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3About Began
Began lies between Cardiff and Newport along the A48, making it a convenient base for exploring both cities. The village sits amid typical South Wales countryside, with the M4's Junction 28 providing quick motorway access. Most traffic uses the A48 for the short hop to either Cardiff (8km west) or Newport (6km east), whilst the A4232 offers an alternative Cardiff route. With over 200 EV charging points nearby, electric vehicle drivers are well catered for. The Norman doorway at St. Bride's church has welcomed visitors for more than eight centuries.
Where is Began on the map?
Began is in Wales, at 51.549, -3.112 - about 22 km south of Abercarn.
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EV Chargers in Began
- Croescadarn Road, Cardiff250 kW
- Valegate Retail Park, Cardiff120 kW
- M4 Motorway, Cardiff60 kW
- Britannia Quay, Cardiff50 kW
- Bute Crescent, Cardiff50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Began?
The closest airport to Began is Cardiff International Airport, 40 km (about 42 min by car).