80+ family-friendly events and activities in and near Cardiff for the Easter holidays 2026
Here we are on the final day of term, with most schools in and near Cardiff finishing today ready for the two week Easter break. Easter Sunday falls on 5 April this year, with bank holidays on Good Friday 3 April and Easter Monday 2 April.
If you’re looking for ideas to entertain the family, there’s plenty going on, with everything from Easter trails and a chance to meet the Easter bunny to theatre shows, crafty activities and animal encounters.
I’ve rounded up everything I can find. Do add anything else in the comments on any of my social media channels.
All events are subject to change and cancellation – please check ahead with organisers to avoid disappointment.
For more ideas of family days out in and around Cardiff, follow Cardiff Mummy Says on Instagram, on Facebook, or on TikTok.
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Full Easter days out
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Amelia Trust Farm, Barry
Monday 30 March-Friday 3 April
£10.50 per person, group of 4 £37.50
Easter activities include meeting the Easter Bunny, an Easter trail with chocolate prize, face painting, colouring corner, meet our small animals, lawn games, tractor rides and more. Plus the usual farm activities including the chance to see the animals, explore the woodland trails, and play in the park.
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Caerphilly Castle
Monday 30 March to Monday 6 April, 11am-3pm
Adults £11.90, children £8.30, under 5s free, family (2+3) £38.10, family (1+3) £26.20 or free for Cadw members
Head to Wales’ biggest castle for a dragon egg trail to explore. Plus Good Friday 3-Easter Monday 6 April will see a face painter, crafts and a storyteller. Advance booking is recommended.
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Cantref Adventure Farm, Brecon
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April
Adult and children 93cm and over £19.68, children under 93cm £9.84 (online advance tickets; costs more on the door)
Meet the Easter bunny, take part in an Easter egg hunt, bottle feed the lambs, watch a mini farmers show giving children a taste of life on the farm. Plus Mr Ev’s Easter show packed full of fun and surprises, a Candy Cannon showering you with sweet treats, lots of farm animals and indoor/outdoor play.
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Cefn Mably Farm Park
Monday 30 March-Tuesday 7 April, 10am-5pm
£11.50 per person, under 18 months free
The Easter Bunny will be visiting daily from 11am-2pm (£1.50 additional charge), you can take part in a quiz (£1), plus the usual farm attractions including a huge indoor soft play, outdoor play, lots of animals, and the Cefn Mably mini railway.
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Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan
Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April, 10am-4pm
Adults £15.40, children £7.70, under 5s free, family (2+3) £38.50, family (1+3) £23.10 (Gift Aid prices) or free for National Trust members. Plus £3.50 per trail to include an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears, and chocolate egg (Free From option available)
Explore Dyffryn’s beautifully restored gardens for this year’s Easter adventure trail. Pick up a trail map and bunny ears on arrival, follow the trail through tackling 10 hands-on, egg-citing activities along the way, from marble egg runs, chicken croquet and dress-up fun to exciting new games for 2026.
Dyffryn Gardens also has two large wooden playgrounds, plus you can follow a self-guided Blossom Watch trail, and visit The Other Bennet Sister exhibition (open Fridays to Mondays), celebrating the costumes, craft and creativity behind the BBC’s elegant new period production.
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Fonmon Castle
Saturday 28 March-Easter Monday 6 April, 10am-4pm
Adults £12, children £10, under 3s free
Magic, stories, and fun for the whole family. Meet Lily Rabbit and The Easter Bunny, three live interactive fairy shows each day, Easter Egg Stamp Trail, Alice Wonder Themed Area, Golden Egg Hunt, Easter colouring activity. Plus usual Fonmon favourites including The Dinosaur Trail, archery and axe throwing in the medieval village (additional charges apply), and more. See below for details of Fonmon’s Dino Week from Tuesday 7-Sunday 12 April.
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Gnoll Country Pak, Neath
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April
Free entry, £.4.50 to park all day
There’s a different theme each day at Gnoll Country Park, including superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs, and unicorns and fairies, as well as all the usual indoor and outdoor play, woodlands, trails and more. Easter Sunday sees a bonnet parade, egg hunt and more.
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Gower Fresh, Swansea
Wednesday 1 to Easter Monday 6 April
Under 12s £11.95, over 12’s £5.95 (no egg included) plus booking fee. Under 1s free
Join the Bunny Academy Trail where children will become official Bunny Cadets on the 10‑point Bunny Academy Trail. Explore the farm, hunt for 10 famous bunny characters, get your map stamped at each stop, and hand them in at the end to receive a chocolate egg. Plus celebrate at the Bunny Graduation Party with Daley Bee’s lively, interactive show for the whole family; Will’s Farm Animal Stop – one of the trail stations where children can meet a selection of friendly animals; spring-themed photo arches and displays; and a visit to the barn to meet the reindeer.
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Greenmeadow Community Farm, Cwmbran
Saturday 28 March-Saturday 11 April
Adults from £10.50, children 3-12 from £7, under 3s free. Additional charges for Candleing and Handling, and tractor rides
Get a fascinating behind‑the‑scenes look at how Greenmeadow cares for and monitors its eggs in this candleing and handling chicken egg sessions. Learn how candling works, and get hands‑on with this part of farm life. Plus indoor play barn, outdoor adventure play and woodland play in the Dell, meet the animals in the barn, animal walk-through including goats, chickens and giant rabbits, daily schedule of free activities, including seasonal milking demonstration, Cuddle Corner, and animal tea time, and tractor rides (additional charge).
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Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot
Easter Monday 6 April
Adults from £16.63, children from £13.96, 2s and under free, family (2+2) from £48.72 (early bird prices)
A fun-filled day of favourite characters including Peppa Pig and George, Hey Duggee, Peter Rabbitt and more. Enjoy live shows, dancing, singing, photo opportunities, and plenty of activities for the whole family. Highlights include a Wicked singalong, Lucy Lost-It show with magic, balloons and escapology, Farmers Frank and Dave and their chocolate egg laying chickens, Easter crafts and gifts, and more. Must be booked in advance.
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Meadows Wildlife Farm, Groeswen, Cardiff
Saturday 28 March-Easter Monday 6 April
Children 3+ £13.50 for the Easter Experience, adults £11.50 and under 3s £5.50 (usual farm entry)
The Easter Experience offers children 3+ an Easter trail with chocolate prize, Easter craft activities, meet the Easter Bunny, rabbit and guinea pig petting, plus themed food and drink, and spring decor. Plus experience all the usual wildlife park attractions, including 300+ animals across 21 acres, and indoor and outdoor fun.
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Mountain View Ranch
Saturday 21-Sunday 22 March, Friday 27 March-Sunday 12 April
£12 per person, under 2s free
Mountain View Ranch is back open after a winter of improvements, with a fun-filled day Easter day out. Pick up a map and follows the Golden Easter Egg Trail, discovering fun adventures along the way. Visit the much-loved Gruffalo Trail, including live storytelling over the Easter weekend. Meet the bug gang in the new Bugs and Mini Beasts trail. Plus favourite Ranch activities including jumping pillows, tree houses, fairy forest and more, plus new for this season, a low ropes course.
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Rhondda Heritage Park
Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 April, 10am-12pm; 12:30pm-2.30pm; 3pm-5pm
£12.50 children, £3.50 adults
An Easter Egg-stravaganza including an egg hunt with chocolate treat at the end; explore the Easter Bunny’s Underground Burrow; small children’s rides; Easter craft; balloon modeller; petting farm; and Teddy Bears’ Picnic.
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Tredegar House, Newport
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April, 10.45am-3.45pm
Adults £15.40, children £7.70, under 5s free, family (2+3) £38.50, family (1+3) £23.10 (Gift Aid prices) or free for National Trust members . Plus £3.50 per trail including Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and chocolate egg
Tredegar House is turning into a portal through the ages, for the ultimate time-travelling Easter adventure. Unearth stories buried in the past and leap forward through the centuries, revealing how celebrations, fashions and everyday life have changed over 500 years. Each stop on the journey, meet a different Morgan in time who brings history vividly to life through hands-on activities and puzzles for each time traveller. A playful, fun day out for all ages. Explore the story of Tredegar House and connect with the generations who shaped its remarkable history.
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WWT Llanelli Wetlands Trust
Friday 20 March-Sunday 31 May
Adult from £11.15, children from £7.20, family (2+2) from £31.10 (online advance bookings, including donation; more on the door)
Explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle the gosling, from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s new picture book. Follow the interactive trail to discover what it takes for your fuzzy little friend to become a grown-up goose. From her first nibble to her first splash, right up to the day she flies away on her first migration. Along the way, you’ll strike some funny animal poses, hop along stepping stones to practice your balance, and seek out a meal using your sense of smell. For an additional £4, you can add a Gozzle activity pack, filled with games, puzzles and sheet of stickers. You can also become an animal helper in Gozzle’s Vet Check, where you’ll nurse your toy goose back to health (10am-10.30am/2.30pm-3.00pm during school holidays and weekends).
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Other easter-themed events
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FREE Easter Egg Trail
St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 19 April
Free entry to the museum, £7 to park all day
Eight brightly coloured eggs have been hidden around the museum. Pick up a free trail map from the reception desk and see if you can find them all as you explore the historic buildings, parkland and galleries at St Fagans. Bilingual trail; age guidance 4+.
Plus makers market 28 March-10 April: A showcase of local Welsh crafting talent, including pottery, handmade body products, jewellery, textiles and more.
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Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs, Cardiff
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April
£3 per child
Pick up a trail map at reception, follow the trail to find the hidden chicks and unscramble the secret code to win a delicious Easter treat.
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Free Family Easter Trail
Mermaid Quay
Monday 30 March-Sunday 12 April
Pick up a free trail sheet from outside the Glee Club and hunt for the colourful Easter eggs around Mermaid Quay. Collect the letters and unscramble them to work out the Easter word. On Good Friday 3 April (12pm-5pm) , visitors can meet the Marvellous Mouse Towns, take part in Easter games and help decorate a giant egg. The Great British Fudge Bus will also be back from Saturday 28 March-Sunday 19 April, selling more than 35 handcrafted fudge flavours.
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FREE We’re Going on a Bear Hunt trail
St David’s Dewi Sant shopping centre, Cardiff
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April (closed Easter Sunday 5 April)
A free interactive Easter trail, inspired by the beloved story We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.
Swish, splash and squelch your way through a fun-filled adventure. Follow clues and discover surprises along the way. Collect a trail leaflet and themed paper hat from Guest Experiences on the First Floor outside of Bershka and Stradivaris.
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FREE Easter Egg Trail
Morgan Quarter, Cardiff
Wednesday 1-Saturday 4 April
Pick up a free trail map from Galactic Attic and hunt for 10 Easter eggs hidden in shop windows around the historic Morgan and Royal Arcades, collecting stamps along the way. Once you’ve found all the eggs and collected all the stamps, kids can claim their yummy reward at the final stop. If you’re visiting on Saturday 4 April, look out for the Easter Bunny who will be roaming the arcades, handing out chocolate from a Lucky Dip basket to anyone who finds him.
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FREE Creative Craft
The Senedd, Cardiff Bay
Saturday 28-Saturday 11 April
Design an Easter egg, make a rosette or weave a paper tapestry.
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Gwen the Goose’s Easter Egg Hunt Trail
RSPB Newport Wetlands
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 19 April, 10am-3.30pm
Gwen the Goose has lost her eggs and needs your help to find them! Pick up a trail pack from the Visitor Centre for just £3 and enjoy a fun family adventure around the site as you follow the clues to help Gwen track down her missing eggs. The Wetlands are free to visit and £5 to park all day (free for RSPB members).
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Bryngarw Country Park, Bridgend
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April, 10am-3pm
£4.50 per child, park entry is free
Hunt for the giant Easter Eggs hidden around the park. Collect your quiz sheet from the Visitor Centre, draw the patterns you find on your sheet to win a prize. Entry is £4.50 per child and includes the quiz sheet, crayons and a prize.
Age guidance: 3-9 years, pram and pushchair friendly, running time: 40+ mins. Plus explore Bryngarw Park with more than 100 acres of meadows, gardens, woodlands, trails, a playground and more.
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Castell Coch, Cardiff
Monday 30 March-Monday 6 April, 11am-3pm
Adults £10, children £7, under 5s free, family (2+3) £32, family (1+3) £22, or free for Cadw members
Celebrate Easter at the fairytale castle, with eight days of trails, with a fairy-tale scavenger theme. Friday 3-Monday 6 Easter Weekend will see a face painter and a storyteller on 4-5 April.
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FREE Easter trail
Forage Farm, Vale of Glamorgan
Monday 30 March-Monday 6 April, 9am-4pm
Pick up your interactive Easter hunt sheet from the farm shop and set off on a fun-filled adventure across the lawn. Solve the puzzle, complete the hunt, and return to the shop to collect your special prize.
Plus: Pony rides, Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun until 12 April 10am-2pm
£8.50 per ride
Pony grooming Tue 31, Thur 2, Tue 7 and Thur 9
£2 per person
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Celtic Manor Resort, Newport
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April
A huge range of activities for families, from creative workshops such as Easter crafts, bonnet making, create your own Easter wreath, and adventurous activities including high and low ropes, forest nets, adventure golf, archery, axe throwing and lots more. See website for full list of activities and prices.
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Parc Play, Curran Road, Cardiff
Monday 30 March-Sunday 12 April (closed Easter Sunday)
Adults £2, under 1s £2.50 (free with an older sibling), ages 1-3 £6.50, ages 4-12 £8.50
Easter trail themed colouring, biscuit decoration, find hidden eggs to win prizes. Plus all the usual indoor and outdoor play, climbing frames, slides, sand play and more.
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Bedwellty House and Park, Tredegar
A packed programme of events including Louby Lou Stories with The Chocolate Detectives: The Case of the Royal Cabbage (31 March), a craft club with an enchanted fairy garden theme ( 1April), animal encounters (2 April), Breakfast with the Easter Bunny (3 and 4 April) Science of Sweets workshop (9 April). Book in advance online.
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FREE Valleys’ High Street Easter Trail
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April, 9.30am-4pm
Hop into the Welsh Valleys and take part in our free Easter Trail.
Explore Big Pit and discover more about Valleys high streets in Wales through this interactive trail.
This is a free, for fun self-guided trail to be collected from our reception. Please note that there will be no prize offered at the end of the trail.
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Chepstow Castle
Saturday 28 March-Monday 6 April, 10am-4pm
Adults £10, children £7, family (2+3) £32, family (1+3) £22, or free for Cadw members
The greedy Lord of Chepstow Castle has locked away his Easter eggs. Search the castle for clues to open the lock and get the choc.
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Caerleon Roman Baths
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April, 10am-4pm
Adults £5.60, children £3.90, under 5s free family (2+3) £17.90, family 1+3 £12.30, free for Cadw members
Find the ducks hidden around the ancient pools, whilst discovering some fun insights into the luxuries of Roman life – and learn about how the Romans really bathed.
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Ffos Caerffili
Sunday 29 March 2pm-4pm Kids Crafternoon (free)
Thursday 2 April Easter biscuit decorating
Friday 3 April Easter Bonnet Making
Saturday 4 April Kids Easter Party
Sunday 5 April Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday 5 April Kids Crafternoon (free)
Thursday 9 April Easter Cupcake Decoration
Sunday 12 April Kids Crafternoon (free)
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FREE Easter Fun
Heath Park Cardiff, Monday 30 March, 10am-12pm
Mill Road Recreation Ground, Tuesday 31 March, 10am-12pm
Rhymney Hill Gardens, Wednesday 1 April, 10am-12pm
Join the Ranger team for some egg-citing Easter games and art activities.
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Cwmcarn Visitor Centre
Saturday 28 March, 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm
£5-£15
An Easter crafting workshop with hand-on activities for families to create Easter-themed decorations together. Choose from Easter ceramics of wood decorating and take your crafts home at the end. Must be pre-booked. You can also explore the trails of Cwmcarn or Cwmcarn Forest Drive with it’s playgrounds and viewpoints (additional cost).
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Blaenafon Ironworks
Friday 3-Monday 6 April, 10am-4pm
Adults £8, children £5.60, under 5s free, family (2+3) £25.60, family (1+3) £17.60, free for Cadw members
Join in with the Easter Egg trail at Blaenafon Ironworks with an prize for each completed trail. Plus explore the historic furnaces which powered the Industrial Revolution in the area, as well as the authentically-furnished cottages and ‘truck shop’ where they spent their wages.
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Tretower Court and Castle
Saturday 4-Monday 6 April, 10am-4.30pm
Adults £10.40, children £7.20, under 5s free, family (2+3) £33.30, family (1+3) £22.90
Rhys Rabbit has left a trail and has forgotten where he’s put his Easter eggs. Find them all and earn a chocolate treat. Plus explore the great hall, recreated 15th century garden and more at this historic site which includes castle and medieval court.
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Parc Brynbach, Tredegar
A full programme of active events and craft activities, including mountain bike taster sessions, Tiki SUP, tag archery, bush craft, raft building, and make an Easter log bunny. See website for details including prices and how to book. Plus explore the park, lake, playground, café etc.
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Margam Country Park, Neath Port Talbot
Daily activities including messy play, crafts, have-a-go archery, nature workshops, science workshops, storytelling and more. See website for full details. Some activities will incur an extra charge. Margam Park is open daily and free to visit (parking £8.50). See above for Easter Monday Family Fun Day on 6 April which is a ticketed event that must be pre-booked.
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FREE Valleys High Street
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Monday 30-Tuesday 31 March and Tuesday-Wednesday 7-8 April, 11am-3pm
Hop into Easter Fun on the Valleys’ High Street with free family activities. Enjoy dressing up and role play inspired by coal mining communities. Make your own bunny ears then journey around Big Pit and follow our free Valleys’ High Street Easter Trail and discover more about life above ground.
Plus Butty Bear will also be making appearances on these day, 11.30am-2pm.
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Museums, castles and cultural attractions
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South Wales Aviation Museum, St Athan
Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm plus Wednesday 1, Monday 6 and Wednesday 8 April
Adults £10.48, adult plus one child 3-14 £10.48, additional child £2.62
Wales’ largest independent and undercover aircraft museum, with interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. Plus Easter egg hunt, £2.50 per child
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BBC Cymru Wales, Central Square Cardiff
Thursday to Sunday, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3pm
Adults £15, children £12, family £42; age guidance 7+
A behind the scenes look at the BBC’s newest and most advanced studios. Visit the state-of-the-art television and radio studios to discover the secrets of making a BBC programme, see the BBC newsrooms, packed with cutting-edge technology including augmented reality, virtual reality and robotic cameras, take a sneak peek at TV galleries and other broadcast facilities, and lots more.
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Gwen John: Strange Beauties
National Museum Cardiff
Adults £10, children free
Until Sunday 28 June. Open Tuesdays-Sundays, 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays, open Bank Holiday Mondays
Gwen John: Strange Beauties is a landmark new exhibition dedicated to one of Wales’ most extraordinary artists. It is the first major collection of her work in more than 40 years, marking 150 years since her birth. Through Edgar’s Eyes, or Trwy Lygaid Edgar in Welsh is a family trail to help 7 to 11 year olds explore the exhibition and learn more about Gwen’s life and career, with imaginative tasks based on various artworks. Tickets need to be booked in advance
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National Museum Cardiff
Tuesdays-Sundays, 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays, although open on Bank Holiday Mondays
Free but booking advisable
Until Sunday 12 April
See a glowing seven-metre sculpture of the moon hanging in the Museum’s Great Hall entrance. Created by UK artist Luke Jerram, Museum of the Moon features detailed NASA imagery that shows what the moon looks like close up, and is accompanied by a magical soundscape. The famous touring artwort has appeared across the UK and the world, in cathedrals, galleries, museums and other indoor spaces.
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FREE Crafty Wednesday
Museum of Cardiff, Old Library, the Hayes, Cardiff
Wednesday 8 April, 11am-3pm
Creative and crafty fun for all the family.
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FREE Dinky Dragons
Museum of Cardiff, Old Library, the Hayes, Cardiff
Friday 10 April, 10am-3pm
A free monthly event for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.
A whole day of play, as well as the popular Rhyme Time & Story Time sessions (11am and 1pm)
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The Royal Mint Experience, Llantrisant
Friday 3-Sunday 12 April
Adults and children 4+, £10; under 4s free
Dennis is in a pickle: Gnasher’s gone missing! Join the Mischief Squad to uncover the 10 Secret Rules of Mischief hidden around The Royal Mint. Expect laugh-out-loud challenges, hands-on silliness, Beano history, a free comic, discounted subscription, and plenty of laughs.
Chepstow Castle
Saturday 28-Sunday 29 March, 10am-4pm
Adults £10, children £7, family (2+3) £32, family (1+3) £22, or free for Cadw members
Meet a 14th century knight as he prepares to head off on campaign with Edward III to France. Learn about his armour and weapons, about the wars in France, and their impact on life in the castle and town of Chepstow.
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FREE Family Crafts
Newport Museum and Art Gallery
Wednesday 8 April 11am-3pm
Join community artist Nathan Sheen for a free crafts-based sessions, inspired by the national collection of contemporary art. Age guidance 3-10 year-olds.
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National Roman Legion Museum
Monday 30 March, Wednesday 1, Friday 3, Monday 6, Wednesday 8, Friday 10 April, 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
£5 per child, book in advance
Join the Second Augustan Legion. Meet a Centurion, take a look at armour, weapons and military equipment from the Roman army and find out what life was like for a Roman soldier on the edge of the empire. You can also try on Roman armour and learn to march with the Centurion using Latin commands.
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Chepstow Castle
Saturday 4-Sunday 5 April, 10am-4pm
Adults £10, children £7, family (2+3) £32, family (1+3) £22, or free for Cadw members
Discover the ancient tradition of falconry at Chepstow Castle. Watch flying displays and see these amazing birds up close.
Raglan Castle
Saturday 4-Monday 6 April, 10am-4pm
Adults £10.40, children £7.20, under 5s free, family (2+3) £33.30, family (1+3) £22.90 or free for Cadw members
Join the knights and their squires for a Medieval Easter Tournament. With swords, spears and axes, the knights and squires will fight for your cheers and their honour. Explore the encampment to take in the sights, sounds and smells of medieval life, and be amazed at the skills of Juggling Jim. Experience the excitement, pageantry and adrenaline of our 13th century tournament.
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Caerleon Roman Baths
Saturday 11 April, 11am-4pm
A mass art event, as part of the Roman Caerleon Partnership. Be inspired by the amazing Roman amphitheatre to paint, draw, photograph or create art in any way you choose. Complete the work in a day or take your sketches away to finish later. You can then submit your work for a Roman-themed arts exhibition in the Caerleon Roman Museum, as part of Caerleon Open Studios 2026. The deadline for submission is 15 May 2026.
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Chepstow Castle
Saturday 11 April, 10.30am-3.15pm
£6 per person, must be booked in advance. Plus usual admission adults adults £10.40, children £7.20, family (2+3) £32.30, family (1+3) £22.90. Minimum age 10+
Receive expert tuition and guidance from maille makers Mark Hale and Phil Parkes (winner of Heritage Crafts Wales Maker of the Year 2024) who will demonstrate how to link and rivet rings, enabling you to create a small patch of maille to take home.
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Nature themed activities
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Bryngarw Country Park, Bridgend
Wednesday 1 April: Minibeast hunt
£4 per child; book in advance
Eplore the muddy world inhabited by minibeasts in Bryngarw’s nature garden. This ranger-led hunt will get you up close to a range of creepy crawlies including worms, slugs, millipedes and beetles.
Wednesday 8 April: Pond dipping
£4 per child; book in advance
Grab a net, tray and magnifying glass and get to know the fascinating underwater life of Bryngarw’s ponds. A ranger will help you identify creatures that lurk beneath the surface, from tadpoles to water boatmen.
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Pugh’s Garden Village, Radyr and Wenvoe
Tuesday 31 March, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
£12 per child
An interactive session where children will meet, handle, groom and feed a wide range of animals including rabbits, mice, guinea pics, owls, skunk, tortoise and meerkat.
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Tintern Abbey
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April, 10am-4pm
Adults £9, children £6.30, under 5s free, family (2+3) £28.80l family (1+3) £19.80 or free for Cadw members
See majestic birds of prey in flight. Learn how the Tudors used birds of prey and why falconry was the most popular sport of the day, and how birds of prey live. Have your photo taken with the birds for a unique souvenir.
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Family fun and active days out
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Treetop Adventure Golf, St David’s Cardiff
Friday 27 March-Sunday 12 April
£11.90 for adults and children 6+, £5.40 under 5s, family of 3 £32.40, family of 4 £38.10
Choose from Tropical Trail and Ancient Explorer 18 hole courses – or maybe even both. Plus customers can take part in a free egg trail, with 10 eggs hidden around the course. Find them all and claim a chocolate treat.
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Planetarium and live science shows
Techniquest, Cardiff Bay
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April
Adults £14, children £12, under 3s free, family (2+3) £48 (Gift Aid prices)
PLUS £2.50 per person, per show/activity in addition
Visit Techiquest for more than 100 hands-on science exhibitions. Plus extra events over the Easter holidays include:
Star Tours – 25 minute Planetarium show, ages 7+
Find out more about familiar constellations, the planets, how stars are born and how they die in the digital planetarium.
Colourful Chemistry – 30 minute live science show, ages 5+
A high-energy live science show packed with explosive reactions, fiery metal salts and jaw-dropping colour changes.
The Bath Bomb Lab – 45 minute lab workshop, ages 5+
Learn about the science behind bath bombs, investigate ingredients, scents and colours and make one to take home with you.
Little Bear – 25 minute Planetarium show, ages under 7
Join little bear as she plays dot-to-dot with the stars and spots animals in the constellations, in this 360˚ film, followed by a mini star tour.
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Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April (plus weekends in April and May, and May half term also on sale)
Adults £3.50, children free but must book a ticket, activity ticket (inflatables etc) £3
Lido Ponty is open for the Easter holidays with three pools, inflatables and activities, and right next to the huge playground in Ynysangharad Park. The pool will be heated to 28˚.
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Riverfront, Newport
Saturday 28 March-Saturday 11 April
A free self-guided trail blending creativity, curiosity, and gentle discovery for families and children aged four to eleven. Find the Creepy Crawly Collective, a secret society of tiny artists, each with an unfinished artwork waiting for your creative help.
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Heath Park, Cardiff
Sunday 6 and Monday 6 April, 1pm-5pm
£2.80 entry, £2.80 per ride (under 3s free entry and rides)
Cardiff Model Engineering Society opens its doors to the public with miniature train rides – steam, diesel and electric – plus tram rides.
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Fonmon Castle, Rhoose
Tuesday 7-Sunday 12 April, 10am-4pm
Adults £12, children £1, under 3s free
It’s Dino week at Fonmon, with entry for children just £1. Meet the rangers and get up close with baby dinosaurs in a roar-some half-term adventure. Tickets include: Kids Stamp Trail, Jurassic Wales, Medieval Grange, Welsh Folklore Story Trail, Castle & Gardens , Science Centre & Craft Centre, Archery and axe throwing and face painting are available for an additional cost.
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The Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay
Easter Monday 6 April, 12pm-4pm
Perfect for gamers and movie fans, The Red Dragon Centre is welcoming a Super Mario tribute character for a day full of fun and Easter cheer in celebration of the new film. The pixel-powered superstar will be hopping around the Centre on the hour from 12-4pm, posing for photos and dishing out high-fives. Perfect if you’re bowling, heading to the cinema or grabbing a bite to eat.
PLUS Prebook online and bowl before 11am at Hollywood Bowl and get 50% off with the code BUNNY50
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St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April, 10am-5pm
£15 per person
Tackle CoedLan’s 18 obstacles, including a balance beam, zig zag bridge, cargo net and a 50m zip wire. No need to book in advance – buy your tickets in advance or on the day from the reception desk on a first come, first served basis. Participants must be 110cm tall and aged 6 or over in order to take part. Children between 110cm and 130cm must be accompanied by an individual over 130cm and aged 12 years old or over. Maximum weight 18 stone.
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FREE Give Golf a Go
Raglan Golf Club
Thursday 9 April, 4pm-7pm
Learn the basics of golf as part of Golf Wales’ Give Golf a Go, a free event to encourage people to try the sport for the first time. The event includes access to the course, mini golf, and an indoor simulator, with PGA Professionals on-hand to help. Free but must be booked in advance.
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Theatre and performance
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Free Haunts
Bocs, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Until Sunday 12 April, Sun-Mon 12pm-5pm, Tues-Sat 12pm-6pm
Running time 14 mins English, 15 mins Welsh, age guidance 12+
A virtual reality experience set in a small town in North Wales where 16 year old Morgan, voiced by Callum Scott Howells (It’s A Sin), stands on the edge of his future, guiding audiences through haunts, hangouts and nights that linger long after the last bus leaves, as he searches to understand where he belongs.
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Everyman Youth Theatre: Britney’s Lock
Chapter Ars Centre, Cardiff
Thursday 26-Sunday 29 March, 7.15pm
£10-£15, age guidance 14+
When Ruby acquires a lock of Britney Spears’ hair as a relic to help her stay calm during her GCSE mocks, her friends dismiss it, but one by one, they feel its power and want a piece of it, until it is destroyed. This funny play is about how we cope in stressful situations and explores the power of belief and friendship.
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Justin Flecher: Justin Time To Rock
New Theatre, Cardiff
Saturday 28-Sunday 29 March
From £25.50
Justin Fletcher, star of Something Special and Justin’s House, and his friends are back in a brand-new live theatre show bursting with music, dancing and plenty of giggles. When DJ Engelbert, the coolest canine in the dog-house, launches a contest to find the best rock song in all the land, Justin and his band – Justin Time To Rock – are determined to win. With classic favourites like The Hokey Cokey, Music Man and Hands Up, plus brand-new songs written by Justin and his team, this is a high-energy, feel-good show for all the family.
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Riverfront, Newport
Tuesday 31 March, 3pm and Wednesday 1 April, 11am and 2pm
£16
Age guidance 3+, approx. 55 minutes
The Olivier Award nominated musical play based on the book by Judith Kerr. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger. Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos.
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Midsomer Murders: The Killing at Badger’s Drift
New Theatre, Cardiff
Tuesday 31-Saturday April 4
From £23.50; age guidance 12+
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders. When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering a world of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries. Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders, returns to play the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby. Written and directed by Guy Unsworth, this new theatrical adaptation is based on the book by Caroline Graham, The Killings at Badger’s Drift, and the television series Midsomer Murders.
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Memo Arts Centre, Barry
Saturday 28 March, 10am, 11.30am, 2pm
Adults £6, children £4
Join Ratty and friends as they explore the environment. This interactive play-along theatre session for ages 2–6 and their grown-ups includes silliness, play-acting, games, music, puppetry, and imaginative storytelling. Help Ratty and her friends as they learn and play together – a gentle, fun introduction to theatre for young children and their families.
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Welsh National Opera: Blaze of Glory!
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Wednesday 1, Tuesday 14, Friday 17 April, 7.30pm
From £22
An uplifting tale set in a 1950s Welsh Valleys community. After a devastating mining disaster, a small group of Welsh miners decide to reform their Male Voice Choir to lift spirits and raise the roof Blaze of Glory! is a jubilant celebration of the Land of Song and a tribute to how community spirit can triumph over adversity. Traditional Welsh harmonies blend with the a cappella sounds of the 1950s, operetta, gospel and big band as our intrepid band of gleemen Lindy Hop their way to glory.
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Lindbury Gallery, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff
Until Thursday 2 April
Think big with these super-sized props created by the college’s design department.
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Little Concerts: Bassoon in the Room
Seligman Studio, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Saturday 28 March, 11am and 2pm
£7, age guidance 0-10
Join young professional musicians from the RWCMD in a joyful hour of exciting music making designed around the learning styles of the youngest audience members.
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Memo Arts Centre, Barry
Tuesday 7 April, 2pm
£10, under 2s free
Age guidance 5+, running time 60 minutes
The Zoo That Comes To You follows two animal enthusiasts who take in animals that need respite, care or a temporary home and have, accidentally, ended up with a whole sanctuary, but with no visitors! So everybody – animals and humans alike – have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you. Featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters, Scarlet Oak Theatre welcomes you to join the conversation about animal conservation.
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Fun For Little Ones: A Tribute to Miss Rachel
Riverfront, Newport
Tuesday 7 April, 1pm
Tickets £19, under 12 months babes in arms free
The UK’s premier tribute to global phenomenon Ms Rachel brings the character to life in a fun, interactive live on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones. Expect interactive screen content, animation and scenery, plus puppetry, characters and voices on screen with Monty and friends.
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Memo Arts Centre, Barry
Thursday 9 April, 6pm
Adults £10, children £5, family £20
An introduction to the excitement of a real gig in a relaxed, welcoming setting. My First Gig is about making live music accessible and fun for young audiences, with no pressure to sit still or stay quiet. Headlining the evening is Mali Hâf, one of Wales’ most exciting new voices who blends her Welsh heritage with modern electronic sounds to create bold, imaginative, high-energy music. Opening the show is Macy, a Cardiff-based pop artist known for her vibrant, feel-good songs.
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Girl-Coded
Weston Studio, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Thursday 9-Saturday 11 April
Pay what you can £4-£8, age guidance 14+
A one-act lyrical and rhythmic play that explores girlhood and friendship in all its beauty and complexity. The story follows three childhood best friends; Lauren, Ange, and Cas, who reunite on August 13th, 2024, exactly five years after their friendship fell apart at the hands of jealousy during Ange’s results day party. Though they share the same space once more, they return as very different people, each carrying unresolved pain, guilt, and resentment. Theis is a ‘work in progress’ performance present4ed by Platfform Company, an initiative aimed at supporting actors aged 18-30 taking the step from youth theatre to professional performances.
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The Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Spectacular
Utilita Arena, Cardiff
Thursday 9 April, 10.30am and 1.30pm
The Wiggles present their biggest and brightest show yet, in a high energy concert filled with surprises. The all-ages celebration features timeless hits and sing-along moments including Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Fruit Salad Yummy Yummy and Hot Potato, plus new favourites like Big Red Ute, Bin Night and more.
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Stagecoach Cardiff and Penarth: Matilda Jr
Richard Burton Theatre, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff
Saturday 4, Tuesday 7-Sunday 12 April
£15.95-£17.95
Young people from the various Stagecoach groups across Cardiff perform Matilda The Musical JR. adapted from the full-length musical based on the book by Roald Dahl.
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Bute Theatre, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff
Tuesday 7-Saturday 11 April
A week of musical performances from the young people of Kinetic Theatre, including ‘junior’ performances of Grease, Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, and Hadestown.
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Memo Arts Centre, Barry
Sunday 12 April, 11.30 and 3pm
Adults £19, children £17, family £62
Age guidance 5-12
The naughtiest, most revolting science show in the world. BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ presents a highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science. Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life.
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Depot, Cardiff
Sunday 12 April, 11am-2.30pm and 3.30pm-6.30pm
From £36.65 (limited availability; selling fast)
A magical K-Pop celebration featuring two live segments live. In Demon Hunters Live, you’ll experience the global phenomenon performed live with stunning visuals and choreography. Then, you’ll see favourite K-Pop classics brought to life, including Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT, Best Day of Our Lives, Gangnam Style and more. Plus professional hair and glitter stations, bubbles and confetti, street food, candyfloss, popcorn, slush, roaming entertainers and more,
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