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- May 2026
When you’re out and about with the children, you want somewhere that’s good value, keeps everyone entertained, and ideally doesn’t fall apart if the weather is wet ( ... which it can be in Wales!). This guide brings together 10 great ideas, starting with one place that really does tick all the boxes.
- June 2026
The only predictable thing about Welsh weather is its unpredictability! That’s why having plenty of choice with rainy day activities in Wales can make planning a day out much easier. Fortunately, there are still lots of things to do when it rains, and the National Showcaves Centre for Wales combines caves, dinosaurs, farm animals, and playgrounds all in one unforgettable day out, whatever the weather!
- June 2026
In 1912, two brothers crossed a pitch-black underground lake by coracle with only candles to guide them. They had no idea what they'd find. Nobody did. Not fully. Not yet.
- June 2026
Three caves. Over 250 life-sized dinosaur models. Shire horses. A farm, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, a museum, and a coffee shop for when you’ve earned a five-minute break! All of it tucked into the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons, where the drive in is already worth it. Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales reveals something new every time you turn a corner.
If you are looking for things to do in South Wales that can fill the day, you have found one
- July 2026
Some of the best days out are closer than you think. Just a short drive through the beautiful Swansea Valley on the A4067, and into the incredible Brecon Beacons, underground marvels await. Beneath a quiet Welsh mountainside there is a cave system for you to discover, with plenty of surprises above ground, too.
- August 2026
If you are looking for things to do in South Wales with kids, here is one that truly fills the day. Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales - three showcaves, over 250 life-sized dinosaurs, Shire horses, a farm and playgrounds, all on one ticket.
There is enough there to keep everyone busy with a great mix of outdoors and under cover, so the day holds up whatever the weather!
- August 2026
Under an hour from Cardiff, underground marvels await!
Head out of the city and up towards the Brecon Beacons, and in a little under an hour you reach a place where you can walk straight into the mountainside. Three showcaves, carved through limestone rock that were here long before any of land became Wales. As day trips from Cardiff go, few are this easy to reach, and fewer still are this surprising.
This is Dan-yr-Ogof, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales.
Ten attractions all included in the one entry ticket - there is plenty to see and do for all ages (site hub).
