Things To Do & Days Out In Cardiff

There are lots of things to do in Cardiff, not least the lovely Cardiff Bay. Nestled on the waterfront, this recently redeveloped area is ideal for families.

Take to the water with Cardiff International White Water where you can enjoy the thrill of river boarding, indoor surfing, paddle boarding and much more. If you prefer your aqua-based activities to be a little more relaxing Cardiff International Pool is just a stones throw away with its flumes, lazy river, leisure pool and café.

On Cardiff family days out you can discover the legacies left behind by the Romans, Normans and Victorians throughout 2,000 years of history at Cardiff Castle, before heading to the National Museum Cardiff to go eye-to-eye with woolly mammoths and the world’s largest leatherback turtle.

Get your sonic screwdriver ready for the Doctor Who Experience, a full-on, interactive adventure that whisks you through time as you earn your stripes to become the next time lord.

Make sure you check out what’s on at the Wales Millennium Centre, which is one of the world’s most iconic landmarks for arts and culture and save time for the acres of shopping you can do and finish the day with a stroll through the Park, where the children can run free while you enjoy the view of the castle nearby.

Want to check when the next school holiday is so you can plan your family days out? We've got a handy breakdown of the UK school holidays to help.