It’s the summer holidays and the sun is shining, so get out there and enjoy some great family fun days out. Here is our pick of the best things to do this summer:
Cardiff Bay’s Urban Beach
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Live in the city centre and not sure where the nearest beach is? Well, you do now. From the 25th July to 31st August the Oval Basin is home to plenty of excitement. Key features include a manmade beach lined with deckchairs and palm trees, open air swimming pools and even a lazy river.
And when you get bored of splashing about or sunbathing there are fairground rides, miniature golf, climbing frames and water zorbing. Then sit back and relax in the tiki bar and café. This is a great day out for a low cost!
Of course you could always get involved with the events held here on a weekly basis. There is something on every day of the week:
Monday – A Caribbean beach party with music from steel pan group DUOFLEX and entertainment from Captain Jack Sparrow.
Tuesday – Sports fun with Zumba lessons and a beach volleyball tournament.
Wednesday – Every Wednesday there is a showcase of music from around the globe, featuring a different country each week.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday – The best of South Wales’ musicians.
Sunday – A great family day out with plenty of music and dancing. The pinnacle event is the Vegas experience held by Darren Tyson. This is not to be missed!
This is a recurring attraction and this year’s event is sponsored by Braces Bread and Capital FM, which give you the chance to win ‘A Grand in the Sand’ simply by posting a selfie of yourself at the attraction. Could you be a winner? Get down there from 10am for free entry!
Peppa Pig’s Big Splash in Llandudno
Peppa Pig is hugely popular among young ones and she’s coming to Venue Cymru, Llandudno on August 20th! This is an all singing, all dancing show which brings this favourite TV character to life with puppets and plenty of sing-alongs.
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Clever Little Celts at Melin
For a family day out that is educational, pay a visit to Melin in Pembrokeshire on any of the following dates:
- 14th-15th August 2014
- 21st- 22nd August 2014
- 28th- 29th August 2014
- 28th- 29th October 2014
At this family friendly event you can meet Celtic characters and experience some jobs and tasks that were everyday activities thousands of years ago, including grinding grain and willow weaving. You can then have your face painted to look like a real Celtic warrior.
Welsh Folk Music at St Fagans
On the 23rd August, make a trip to St Fagans National History Museum for a day of traditional Welsh folk music. Enjoy performances from:
- Aled Rheon
- Gwenan Gibbard
- Trwbador
- DnA
- Olion Byw
- Kizzy Crawford
- And many more!
During your visit you can meet instrument makers and take part in music-themed arts and crafts. You can even pick up a few more albums from the famous Spillers Records. This is a great day for experiencing Welsh culture in a laid back atmosphere.
So what will you be doing this summer school holidays? Will you be attending any of these events? Have fun if you do!