Walnut Tree Farm Park facilities Walnut tree farm park is on the East side of Cardiff near Newport. It is a treasure of a farm park with all the animals really healthy and free to be themselves. There is a soft play area, plenty of picnic tables, a designated walk and a clean and well […]
Kids Activities
Outdoor Kids Activities
Obviously these Outdoor Kids Activities tend to be on the outskirts of Cardiff by their nature, Go Ape is a fair way out but well worth a look. Go ape provides 3 hours of tree top adventure. The adventurous can enjoy a climb 30ft up a rope ladder; you can Tarzan Swing into a giant rope […]
SUMMER FOOTBALL SCHOOLS – Kids Football
It’s been a scorcher of a summer already, so what better to enjoy the sunshine than to fly high with the Bluebirds soccer schools? Running from 25th July to 30th August 2013, there’s plenty to keep the young ones busy. Cardiff City Community and Education Foundation have six fabulous weeks of kids football fun lined […]
Bute Park gets new woodland ‘balance trail’ as part of restoration project
Balance Trail – Bute Park The balance trail features upside down trees, fallen logs, stepping posts and a long winding snake called Barbara – these are among the latest additions to Bute Park’s new children’s play features in Cardiff. The balance trail and the new play apparatus which are a great free family activity, just […]
Swimming Pools in Cardiff
When the sun is out swimming pools in Cardiff are the places to be especially during the summer holidays, there can be no better experience than, going swimming! Cardiff council have a policy of ensuring that school children get every opportunity to learn to swim by making entrance FREE during school holidays, that include half […]
Remember Old Cardiff: Nostalgia pictures of Wales’ capital city
Old Cardiff: Cardiff council worker Evelyn Clarke has spent the past two years building up a priceless archive of photographs through her Facebook page Remember Old Cardiff. Here, she tells Martin Wells how the idea came about and what treasures she has unearthed with the help of her army of followers An urge to research […]
Diecast Model Ferrari cars
Diecast Model Ferrari Cars History Diecast models have a special place in history for the ‘baby boomer’ generation in particular the boys. The gleaming red diecast model Ferrari is no exception. Names such as Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox in the 50’s followed by Hot Wheels in the early 70’s produced a variety of cars in […]
Roath Park Lake and kids activities
Roath Park Lake is a major part of Roath Park and has been enjoyed by adults and children alike since Victorian times. There is still a Victorian feel to Roath Park Lake that once had ‘penny in the slot’ gas boilers around the lake for making hot drinks! Roath Park Lake Kids Activities It is […]
Cardiff’s Historic Buildings
Cardiff became the city it now is as a result of the vast profits from coal and steel being used to construct lavish buildings. Some exist today some don’t. They do, however provide some great places for kids to visit. Nestled in the mountains overlooking Cardiff is Castell Coch, as it emerges through the tree […]
Cefn Mably Farm
Look out for the Pink Pig! It’s a farm with a god soft play centre and a large café. Recently refurbished with a covered area so you can still have fun even if it’s raining. Acts as a sanctuary for rabbits and cats. Good duck pond. If its holiday time its best to go early, […]