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Things to do in South

South covers 2 towns with 212 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning museums, country parks & forests and playgrounds. The widest choice is around Swansea and Cardiff.

The mix includes 101 free to visit, 108 indoor and 100 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Better-known places in South include Welsh Hawking Centre, The Meadows Wildlife Park, Barry Island Pleasure Park, nantgarw China Works Museum and Cardiff Story Museum, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in South

  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 CoedLan and Parc Mackenzie Playground.
    18 places
  4. 04
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Canfas Gallery and Celf Gallery.
    17 places
  5. 05
    Beaches
    Sand, sea and coastal walks — including Touch Down and ABCC Meeting Point.
    9 places
  6. 06
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Raffles and Silverline.
    8 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in South?

This guide maps 212 places to visit across South, spread across 2 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 South?

Recognisable names in South include Welsh Hawking Centre, The Meadows Wildlife Park, Barry Island Pleasure Park and nantgarw China Works Museum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in South?

101 of the places listed for South 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 South on a rainy day?

108 indoor options are recorded across South — 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 South 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.