Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day surrounded by nature or a thrilling adventure, here’s your ultimate guide to the best days out in South Wales this Easter.
Folly Farm: Fun for all ages
If you’re after a fun-packed day out, look no further than Folly Farm, one of Wales’ most popular family attractions. With its zoo, amusement park, and adventure play areas, there’s no shortage of entertainment. Meet animals from all over the world, ride the vintage fairground attractions and explore eight different adventure play experiences. Folly Farm guarantees an Easter experience brimming with laughter and joy.
Zip World Tower: Feel the thrill this Easter
For adrenaline junkies, Zip World Tower in Aberdare is the place to be this Easter. Try the exhilarating zip line experience that takes you soaring above the stunning South Wales landscape. It’s a thrilling way to enjoy the outdoors and tick off that bucket list. Easter at Zip World means thrills, excitement, and a whole lot of fun for the brave-hearted!
Llanelli Wetland Centre: Explore wild Wales
Kick off your Easter adventure at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre, where nature springs to life! Join Lloyd and his new friend, Dart the Dragonfly, as they explore the world of wetland insects. Follow the trail and help Lloyd and Dart find their friends and family, leading them to the bug hotel. Along the way, strike a yoga pose like Cornea the Butterfly, dance like Yard the Bee, and form an ant conga with Queen Libby the Ant. A fun, interactive day for the whole family, filled with wildlife, movement, and adventure. Perfect for Easter!
Royal Mint Experience: Strike it rich this Easter
Discover the fascinating world of coin-making at the Royal Mint Experience. Take a guided tour through the minting process and see how coins are made, from design to the final product. With interactive displays, hands-on exhibits, and a chance to strike your very own coin, it’s an educational and fun-filled Easter day out for all ages. It’s a unique experience that brings history to life!
Fun HQ: Climb high this Easter
If your family’s looking to reach new heights this Easter, head to Fun HQ in Cardiff Bay. This indoor climbing centre has something for everyone, with 30 fantastic climbing elements plus two extreme challenges, the Vertical Drop Slide and the adrenalin-pumping Leap of Faith. Fun HQ is a great way to get active and have fun together this Easter. There’s also plenty for younger visitors who can slide, jump and swing in the huge Active Play Zone set across 3 Floors. The Fun HQ Kitchen is the ideal spot to relax before or after your climbing session with great hot and cold refreshments.
BBC Wales Studio Tours: Behind the scenes
For budding broadcasters and fans of the small screen, the BBC Wales Studio Tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at how your favourite shows are made. Visit the studios, see iconic sets, and maybe even spot a celebrity or two. This is an engaging Easter activity that lets you peek into the world of TV production.
Gower Fresh Farm: Farmyard fun
Hop onto an unforgettable Easter Trail at the farm for a surprise-filled Easter egg! Explore the stunning tulip fields, hunt for hidden clues and snap amazing photos at the flower arch and new Windmill. Then, head to the Top Barn for a foam party with the Easter Bunny. Afterward, visit the Reindeer Barn to meet and feed the reindeer. Take your family and friends for an egg-citing Easter celebration.
Techniquest: Science and fun unite
Get ready to be amazed by science this Easter with over 100 hands-on exhibits set to keep even the most curious minds active and happy. Feel the force of a hurricane, launch a rocket, make plasma trails in the low light zone and don’t forget to visit the ants! The live science show - ‘Flower and Eggs’ will be hatching in the Science Theatre too, with Star Tours and the new ‘We Are Aliens’ 360° film running in the Planetarium
Legends of the Lost World: An Easter adventure
Step back in time at the Legends of the Lost World for a free family fun day on 16th April in Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre, where dinosaurs, Ice Age beasts and Stone Age fun come together for a prehistoric adventure! Get up close with interactive DINOMANIA and meet colossal dinosaurs, including the Woolly Mammoth and Sabre-Toothed Tiger (weather permitting). Enjoy the antics of the Pre Hee Men and their Crazy Caveman Car, full of Stone Age music, sound effects, and laughter. Plus, transform into your favourite prehistoric creature with face painting and glitter tattoos.
National Waterfront Museum: Can you crack the mystery?
This Easter, join the Chocolate Detectives on an interactive mission to crack a sweet mystery! Years ago, the museum housed a famous chocolate factory that made the everlasting Easter egg. When the factory closed, secret recipe pages were hidden away – until today, when a sugary criminal steals them! Can you solve the case? 16–18 April, 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm. £6 per child with a chocolate prize and adults go free!
Cardiff Bay Barrage and Wetlands: Relax and unwind
Enjoy a peaceful Easter day out at Cardiff Bay Barrage and Wetlands, ideal for a relaxing stroll or bike ride. The embankment offers stunning views over Cardiff Bay and the Severn Estuary, with easy, step-free access for all. Along the way, you’ll find a children’s play area, Skate Plaza, and outdoor gym. Explore free exhibitions and take a selfie with the Enormous Crocodile. Don’t miss the Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve, home to diverse wildlife, including invertebrates, fish, and plants – perfect for nature lovers of all ages.
