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Things to do in Wales

Across Wales there are 219 days out recorded in 3 towns, with options spanning museums, country parks & forests and playgrounds. Swansea has the most to choose from, followed by Cardiff and Pwllheli.

The mix includes 102 free to visit, 111 indoor and 103 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit farm and Animal Park, Welsh Hawking Centre, The Meadows Wildlife Park, Barry Island Pleasure Park and nantgarw China Works Museum — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in Wales

  1. 01
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including nantgarw China Works Museum and Cardiff Story Museum.
    71 places
  2. 02
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Brynmill Park and Clyne Gardens.
    57 places
  3. 03
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Nefyn Mini Road Network and CoedLan.
    19 places
  4. 04
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Canfas Gallery and Celf Gallery.
    17 places
  5. 05
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Funworks and Raffles.
    9 places
  6. 06
    Beaches
    Sand, sea and coastal walks — including Touch Down and ABCC Meeting Point.
    9 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Wales?

This guide maps 219 places to visit across Wales, spread across 3 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Wales?

Recognisable names in Wales include Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit farm and Animal Park, Welsh Hawking Centre, The Meadows Wildlife Park and Barry Island Pleasure Park. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Wales?

102 of the places listed for Wales are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Wales on a rainy day?

111 indoor options are recorded across Wales — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Wales kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.