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Free Cardiff Bay Snow Trail

Cardiff Bay Snow Trail
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Cardiff Bay will become a winter wonderland for families this Christmas with a free Snow Trail to entertain little ones. Lets find out more about this family friendly event…

The Cardiff Bay Snow Trail

What is the Cardiff Bay Snow Trail?

Families can collect a snow trail map from any participating venue or view it online to enjoy an affordable fun day out. To complete the free snow trail families need to find eight snow people sculptures located in various locations across Cardiff Bay. These include Mermaid Quay, The Red Dragon Centre, Future Inn, Roald Dahl Plass and The Senedd/Welsh Parliament. So, it’s also a great way to explore the area with children seeing the scenic views of Cardiff Bay waterfront and discovering what the Bay area has to offer for families. There will be fun activities along the way such as special selfie pop up boards and on selected dates Christmas characters will be out to greet visitors to Mermaid Quay.

Snow Sculpture Clues

Each one of the eight snow people sculptures will contain a letter. Once all eight have been collected have fun rearranging them to discover the answer to a riddle. Enter your answer online to be in with a chance of winning a fantastic family day out with the following amazing prize to be won.

Cardiff Bay Snow Trail Competition

One lucky winner will be drawn at random from all the correct entries after 8 January 2024. The prize includes the following:

  • Dinner and an overnight stay at the Coal Exchange Hotel
  • A complimentary game of bowling at Hollywood Bowl in The Red Dragon Centre
  • A £100 voucher to enjoy a meal at any Mermaid Quay restaurant of your choice
  • A complimentary boat trip on Princess Katherine.

*Prize is for 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children.

Opening Times

1 December 2023 – 7 January 2024.

Pricing

Free

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What do people think of Cardiff Bay Snow Trail?

Journalist and blogger Cathryn Scott who writes the popular local website, Cardiff Mummy Says enjoyed a recent visit to The Cardiff Bay Snow Trail. Cathryn took her three children and husband for a family trip to Cardiff Bay. They completed the snow trail and did Christmas shopping at the many independent boutiques.

Cathryn said: “We had the loveliest family day out at Mermaid Quay at the weekend, a chance to escape the chaos of the festive season and spend quality time together.”

View of Cardiff Bay across the water

If you are heading to Cardiff this Christmas we hope you’ll find time to enjoy the The Cardiff Bay Snow Trail. A lovely festive experience for all the family. Best of all, it’s free to enjoy!

Are you looking for more ideas for Christmas family fun? Then, you might like our other blogs Free Christmas Days Out, Christmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tours and Grinchmas!