Family playing pooh sticks on a stone bridge at Erddig in Wales — Family playing pooh sticks on the bridge at Erddig | © National Trust Images/Natalie Overthrow

Family days out in Wales

With fun-filled activities and exciting events, there are plenty of great family days out to be had in Wales. Explore vast Welsh castles, tick off some ’50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities, or let off steam in natural play areas.

Visitors in the Blue Drawing Room at Christmas at Powis Castle in Powys, Wales

Christmas in Wales

Whether you’re looking for castles bursting with ornate decorations, places to meet Father Christmas, a day out at a Christmas market or simply enjoy a crisp winter walk, we have plenty of places in Wales for a festive day out.

Visitors laughing with Chirk Castle in the background

Place

Chirk Castle

All the family will enjoy exploring the Adam Tower, complete with dungeons. Run off some energy in the natural play areas or go on an adventure across the estate.

Place

Erddig

With different family activities each season, acres of parkland and a natural play area to let loose in, there's lots here to keep your little explorers busy.

Fun in the park at Penrhyn Castle and Garden, Gwynedd, Wales

Place

Penrhyn Castle and Garden

Put on your wellies and head down to the woods. Find the wooden hide to spot wildlife and don’t miss the natural woodland play area.

A family exploring the trails in Atumn at Gibside, Tyne & Wear

Place

Plas Newydd House and Garden

Head to Old Dairy Wood to find the adventure play area. Take a trip to the treehouse and follow the trail through the trees to explore the Arboretum.

Visitors exploring Bodnant Garden, Wales

Place

Bodnant Garden

Play I-spy, find the living Willow Maze and visit the Play Park with zig-zag walkways and a mini suspension bridge. There’s plenty of space for families to enjoy some time together in this 80-acre garden.

Family enjoying the snow in the garden at Powis Castle, Powys, Wales

Place

Powis Castle and Garden

Have some family fun at Powis as you explore the rooms of the 13th-century castle, play on the great lawn together or follow a garden trail guaranteed to delight the little ones.

Visitors enjoying a walk at Llanerchaeron, Wales

Place

Llanerchaeron

Meet the animals in the farmyard and see what’s growing in the walled garden. On a rainy day head to the Old Billard Room to have a go at ping pong, and table football.

Visitors walking through a passage of the UK's only known Roman Gold Mine.

Place

Dolaucothi

Grab a pan and search for gold or book a tour and head underground on an adventure at the UK’s only known Roman Gold mine.

Visitors exploring the grounds in winter at Tredegar House, Newport, Wales

Place

Tredegar House

Create memories to cherish with dressing up and puppet play in the house. Head into the garden to get closer to the natural world with an explorer backpack or follow the family-friendly Lakeside Trail.

Children exploring the wild play area at Dyffryn Gardens, Cardiff, Wales.

Place

Dyffryn Gardens

Get wild in nature with your little explorers. With two natural play areas, and plenty of ‘50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ activities, there’s something for everyone at Dyffryn Gardens. 

Children encircle an old tree in an autumnal landscape

Place

Dinefwr

With wild adventures and heaps of history there’s plenty to discover at Dinefwr. Go on a nature walk, spot woodland creatures, visit the famous White Park cattle, or tick off some ‘50 Things to do before you’re 11 and ¾’.