There are many different activities that you can do across Cardiff.
Parks
Explore Cardiff’s beautiful parks, including Bute Park, Roath Park and Victoria Park. There are walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas for you to enjoy.
For more information, please visit the Outdoor Cardiff website.
Hubs
Visit your local Hub for family-friendly activities and events.
The Hubs also host workshops, playgroups, and social gatherings for families.
Find your local Hub and see what’s on in your area.
Play sessions
Cardiff Council’s Children’s Play Services run drop-in play sessions across Cardiff for children and young people aged 5 to 14.
To find a play session near you, please visit the Children’s Play Services website.
Youth Services
Cardiff Youth Services offer a range of activities and support for young people.
Youth Clubs
Local youth clubs provide a safe space for young people to hang out, make friends and participate in activities.
Digital youth club offers young people aged 11 to 25 a safe space to meet new friend, access support, and learn new skills both online and in person. You can learn new skills such as:
- Creating digital art
- Content creation
- Coding
- eSports
Youth projects
You can get involved in projects that focus on personal development, building new skills, and community engagement.
Youth Council
Cardiff Youth Council is a council made up of young people to represent 11 to 25 year olds. They advocate for positive change and children’s rights across Cardiff.
To more information, please visit the Cardiff Youth Council website.
Passport to the City
The Passport to the City programme provides free or discounted access to various attractions and activities in Cardiff.
You could get free or discounted entry to museums, leisure centres, and events.
You can also take advantage of special offers on family-friendly activities such as swimming, sports, and arts and crafts.
For more information, please visit the Passport to the City website.
Sports
Take part in different sports at Cardiff’s leisure centres.
Cardiff Metropolitan University have put together a selection of activities to get the family moving.
Child Friendly City
Cardiff is the first city in the UK to be formally recognised as a UNICEF Child Friendly City. This means Cardiff is a city with children and young people at its heart, where the rights of children and young people are respected by all, a great place to grow up.
For more information, please visit the Child Friendly Cardiff website.