We have many free and inexpensive activities going on in and around the city that will keep the kids busy this school holiday.
Leisure Centres
From football and squash to soft play and swimming, there are a range of activities available for you and your family to stay active over the holidays.
See what is on offer at your local leisure centre.
Child Cyclist Training Course
National Standard Cycle Training courses are held during the school holidays at the Road Safety Centre in Maindy.
The course is open to all Cardiff children aged 9 years and above who own a bike and can ride it. The course runs for 4 mornings or afternoons.
Find out more about the child cyclist training courses.
Children's Play Services
Children's play sessions are held across Cardiff for children aged 5 to 14 years.
They offer a wide variety of activities that will keep children entertained and engaged. Activities range from sports and physical activities to arts and crafts and brain games.
Solo and group games and activities are encouraged.
Find out more about our play services.
Parks and Gardens
Venture over beautiful open landscapes or take a calming stroll through one of our recommended trails. You can also:
- find your local park,
- find out more about parks events on the Outdoor Cardiff website, or
- find out what's on at Bute Park.
Cardiff Castle
Take a trip back in time and become a medieval knight for the day!
Cardiff Castle is one of Wales' leading heritage attractions. Located in the centre of the Welsh capital city and surrounded by beautiful parks, Cardiff Castle's walls and fairy tale towers hide 2,000 years of fascinating history.
You may be able to get free entry with a Key to the Castle.
Find out what's on at Cardiff Castle.
Hubs and Libraries
Reading is not only a fundamental skill, but a great hobby for anyone of any age!
Visit one of our many Hubs and libraries in Cardiff and see what special events they have on during the holidays.
Find your nearest Hub or library.
Cardiff Story Museum
You can visit Cardiff Story Museum to follow the journey of Wales' capital city and explore how Cardiff has transformed from one of the busiest ports in the world into the vibrant and diverse city you see today.
Find out all about the history of Cardiff through the eyes of those who created the city - its people.
Visit Cardiff Story Museum.
Cardiff Riding School
Located in Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff Riding School is ideal for any level of experience with private or group lessons available for disabled riders.
With around 40 horses and ponies at the centre, there are plenty of friendly faces to meet.
Find out more about Cardiff Riding School.
Visit Cardiff
As a capital city there are always big events happening in Cardiff.
Find out more about current and future events in Cardiff from Visit Cardiff.
Public Transport
You can visit Cardiff Bus to see details of its family day ticket. You can also find information on the routes to our most popular destinations.
You can find train stations that are close to walking trails by using Transport for Wales's map.
