9 Best Family Things to Do in Cardiff

Situated inside the St David’s Dewi Sant shopping centre, Treetop Adventure Golf is an action-packed indoor crazy golf venue with two 18-hole courses that are suitable for players of all ages. One course takes on the theme of Ancient Explorer, while the other is tropical jungle themed. Here, you’ll also find a number of fantastic dining options.

Order treats from the Amazonian Village market, or tuck into a margarita at Pizza Cabana’s. Thirsty Toucan’s serves tropical cocktails and a range of local craft beers. At the Buzz Café, you can order pick-me-up snacks plus sweet treats and coffee.

At Cosmeston Medieval Village, you can get a glimpse into peasant life during the 14th century while exploring one of Wales’s leading heritage attractions and open-air museums. You’ll find out how people lived, ate, worked and more. You’ll also get an insight into the tensions that existed between the Welsh and English at the time.

The best way to discover the Cosmeston Medieval Village is to take a guided tour with a costumed guide, who will demonstrate things like cooking methods and livestock rearing. Alternatively, you can explore the park by yourself with an audio guide.

Occupying a space that measures 23,000 square feet, BUZZ Parks Cardiff is one of the largest trampoline super parks in Wales. There’s also an inflatable course that’s packed with fun challenges and activities. While bouncing around the venue on over 100 interconnected trampolines, you can jump into foam pits, practice your freestyle skills, and play sports like dodgeball and basketball.

When you need to refuel after a session of trampolining, you can order cold snacks and refreshments from the onsite café.

Cardiff International White Water is an Olympic-standard set of artificial rapids. Under the guidance of experienced coaches, you can try your hand at white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and even surfing on the indoor wave machine. The centre is on the outskirts of the city, about 4 miles south of Cardiff Central train station, but the No. 13 bus will drop you right at the door. You’ll find other activity facilities nearby, including an ice rink, swimming pool and yacht club.

At Boulders Climbing & Pebbles Soft Play, otherwise known simply as Boulders, you can practice your rock-climbing skills on a variety of climbing walls that cater to climbers of all ability levels. There’s also a play area for kids aged 7 to 13 years, a soft play area for children under 7 years, and activities such as yoga and fitness classes.

When you need a break from climbing, you can order soft drinks and light snacks from the onsite café, which overlooks the walls and children’s play area. The park is open 7 days a week.

At the Cardiff Ski and Snowboard Centre, you can practice skiing, snowboarding or tubing down a 100-metre-long dry ski slope that’s been a hit with the locals since 1969. You can also book lessons, private parties and special events, though provided you’ve had at least one skiing lesson elsewhere and can use the ski lift comfortably, you’re free to glide down the slope without assistance.

The Cardiff Ski and Snowboard Centre is located in Fairwater Park, which is just 10 minutes from Cardiff’s city centre. On weekdays from October until April, the slope remains open until 9.30 pm, and you’ll find plenty of dining options located around the park.