2011 census was 2,769. As a community, Argoed also contains the villages of Markham and Hollybush. Before 1960 the village was served by Argoed railway station. This was initially a stop on the Sirhowy Tramroad, which opened in 1822. The tramroad was converted to a conventional standard gauge railway in 1865, the Sirhowy Railway. The station closed in 1960 and the railway has been converted into a cycle path. Zephaniah Williams, prosecuted for his part in the Chartist Newport Rising in 1839, was born in the village in 1795.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6903, -3.1914
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Argoed
- Postcode
- NP12 0AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Population
- 2,515
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Fargoed — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q378738 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Argoed, Caerphilly (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Argoed Baptist Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 1992369.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Sannan's Church
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Pont Syr Dafydd
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Aberbargoed Grasslands National Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.5 km
Oakdale Picture House
Theatres · 1.6 km
Pen y fan Caravan and Leisure Park
Caravan parks · 1.7 km
Markham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Pen-y-fan Pond
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.1 km
Blackwood War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Aberbargoed war memorial gates
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Glyndwr Michael
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Aberbargoed War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Blackwood Miners Welfare Institute
Theatres · 2.3 km
Argoed is a village located in South Wales with a population of 2,515. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,515
- Constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Argoed
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Blaenavon Industrial Landscape
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Aberbargoed Grasslands National Nature Reserve
Aberbargoed Grasslands National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Abertillery War Memorial
Abertillery War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Bethlehem Independent Chapel
Bethlehem Independent Chapel — Independent chapel in Blaenavon.
📷 5Museums · South Wales
Big Pit National Coal Museum
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Blackwood War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Blaenafon War Memorial
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📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Blaenavon Evangelical Church
Blaenavon Evangelical Church — former Baptist chapel in Blaenavon.
📷 5Museums · South Wales
Blaenavon Ironworks
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · South Wales
Bryn Bach Park Lake
Bryn Bach Park Lake — reservoir near Merthyr Tydfil.
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📷 3Stadiums · South Wales
Eugene Cross Park
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📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Garndiffaith Viaduct
Garndiffaith Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Quarries · South Wales
Gelligaer quarry
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📷 5Heritage railway stations · South Wales
Gorsedd Stones
Gorsedd Stones — Public artwork (sculpture).
📷 3Archaeological sites · South Wales
Gwersyll Rhufeinig Bargoed
Gwersyll Rhufeinig Bargoed — archaeological site in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, UK.
📷 3Quarries · South Wales
Hafod quarry
Hafod quarry — sandstone quarry near Newbridge, in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Horeb Welsh Baptist Chapel
Horeb Welsh Baptist Chapel — Baptist chapel in Blaenavon.
📷 3Historic libraries · South Wales
Market Hall Cinema
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📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Metropole Cultural and Conference Centre
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Mining Wheel
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Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St Sannan's Church
St Sannan's Church — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Pont Syr Dafydd
Pont Syr Dafydd — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · South Wales
Aberbargoed Grasslands National Nature Reserve
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Pen y fan Caravan and Leisure Park
Pen y fan Caravan and Leisure Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Markham War Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Argoed
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Pen y fan Caravan and Leisure Park
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📷 5📷 5Campsites · South Wales
CRAI Scout Activity Centre
CRAI Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Sultan of Wales
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Restaurants · South Wales
Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
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Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Argoed?
- Argoed is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP12 0AL), in the parish of Argoed.
- What is Argoed?
- Argoed — village and community in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales.
- How do I get to Argoed?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Fargoed, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP12 0AL.
- Is Argoed a listed building?
- Argoed is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is Argoed free to visit?
- Yes, Argoed is free to enter.
- How do I get to Argoed?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Fargoed, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP12 0AL.