Every place in Cardiff

The Giant Wheel

Cardiff · ages 0+

A ride on an observation wheel lit up with over 20,000 colour-changing LED lights.

Card only

The Head of Steam Cardiff

Cardiff

A relaxed pub with shuffleboard, pool and live music, plus a kids menu for daytime food stops.

Kids menuRestaurantVegetarian options

The Helicopter Museum

Weston-super-Mare · ages 3-15

Over a hundred rotary wing aircraft to climb through, plus a chance to try a pilot's helmet on for size.

Baby changeBlue badge parkingCaféFree parking+7 more

The Insole Court Community Choir

Cardiff

A weekly evening sing for adults at Insole Court, no audition and no need to read music.

The Old Library Community Cafe

Caerphilly

A café with board games and an under-5s area, open for coffee and a play Monday to Saturday.

CaféIndoor seatingUnder-5s areaWi-Fi

The Organic Garden

Bristol

A working organic garden with meadows, a sculpture trail and a children's garden running two-hour gardening and art sessions.

CaféDog friendlyGift shopWheelchair accessible

The Piano Works - Cardiff

Cardiff

Dueling pianists and a house band belting out requests over Sunday roasts or a bottomless Saturday brunch, though under 18s are barred Thursday to Saturday.

Indoor seatingFood on site

The Red Dragon Centre Cardiff

Cardiff

Bowling, an IMAX cinema and arcade machines under one roof, a solid rainy-day option a few minutes from Cardiff Queen Street.

CaféFree parkingFood on siteRestaurant+2 more

The Role Up Play Village

Pontyclun · ages 1-12

A themed play village where kids run their own farm shop, salon, A&E and space centre, indoors and out, in timed sessions.

Birthday partiesCaféGroup bookingsIndoor play+1 more

The Senedd

Cardiff · ages 5-7

Free entry to watch Welsh democracy in action, with a trail and play area built for 5 to 7 year olds.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBlue badge parking+14 more

The Talent Shack

Cardiff · ages 4-18

Weekly drama, dance and musical theatre classes for 4 to 18 year olds, with showcases in their own theatre.

Booking requiredFree parkingParkingStep-free access

The Turner House

Penarth

A free gallery behind Penarth station, small enough for a quick look on the way to the train.

Free parking

The Workers Gallery

Porth

A free community gallery in Porth open Saturdays, showing exhibitions and hosting local cultural events and groups.

Accessible toiletBike parkingGift shopIndoor seating+1 more

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Bristol

A proper theatre programming circus and street performance shows, with a bar that opens well before curtain up.

Bike parkingCafé

Tredegar Park Minigolf

Newport · ages 0+

Nine holes of outdoor crazy golf with a digital challenge spinner and live leaderboard, no booking needed.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesDog friendlyGroup bookings+3 more

Treforest Escape Rooms

Pontypridd · ages 0+

Sixty minutes to solve a themed physical escape room or try free-roam VR, with your group kept entirely to yourselves.

Booking requiredFree parking

Tropiquaria Zoo

Watchet

Snakes, meerkats and a tropical aquarium under one roof, plus daily animal talks and indoor and outdoor play if the weather turns.

Birthday partiesGift shopIndoor playOutdoor play+3 more

Twin Made

Cardiff

Craft workshops in Cardiff covering cross stitch, crochet and knitting, plus hen parties and baby showers hosted in the studio.

Two Rhythms

Cardiff · ages 0+

Music, movement and relaxation sessions built around light, colour and sound, run one-to-one or in small groups.

Blue badge parkingParkingWheelchair accessible

Tyfu Play

Cardiff · ages 0-8

Bilingual soft play cafe in Whitchurch for newborn to age 8 - book a session, proper coffee upstairs.

ToiletsBaby changeHigh chairsCafé+5 more

Underfall Yard

Bristol

Free look round a working dock engineering yard, with hydraulic pumps and a drum you can climb into.

CaféToilets

University of Bristol Botanic Garden

Bristol

Wander through zones from Mediterranean to tropical plants, with free entry for under-18s and a Wednesday guided tour thrown in.

Accessible toiletBike parkingBlue badge parkingFood on site+4 more

Utilita Arena Cardiff Box Office

Cardiff · ages 14+

The box office and entry point for big touring shows and pantomimes at Cardiff's arena, with the age rule and cashless setup you need to know before you go.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféCard only+4 more

Victoria Park

Cardiff · up to age 12

A free park playground and splash play area in Cardiff, good for a couple of hours with kids up to about 12.

Baby changeFood on siteOutdoor playToilets