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Family days out in Cardiff

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in Cardiff: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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What's on, when you need it

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6 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in Cardiff today, with times and prices.

TOP PICKFfasiwn · free
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12 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri8 things · Audio Described Tours
  • Sat7 things · Spook-Fest
  • Sun4 things · Wales is... Aberfan
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TomorrowThu 8 · 5 things onRainy days127 under a roofFree56 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 4 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in CardiffZoos & Wildlife Parks5Farms & Petting Farms in CardiffFarms & Petting Farms8Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in CardiffTheme Parks & Fairgrounds8Adventure Parks & High Ropes in CardiffAdventure Parks & High Ropes11Museums in CardiffMuseums12Science & Discovery Centres in CardiffScience & Discovery Centres1Aquariums & Sea Life in CardiffAquariums & Sea Life5Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in CardiffCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage17Model Villages & Miniature Railways in CardiffModel Villages & Miniature Railways6Steam Railways & Boat Trips in CardiffSteam Railways & Boat Trips11Caves, Mines & Underground in CardiffCaves, Mines & Underground6Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in CardiffTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts5Observatories & Planetariums in CardiffObservatories & Planetariums1Soft Play in CardiffSoft Play13Climbing & Bouldering Centres in CardiffClimbing & Bouldering Centres1Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in CardiffLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas5Bowling in CardiffBowling4Escape Rooms in CardiffEscape Rooms4Crazy Golf & Adventure Golf in CardiffCrazy Golf & Adventure Golf1Ice Rinks in CardiffIce Rinks1Roller & Skate Rinks in CardiffRoller & Skate Rinks6Arcades, VR & Gaming in CardiffArcades, VR & Gaming3Board Game & Play Cafés in CardiffBoard Game & Play Cafés3Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in CardiffPottery Painting & Craft Studios6Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in CardiffSensory Rooms & Play Sessions6Parks & Playgrounds in CardiffParks & Playgrounds3Country Parks & Nature Reserves in CardiffCountry Parks & Nature Reserves1Woodland & Forest in CardiffWoodland & Forest3Gardens & Arboretums in CardiffGardens & Arboretums2Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in CardiffLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides2Beaches & Coast in CardiffBeaches & Coast3Walking & Cycling Trails in CardiffWalking & Cycling Trails2Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in CardiffSplash Parks & Paddling Pools3Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in CardiffPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches1Skate Parks & BMX Tracks in CardiffSkate Parks & BMX Tracks1Outdoor Gyms & Trim Trails in CardiffOutdoor Gyms & Trim Trails1
Tennis, Badminton & Racket Sports1Dance in CardiffDance3Music Lessons & Choirs in CardiffMusic Lessons & Choirs3
Art & Craft Classes2Cooking & Baking Classes in CardiffCooking & Baking Classes1
Coding, STEM & Robotics1
Reading, Book Clubs & Storytime2Forest School & Outdoor Learning in CardiffForest School & Outdoor Learning3Scouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs in CardiffScouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs1Parenting, Antenatal & Postnatal in CardiffParenting, Antenatal & Postnatal2Adult Workshops & Evening Classes in CardiffAdult Workshops & Evening Classes2Wellbeing & Mindfulness in CardiffWellbeing & Mindfulness4Theatres & Shows in CardiffTheatres & Shows10Pantomime & Family Theatre in CardiffPantomime & Family Theatre15Cinemas in CardiffCinemas2Live Music & Gigs in CardiffLive Music & Gigs11Galleries & Exhibitions in CardiffGalleries & Exhibitions19Libraries in CardiffLibraries10Circus & Street Performance in CardiffCircus & Street Performance6Talks, Lectures & Author Events in CardiffTalks, Lectures & Author Events5Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in CardiffImmersive & Touring Exhibitions2
Christmas3
Halloween & Pumpkin Events5Mobile Activities & Hire in CardiffMobile Activities & Hire1

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KIND TO THE WALLET

56

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

13

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

127

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

58

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
National Roman Legion MuseumFri 9 OctAudio Described ToursNational Roman Legion MuseumDetails →
Crealy Theme Park & ResortFri-SunSpook-FestCrealy Theme Park & Resort · 3 daysDetails →
National Museum CardiffFri-SunFfasiwnNational Museum Cardiff · 3 daysDetails →
St Fagans National Museum of HistoryFri-SunWales is... AberfanSt Fagans National Museum of History · 3 daysDetails →
The Dolman TheatreFri 9 OctColours Of The RainbowThe Dolman TheatreDetails →
Rhydypennau HubFri 10:30Walking for HealthRhydypennau HubDetails →
National Museum CardiffFri 13:00Monthly Organ RecitalNational Museum CardiffDetails →
Ants Inya Pants Play CentreFri 18:00Weekly ALN SessionsAnts Inya Pants Play CentreDetails →

Plus 4 more events this weekend across Cardiff.

MORE THAN A LIST

One place, a hundred ways to explore

Browse the map, follow the crowd, or save a shortlist for the school holidays: whatever works for your family.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01Brean Leisure ParkBrean Leisure Park
  2. 02Crowd of people dancing and cheering at a concert with bright pink stage lighting and laser effects overhead.Utilita Arena Cardiff Box Office
  3. 03Albany GalleryAlbany Gallery
  4. 04A delighted visitor holds a large bird puppet with an exaggerated beak while surrounded by other guests at an indoor event.Puppet Place
  5. 05Red brick community building with "Rumney Partnership Hub" signage and ground-floor windows.Rumney Partnership Hub
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

127 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

56

completely free days out within 30 minutes of Cardiff

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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Indoor climbing wall facility with multiple climbers of varying ages ascending walls with coloured holds whilst others watch from below.

No. 01Cardiff · from £8.50

Flashpoint Cardiff

Bouldering without ropes or harnesses, with a dedicated Den area for the under-7s and routes up to V12 for anyone chasing a challenge.

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Woman wearing glasses and white shirt smiling at bar with warm neon lighting in background.

No. 02Cardiff · from £8

Sherman Theatre

Family pantomime and theatre with BSL, captioning and relaxed performances built in, right by Cathays station.

Blue and black speedboat with passengers approaching shore in shallow water, with cityscape and calm bay in background.

No. 03Cardiff · from £35

Bay Island Voyages

Boat trips out of Cardiff Bay to the islands of Flat Holm and Steep Holm, with proper lighthouse and wildlife exploring at the other end.

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