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Discover days out across Wales that are jam-packed with fun | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Things to do in Wales this summer

School's out, and there's no better time to head outdoors on a family adventure. Whether you're following a family trail, discovering Pokémon, getting hands-on with creative activities or taking on sporty challenges, every visit offers something different to enjoy.

Things to do in North Wales this summer

Chirk Castle and Garden 

This Summer Pokémon are jumping into the great outdoors at Chirk Castle. Discover all-new Pokémon zones, get stuck into the Pokémon Trading Card Game, flex your skills and collect Mega Evolution stickers! Elsewhere, enjoy a tropical getaway as you explore sandpit play zones surrounded by lush tropical planting.

Chirk, Wrexham

Fully open today
Pokemon

Erddig Hall and Garden 

Enjoy a summer of vintage carnival fun as you explore a family-friendly garden trail packed with classic games. Alongside the trail, get creative with carnival mask-making, hands-on art sessions and colourful face painting before rounding off your visit at Wolf’s Den, the natural play area. Here, little ones can swing, balance, climb, build dens and let their imaginations run wild for hours of outdoor fun.

Wrexham

Fully open today
A family playing on the grass at Erddig, Wrexham, Wales: two little children on top of a parent

Bodnant Garden 

Set off on a globe-trotting adventure this summer as you follow a family trail through the garden, discovering fascinating plants from around the world. Collect stamps in your passport, create brass rubbings and explore interactive pitstops as you journey across the continents without ever leaving North Wales.

near Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Fully open today
Two children enjoy a walk through the pergola with the Pin Mill behind

Penrhyn Castle and Garden 

Kick back and relax this summer as you discover wide-open spaces bursting with opportunities for family fun. Explore five exciting play zones where you can challenge family and friends to a game of badminton, put your engineering skills to the test in the construction zone, or enjoy a whole host of outdoor games.

Bangor, Gwynedd

Fully open today
A family enjoy playing badminton on the lawn at Penrhyn Castle during the Summer of Play

Plas Newydd House and Garden 

Spark your creativity with poetry pebbles and sketching easels in the garden, or take to the outdoor stage with spectacular views across the Menai Strait as your backdrop. Elsewhere, dress up and spin amongst the light projections in the Music Room as you perform your own version of the Dancing Marquess’ famous Butterfly Dance.

Llanfairpwll, Anglesey

Fully open today
A family are in the Music Room at Plas Newydd, surrounded by art, dancing and dressing up in costumes inspired by the Dancing Marquess

Things to do in Mid Wales this summer

Powis Castle and Garden 

Get ready for a summer packed with outdoor adventure as the Great Lawn becomes the ultimate playground for family fun. Whether you're keen to get active, enjoy a little friendly competition or simply relax in the fresh air, there's plenty of space for everyone to enjoy summer at their own pace.

Welshpool, Powys

Fully open today
An adult running on the lawn with two small children playing on the grass

Llanerchaeron 

Follow the exciting new Smuggler’s Trail through the house and estate. Solve clues, uncover hidden stories and discover more about Ceredigion’s coastal adventures and smuggling past. Don't miss Storytelling Mondays too, when we’ll be bringing Welsh legends to life with captivating tales of the coast and sea.

near Aberaeron, Ceredigion

Partially open today
Children playing with wooden games at Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion

Things to do in South Wales this summer

Tredegar House 

Get stuck into the Pokémon Trading Card Game, flex your skills and collect Mega Evolution stickers, then set off on the Mega Evolution Trail through the gardens. The fun continues in the Stable Courtyard, where you'll be able to soak up a touch of seaside nostalgia. Build sandcastles in the giant sandpit, explore colourful beach huts and enjoy imaginative play.

Newport

Fully open today
Children playing in the sand at the urban beach during the Summer of Play event at Tredegar House, Newport

Dyffryn Gardens 

Adventure awaits at Dyffryn Gardens as Summer of Play returns with an all-new Around the World theme. Set off on a journey of discovery as you explore two exciting play hubs packed with giant garden games, bug-themed challenges, creative activities and outdoor fun, all inspired by the travels of former Dyffryn House residents Reginald and Florence Cory.

St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

Partially open today
Two boys playing in The Log Stack wild play area at Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

Dinefwr 

Step inside Newton House this summer for hands-on activities and playful nature-inspired installations. Meet papier-mâché guests at the Birds’ Banquet, perform in the Woodland Theatre, make a clay bird, explore a giant dolls’ house, try water play and discover Tyre Tricks in the Old Laundry.

Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

Fully open today
Children pouring water into a watering can during a water play activity at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

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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.

A family playing on the grass at Erddig, Wrexham, Wales: two little children on top of a parent

Accessible walks in Wales 

Find out about our multi-use trails at the places we care for across Wales that are pushchair-friendly and perfect for wheelchair users and those with mobility aids.

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Perfect picnic spots in Wales 

Plan the perfect picnic in Wales and eat al fresco on a grand estate, a pretty beach, or a wooded wildlife haven, with views of the great Welsh outdoors.

A family is sitting on a blanket and having a picnic at The Kymin, Monmouthshire. A child is reaching out to accept some food from another family member.
View of Powis Castle, perched above its terraced gardens, Powys, Wales, in autumn.

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