Cheap Days out with the Children in Wales!

Russ66

Cosmeston Country Park. :cool:

Plus don't forget to use your Tesco Vouchers for cheaper days out.:j

sammy_kaye18

I cant rave enough about FOLLY FARM - i took my two boys (ages 6 years and 3 years) there is an enormous climbing frame/thing inside that even me and my bf were found scrambling through - me after my 3 year old and him after his 6 year old. Not sure who had more fun. Plus the bonus of all the animals - plenty to do outside too if the weather is nice. Then theres Tenby - lovely for a weekend away or jsut aq stop home on the way form Folly Farm, kids played up and down the beach for hours and wore themselves out. Another place i like is MARGAM PARK - nice climbing frame, plenty of running around space, nice little animal park bit at the end - my 2 love it.Think it costs about £2.50 to park or get in, can see all the owls etc and they forever have events on.............................................IS ANYONE ELSE IN NEATH PORT TALBOT???? WOULD LOVE TO MEET OTHER MSE MUMS TO TAKE THE KIDS OUT WITH!!!

lolly_896

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

I cant rave enough about FOLLY FARM - i took my two boys (ages 6 years and 3 years) there is an enormous climbing frame/thing inside that even me and my bf were found scrambling through - me after my 3 year old and him after his 6 year old. Not sure who had more fun. Plus the bonus of all the animals - plenty to do outside too if the weather is nice. Then theres Tenby - lovely for a weekend away or jsut aq stop home on the way form Folly Farm, kids played up and down the beach for hours and wore themselves out. Another place i like is MARGAM PARK - nice climbing frame, plenty of running around space, nice little animal park bit at the end - my 2 love it.Think it costs about £2.50 to park or get in, can see all the owls etc and they forever have events on.............................................IS ANYONE ELSE IN NEATH PORT TALBOT???? WOULD LOVE TO MEET OTHER MSE MUMS TO TAKE THE KIDS OUT WITH!!!

Hey Not in Neath Port Talbot but my grandparents live there, Not far from the Twelve Knights!

Moose_2

Hi all, hoping the weather stays dry for this weeks upcoming events.

Tuesday 7th August:
Chapterhouse Theatre presents Jack and The Beanstalk in Margam Park, fancy dress optional, take a picnic.

Saturday 11th:
Classic car and motorboat rally, Roald Dhal pass, Cardiff Free and 12th:D

Grand Medieval Melee, Cardiff Castle: and 12th
From 10.30am-5.30pm Life as it would have been 700 years ago, have a go at sword fighting, archery, dress up in armour, jugglers and jesters etc
02920878100 for details;)

Junior Park Ranger-Holiday activities, Sand Sculpture 10am-12noon, Free
Botanical Garden, Singleton Park, Swansea.
:T

Monday 13th-19th:
Summer Circus & film festival. Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay.
Sing along with the films, jailhouse rock, dirtydancing, sound of music too.
Tickets from £5-£10
tel 08700 402000 or www.wmc.org.uk for details

Wednesday 15th: Vale of Glamorgan Show, Fonmon Castle Grounds nr Cardiff Airport
Adults £8, Children £4,Family (2+2) £20
www.valeofglamorganshow.co.uk

Any Day: Maize Maze at The Gelynis Farm in Morganstown, nr Radyr, Cardiff
www.gelynisfarm.co.uk

Have Fun This Week:T

H

Rachie_B

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

I cant rave enough about FOLLY FARM - i took my two boys (ages 6 years and 3 years) there is an enormous climbing frame/thing inside that even me and my bf were found scrambling through - me after my 3 year old and him after his 6 year old. Not sure who had more fun. Plus the bonus of all the animals - plenty to do outside too if the weather is nice. Then theres Tenby - lovely for a weekend away or jsut aq stop home on the way form Folly Farm, kids played up and down the beach for hours and wore themselves out. Another place i like is MARGAM PARK - nice climbing frame, plenty of running around space, nice little animal park bit at the end - my 2 love it.Think it costs about £2.50 to park or get in, can see all the owls etc and they forever have events on.............................................IS ANYONE ELSE IN NEATH PORT TALBOT???? WOULD LOVE TO MEET OTHER MSE MUMS TO TAKE THE KIDS OUT WITH!!!

I am in Bridgend, but we often go to Margam Park

would be interested in a meet up there,my sons love it
also go to Bryngarw Park a lot too

went to St Fagans y.day ,having not been there since i was about 9 yrs old lol on a school trip !

was well impressed,we had a lovely time

weather was fab and we brought a picnic

Moose_2

Hope I am of some help in giving you ideas for days out:rolleyes:

St Fgans-
Minibeast activities 21 Aug 2007 11.00 - 1.00 pm Free

The world of bees 22 Aug 2007 1.00 - 4.00 pm

Have-a-go archery (weather permitting) 26 & 27 Aug 2007 10.30 - 4.30

£1.00 for 5 arrows

18 August Family Fun Weekend. 10am-6pmDyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas. Wide range of activities for all the family including bouncy castles, face painting, Knights et Armis Living History camp and much, much more. 10am - 6pm. Tel: 029 2059 3328.


Monthly Bird Walk. Forest Farm, Whitchurch. 10am - 12.30pm. A guided walk to identify local birds, which may vary month by month. Take binoculars. Suitable for all levels


19 August Cardiff Out of the Woods Festival. Bute Park. 10.30am - 4.30pm. Free. Woodland event for all the family featuring woodland arts and crafts, nature trails, paddling your own coracle and many other fun activities. Plus this year the Festival will host the International Society of Arboriculture's Welsh Open Tree Climbing Competition. Locally crafted products and enjoy a leisurely home made treat at the Hardwood CafŽ. Tel: 029 2044 5900.


20 August Scrapheap Week. National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. Rugby player challenge. Building out of scrap, learn about the principles of making a moving machine. 1pm. Age 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. tel 029 2044 5900


August 23rd
Big Wild Event
Cardiff Central Library. 2.30pm. Activities, stories, competitions. Tel: 029 2038 2116.

24th August Bug Houses. Forest Farm, Whitchurch. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £2 per person. Make homes for the bugs in your garden. Meet at the Warden Centre, Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch.


25th August to 27th Mermaid Quay Cardiff Harbour Festival. Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay. Enjoy a bank holiday weekend of nautical themed family entertainment, including tall ships

25th August & 27th Margam Country Show. Margam Country Park. Country Show. Includes Model Boat Club & Open Class Dog show on 25th August. Tel: 01639 881635.

26th August &27thThe Big Balloon. Hot Air Balloon Festival. Blackwood Showfields. A weekend of mass launches and balloon tethering. The stunning 'Nightglow and fireworks' takes place on Sunday evening

Miniature Railways and Tramways. www.cardiffmes.com King George V Drive East, Heath Park, Cardiff

27 August Medieval Fair. Cosmeston Medieval Village, Penarth. Join the lord of the manor for crafts, games medieval punch and judy, falconry displays, have a go archery.


All we need is some weather to get out and go to some of these events.
Have Fun

H x

lolly_896

Techniquest have opened a FREE outdoor area, having not been there myself i dont know what it is like. But i heard on Radio it was agreat

hth x

Rachie_B

lisa76 wrote: »

Amelia Trust Farm (free) - on five mile lane (between Barry and the A48) - good half a day can be spent here - picnic area or the cafe is dead cheap

took my 2 boys here yday ,as last day of school hols

and such a lovely sunny day :T

we loved it there my youngest loves jasper the donkey lol !

my legs are aching today from the loooooooooooong trails though ! :rotfl:

oh and i noticed that this sat & sun is a harvest festival,with lots of things going on too : eg face painting ,bouncy castle

http://www.ameliatrust.org.uk/news.htm

Rachie_B

something else for the wkend

Bryngarw Autumn Fayre
Sun 9th Sep 2007
Bryngarw Autumn Fayre in the Park & House from 11.00am - 4.00pm

Celebrate the last days of Summer at Bryngarw's annual fayre. Enjoy live music, Bridgend Farmers' Market, children's entertainment, craft stalls, duck races and lots more!

Free admission. Car park: £2.00.

For further details please call Warden's Office, Tel: 01656 725155

Rachie_B

The fair in Porthcawl,all rides 50p this weekend