Ponthir
in Torfaen County Borough of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.632 and -2.976 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 37' 55" and W -2° 58' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:22 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:14 am and 6:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-18 07:26:14

Delve into Ponthir

Ponthir in Torfaen County Borough (Wales) is a city located in United Kingdom about 123 mi (or 197 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ponthir is now 02:22 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Ponthir, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bristol Filton Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), North. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Newport, New Inn, Langstone, Llangybi and Llanwern. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 86%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

8°C (47 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Celtic Manor Resort

Address
3,0 mi
The COLDRA
NP18 1HQ Newport
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Glen-yr-afon House Hotel

Address
5,7 mi
Pontypool Road
NP15 1SY Usk
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


COLDRA COURT HOTEL BY CELTIC MANOR

Address
3,2 mi
CHEPSTOW ROAD LANGSTONE
NP18 2LX Langstone,Newport
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Manor House At Celtic Manor

Address
2,8 mi
The Coldra
NP18 1HQ Catsash,Newport
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Parkway

Address
2,6 mi
Cwmbran Retail Park,Cwmbran Drive
NP44 3UW Cwmbran
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BW PONTYPOOL METRO HOTEL

Address
6,3 mi
LOWER MILL FIELD
NP4 0XB Pontypool
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Knoll Guesthouse

Address
3,6 mi
145 Stow Hill
NP20 4FZ Newport
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn NEWPORT

Address
3,0 mi
The Coldra
NP18 2YG NEWPORT
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Night Lodge

Address
3,3 mi
52-54 Stow Hill
NP20 1JG Newport
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE PONTYPOOL

Address
4,8 mi
LOWER MILL ROAD
NP4 0XB PONTYPOOL
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Rating: 4 of 5
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Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: April 27, 2012
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

St. Julian's railway bridge

The St. Julian's railway bridge is a crossing of the River Usk in the city of Newport, South Wales. It carries the Welsh Marches Line across the river in a north—south direction. Due to the meanderings of the river, all the other crossings are east—west. The line was originally opened in 1874 by the Pontypool, Caerleon and Newport Railway. Close to the bridge there is a stone half buried in the ground with the year 1866 etched in it.

Located at 51.6065, -2.98187 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Newport, Railway bridges in Wales

Ponthir

Ponthir is a large village at the south-west of the county borough of Torfaen on the boundary of the city of Newport, South Wales. It is approximately six miles from Newport city centre and 3½ miles from Cwmbran, lying between the settlements of Caerleon and Llanfrechfa.

Located at 51.6333, -2.98333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Torfaen

Llantarnam Abbey

Llantarnam Abbey is an abbey of the Sisters of St Joseph of Annecy and a former Cistercian monastery located in Llantarnam, Cwmbran in the county borough of Torfaen in southeast Wales.

Located at 51.6308, -2.99585 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Thomas Henry Wyatt buildings, Buildings and structures in Monmouthshire, Houses in Monmouthshire, Cistercian monasteries in Wales, 1179 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 1170s, 1558 disestablishments, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century

St Cadoc's Hospital

Not to be confused with the electoral ward of St Cadocs/Penygarn. Saint Cadoc's Hospital File:St. Cadoc's Hospital.

Located at 51.6139, -2.9627 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals in Newport, Hospitals established in 1906, Psychiatric hospitals in Wales, History of Newport, NHS Wales hospitals

Caerleon railway station

Caerleon railway station is a former station serving Caerleon on the east side of the city of Newport. It was opened on the Pontypool, Caerleon and Newport Railway line in 1878 after the PC&N had already been absorbed into the Great Western Railway. It was closed to passengers on 30 April 1962 and closed to all traffic on 29 November 1965. The Newport City Council unitary development plan and Sewta rail strategy set out plans for the station to be re-opened, but these plans were shelved.

Located at 51.6141, -2.95858 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Newport, Railway stations opened in 1878, Railway stations closed in 1965

Lodge Hill Junior School, Caerleon

Lodge Hill Junior School is located in Caerleon and is a few meters away from the neighbouring Infant school. The school has three yards all of a large size. There is also a large playing field which also belongs to the school. The school is in catchment for the very highly achieving school Caerleon Comprehensive which is a few miles away in Caerleon's village. Lodge Hill gives a good education and has many highly trained teachers and assistants.

Located at 51.6157, -2.9696 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Primary schools in Newport

Ponthir railway station

Ponthir railway station was a railway station in the village of Ponthir in Torfaen, South Wales, UK. It was closed down in 1962. The original station building is now a private house. A level crossing on the site is still in use.

Located at 51.6293, -2.9763 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Torfaen, All articles needing coordinates

Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital

Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital is a hospital operated by the Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board, located to the east of Cwmbran in the neighbourhood of Llanfrechfa. It has fulfilled a number of roles through its history. Llanfrechfa Grange was built in the middle of the 19th century by Charles Prothero of malpas. He sold it around 1865 to Francis Johnstone Mitchell.

Located at 51.645, -2.99667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
NHS Wales hospitals, Hospitals established in 1953

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Caerleon: Newport − M4 eastbound between junctions 25A and 25 (Usk Bridge and), Caerleon (source)

capture of the webcam Newport: M4 eastbound between junctions 26 and 25A (Malpas and Usk Bridge)

Newport: M4 eastbound between junctions 26 and 25A (Malpas and Usk Bridge), Newport (source)

capture of the webcam Newport: M4

Newport: M4, Newport (source)

capture of the webcam Caerleon: M4 − J25

Caerleon: M4 − J25, Caerleon (source)

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Christchurch: M4 − West, Christchurch (source)

capture of the webcam Newport: M4, A4042

Newport: M4, A4042, Newport (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Pont-hir, Panthir, Ponthir