11 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Cardiff / Caerdydd
Check out these things to do with the kids in Cardiff / Caerdydd, whether it's vwalking through history at St Fagan's National Museum of History, or letting off steam at Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve, I've got you covered, and best of all it's free!
I'm still adding to this list, so keep checking back, please get in touch if you've got any hidden gems to recommend, or if you have a picture to replace any that I'm missing (ie the places that have words). As a thank you, I'll send a 20% money off voucher to spend in the shop for anything that gets used.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Although I'd love to be able to travel to every place on here, time and practicalities dictate that I've sourced a lot of information from 3rd parties so some information might be incorrect (Please let me know if you spot anything that is so that I can amend it).
Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
One of Europe's best open air museums, with buildings from Celtic to modern times. There are over 40 historical buildings to explore in the 100 acre parkland. You can also see traditional crafts, watch demonstrations of farming tasks, and lots more.
Stroll through the arboretum with over 3,000 trees, hunt for sculptures, explore the woodland play trail, make music on the percussion trail, follow the nature activity trail, the witch's spell story trail.
Learn about the evolution of Wales from prehistoric times to the present, including dinosaur and woolly mammoth displays. It also houses Wales' national art, geology and natural history collections.
A victorian park with a man-made lake and a small lighthouse in the middle. There's also a wild garden, playground, trim trail, an ancient pond, and a botanic garden (which has another playground). Download the Wildlife Explorer Trail before you go.
An award winning civil engineering project, it was constructed in order to create an inland lake, and provide defence against flooding. It makes for a great walk or bike ride, with great views. There's also a kids play area, outdoor gym, and a skate plaza, as well as an enormous crocodile bench to sit on.
Learn the city's history through engaging, interactive displays, with lots to keep kids engaged. Check out their resources that can be download or print.
Visit the home of devolution in Wales. There's a play area for kids, complete with toys, a large map of wales, and sensory play. They also have extra activities during school holidays, and an explorer trail.
8 hectares, easily accessible via a gravel walkway and boardwalk. Download and print the Wildlife Explorer Trail before you go.
A beautiful park with a large collection of exotic and native trees. There are tumbling streams and winding paths, a woodland garden, formal parkland. Checkout the Wildlife Explorer Trail.
A brilliant park for kids, including a playground, massive splash pad, and a multi use games area.
Beautiful woodland, with 3 trails to choose from including a sculpture trail for the kids.
You know what the kids would love to be filling in as you're exploring new places? An epic activity pack! And it should be filled with easy activity ideas, and stickers, and personalised!
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