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Find brilliant activities for kids near you. From sports and arts to science clubs and adventure days, there's something for every child.
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Find classes for kids including music, dance, swimming, gymnastics, art, language and coding classes across the UK.
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Find local clubs for children including sports clubs, drama groups, coding clubs, Scouts, Guides and more.
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Find holiday camps and half-term programmes for children. Multi-activity, sports, arts and outdoor adventure camps across the UK.
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Find qualified tutors for primary and secondary school children. Maths, English, science, 11+, GCSE and A-level tutoring across the UK.
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Find children's party venues, entertainers, and party packages. Soft play, trampolining, craft parties, disco and adventure parties across the UK.
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Find the best days out for families and children. Theme parks, zoos, museums, farms, castles, beaches and nature trails across the UK.
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Find free activities, events and days out for children across the UK. Parks, museums, trails, festivals and more that won't cost a penny.
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A first researched set of real museums, parks, attractions and family venues, with official links so parents can check opening times and booking details.
Days out
St Fagans National Museum of History
St Fagans · Welsh history, outdoor exploring and free days · Free entry, parking may cost
Open-air museum with historic buildings, gardens and lots of walking. A strong low-cost family day, but plan for weather, distances and food stops.
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Club
Cardiff City FC Community Foundation
Cardiff / community sites · Football coaching and organised club sessions · Paid and free programme options vary
A practical choice for children who want regular football coaching and a clear club structure. Check age groups, venue, term dates and whether beginners can join mid-term.
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Party
Techniquest birthday parties
Cardiff Bay · Science-loving children and indoor parties · Paid party packages, book ahead
Science-centre party option in the Bay, useful for children who like hands-on experiments and a simple indoor setup. Check age fit, room time, food and how much exhibit access is included.
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Days out
Techniquest
Cardiff Bay · Hands-on science and primary-age children · Paid entry, book/check sessions
Interactive science discovery centre in the Bay. Useful for wet-weather days and curious children; check opening times, shows and age suitability before booking.
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Days out
Cardiff Castle
City centre · Castles, history and central sightseeing · Paid entry, check tickets and tours
Central castle with grounds, towers and family-friendly history. Good for visitors and local families, but check tour access and stair suitability for younger children.
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Bute Park
City centre / River Taff · Free outdoor space, scooters and picnic breaks · Free
Large central park next to the castle with trails, open space and play-friendly routes. Useful as a low-cost add-on to museum or city-centre plans.
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Planning family activities in Cardiff
Use these pages as a starting point for comparing activities, camps, parties and days out. We focus on practical parent questions: age suitability, location, timings, cost, booking requirements and what to check before you go.
- For school holidays, start with camps and full-day activities.
- For weekly routines, compare clubs, classes and local activities by travel time as well as interest.
- For weekends, keep a mix of free ideas, outdoor spaces and book-ahead days out.