Every place in Cardiff

Roath Park

Cardiff

A lake to pedalo across, two playgrounds, a trim trail and a wildlife trail, all free to wander round.

Baby changeCaféOutdoor playToilets

Roath Pleasure Gardens

Cardiff

A lakeside park with playgrounds, boating and model yachting, plus fishing if anyone in your group is patient enough.

CaféPicnic area

Rock 'N' Critters Marine Aquatics

Barry

A showroom stacked with tanks of fish, invertebrates, live rock and coral you can wander round for free, open six days a week.

Rock UK Summit Centre

Treharris

A residential activity centre where groups climb, canoe, build rafts and try a man-made caving system over a stay of a few days.

CaféGroup bookingsIndoor playOutdoor play+3 more

Roxy Lanes Cardiff The Friary

Cardiff · ages 0-18

Eight bowling lanes plus duck pin, curling, shuffleboard and karaoke rooms, all priced by the activity.

Accessible toiletBooking requiredCard onlyFood on site+2 more

Rumney Partnership Hub

Cardiff

A free library and community space with books, public computers and wifi, open most days except Friday and Sunday.

Indoor seatingToiletsWi-Fi

Salsa Buena Dance Classes Cardiff & Cowbridge

Cardiff · ages 14+

Adults-only salsa and bachata classes in Cardiff, no partner needed and beginners welcome from your first night.

Booking requiredCard only

Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre

Winscombe

Free railway heritage stop where kids can climb aboard a vintage coach and stand on the footplate of a real shunter engine.

Bike parkingGift shopIndoor playOutdoor play+2 more

Sherman Theatre

Cardiff · ages 3-18

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

Blue badge parkingBooking requiredCaféWheelchair accessible

Silent Adventures

Cardiff · ages 5+

Headphones on, music blaring only in your ears, while the kids dance through games and challenges wherever you host the party.

South Wales Miners Museum

Port Talbot · ages 0+

A retired coal miner leads you underground to see the pit face, then it's a blacksmith's forge and steam engines above ground.

Accessible toiletBooking requiredCaféGroup bookings+3 more

Spit & Sawdust

Cardiff

Skateboarding sessions and coaching at an indoor-outdoor Cardiff skatepark, with a café doing homemade burgers and flatbreads.

Accessible toiletBike parkingBirthday partiesCafé+7 more

St Fagans National Museum of History

Cardiff

Free Wales open-air history museum near Cardiff - buildings, farm and craft demos.

Accessible toiletCaféGift shopParking+2 more

St Fagans National Museum of History Car Park

Cardiff

Free entry to 50 rebuilt historic buildings, woodland and parkland to wander, though parking will cost you £7.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingCafé+9 more

St John's House Trust

Bridgend

Free entry to a historic house that opens just twice a month, with forest school activities laid on for children.

St Quentin’s Castle (Llanblethian Castle)

Cowbridge

Free ruins to clamber round on the edge of Cowbridge, with steep old steps that make it feel like a proper explore.

Bike parkingDog friendly

St. Mellons Library and Hub

Cardiff

A free local library with parent and toddler groups, computers and a community hall for all sorts of activities.

Indoor seatingToiletsWi-Fi

TEN.

Cardiff

A small Cardiff gallery space open Wednesday to Saturday for a quiet look round.

Taskforce Paintball Games

Cowbridge · ages 8+

Low impact paintball, laser tag and airsoft for kids from age 8, plus team command tasks to test the group.

Birthday partiesGroup bookings

Techniquest

Cardiff

Cardiff Bay science centre with planetarium - Soft Play N never.

Birthday partiesCaféGift shopGroup bookings+3 more

The Art Workshop

Cardiff · ages 7+

Drawing, painting and mixed media classes for children, with a Junior Academy for the 7 to 12 crowd.

The Blakehay Theatre

Weston-super-Mare

A proper old theatre in Weston with panto and family shows, plus relaxed performances if bright lights and loud bangs are a worry.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyCafé+3 more

The Dock

Cardiff

Live sport on the big screens by day and live music Thursday and Friday nights, with a kitchen open right through the afternoon.

Food on siteRestaurant

The Dolman Theatre

Newport

A local stage for family musicals and theatre, with Newsies among the shows on the bill.

Indoor seatingToilets