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The Top 10 Days Out With The Kids In South Wales

- 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.

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The Best Rainy Day Activities, Wales

- 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!

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The Caves That Kept Their Secrets for 315 Million Years

- 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. 

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Things to Do in South Wales: One Place That Can Fill the Whole Day

- 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

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Less Than an Hour from Swansea, a Whole World Opens Up Underground

- 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.

Plus so much more to see during your visit ...
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Dan-yr-Ogof
DAN-YR-OGOF

Awe-inspiring  passageways!

Dinosaur Park
DINOSAUR PARK

One of the LARGEST in the world!

Cathedral Cave
Cathedral Cave
CATHEDRAL CAVE

Some of Mother Nature’s finest work!

The Playgrounds
The Playgrounds
PLAYGROUNDS

Fun indoors and out, whatever the weather!

Bone Cave
Bone Cave
BONE CAVE

Why were 42 human skeletons buried here?

Shire Horse Centre
Shire Horse Centre
SHIRE HORSE CENTRE

Say hello to these gentle giants…

The Farm
The Farm
THE FARM

Meet our friendly farm animals!

Iron Age Village
Iron Age Village
IRON AGE VILLAGE

Bringing the past to life, from 700 BC...

The Fossil House
The Fossil House
FOSSIL HOUSE

What fossils will you discover?

Panning for Gold
Panning for Gold
PANNING FOR GOLD

Will you find a nugget?

The Museum
The Museum
THE MUSEUM

Explore, discover, and learn.

Our App
Our App
DOWNLOAD OUR APP

Free download for IOS and Android.

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).

Contact Us

Dan-yr-Ogof
The National Showcaves Centre
for Wales
Abercrave
Swansea
SA9 1GJ

01639 730 284

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