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Dear Reader 

Welcome to our Spring 2017 issue – packed full of fantastic 

ideas of things to do with your children during the 

Easter holidays and beyond. 

The weather is warming up nicely, the spring flowers and 

blossom have introduced vibrant colours back into our lives 

and the Easter holidays are just around the corner. To help you 

plan for the holidays we have put together some ideas for Easter 

family fun along with our WOW listings where you are sure to 

find something to please everyone. 

Our regular Box Office feature offers some fantastic productions 

across the region that are perfect for primary aged children, 

a special treat for any age during the holidays. 

Enter our competitions on page 32 and 33 to win family tickets 

to see Goldilocks at New Theatre; Dinosaur World, Naomi’s Wild & 

Scary and a WNO Family Concert at St David’s Hall; visit The Royal 

Mint Experience and enjoy at 3-course lunch and see Nutty Noah 

at Village Hotel Club. Some fabulous prizes to be won! 

We hope you have an action packed Spring and that you find lots 

of things to do on the following pages that will help! 

Have an Egg-citing time! 

With very best wishes from 

Marion, Sam, Carol & Amie 

Contents 

Inside this issue... 

4 Easter Fun 

and Egg Hunts 

8 WOW: 

Family events 

and activities 

26 Top Tips 

28 Box Office: 

Your family 

theatre guide 

30 Film Reviews 

32 Competitions: Fabulous 

prizes up for grabs 

33 Kids' book reviews 

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FAMILIES 

AND TEACHERS! 

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your news for our news 

pages – we would love 

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EASTER FUN & EGG HUNTS 

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Easter Fun 

& Egg Hunts 

ONGOING EVENTS 

1st - 24th April 

MEGA MAZE BUNNY HUNT 

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, 

Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PG 

This Easter holiday try to find all the bunnies 

in Europe’s largest hedge maze! A free 

treasure hunt adventure for all the family 

with real Bunny handling sessions thrown 

in to celebrate. Easter craft workshops also 

available at £1 per child (50p goes towards 

conservation charities) Tel: 01275 852 606 

www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk 

10th - 21st April 

EASTER HOLIDAY CRAFTS 

Big Pit: National Coal Museum, 

Blaenafon, Torfaen, NP4 9XP 

12 - 4pm. Easter craft activities. £1 per child. 

No booking necessary. Tel: 029 2057 3650 

www.museum.wales/bigpit 

8th - 23rd April: 

PRIZE EASTER TRAIL 

National Roman Legion Museum, High 

Street, Caerleon, NP18 1AE 

Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 2 - 4pm. No need 

to feel ‘sheepish’ when you hunt down the 

escaped flock around the Museum and then 

claim your prize… £1 per person. Drop in. 

Tel: 029 2057 3550 

www.museum.wales/roman 


EASTER HOLIDAY FUN 

Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, 

Carmarthenshire. SA32 8QH 

Crack all the clues to get a chocolate treat 

Tel: 01558 668998 www.aberglasney.org 


EASTER TRAIL 

Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3RB 

Find the answers to the puzzles in both the 

house and the grounds and win an Easter 

prize. Normal admission or a valid Castle 

Key/ Season Ticket plus £1 per trail including 

a prize. No need to book in advance. 

Tel: 029 2087 8100 www.cardiffcastle.com 

APRIL 

Friday 7th April 

EASTER CRAFTS AND PARC 

BUG HOTEL BUILD 

Parc Play, Unit 5, Curran Embankment, 

Grangetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DX 

10.30am - 2.30pm Tel: 029 2034 5696. 

www.parcplay.com 

Sunday 9th April 

EASTER BUNNY FUN RUN 

Ronald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AL 

12pm. Adults £8; children £5; U5s free. Book 

online. Prizes for best fancy dress. 

Tel: 029 2240 2670. www.welshhearts.org 

Monday 10th April 

EASTER BUNNY POTS 

Cwmcarn Forest Visitor Centre, Crosskeys, 

Newport, NP11 7FA 

Turn a flower pot into an Easter bunny, and 

plant a beautiful spring flower to take with 

you. £4.50 per child. Booking essential. 3 

sessions available from 11am. 

Tel: 01495 272001. 

www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk 

Monday 10th - Friday 14th April 

EASTER FUN WITH REAL BUNNIES 



10am - 6pm. Meet real Easter Bunnies, 

Easter Treasure Hunt, colouring and more. 

Tel: 029 2034 5696. www.parcplay.com 

Tuesday 11th April 

EASTER EGG HUNT 

The Royal Mint, Llantrisant, 

Pontyclun, CF72 8YT 

10am - 4pm. Book tickets to visit The Royal 

Mint Experience this Easter and enjoy a walk 

around the exhibition and see if you can find 

the hidden eggs and solve the puzzle. All 

correct entries will receive a prize. Activities 

are for ticket holders only. To book your 

tickets visit tel: 0333 241 2223 or visit 

www.royalmint.com/experience 

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Tuesday 11th - Thursday 13th April 

EASTER HOLIDAY FAMILY CRAFTS 

Cardiff Story Museum, The Old Library, 

The Hayes, CF10 1BH 

Drop in anytime between 10am - 3pm for 

some creative, crafty fun for all the family! 

£1 per child, craft activity changes weekly. 

Tel: 029 2034 6214. www.cardiffstory.com 

Thursday 13th April 

EASTER TODDLER CRAFTS 



From 10.30am. Take your little one along 

for some messy Easter art and crafts ! 2 

sessions available from 10.30am. Suitable 

for 18months plus. £2 per child. Booking 

essential. Tel: 01495 272001. 





10am – 4pm. Book tickets to visit The Royal 

Mint Experience this Easter and enjoy a walk 

around the exhibition and see if you can find 

the hidden eggs and solve the puzzle. All 

correct entries will receive a prize. Activities 

are for ticket holders only. To book your 

tickets tel: 0333 241 2223 or visit 



EASTER CRAFTS 

The Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4JY 

12 - 4pm. There’s egg-stra fun to be had at 

The Red Dragon Centre on Good Friday! As 

well as cracking films, bowling, and great 

restaurants to enjoy, families can enjoy a 

free Easter craft workshop in the Centre 

concourse between 12-4pm. Plus, there will 

be a chance to meet Mr and Mrs Bunny at 

intervals. Parking at the Centre is free for 

customers (minimum spend applies). Find 

out more at thereddragoncentre.co.uk 

thereddragoncentre.co.uk 

MEET PETER RABBIT PLUS EASTER 

EGG HUNT 



11am – 3.30pm. Book tickets to visit The 

Royal Mint Experience this Easter and meet 

Peter Rabbit and enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt. 

Enjoy a walk around the exhibition and see 

if you can find the hidden eggs and solve the 

puzzle. All correct entries will receive a prize. 

Activities are for ticket holders only. To book 

your tickets tel: 0333 241 2223 or visit 


Friday 14th - Sunday 16th April 

EASTER DUCK TRAIL 

Caerleon Roman Baths and Fortress, High 

Street, Newport NP18 1AE 

11am - 4pm. An ‘Easter Duck’ trail will be 

in place at Caerleon Roman Baths during 

the bank holiday weekend. Visitors will 

be challenged to ‘hook’ a series of ducks 

across the site to win a duck balloon and 

Easter treat to take home. Plus, visitors 

will have the chance to decorate their own 

Roman masks. £2.00 per duck trail. £1.50 to 

decorate a mask. 

www.cadw.gov.wales 

Friday 14th - Monday 17th April 

CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT 

Aberdulais Tinworks and Waterfall, 

Neath, SA10 8EU 

Nine Carrot Gold! Can you find the 9 carrots 

to help Bunny make his own carrot cake? 

Pick up a treasure map from reception and 

start exploring. £2 per trail including a 

Cadbury Chocolate prize. Normal admission 

charges apply. Free to National Trust 

members. Tel: 01639 636674. 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aberdulais 

CADBURY EGG HUNT 

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of 

Glamorgan, CF5 6SU 

11am - 3.30pm. Hunt high and low 

around the beautiful, spring gardens to 

find Bunny’s hidden clues that will lead 

you to your Cadbury treat. £2 per hunt. 

Normal admission prices apply. There is no 

admission charge for U5s and National Trust 

members. Booking not required. 

Tel: 029 2059 3328. www.nationaltrust. 

org.uk/dyffryn-gardens 

EASTER IN THE MUSEUM 

National Roman Legion Museum, High 

Street, Caerleon, NP18 1AE 

Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 2 - 4pm. Join 

the Roman soldier in the Barrack Room as 

he tells you about life in the Roman army. 

Get crafty by making a traditional Roman 

decoration for a tree, an ‘oscilla’. You’ll 

decorate it with a sheep. Drop in. 

Tel: 029 2057 3550. 



St Fagans National History Museum, 

Cardiff CF5 6XB 

11am - 2pm. £2.50 per child. Family Easter 

trail. Solve the riddles and follow the trail 

around the site, then it’s back to the start 

to claim your egg-citing prize! No advance 

booking needed for this event - just turn up 

and pay on the day. Head to Kennixton Barn 

(the red house) to begin the trail. Suitable 

for children age 4+. Tel 029 2057 3500. 

www.museumwales.ac.uk 

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EASTER HOLIDAYS 

GWYLIAU’R PASG 

Sat 8 - Sun 23 April 

Easter Trail 

Find the answers to the puzzles in both the house 

and the grounds and win an Easter prize. 

Normal admission or a valid Castle Key/ Season 

Ticket plus £1 per trail including a prize. 

Easter Sat 15 - Easter Mon 17 April 

10am - 4pm 

Easter Fun 

‘The Warwick Warriors’ are in residence, ready to 

entertain and enthral the crowds with their dramatic 

fight sequences and quick-witted banter. 

Ever popular traditional Easter-themed activities 

include card-making, egg rolling, egg decorating 

(Sat & Sun only) and egg & spoon races. 

Check the website for full details on prices. 

Dydd Sad 8 - Dydd Sul 23 Ebrill 

Trywydd y Pasg 

Dewch i ganfod yr atebion i’r posau yn 

y tŷ ac yn nhiroedd y Castell ac ennill 

gwobr Pasg. 

Tocyn mynediad arferol neu Allwedd y 

Castell /Tocyn Tymor ddilys ynghyd â £1 

fesul trywydd yn cynnwys gwobr. 

Dydd Sad y Pasg 15 - Dydd Llun y 

Pasg 17 Ebrill 

10am - 4pm 

Hwyl y Pasg 

Mae ‘The Warwick Warriors’ yn y 

Castell, yn barod i ddiddanu a chyffroi’r 

torfeydd gyda’u sioeau ymladd dramatig 

a chellwair bachog. 

Mae’r gweithgareddau traddodiadol sy’n 

hynod boblogaidd yn ystod y Pasg yn 

cynnwys gwneud cardiau, rholio wyau, 

addurno wyau (Sad a Sul yn unig) a 

rasys wy ar lwy. 

Ewch i’r wefan am y manylion ar brisiau. 

www.cardiffcastle.com 

www.castell-caerdydd.com 

Easter Family Fun 

Step into spring with National Trust 

Wales and discover nature's 

playground with events this Easter at 

Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall, 

Dyffryn Gardens, The Kymin, the 

Sugar Loaf and Tredegar House. 

When you visit, donate, volunteer or 

join the National Trust, your support 

helps us to look after special places for 

ever, for everyone. 

nationaltrust.org.uk/easterevents 

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CADBURY’S EASTER EGG TRAIL 

Tredegar House, Tredegar House, 

Newport, NP10 8YW 

11am - 4pm. Easter Egg trail plus ’50 

things’ activities. No booking necessary. 

Adults £9.20; children £4.60. National Trust 

members free; Extra £2 per child for the 

Cadbury’s event over the Easter weekend. 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ 

tredegarhouse 

Friday 14th - Friday 21st April 


The Old Station, Tintern, NP16 7NX 

10.30am - 5.30pm £2.50 per child, crème 

egg and a prize for each paying customer. No 

booking required. Tel: 01291 689566. 

www.visitmonmouthshire.com/ 

oldstationtintern 

Saturday 15th April 

EASTER EGG TRAIL AND 

TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC 

Blaenavon Ironworks, High Street, 

Newport NP18 1AE 

11am - 4pm. Take your own Teddy Bear’s 

picnic and enjoy an afternoon of storytelling 

in Stack Square. Plus, children can 

participate in the site’s Easter Egg trail, with 

an Easter prize for the first 200 children to 

complete it. www.cadw.gov.wales 


Sugar Loaf, Abergavenny, 

Monmouthshire, NP7 7LA 

10am – 3pm. £2.50 per hunt. Explore the 

Sugar Loaf and St Mary's Vale and start your 

outdoor adventure with their Cadbury Easter 

egg hunt. To solve the clues you're going 

to have to think like bunny. Complete the 

hunt and as a reward you'll receive a tasty 

Cadbury chocolate treat. Tel: 01874 625515. 

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ 

sugarloaf-and-usk-valley 

Saturday 15th - Monday 17th April 

EASTER FUN 

Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3RB 

10am - 4pm. ‘The Warwick Warriors’ are at 

the Castle ready to entertain and enthral 

with their dramatic fight sequences and 

quick-witted banter. Ever popular traditional 

Easter-themed activities include, cardmaking, 

egg rolling, egg decorating (Sat & 

Sun only) and egg & spoon races. Normal 

admission applies. Free entry to Castle Key 

holders and Season Ticket holders. Please 

pre-book for egg decorating session on 029 

2087 8100 as there is limited availability and 

a charge of £5 for 1 child & 1 adult; £2.50 

per additional person in addition to normal 

admission or a valid Castle Key / Season 

Ticket. www.cardiffcastle.com 



Caerphilly Castle, Castle St, 

Caerphilly CF83 1JD 

11am - 4pm. Easter egg hunt. 

Easter prizes will be awarded to the 

first children taking part so visitors are 

encouraged to arrive early. www.cadw. 

gov.wales 



Castell Coch, CF15 7JS 

11am - 4pm. Easter egg hunt. Easter prizes 

will be awarded to the first children taking 

part so visitors are encouraged to arrive 

early. www.cadw.gov.wales 

EASTER HUNT NAME TRAIL 



The cheeky Easter bunny has jumbled all the 

children’s names up in the Forest!! Can you 

help find your name to save Easter!!! Based 

on the story of The Boy who lost his Name, 

the trail follows clues around the valley, and 

on your return to the Centre you can claim 

your eggs-citing prize!! £4.50 per child. Trail 

open between 10 - 4pm. Ages 4+. Please be 

aware that some steps and muddy paths will 

be involved. Tel: 01495 272001. 



Kidwelly Castle, SA17 5BQ 

11am - 4pm. Easter egg hunt. Easter prizes 

will be awarded to the first children taking 

part so visitors are encouraged to arrive 

early. www.cadw.gov.wales 


Oxwich Castle, SA3 1ND 


Easter prizes will be awarded to the 

first children taking part so visitors are 

encouraged to arrive early. 


FREE CHILD ENTRY * NAZF052 

* One free child with every full paying 

adult ticket. Bring this advert with you to 

redeem the offer. Valid from the 1st to 

the 22nd April 2017 only. 

Try to find us in Europe’s 

largest hedge maze! 

1st - 22nd April 


CHILDREN’S CRAFT 

ACTIVITIES & EGG HUNT 

Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer Road, 

Nelson, Treharris, CF46 6ER 

11am - 4pm. Easter Crafts include cork 

sheep, Easter Bonnets (with a parade at 

2pm), egg crafts, seed chicks and much 

more. There will also be an Easter Egg hunt 

at 11.30am – with two categories little one 

and over 5s. Activity only tickets £5 per child 

with first adult free of charge additional 

adults £1 each. Tel: 01443 412248. 

www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk 


Tretower Court & Castle, Crickhowell 

NP8 1RD. 10am - 5pm. Enjoy a treasure hunt 

whilst exploring the ruins of the 12th century 

castle, alongside the residential splendour 

of the 15th century court at Tretower but, 

remember, wherever you wander, you may be 

mere inches from the fabled Treasure Trove 

of Tretower – supposedly a lost horde of gold 

and silver coins, together with a gem the size 

of an EGG (if you can believe it!). 


Wednesday 19th April 


Cardiff Story Museum, The Old Library, The 

Hayes, CF10 1BH. Drop in anytime between 

10am - 3pm during the Easter holidays for 

some creative, crafty fun for all the family! 

£1 per child, craft activity changes weekly. 


Mega Maze Bunny Hunt 

Bunny cuddles & feeds 

Craft Workshop 

EASTER HOLIDAYS AT 

www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

SPRING HAS 

SPRUNG – 

SEE YOU AT 

PARC! 

Toddler Events 

17 March Meet the Owls 

24 March Storytime with 

author Jon Blake 

31 March Frozen Dreams 

Singalong 

7 April Easter crafts and 

Parc Bug Hotel Build 

28 April Animal Zone 

5 May Magic Stu 

12 May Parc Beach Party 

Check our website and social media for the most up-to-date details. 

Easter at Parc 

10 –14 April, CLOSED Easter Sunday 

Come and meet our real Easter 

Bunnies, Easter Treasure Hunt, 

Colouring and more. 

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 

• All weather play – adults FREE! 

• Picnics always welcome 

• Memberships from just £22.50 

• Book your Party online at 


OPENING TIMES 

10am – 6pm 

Last entry 5pm 

7 days a week 

ENTRY 

Adults – FREE 

Under 2s – £2.50 or FREE with older sibling 

Ages 2–3 – £4.50 / Ages 4–12 – £6 

Unit 4, Curran Embankment, Cardiff CF10 5DX 

(look out for the Big Yellow Storage and Kwikfit 

buildings off Penarth Road) 

029 2034 5696 / 

parcplay@gmail.com 

CRACKING 

EASTER FUN 

Hop into The Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff 

Bay for egg-cellent fun this Easter! 

Enjoy delicious food and drink, cracking films, and 

bowling all in one place with free customer parking*. 

Plus, there’s egg-stra fun on Friday 14 April with 

free Easter crafts and a character appearance on 

Monday 17 April. Find out more at our website. 

www.thereddragoncentre.co.uk 

Cinema | Bowling | Dining | Bars | Casino 

* T&Cs & minimum spend applies 

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WHAT’S ON WHERE 

WOW! 

What’s on Where... 

ONGOING EVENTS 

VENUES ACROSS CITY CENTRE 

Tel: 029 20 230 130. 

www.cardiff-events.com 

25th March - 2nd April: 

CARDIFF CHILDREN’S LIT FEST 

Listen to authors from David Solomons, 

Jenny Nimmo, Andy Stanton, Mike Dilger 

and many more. 

ST FAGANS NATIONAL HISTORY 

MUSEUM 

Cardiff CF5 6XB Tel 029 2057 3500 


Until 31st March 

LAMBING AT LLWYN YR EOS FARM 

Free. Celebrate the start of Spring in the 

lambing shed. Welcome the new arrivals, 

and follow the progress of the mums 

and babies on the Museum website via 

#lambcam. Lambing at Llwyn yr Eos farm 

will be open to the public every day this 

year. If you’re planning a trip to the farm 

please read the advisory notes to help you 

get the most from your visit. 

NOAHS’ ARK ZOO 

Clevedon Rd, Wraxall BS48 1PG 

Tel: 01275 852 606 


1st - 24th April 

MEGA MAZE BUNNY HUNT 

This Easter holiday try to find all 

the bunnies in Europe’s largest 

hedge maze! A free treasure hunt 

adventure for all the family with real Bunny 

handling sessions thrown in to celebrate. 

Easter craft workshops also available at 

£1 per child (50p goes towards 

conservation charities) 

We check listings carefully but details 

and prices may be subject to change. 

Please always check with the venue. 

ABERDULAIS TINWORKS 

AND WATERFALL 


Tel: 01639 636674 


8th - 23rd April 

HOLIDAY FUN 

(Excluding 14 - 17th April). See what you can 

spot and pick up tips on how to make a home 

for a wild animal. Stop by the 50 things table 

and pick up a bug hunting or bird watching 

sheet, and see what you can find as you 

explore. Normal admission charges apply. 

Free to National Trust members. 

CHAPTER ARTS CENTRE 

40 Market Rd, Cardiff CF5 1QE 

Tel: 029 2030 4400 www.chapter.org 

EVERY SATURDAY: CRAFTY PICS 

1.50 - 2.50pm. Crafty Pics is Chapter’s Cinema 

Club for children of all ages. Every week for one 

hour, before the 3pm Family Feature enjoy a 

creative workshop where children can take 

part in a number of different craft activities, all 

related to the film that you will watch. Do you 

love glueing and sticking, cutting and making, 

drawing and painting? If you love these things 

and you love watching films, then you will love 

Crafty Pictures! £6 (includes ticket to 3pm film). 

NATIONAL MUSEUM 

Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NP 

Tel: 029 2057 3000 


Closed Mondays except bank holidays. 

EVERY FRIDAY: TODDLER TIME 

1.30 - 4pm. Find special boxes of toys, 

games and books hidden in different 

galleries to help parents and children aged 

1 - 4 years explore the Museum through 

play. There will also be play activities in the 

Clore Discovery Centre each week. Also, at 

3pm, enjoy a story or song in a new part of 

the museum each week. Free. 

WEEKENDS DURING TERM TIME: 

CLORE EXPLORERS 

2pm. Find out more about objects from the 

museum’s collections. 

Session themes vary but each workshop 

will involve an opportunity to learn and 

discover plus a craft activity. Free. 

Until 23rd April: 

FREE EXHIBITION: NATURE’S 

SONG: CHINESE BIRD AND FLOWER 

PAINTINGS 

A stunning collection of traditional Chinese 

flower and bird paintings spanning 600 years, 

on show in the UK for the first time. This 

exhibition is the third in a series of exhibitions 

co-produced with Three Gorges Museum, 

Chongqing, strengthening cultural ties 

between Wales and the People’s Republic of 

China. Part of 2017 Year of Legends. 

Throughout 2017: 

FREE EXHIBITION: WRIGGLE 

Explore the wonderful world of worms 

from fossils to fantasy, from food to 

spectacular beauty and the scary ones 

too! See life from a worm’s point of view 

or find out what museum scientists do to 

extend our knowledge of these fascinating 

animals. 

8th April - 3rd September: 

EXHIBITION: GILLIAN AYRES 

A major exhibition celebrating the bold 

and colourful work of one of Britain’s 

most renowned post-war abstract artists. 

Family friendly activities offered for young 

children as part of this exhibition. 

BIG PIT: NATIONAL COAL MUSEUM 

Blaenafon, Torfaen, NP4 9XP 

Tel: 029 2057 3650 

www.museum.wales/bigpit 

10th - 21st April 

EASTER HOLIDAY CRAFTS 

12 - 4pm. Easter craft activities. 

£1 per child. 

No booking necessary. 

WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE 

Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL 

Tel: 029 2063 6464 www.wmc.org.uk 

TECHNIQUEST 

EVERY SATURDAY: FAMILY SATURDAYS 

11am – 4pm. Open to all ages. Free. Let your 

imagination run wild. From peacock tails and 

Spring masks to creating your very own super 

hero in conjunction with the Women of the 

World Festival, Saturdays at the Centre are 

perfect for keeping little hands busy. 

TIGER BAY TALES 

All day ~ all ages. Not ticketed. Bringing to 

life the true spirit of this fascinating corner 

of Cardiff, Tiger Bay Tales is a story gathering 

project that aims to capture and preserve the 

legends of Butetown and Tiger Bay with a new 

interactive trail. Follow the digital map into 

the heart of Tiger Bay where you can listen to 

interviews from community members and 

see historical images and videos of the area. 

Learn about how Tiger Bay residents lived and 

spent their time, and find out more about what 

makes it such an interesting and exciting place. 

NATIONAL ROMAN LEGION MUSEUM 

High Street, Caerleon, NP18 1AE 

Tel: 029 2057 3550 



PRIZE EASTER TRAIL 

Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 2 - 4pm. 

No need to feel ‘sheepish’ when 

you hunt down the escaped flock 

around the Museum and then claim your 

prize… £1 per person. Drop in. 

NATIONAL WATERFRONT MUSEUM 

Swansea SA1 3RD 

Tel: 029 2057 3600 www.museum.wales 


WE’RE GOING ON AN EGG HUNT 

10am - 4pm. Free. Eggsplore the 

nooks and crannies of the galleries 

to track down the hidden eggs, in 

the Eggcellent Easter trail. 

TECHNIQUEST 

Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BW 

Tel: 029 20 475 475 www.techniquest.org 


AMAZING EGGSPERIMENTS 

Included in admission price. Find out how 

to tell if an egg is boiled or raw, rotten or 

fresh. How strong is an egg? Why do they 

turn solid when heated? Come and see this 

eggsciting show especially for Easter full of 

science and bad yolks! 

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NIGHT AND DAY 

£1.50 addition to admission price. Why 

does it get dark at night? Where does 

the sun go in the evening and why does 

it return in the morning? Meet lots of 

interesting night-time animals in this 

show for our younger visitors. Suitable for 

under-7s. 


STAR TOURS 

£1.50 addition to admission price. Find out 

more about some familiar constellations, 

the planets, how stars are born and how 

they die. The Digital Planetarium can take 

you through space for a close up look at 

some of nature’s most beautiful sights such 

as distant galaxies and exploded stars. 

Suitable for ages 7+. 

TREDEGAR HOUSE 


www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ 

tredegarhouse 


SPRING BUNNY TRAIN 

11am - 4pm. Explore the gardens and 

take part in Tredegar’s spring bunny trail 

running every day of the Easter holidays. 

Get foraging in the greenery and keep an 

eye out for the colourful bunnies to find 

out about how their friendly garden team 

look after everything that lives there. You 

can even get stuck into some activities of 

your own. Enjoy ’50 things’ activities and 

nature trails throughout the gardens. No 

booking necessary. Adults £9.20; children 

£4.60. National Trust members free; there 

is an extra £2 per child for the Cadbury’s 

event over the Easter weekend. 

WWT LLANELLI WETLAND CENTRE 

Penclacwydd, Llwynhendy, 

Llanelli, SA14 9SH 

Tel: 01554 741087 www.wwt.org.uk 


DUSTY’S GIANT EASTER DUCK HUNT 

Dusty Duck needs you to help 

him find the lost giant yellow 

ducks. Track them down to be 

in with a chance of winning a yummy 

chocolate treat. 

LIDO PONTY 

ABERGLASNEY GARDENS, 

Llangathen, Carmarthenshire. SA32 8QH 

Tel: 01558 668998 www.aberglasney.org 



Crack all the clues to get a 

chocolate treat 

CARDIFF CASTLE 

Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3RB 

Tel: 029 2087 8100 www.cardiffcastle.com 


EASTER TRAIL 

Find the answers to the puzzles in 

both the house and the grounds 

and win an Easter prize. Normal 

admission or a valid Castle Key/ Season 

Ticket plus £1 per trail including a prize. No 

need to book in advance. 

DYFFRYN GARDENS 

St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6SU 

Tel: 029 2059 3328 www.nationaltrust. 



PLANT HUNTER EXPEDITION 

Grab your wits and your muddy boots and 

set off on an adventure through Dyffryn’s 

evolving arboretum to complete the special 

expedition. Normal admission prices apply. 

Booking not required. 

LIDO PONTY 

Ynysangharad War Memorial Park 

Pontypridd CF37 4PE 

www.lidoponty.co.uk 


LIDO PONTY EASTER 

HOLIDAY OPENING 

The fantastic £6.3m outdoor family 

attraction, will open in time for a special 

two-week period. Children under the age 

of 16 will again be able to swim FREE in 

2017. As well as the opportunity for lane 

swimming and more relaxed swims, and 

a Splash Pool for the little ones, there will 

once again be a whole host of activities on 

offer at Lido Ponty throughout the season. 

From fun inflatables to Aqua Scooterz, 

Aqua Peddlerz and Water Walkerz, there 

is something for everyone. Visitors will 

DYFFRYN GARDENS 

be able to book their swim sessions and 

activities online with limited spaces 

also being made available daily at the 

Reception Desk. Please note: Bookings 

cannot be made over the telephone. 

NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN OF 

WALES 

Llanarthne SA32 8HN 

Tel: 01558 667148 

www.botanicgarden.wales 


EASTER IN THE GARDEN 

10am - 6pm. An array of activities 

throughout the Easter period including: 

Meet a Meerkat, Quack Pack, Jugglestruck 

(magician/juggler), Fiddlebox (music), 

with an Easter bonnet parade on Monday 

April 17th. No booking required. Normal 

admission - Adults £10.50; concessions 

£8.75; children £4.95: Family (2 adults and 

up to 4 children) £25. 

MARCH 

Friday 31st March 

CARRY ON SCREAMING: DENIAL (12A) 

Chapter Arts Centre, 40 Market Rd, 

Cardiff CF5 1QE. Every Friday at 11am, Carry 

on Screaming allows parents or carers to see 

a film without having to worry about their 

baby causing a disturbance. Exclusively for 

people with babies under one year old. Tel: 

029 2030 4400. www.chapter.org 

FROZEN DREAMS SINGALONG 



10.30am - 2.30pm Tel: 029 2034 5696. 


APRIL 

Saturday 1st April 

CRAFTY PICS: THE LEGO BATMAN (U) 


Cardiff CF5 1QE. 1.50 - 2.50pm. Age 8+. £6 

(price includes ticket to 3pm film). Think 

you can make Lego fast? Then take the Lego 

Batman building challenge. Compete against 

other Lego builders and win some Lego 

Batman stuff. You can complete the challenge 

as many times as you want, in order to record 

your fastest time. Challenge entry is free to 

anyone with a ticket to the 3pm 

Plus: 

FAMILY FILM: THE LEGO BATMAN (U) 

11am & 3pm. There are big changes brewing 

in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city 

from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman 

may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, 

try to work with others, deal with the 

responsibility of raising a child and maybe, 

just maybe, learn to lighten up. Tickets in 

advance: adults £4, children £3. On day: 

adults £4.50, children £3.50. 

Tel: 029 2030 4400. www.chapter.org 

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd April 

CARDIFF CHILDREN’S LIT FEST 

Venues across city centre 

The second weekend of the festival with 

plenty of variety to cater for children of 

all ages. All events £4. Listen to authors , 

workshops, storytelling, develop your own 

writing skills, illustrating and more. Tel: 

029 20 230 130 www.cardiff-events.com 

ADVENTURES IN TASTE 



Historic recipes and tastings from the Tudor 

and Stuart periods. Normal admission 

charges apply. Tel: 01443 412248. 


JUNK ANIMATION 

National Waterfront Museum, 

Swansea SA1 3RD. 11.30am & 2.30pm. 

Inspired by the Waste Not Want Not 

exhibition, learn how to make your own 

animated story using recycled goods. Age 

7+. Free but call to book a space. 

Tel: 029 2057 3600. www.museum.wales 

MARS 

Techniquest, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BW 

£1.50 addition to admission price. The red 

planet, as history suggests, is not for the fainthearted. 

Take a closer look at what this planet 

has to offer. Suitable for ages 7+. 

Plus: 

SPACE HUNTERS 

£1.50 addition to admission price. Nan’s 

garden shed is no ordinary shed – it is a 

space ship in disguise! Go with the children 

on a treasure hunt in space to meet an 

astronaut, ride on a comet’s tail, look for 

an exploding star and much more! Suitable 

for under-7s. 

Plus: 

SWITCHED ON 

Included in admission price. New 

interactive show. Explore how visible 

light and light we cannot see plays a part 

in all our lives. Discover how light is used 

in medical science to discover tiny cells, 

and in astronomy to discover enormous 

galaxies. Where does light come from? 

What colour is light? Is it magic that makes 

a dish disappear and can light really pop a 

balloon? Tel: 029 20 475 475. 

www.techniquest.org 

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BOOK 

TODAY 

Experience 

Discover the 

unexpected 

wonder of coins 

Looking for something 

different to do this Easter? 

Take a tour of The Royal Mint Experience 

in Llantrisant and you’ll even have the 

opportunity to strike your own coin. 

We’ve also got some great daily activities 

running over the school holidays including: 

• Easter Egg Hunt 

• Penny Farthing Experience 

• Face Painting 

• Balloon Modelling 

• Craft Workshops 

and a special appearance by 

Peter Rabbit on Good Friday. 

To book and find out more 


Tel: 0333 241 2223 

The Royal Mint Experience, Llantrisant CF72 8YT 



WEEKENDS IN APRIL 

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre, 



Den building (self-guided) all day; mini 

beast hunting and mini pond dipping - 

11am - 12pm. Flamingo watch and talk 1 

- 2pm; pond dipping 2.30pm; crafts -times 

vary. Tel: 01554 741087. www.wwt.org.uk 

Sunday 2nd April 



Cardiff CF5 1QE 

11am & 3pm. Tickets in advance: adults £4, 

children £3. On day: adults £4.50, children 

£3.50. Tel: 029 2030 4400. 

www.chapter.org 

VEGGIE PATCH KIDS 




11am - 12pm. Take your little ones to grow 

lovely veggies and learn how to care for 

plants and what they need to grow. Tel: 

01554 741087. www.wwt.org.uk 


NATIONAL OPEN GARDENS DAY 



Half price admission all day. Tel: 01558 

668998. www.aberglasney.org 

CARRY ON SCREAMING SCREENING: 

THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (CTBA) 



Determined to gatecrash her ex-lover’s 

funeral at the glamorous French hideaway 

Ile-de-Re, former Hollywood siren Helen 

escapes her retirement home with the help 

of Priscilla, a shy housewife stuck in a bad 

marriage. Pooling their limited resources, 

they hit the road together by coach, ferry, 

car and on foot in a race to get to the 

funeral on time. Every Friday at 11am, 

Carry on Screaming allows parents or 

carers to see a film without having to worry 

about their baby causing a disturbance. 

Exclusively for people with babies under 

one year old. 

Plus: 

FAMILY FILM: PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST 

CINEMA EXPERIENCE (U). 

2pm. Peppa and her family go on a holiday 

to Australia, visits London with her school 

where the Queen takes them on an open 

topped bus tour of the capital and even 

takes a trip to the Zoo! A treat of never 

before seen interspersed with interactive 

contact from the Peppa Stage show. Tickets 

in advance: adults £4, children £3. On day: 



FAMILY DANCE FESTIVAL 

Chapter Arts Centre, Market Street, 

Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE 

4pm & 6pm. Presented by Chapter, Coreo 

Cymru and National Dance Company Wales. 

A brand new free event, featuring four 

short performances and a chance to dance! 

Enjoy a jam-packed hour of pop-up dance 

from four of Wales’ most lively companies 

and witness the amazing dancers twisting 

& turning, tumbling & sliding. No booking 

required, just turn up and enjoy the show. 


EASTER CRAFTS AND PARC 

BUG HOTEL BUILD 

Parc Play, Unit 5, Curran 

Embankment, Grangetown, 

Cardiff, CF10 5DX 

10.30am - 2.30pm Tel: 029 2034 5696. 


TODDLER DAY: TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC 


Under-4s free, accompanying adults 

£5.50. Once a month during term-time, 

pre-school children have their run of 

the exhibits with activities on a special 

theme. There’ll be drawing and colouring 

and something to make to take home. 

Techniquest is buggy-friendly, with nappychanging 

facilities and lockers. 

Tel: 029 20 475 475. www.techniquest.org 


RHS FLOWER SHOW CARDIFF 2017 

Bute Park, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff CF10 3ER 

Fri & Sat: 10am – 5.30pm; Sun 10am – 

4.30pm (plant sell off 4pm). The floral 

spectacular returns to Cardiff embracing 

Wales’ Year of Legends, 2017 with a 

host of themed gardens and features 

to spark the imagination. Little ones 

can enjoy tree climbing, check out the 

schools’ wheelbarrow competition, see 

giant wicker bug sculptures, as well as 

live demonstrations and workshops. 

Den building is also on the agenda and 

youngsters will have the chance to create 

wood cookie name tag necklaces which 

they can decorate and take home. Bristol 

Zoo will also be on site to entertain with 

their plant / animal association game. 

Advance tickets: £10 (RHS members £9); on 

the day: £13 (RHS members £11); children 

U16 free. www.rhs.org.uk/cardiff 




Cardiff CF5 1QE. 11am. 

Plus: 

TECHNIQUEST 

CRAFTY PICS: PEPPA PIG 

1.50 - 2.50pm. £6 (includes ticket to 3pm 

film). Age 4+. Make your own shoebox 

Peppa Pig puppet theatre. £6 (price 

includes ticket to 3pm film). 

Plus 


CINEMA EXPERIENCE (U) 

3pm. Tickets in advance: adults £4, children 

£3. On day: adults £4.50, children £3.50. 



Chapter Arts Centre, Market Street, 

Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE 

12pm, 3pm & 5pm. Presented by Chapter, 

Coreo Cymru and National Dance Company 

Wales. A brand new free event, featuring 

four short performances and a chance 

to dance! Enjoy a jam-packed hour of 

pop-up dance from four of Wales’ most 

lively companies and witness the amazing 

dancers twisting & turning, tumbling & 

sliding. No booking required, just turn up 

and enjoy the show. Tel: 029 2030 4400. 


WOMEN OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL 

Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, 

Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL 

11am – 4pm. All ages welcome. Free. 

Tel: 029 2063 6464. www.wmc.org.uk 

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th April 

GET CREATIVE WEEKEND – LEGO! 

The Winding House Museum, Cross Street, 

New Tredegar, NP24 6EG 

1 - 3pm. Design a future New Tredegar out 

of Lego! What would you like to see? Get 

the chance to complete your design on 

paper and then then build them! Each one 

will be photographed and put together 

for a future. Free entry but booking is 


www.windinghouse.co.uk 










Saturday 8th - Thursday 13th April 

PAINTING COLOURS AND SHAPES 

National Museum, Cathays Park, 

Cardiff CF10 3NP 

11am, 1pm 3pm. Join a messy art 

workshop, inspired by Gillian Ayres’s 

colourful works, and create your own 

abstract art to take home. Especially 

suitable for younger children. Free. Tel: 029 

2057 3000. www.museumwales.ac.uk 




Chapter Arts Centre, 40 Market Rd, Cardiff 

CF5 1QE. 11am. 

Plus 





EASTER POTTERY WORKSHOPS 

Cwmcarn Forest Visitor Centre, 

Crosskeys, Newport, NP11 7FA 

From 11am. Create your own 

Bunny/Chick decoration using air drying 

clay! Booking essential. 3 sessions available 

from 11am. £5 per child. Payable at time 

of booking. Suitable for age 4+. Tel: 01495 

272001. www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk 

EASTER BUNNY FUN RUN 

Ronald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay, CF10 

5AL. 12pm. Adults £8; children £5; 

U5s free. Book online. Prizes for 

best fancy dress. Tel: 029 2240 2670. 

www.welshhearts.org 






11am. Tickets in advance: adults £4, children 

£3. On day: adults £4.50, children £3.50. Tel: 

029 2030 4400. www.chapter.org 

EASTER BUNNY POTS 



Turn a flower pot into an Easter 

bunny, and plant a beautiful spring flower 

to take with you. £4.50 per child. Booking 

essential. 3 sessions available from 11am. 

Tel: 01495 272001. 


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HERITAGE PARK 

Amgueddfa Glofeydd Cymru 

Museum of Welsh Mining 

www.rhonddaheritagepark.com 

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Parc Treftadaeth Cwm Rhondda Heritage Park 

Coed Cae Road, Trehafod CF37 2NP ☎ 01443 682036 



MAKE IT MONDAYS 

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, 

Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6SU 

12 - 3.30pm. Get crafty as a family for the 

popular Make it Mondays in the Morning 

Room of Dyffryn House. Normal admission 

prices apply. Booking not required. Tel: 029 

2059 3328. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ 

dyffryn-gardens 

EASTER FUN WITH FALCONRY UK 

St Donats Arts Centre, 

Nr Llantwit Major, CF61 1WF 

2 - 4pm. Learn about and handle Eagles, 

Owls, Kites, Hawks, Falcons and Vultures 

with a two hour Falconry UK session. 

Suitable for age 4+. Must be accompanied 

by a paying adult. Adults £6; children under 

12 £5. Tel: 01446 799 100. 

www.stdonats.com 

FACEPAINTING & BALLOON 

MODELLING 



11am - 3pm. Book tickets to visit The Royal 

Mint Experience this Easter and enjoy 

Easter themed Face painting & Balloon 

Modelling. Activities are for ticket holders 

only. To book your tickets 

tel: 0333 241 2223 or visit 


Monday 10th - Thursday 13th April 

SEED BOMBS AND PLANT POTS 



12.30 – 3.30pm. Free. Take part in a 

guerrilla gardening experience by making 

your own seed bombs and decorating a 

plant pot. Tel: 029 2057 3600. 

www.museum.wales 

Monday 10th - Friday 14th April 

EASTER FUN WITH REAL BUNNIES 

Parc Play, Unit 5, Curran 

Embankment, Grangetown, 

Cardiff, CF10 5DX 

10am - 6pm. Meet real Easter Bunnies, 

Easter Treasure Hunt, colouring and more. 


Monday 10th - Saturday 15th April 



Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL 

11am – 4pm. All ages welcome. Free. Get 

involved in the big Easter 

craft-tacular! Make a big, creative, 

colourful, magnificent, sticky, sparkly, 

stupendous art piece. Tel: 029 2063 6464. 

www.wmc.org.uk 





CF5 1QE. 11am. 

Plus: 

FAMILY FILM: THE EAGLE 

HUNTRESS (U) 

1.30pm. This entertaining slice of real-life 

inspirational adventure is for children 

of all ages (and the rest of us) who need 

a reminder that we can do anything. 

Following Aisholpan, a 13 year old girl as 

she trains to become the first female in 

twelve generations of her Kazakh family 

to become an eagle hunter, and rise to 

the pinnacle of a tradition that has been 

handed down from father to son for 

generations. Tickets in advance: adults £4, 

children £3. On day: adults £4.50, 

children £3.50. 

Plus: 

LEGO BATMAN ANIMATION DAY 

10am - 2.30pm. Age 9+. Spend the 

day learning how to make stop motion 

animations, and create your own minimasterpiece 

using Lego Batman kits. 

Spaces limited to 12 participants. Packed 

lunch required. £22 per participant. 


EASTER FUN WITH DOTTY 

SPOTTY POTTERY 

St Donats Arts Centre, 

Nr Llantwit Major, CF61 1WF 

10 - 11.30am. Be inspired by the view 

and create your own duck egg cup or an 

Easter mug. Suitable for ages 3+. Must be 

accompanied by an adult. All pottery will 

be kilned and delivered back to St Donat’s 

Arts Centre one week after the event, 

where it will await your collection. £10 per 

person. Tel: 01446 799 100. 

www.stdonats.com 




10am - 4pm. Book tickets to visit 

The Royal Mint Experience this Easter and 

enjoy a walk around the exhibition and see 

if you can find the hidden eggs and solve 

the puzzle. All correct entries will receive a 

prize. Activities are for ticket holders only. 

To book your tickets visit tel: 0333 241 2223 

or visit www.royalmint.com/experience 

Tuesday 11th - Thursday 13th April 

URBAN CHICKEN KEEPING 



11.30am, 1pm & 3pm. Free. Fancy fresh 

eggs for breakfast? Games, activities and 

eggciting science will help you decide if 

keeping a chicken is right for you. 

For ages 8+. Tel: 029 2057 3600. 


THE ROYAL MINT 



Cardiff Story Museum, The Old 

Library, The Hayes, CF10 1BH 

Drop in anytime between 10am - 

3pm for some creative, crafty fun for all the 

family! £1 per child, craft activity changes 

weekly. Tel: 029 2034 6214. 

www.cardiffstory.com 

PEPPA PIG PICNIC PARTY 



10.45am - 2pm. Age 4+. Watch the Peppa 

Pig Film - then enjoy a Peppa Pig inspired 

picnic in the Cinema Foyer containing lots 

of Peppa inspired Food Fun. Following 

the Peppa Picnic there will be a number 

of Peppa craft activities to take part in. 

Fun for all the family! £17.50 per child, 

grownups free! (Price includes ticket to 

film, Peppa Pig Picnic lunch and craft 

workshop).Book early as there are only 15 

spaces available for each picnic. 

Plus: 



11am. 

Plus: 





BIRD SEED COOKIE WORKSHOPS 


Newport, NP11 7FA. Help feed our 

feathered friends in these fun, messy 

sessions and make some delicious seed 

cookies to hang in your garden. Booking 

essential. 3 sessions available from 11am. 

£2.50 per child. Ages 3+. Tel: 

01495 272001. www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk 

FACEPAINTING & BALLOON 

MODELLING 



11am – 3pm. Book tickets to visit The Royal 

Mint Experience this Easter and enjoy 

some great Easter themed Face painting & 

Balloon Modelling. Activities are for ticket 

holders only. To book your tickets 

tel: 0333 241 2223 or visit 


Wednesday 12 - Friday 14th April 

SCRAPPY SHEEP CLUB: FUNNY BUNNY 

& CRAZY CHICK CRESS HEADS 

National Wool Museum, Dre-Fach, 

Felindre, SA44 5UP 

12 - 3pm. Drop in to make a quirky funny 

bunny and crazy chick cress pot. 







11am. Tickets in advance: adults £4, 


£3.50. Tel: 029 2030 4400. 





From 10.30am. Take your little one 

along for some messy Easter art and crafts ! 

2 sessions available from 10.30am. Suitable 

for 18months plus. £2 per child. Booking 



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EASTER 10 - 13 & 18 - 21 April 

SUMMER 24 July - 1 September 

For bookings and enquiries please 

contact 029 2041 6777 or visit 

www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/dragoncamps 



PRINCIPALITY STADIUM 




10am – 4pm. Book tickets to visit 

The Royal Mint Experience this Easter and 

enjoy a walk around the exhibition and see 

if you can find the hidden eggs and solve 

the puzzle. All correct entries will receive a 

prize. Activities are for ticket holders only. 

To book your tickets tel: 0333 241 2223 or 

visit www.royalmint.com/experience 


DINKY DRAGONS 



Drop in between 10am - 3pm. A special 

event for babies, toddlers and their grownups 

on the second Friday of every month. 

Toys, colouring and messy play all day. 

Rhyme time and story time 11am and 1pm. 

Free entry. Tel: 029 2034 6214. 


CARRY ON SCREAMING: A QUIET 

PASSION (CTBA) 



Every Friday at 11am, Carry on Screaming 

allows parents or carers to see a film 

without having to worry about their baby 

causing a disturbance. Exclusively for 

people with babies under one year old. 

Plus: 



11.30am. Tickets in advance: adults £4, 


£3.50. Tel: 029 2030 4400. www.chapter.org 

GOOD FRIDAY – ‘ANIMAL 

ENCOUNTERS’ & FALCONS FLYING 


NATIONAL ROMAN LEGION MUSEUM 


10am - 12pm & 2 - 4pm. Enjoy handling 

sessions with unusual animals, talks about 

the lives and habitats of the animals before 

the Falcons are flown! Two sessions to 

choose from. £3 per child with the first 

adult free of charge, £1 for each additional 

adult. Numbers are limited, pre-booking 



EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA 



12- 4pm. An eggciting family day 

out featuring crafts, live music and a quirky 

gallery trail. Tel: 029 2057 3600. 


EASTER CRAFTS 

The Red Dragon Centre, 

Cardiff Bay, CF10 4JY 

12 - 4pm. There’s egg-stra fun 

to be had at The Red Dragon Centre on 

Good Friday! As well as cracking films, 

bowling, and great restaurants to enjoy, 

families can enjoy a free Easter craft 

workshop in the Centre concourse between 

12-4pm. Plus, there will be a chance to 

meet Mr and Mrs Bunny at intervals. 

Parking at the Centre is free for customers 

(minimum spend applies). Find out more at 


MEET PETER RABBIT PLUS EASTER 

EGG HUNT 



11am – 3.30pm. Book tickets 

to visit The Royal Mint Experience this 

Easter and meet Peter Rabbit and enjoy 

an Easter Egg Hunt. Enjoy a walk around 

the exhibition and see if you can find 

the hidden eggs and solve the puzzle. 

All correct entries will receive a prize. 

Activities are for ticket holders only. To 

book your tickets tel: 0333 241 2223 or visit 


EASTER CRAFTS 

The Winding House Museum, Cross 

Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EG 

Get creative this Easter & making 

some egg-citing family crafts! £2.50 per 

child. Booking essential. Children must 

be accompanied by an adult. Tel: 01443 

822666. www.windinghouse.co.uk 


EASTER DUCK TRAIL 

Caerleon Roman Baths and 

Fortress, High Street, 


11am - 4pm. An ‘Easter Duck’ trail will be 

in place at Caerleon Roman Baths during 

the bank holiday weekend. Visitors will 

be challenged to ‘hook’ a series of ducks 

across the site to win a duck balloon and 

Easter treat to take home. Plus, visitors 

will have the chance to decorate their own 

Roman masks. £2.00 per duck trail. £1.50 to 

decorate a mask. www.cadw.gov.wales 

Friday 14th - Monday 17th April 


Aberdulais Tinworks and Waterfall, 


Nine Carrot Gold! Can you find 

the 9 carrots to help Bunny make his own 

carrot cake? Pick up a treasure map from 

reception and start exploring. £2 per 

trail including a Cadbury Chocolate prize. 

Normal admission charges apply. Free to 

National Trust members. Tel: 01639 636674. 


CADBURY EGG HUNT 

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale 

of Glamorgan, CF5 6SU 

11am - 3.30pm. Hunt high and low 

around the beautiful, spring gardens to 

find Bunny’s hidden clues that will lead 

you to your Cadbury treat. £2 per hunt. 

Normal admission prices apply. There is 

no admission charge for U5s and National 

Trust members. Booking not required. 

Tel: 029 2059 3328. www.nationaltrust. 


SPRINGTIME FAMILY TRAIL 



10am - 4pm. Explore the museum for signs 

of spring. Free. Tel: 029 2057 3000. 


EASTER IN THE MUSEUM 

National Roman Legion Museum, 

High Street, Caerleon, NP18 1AE 

Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 2 - 4pm. 

Join the Roman soldier in the Barrack Room 

as he tells you about life in the Roman 

army. Get crafty by making a traditional 

Roman decoration for a tree, an ‘oscilla’. 

You’ll decorate it with a sheep. Drop in. 

Tel: 029 2057 3550. 



St Fagans National History Museum, 

Cardiff CF5 6XB 

11am - 2pm. £2.50 per child. Family 

Easter trail. Solve the riddles and follow 

the trail around the site, then it’s back to 

the start to claim your egg-citing prize! 

No advance booking needed for this event 

- just turn up and pay on the day. Head to 

Kennixton Barn (the red house) to begin 

the trail. Suitable for children age 4+. 

Tel 029 2057 3500. 


CADBURY’S EASTER EGG TRAIL 

Tredegar House, Tredegar House, 


11am - 4pm. Easter Egg trail 

plus ’50 things’ activities. No booking 

necessary. Adults £9.20; children £4.60. 

National Trust members free; Extra £2 

per child for the Cadbury’s event over the 

Easter weekend. www.nationaltrust.org. 

uk/tredegarhouse 

FAMILY ANIMAL WOODLAND TRAIL 

The Kymin, The Round House, The Kymin, 

Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SF 

11am – 4pm. (last entry 3.30pm) £2 per 

trail, suitable for all ages. Animals from 

around the world will be hiding in the 

Kymin grounds. Make some binoculars, 

follow the clues on the map and explore 

The Kymin to find the different animals 

from around the world. There will be prizes 

for all participants. Tel: 01600 719241. 

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ 

the-kymin 

Friday 14th - Friday 21st April 


The Old Station, Tintern, NP16 7NX 

10.30am - 5.30pm £2.50 

per child, crème egg and a 

prize for each paying customer. No 

booking required. Tel: 01291 689566. 

www.visitmonmouthshire.com/ 

oldstationtintern 

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Coffee.Chat.Classes.Play 

from an award winning child development team 

71 High Street 

Barry 

Vale of Glamorgan 

Cf627DW 

01446 734160 

support@earlyversity.com 

facebook.com/earlyversity 




JUDGEMENT DAY 

Principality Stadium, 

Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS 

A great day out for the family with two 

games of rugby. East v West. Blues v 

Ospreys - kick off 2.45pm. Dragons v 

Scarlets - kick off 5.15pm. Tickets only £10. 

wru.wales/tickets 

EASTER EGG TRAIL AND 

TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC 

Blaenavon Ironworks, High Street, 


11am - 4pm. Take your own Teddy 

Bear’s picnic and enjoy an afternoon of 

storytelling in Stack Square. Plus, children 

can participate in the site’s Easter Egg 

trail, with an Easter prize for the first 200 

children to complete it. 


FEZTIVAL OF MAGIC AND COMEDY – 

A CELEBRATION OF TOMMY COOPER 

Caerphilly Castle, Castle St, Caerphilly 

CF83 1JD. 11am - 4pm. As part of the 

Year of Legends, Caerphilly Castle will 

host the ‘feztival’ of magic and comedy, 

in celebration of one of the town’s great 

legends – Tommy Cooper. Visitors will 

enjoy street magic and even see some 

of Tommy’s best tricks before their eyes. 


CRAFTY PICS: THE LEGO BATMAN 


CF5 1QE. 1.50 - 2.50pm. £6 (includes ticket 

to 3pm film). Age 8+. Think you can make 

Lego fast? Then take the Lego Batman 

building challenge. Compete against other 

Lego builders and win some Lego Batman 

stuff. You can complete the challenge as 

many times as you want, in order to record 


anyone with a ticket to the 3pm film. 

Family Film: The Lego Batman (U) 3pm. 

Plus: 







Sugar Loaf, Abergavenny, 

Monmouthshire, NP7 7LA 

10am – 3pm. £2.50 per hunt. 

Explore the Sugar Loaf and St Mary’s Vale 

and start your outdoor adventure with their 

Cadbury Easter egg hunt. To solve the clues 

you’re going to have to think like bunny. 

Complete the hunt and as a reward you’ll 

receive a tasty Cadbury chocolate treat. Tel: 

01874 625515. https://www.nationaltrust. 

org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley 


NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME - 

OPEN GARDEN 

Slade, Southerndown, CF32 0RP 

2 - 5.30pm. Set in 8 acres, Slade is an 

unexpected gem with beautiful spring 

bulbs, woodland plants. living willow 

arbours and more. Heritage Coast Wardens 

will give guided tours of adjacent Dunraven 

Castle with slide shows every hour from 

2pm. Adults £4, children free. Homemade 

teas. Tel: 01656 880048. www.ngs.org.uk 



Penclacwydd, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, 

SA14 9SH. Den building (self-guided) all day; 

mini beast hunting and mini pond dipping 

- 11am - 12pm. Flamingo watch and talk 

1 - 2pm; pond dipping 2.30pm; crafts -times 


Saturday 15th - Monday 17th April 

EASTER FUN 

Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff, 

CF10 3RB. 10am - 4pm. ‘The 

Warwick Warriors’ are at the Castle 

ready to entertain and enthral with their 

dramatic fight sequences and quick-witted 

banter. Ever popular traditional Easterthemed 

activities include, card-making, 

egg rolling, egg decorating (Sat & Sun only) 

and egg & spoon races. Normal admission 

applies. Free entry to Castle Key holders 

and Season Ticket holders. Please pre-book 

for egg decorating session on 029 2087 

8100 as there is limited availability and a 

charge of £5 for 1 child & 1 adult; £2.50 per 

additional person in addition to normal 

admission or a valid Castle Key / Season 

Ticket. www.cardiffcastle.com 

LEGENDS OF JURASSIC ROCK 

Raglan Castle, Castle Rd, Raglan NP15 2BT 

11am - 4pm. Dinosaur walkabouts, 

caveman characters, a prehistoric trail, face 

painting for the children. Meet the Tiny 

the Dinosaur - a 125 million years young 

dinosaur brought to life by the wonders of 

modern science. Pet her, feed her and even 


talk to her in dinosaur language; just make 

sure you avoid the dreaded Thagomizer or 

you might end up extinct yourself! Enjoy a 

lively and informative natural history show 

with the palaeontologist and to find out a 

few things about how they lived and why 

they disappeared. www.cadw.gov.wales 



EASTER SUNDAY WITH NUTTY NOAH 

Village Hotel Cardiff, 29 Pendwyallt Rd, 

Cardiff, CF14 7EF 

12.30pm. 3 Course meal with kids 

entertainment from Nutty Noah. 

£25 for adults and £12.50 for children. 

Booking is essential: call 02920 524 399 or 

book online www.village-hotels.co.uk 

EASTER MEDIEVAL WEEKEND 

Caerphilly Castle, Castle St, Caerphilly CF83 

1JD. 10am - 4pm. Enjoy activities spanning 

from have-a-go archery and medieval games 

to knightly combat displays and weapon 

demonstrations. www.cadw.gov.wales 

EASTER FUN 

Victoria Park, Cardiff CF5 1JL 

2 - 4pm. Meet the Community Park 

Rangers at the bandstand in Victoria Park 

for some egg-citing Easter-themed arts 

and craft activities. All children must be 

accompanied by an adult. £1 per child. Tel: 

029 2044 5903. www.cardiff.gov.uk/parks 



CF5 1QE.11am. 

Plus 

FAMILY FILM: PEPPA PIG: 

1pm. Relaxed environment . 

Plus: 

FAMILY FILM: THE EAGLE HUNTRESS 

(U) 




EASTER HUNT NAME TRAIL 



The cheeky Easter bunny has 

jumbled all the children’s names up in the 

Forest!! Can you help find your name to 

save Easter!!! Based on the story of The Boy 

who lost his Name, the trail follows clues 

around the valley, and on your return to 

the Centre you can claim your eggs-citing 

prize!! £4.50 per child. Trail open between 

10 - 4pm. Ages 4+. Please be aware that 

some steps and muddy paths will be 

involved. Tel: 01495 272001. 



Kidwelly Castle, SA17 5BQ 


Easter prizes will be awarded to 

the first children taking part so visitors are 





Castell Coch, CF15 7JS 

11am - 4pm. Easter egg hunt. Easter 

prizes will be awarded to the first 

children taking part so visitors are encouraged 

to arrive early. www.cadw.gov.wales 


Oxwich Castle, SA3 1ND 


Easter prizes will be awarded to 

the first children taking part so visitors are 



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Discovering science 

in Cardiff Bay 

Sensational science this Easter! 

8–23 April 

See some amazing eggsperiments 

Find out how to tell if an egg is boiled or raw, rotten or fresh. How strong 

is an egg? Why do they turn solid when heated? Come and see this 

eggsciting show especially for Easter full of science and bad yolks! 

Science Theatre 

Amazing Eggsperiments 

Planetarium 

Star Tours 

Exhibition 

120 hands-on exhibits 

029 20 475 475 


TQcardiff 

Techniquest


© National Trust 

Sunday 16th & Monday 17th April 

MINIATURE RAILWAYS AND 

TRAMWAYS 

Heath Park, King George V Drive East, 

Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4AW 

1 - 5pm. Miniature train rides, steam diesel 

& electric plus tram rides. Model railway 

layouts, refreshments. For rides children 

under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Entry £1.50 per person and all rides are just 

£1.50 each. www.cardiffmes.com 


WALK THE VALE 

From The Plough & Harrow, Monknash, CF71 

7QQ. From 9am. In aid of the Brain Tumour 

charity in Wales & Ed Evans Foundation. Tenth 

anniversary walk - long walk and short walk 

available. £5 entry fee. Registration for both 

walks from 9am. Tel: 01656 890217. 

www.edevansfoundation.co.uk 




CF5 1QE. 11am. Tickets in advance: adults 

£4, children £3. On day: adults £4.50, 

children £3.50. Tel: 029 2030 4400. 


MAKE IT MONDAYS 

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of 

Glamorgan, CF5 6SU 

12 - 3.30pm. Get crafty as a family for the 

popular Make it Mondays in the Morning 

Room of Dyffryn House. Normal admission 

prices apply. Booking not required. 

Tel: 029 2059 3329 www.nationaltrust. 


CHILDREN’S CRAFT 

ACTIVITIES & EGG HUNT 

Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer 

Road, Nelson, Treharris, CF46 6ER 

11am - 4pm. Easter Crafts include 

cork sheep, Easter Bonnets (with a parade 

at 2pm), egg crafts, seed chicks and much 

more. There will also be an Easter Egg hunt 

at 11.30am – with two categories little one 

and over 5s. Activity only tickets £5 per child 

with first adult free of charge additional 

adults £1 each. Tel: 01443 412248. 


PEPPA AND GEORGE 

CHARACTER TRIBUTES 

The Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4JY 

SUGAR LOAF 

Fans of Peppa Pig will have the chance 

to meet character tributes, Peppa and 

George, at regular intervals between 

12 - 4pm in the Centre concourse. Parking 

at the Centre is free for customers 

(minimum spend applies). Find out 

more at thereddragoncentre.co.uk 



Tretower Court & Castle, 

Crickhowell NP8 1RD 

10am - 5pm. Enjoy a treasure 

hunt whilst exploring the ruins of the 12th 

century castle, alongside the residential 

splendour of the 15th century court at 

Tretower but, remember, wherever you 

wander, you may be mere inches from 

the fabled Treasure Trove of Tretower – 

supposedly a lost horde of gold and silver 

coins, together with a gem the size of an 

EGG (if you can believe it!). 










Tuesday 18th - Friday 21st April 

BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION 

FAMILY WORKSHOPS 

National Museum, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 

3NP. 11am, 1pm, 3pm. Learn how to paint 

your own botanical illustrations. Free. Tel: 

029 2057 3000. www.museumwales.ac.uk 



Cardiff Story Museum, The Old 

Library, The Hayes, CF10 1BH 

Drop in anytime between 10am - 

3pm during the Easter holidays for some 

creative, crafty fun for all the family! £1 per 

child, craft activity changes weekly. 


PEPPA PIG PICNIC PARTY 


CF5 1QE. 10.45am - 2pm. Age 4+. Watch 

the Peppa Pig Film - then enjoy a Peppa 

Pig inspired picnic in the Cinema Foyer 

containing lots of Peppa inspired Food Fun. 

Following the Peppa Picnic there will be 

a number of Peppa craft activities to take 

part in. Fun for all the family! £17.50 per 

child, grownups free! (Price includes ticket 

to film, Peppa Pig Picnic lunch and craft 

workshop).Book early as there are only 15 

spaces available for each picnic. 

Plus: 



11am. Plus: 

FAMILY FILM: THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (U) 

2.30pm. Tickets in advance: adults £4, 



SPRING CUPCAKE WREATHS 



Create beautiful hanging decorations using 

paper cupcake cases, and craft items!! 

Booking essential. 3 sessions available 

from 11am. Suitable for ages 3+. £3 per 

child. Booking essential. Tel: 01495 272001. 


WILD WEDNESDAY ON THE SUGAR LOAF 

Sugar Loaf, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, 

NP7 7LA. 10am – 3pm. £3 per child. Adults 

are welcome to accompany children free of 

charge. Booking essential. Book online or 

call 0344 249 1895. Join the rangers and get 

closer to nature for a wild family adventure 

during the Easter holidays. Explore the 

Sugar Loaf and St Mary’s Vale where you’ll 

have the chance to tick off some of the 50 

things to do before you’re 11¾ activities. Tel: 

01874 625515. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ 

sugarloaf-and-usk-valley 







children £3.50. Tel: 029 2030 4400. 





Messy Easter art and crafts! 2 

sessions available from 10.30am. Suitable 

for 18months+. £2 per child. Booking 



Friday 21st April 

CARRY ON SCREAMING: 

THEIR FINEST (12A) 

Chapter Arts Centre, 







Plus: 


11.30am. 

Plus 

FAMILY FILM: YOUR NAME (12A) 

3pm. 

Tickets in advance: adults £4, children £3. 

On day: adults £4.50, children £3.50. 




Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AL 










Tel: 029 2063 6464. www.wmc.org.uk 

Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd April 

SCRAPPY SOCK PUPPETS 



11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm. Create 

a characterful puppet from a sock in this 

crafty holiday activity. 

Free but call to book a space. 


Saturday 22nd April 




1.50 - 2.50pm. £6 (includes ticket to 3pm 

film). Age 8+. Think you can make Lego 

fast? Then take the Lego Batman building 

challenge. Compete against other Lego 

builders and win some Lego Batman stuff. 

You can complete the challenge as many 

times as you want, in order to record your 

fastest time. Challenge entry is free to 


Plus: 


3pm. 

Plus: 

FAMILY FILM: THE EAGLE 

HUNTRESS (U) 

11am. Tickets in advance: adults £4, 


£3.50. Tel: 029 2030 4400. 


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HORRIBLE HISTORY STORIES – 

PIRATE ADVENTURES 

National Wool Museum, Dre-Fach, Felindre, 

SA44 5UP. Meet the dastardly pirate Black Bart 

and be wowed by his tales of the high seas. 




Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AL 










Tel: 029 2063 6464. 


Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd April 


WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre, Penclacwydd, 

Llwynhendy, Llanelli, SA14 9SH 






23RD ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS RE- 

ENACTMENT SOCIETY CAMP 

The Kymin, The Round House, The Kymin, 

Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SF 

11am – 4pm. Meet the dynamic 23rd Royal 

Welch Fusiliers Napoleonic Re-enactment 

Society as they have their training 

weekend at the Kymin. They will set up 

camp and live as authentically as possible 

including practicing drilling, firing musket 

and battlefield surgery.Find out about 

both military and non-military life in 

1809. Tel: 01600 719241. https://www. 

nationaltrust.org.uk/the-kymin 

Sunday 23rd April 



CF5 1QE. Plus: 

FAMILY FILM: THE EAGLE HUNTRESS. 

2.30pm. Tickets in advance: adults £4, 



FAMILY FUN DAY: 90 YEAR 

ANNIVERSARY OF CARDIFF CITY 

WINNING THE FA CUP 

Cardiff Story Museum, The Old Library, The 

Hayes, CF10 1BH 

Drop in anytime between 10am - 3pm to 

celebrate the 90th anniversary of Cardiff 

City Football team winning the FA cup in 

this sport inspired, family craft day! £1 per 

child. Tel: 029 2034 6214. 


BALLOONATIC SHOW 

National Waterfront Museum, Swansea 

SA1 3RD. 1pm & 3pm. Free. CBeebies and Ha 

Ha Hairies’ Becky Kitter hosts an interactive 

high-energy show. With balloons, mime and 

lots of fun for the whole family. 

Plus: 

MUSEUM MONTHLY MOVIES 

2pm. Catch a fun family film free. 



TERRIFIC TAPIRS 

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, 

Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PG. Join our keepers 

for a conservation event celebrating World 

Tapir Day. Find out more about these 

friendly animals with talks and hands on 

opportunities. Tel: 01275 852 606 



CARRY ON SCREAMING: 

YOUR NAME (12A) 


CF5 1QE. 11am. Every Friday at 11am, Carry 

on Screaming allows parents or carers to see 





REPTILES AND CREEPY CRAWLIES 



10.30am - 2.30pm Tel: 029 2034 5696. 





CF5 1QE. 1.50 - 2.50pm. £6 (includes ticket 

to 3pm film). Age 8+. Think you can make 

Lego fast? Then take the Lego Batman 

building challenge. Compete against other 

Lego builders and win some Lego Batman 

stuff. You can complete the challenge as 

many times as you want, in order to record 



Plus: 


3pm. Plus: 





ENGINE RUN 

The Winding House Museum, Cross Street, 

New Tredegar, NP24 6EG 

12pm. See the original Victorian winding 

engine in action! You will have chance to 

chat to a volunteer who currently maintain 

it, as well as ask any questions! Running 

the engine depends on the availability of 

the volunteers. Please call to confirm the 

engine is running prior to your visit. Free 

entry, booking not required. Tel: 01443 

822666. www.windinghouse.co.uk 

TECHNIQUEST 


COLOURFUL CHEMISTRY 


Included in admission price. Explore a 

world of colour. How do colour changes 

occur in chemical reactions? What are the 

uses of these colour changes? How can 

chemistry provide us with colour, energy 

and light? How can we use colour to identify 

chemicals? Take part in some colourful 

chemical reactions on stage to find out. 

Plus: 

NIGHT AND DAY 





interesting night-time animals in this show 

for younger visitors. Suitable for under-7s. 

Plus: 

SEARCH FOR LIFE 

£1.50 addition to admission price. Find 

out how life is thought to have started on 

this planet, where life has been found in 

some of the most extreme places on the 

Earth, and how we can use this new-found 

knowledge to search for life on other 

planets and moons in the Solar System. 

Beyond our Solar System, around distant 

stars, new planets are being found all 

the time. May they hold the secret we are 

looking for? Suitable for ages 7+. Tel: 029 

20 475 475. www.techniquest.org 




SA14 9SH. Den building (self-guided) all 

day; mini beast hunting and mini pond 

dipping - 11am - 12pm. Flamingo watch 

and talk 1 - 2pm; pond dipping 2.30pm; 

crafts -times vary. Tel: 01554 741087. 

www.wwt.org.uk 

Saturday 29th April - Monday 1st May 

SCRAPPY SHAKERS 


SA1 3RD. 12.30 - 3.30pm. Free. Just in time 

for the Welsh festival of Calan Mai, make a 

scrappy musical shaker. 


MAYDAY BANK HOLIDAY 

St Fagans National History Museum, Cardiff 

CF5 6XB. 11am - 4pm. Free. May Day has 

heralded the start of summer for many 

hundreds of years in Wales. It’s time for the 

Green Man to wake up from his winter sleep 

as the buds burst and life returns to the 

woods and fields. The day is marked with 

merriment, music and what must surely 

be the most famous of all the folk dances, 

the raising of the maypole. Enjoy some May 

madness inspired by the traditions and 

legends that surround this special time of 

year. Part of 2017 Year of Legends. Tel 029 


MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND 

Tredegar House, Tredegar House, Newport, 

NP10 8YW. 11am - 4pm. Celebrate Screen- 

Free Weekwith a three day weekend of 

outdoor fun. Tick off some of the National 

Trust’s ‘50 things.’ No booking necessary. 

Adults £9.20; children £4.60. National Trust 

members free. www.nationaltrust.org. 

uk/tredegarhouse 




CF5 1QE 

11am. (Relaxed environment). 

Plus: 





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City Sightseeing 

Cardiff/ Caerdydd 

Hop On - 

Hop Off 

A family (2 adults + 3 children) can travel for 

jsut just £24 on production of this voucher* 

11 Stops Including 

Cardiff Castle 

National Museum Wales 

Doctor Who Experience 

Cardiff Bay 

Principality Stadium 

LOCAL MANAGER: 07808 713 928 www.bathbuscompany.com 

* This voucher is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. 

School Holiday 

Childcare 

Easter Holidays – Friday 7th April – Monday 24th April (closed bank holidays) 

We provide the children with action packed days to ensure their holidays are full of fun and adventure 

There is a fantastic, secure and safe dedicated area in Coconuts Play Centre – EXCLUSIVELY FOR CAMP 

We have a great outdoor area for the children to enjoy 

At Camp Coconuts we: 

• Provide the best possible childcare for your children and excellent service to you, the parents 

• Ensure the children have a healthy, tasty menu, cooked on the premises 

• Strive to maintain a relaxed atmosphere for everyone 

• Love to explore the locality we live in such as Porthkerry Park, Cosmeston Lakes and Barry Island 

only 

£24 per 

day 

Camp opens Monday – Friday 07:30am – 6:30pm (except bank holidays, unless demand is high) 

Contact Leah at Daisy Day Nursery on 01446 724949 or email Leah@camp-coconuts.com 



MAY 

Monday 1st May 

CALAN MAI 


SA1 3RD. 12 - 4pm. Free. Celebrate May 

Day with an afternoon of live music and 

activities, and even try your hand at some 

clog dancing. Tel: 029 2057 3600. 


Friday 5th May 

CARRY ON SCREAMING: PHONE FOR 

FILM DETAILS 


CF5 1QE. Every Friday at 11am, Carry on 

Screaming allows parents or carers to see 




Tel: 029 2030 4400. 


MUSIC IN THE POOL GARDEN 



From 7pm. 

Tel: 01558 668998. 

www.aberglasney.org 

MAGIC STU 



10.30am - 2.30pm 


TODDLER DAY: FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD 


Under-4s free, accompanying adults 

£5.50. Once a month during term-time, 

pre-school children have their run of 

the exhibits with activities on a special 

theme. There’ll be drawing and colouring 

and something to make to take home. 

Techniquest is buggy-friendly, with nappychanging 

facilities and lockers. 

Tel: 029 20 475 475. www.techniquest.org 

Saturday 6th May 

CARDIFF ASTRONOMICAL FAMILY DAY 

National Museum, Cathays Park, Cardiff 

CF10 3NP. 10am - 4pm. A day of space 

themed family friendly activities. Free. 

Tel: 029 2057 3000. 


PENYDARREN STEAM LOCOMOTIVE 



12 - 3.30pm. See a working replica of the 

world’s first steam locomotive as she is 

fired up and driven down the track. 


FAMILY FILM: PHONE 

FOR FILM DETAILS 


CF5 1QE. 11am & 3pm.. Tickets in advance: 

adults £4, children £3. On day: adults £4.50, 



Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th May 

WEEKENDS IN MAY 



SA14 9SH. Den building (self-guided) all 

day; mini beast hunting and mini pond 

dipping - 11am - 12pm. Flamingo watch 

and talk 1 - 2pm; pond dipping 2.30pm; 

crafts -times vary. 

Tel: 01554 741087. www.wwt.org.uk 











Plus: 

NIGHT AND DAY 







Plus: 


£1.50 addition to admission price. Find 

out how life is thought to have started on 

this planet, where life has been found in 

some of the most extreme places on the 

Earth, and how we can use this new-found 

knowledge to search for life on other 

planets and moons in the Solar System. 

Beyond our Solar System, around distant 

stars, new planets are being found all 

the time. May they hold the secret we are 

looking for? Suitable for ages 7+. 

Tel: 029 20 475 476 www.techniquest.org 

Sunday 7th May 

MINIATURE RAILWAYS AND 

TRAMWAYS 

Heath Park, King George V Drive East, 

Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4AW 

1 - 5pm Miniature train rides, steam diesel 

& electric plus tram rides. Model railway 

layouts, refreshments. For rides children 

under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Entry £1.50 per person and all rides are just 

£1.50 each. No advanced tickets are available 

or required. www.cardiffmes.com 

VEGGIE PATCH KIDS 



SA14 9SH. 11am - 12pm. Take your little 

ones to grow lovely veggies and learn how 

to care for plants and what they need to 

grow. Tel: 01554 741087. www.wwt.org.uk 

Tuesday 9th May 

PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN MORNING 

Cathedral School, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2YH 

9.30 - 11am Nursery - Year 6. 9.30 - 11am. 

All warmly welcome. Tel: 029 2083 8504. 

www.cathedral-school.co.uk 


CARRY ON SCREAMING: PHONE FOR 

FILM DETAILS 









DINKY DRAGONS 



10am - 3pm. Drop in between 10am - 3pm. 

A special event for babies, toddlers and 

their grown-ups on the second Friday of 

every month. Toys, colouring and messy 

play all day. Rhyme time and story time 

11am and 1pm. Free entry. 


PARC BEACH PARTY 



10.30am - 2.30pm. 


Saturday 13th May 

TY HAFAN RAINBOW 

RUN BARRY ISLAND 

Barry Island Beach and Prom, 

Barry Island CF62 5TQ 

11am. Ty Hafan’s Rainbow Run is a 5km 

colour run (or walk), where along the route 

participants get showered with different 

colours of powder paint. It’s a fun and 

crazy way to spend a few hours, whilst 

helping a great cause! Single entry - £12 

per person. Group Entry - £9 per person 

with a group minimum of five per team. 

Family group must have at least 2 adults. 

Pre-registration is required. 

www.rainbowrunwales.co.uk 

OPEN DAY WITH CURATORS 

AND CONSERVATORS 



10am - 4pm. Museum experts explain what 

happens behind the scenes. Free. Tel: 029 


FAMILY FILM: PHONE FOR 

FILM DETAILS 


Cardiff CF5 1QE. 11am & 3pm.. Tickets in 

advance: adults £4, children £3. On day: 



Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May 

WEEKENDS IN MAY 



SA14 9SH 
















Plus: 

NIGHT AND DAY 







Plus: 


£1.50 addition to admission price. Find out 

how life is thought to have started on this 

planet, where life has been found in some of 

the most extreme places on the Earth, and 

how we can use this new-found knowledge 

to search for life on other planets and 

moons in the Solar System. Beyond our Solar 

System, around distant stars, new planets 

are being found all the time. May they hold 

the secret we are looking for? Suitable for 

ages 7+. Tel: 029 20 475 477 


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BUSHCRAFT BIRTHDAYS 

Birthday parties for kids aged 7+. 

Activities include den building, 

fire lighting, campfire food, archery 

and Birthday Bushtucker trials! 

Discotots 

Bilingual Discotots parties are 

now available to book! We are 

pleased to welcome our lovely 

Welsh speakers Hannah and 

Caryl to the team! Discotots has 

continued to go from strength 

to strength since winning the 

Netmums award for ‘Best Party 

Entertainer Category in Wales’ 

and the Mums In The Know 

award for ‘Best Class for 2-4yr 

olds’! For more info about our 

funky, action packed birthday 

parties (up to 8yrs), 

or our upbeat 

preschool class 

(0-4yrs) contact 

us now. 

www.bushcraftbirthdays.co.uk 

Discover your wild side... get in touch to find out more! 

info@bushcraftbirthdays.co.uk • mob: 07716 462 983 

Awr llawn dop o fflach-ddarnau 

dawns gan bedwar o gwmnïau 

mwyaf bywiog, byrlymus 

a gwefreiddiol Cymru. 

i bob oed. Dewch â’r teulu cyfan gyda chi – 

bydd llygaid y rhai bach yn pefrio wrth weld 

dawnswyr anhygoel yn llamu a chwyrlïo, a 

llithro a phowlio! Siawns i ddawnsio Dewch 

i gymryd rhan mewn gweithdy byr ar ôl y 

perfformiadau - cyfle i roi tro ar rai o’r stumiau 

a’r siapiau dych chi newydd eu gweld! 

A jam-packed hour of 

pop-up dance from four 

of Wales’ most animated, 

and lively companies. 

Suitable for all ages. Bring your little 

ones and watch their eyes light up 

as they witness amazing dancers 

twisting & turning, sliding and tumbling! 

Take part in a short workshop after 

the performances and try some of 

the moves that you’ve just seen! 

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Caerdydd/Cardiff 

Dydd Gwener 7 Ebrill/Friday 7 April - 16:00 & 18:00 

Dydd Sadwrn 8 Ebrill/Saturday 8 April - 12:00, 15:00 & 17:00 

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CANOLFAN MILENIWM CYMRU 

Caerdydd/Cardiff 

Dydd Gwener 21 Ebrill/ Friday 21 April - 15:00 & 17:00 

Dydd Sadwrn 22 Ebrill/Saturday 22 April - 12:00 & 15:00 

AM 

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FREE 

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Tim Peake space capsule made of 

LEGO and hydrogen-powered car 

arrive at Techniquest 

A replica of Tim Peake’s space capsule built using 150,000 LEGO bricks has gone on 

display at Cardiff’s Techniquest. The replica of the Russian Soyuz Space Capsule, created 

by the UK Space Agency and LEGO building company Bright Bricks, is set to be exhibited 

at the science discovery centre from this month. The 

design, which is two-thirds the size of the original 

and took 650 hours to build, is modelled on the craft 

which transported Major Peake to the International 

Space Station (ISS) in 2015. Techniquest CEO Lesley 

Kirkpatrick said: “I’m sure all our visitors will enjoy 

seeing this and getting a sense of Major Peake’s 

journey into space.” 

Techniquest is also exhibiting a vehicle powered 

almost entirely by hydrogen from this month 

onwards. The Rasa model, which has been designed by 

Llandrindod Wells company Riversimple, runs from an 

8.5kw hydrogen fuel cell, and can drive for up to 300 

miles. Ms Kirkpatrick said: “This is really impressive in 

terms of what it can achieve by utilising innovation, 

ingenuity and scientific thinking.” 

T: 02920 475 475 W: www.techniquest.org 

Cardiff Children’s Literature Festival 

25th March –2nd April 

After celebrating Dahl’s splendiferous 

City of the Unexpected, Cardiff is 

looking forward to more book-tastic 

fun. Celebrating our fifth fabulous 

year in 2017, Cardiff Children’s 

Literature Festival will be bigger and better than ever! Spread over two 

weekends, with events in both English and Welsh, the festival celebrates the 

very best in contemporary children’s books. Authors and illustrators will be 

making their words and pictures come to life in iconic venues across the city, 

with amazing tales and performances featuring a cast of wonderful characters 

it’s ideal for all those who love children’s books. 

To book tickets call Ticketline on 029 20 230 130 or www.cardiff-events.com 

Have a 

Night-Out 

with Casanova 

If there’s ever a reason to leave your 

little-ones at home and have a nightout 

with friends, Northern Ballet’s 

Casanova is probably it. Decadent and 

sensual, Casanova is their brandnew 

production about the man who 

lived every minute in a whirlwind of scandal and excess. But there’s so much 

more to him than you might have thought – and the ballet exposes a story 

so sensational, you won’t believe it’s real. Make time for this spine-tingling 

spectacle – it performs at the New Theatre from Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29 

April. And look out for a ticket competition on our Facebook page later in April. 

For tickets please visit www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk or call 029 2087 8889 

Diversity Genesis 2017 at the 

Cardiff Motorpoint Arena 

Friday 21st April 

After six sell out UK tours, 300,000 tickets sold, countless television performances 

and numerous other accomplishments; Diversity have announced their seventh 

tour “Genesis” for April 2017. After wowing audiences in 2015 with their 31 date 

Up Close and Personal tour, Diversity will once again return to arenas across the 

UK. The new tour Genesis is the concluding part of their super hero fantasy epic 

and follows ‘Limitless: The Reboot’. Ashley Banjo said of the tour; 

After finishing his fifth series as head judge on Sky 1’s Got to Dance, in 2016 

Ashley Banjo, creator and choreographer currently co presents BBC One’s brand 

new entertainment programme ‘Can’t Touch This’ and will also front a pioneering 

television programme for ITV tackling the sensitive issue of bullying. Other 

Diversity members Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely continue to work closely with 

Nickelodeon and have just returned from Los Angeles as UK presenters for the 

Kids Choice Awards for the third consecutive year. Diversity continue to inspire the 

next generation of dancers as they will be teaching over 150,000 children in their 

academies at Butlins throughout 2016. Diversity will also be hitting TV screens 

throughout the year with jaw dropping performances not to be missed. Tickets 

can be booked via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk. VIP 

packages are also available at www.SJM-VIP.com. 

For more information on the tour visit www.diversityofficial.com 

Kick start your 

child’s maths 

confidence this 

spring! 

With most KS1 and KS2 children preparing for their end of year assessments at school it 

can be a worrying time for them. A few months on The Maths Factor can help build their 

confidence so that they may face these tests with a confident smile. Suitable for children 

aged 4-11, the programme helps to install confidence and a genuine love of maths with 

just 10-15 minutes practice a day. 8 out of 10 parents see an improvement in their child’s 

confidence with maths in just 3 months! Carol Vorderman’s online maths school offers 

online maths tuition, led by Carol herself, for children in primary school to use at home. 

It combines the best of the traditional methods of learning together with the best of the 

new. Maths doesn’t have to be a chore! 

The Maths Factor makes maths rewarding 

for your child.l 

You can try The Maths Factor for just 

£4.99 for the 1st month (RRP £9.99) 

using code TMF-1M5-PT17 at the 

checkout. www.themathsfactor.com 

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New Season At Lido Ponty 

Lido Ponty, the National Lido of Wales, is all set to launch its 2017 season, opening to the public on Saturday, April 

8. The fantastic £6.3m outdoor family attraction, which has attracted nearly 100,000 visitors since re-opening in 

2015, will open in time for the Easter holidays for a special two-week period. Lido Ponty re-opens to the public on 

Saturday, April 8, until Sunday, April 23. It will then be open fully for the 2017 summer season from Saturday, May 

27, to Sunday, September 10. Children under the age of 16 will again be able to swim FREE at Lido Ponty in 2017. 

As well as the opportunity for lane swimming and more relaxed swims, and a Splash Pool for the little ones, there 

will once again be a whole host of activities on offer at Lido Ponty throughout the season. From fun inflatables to 

Aqua Scooterz, Aqua Peddlerz and Water Walkerz, there is something for everyone. Visitors will be able to book 

their swim sessions and activities online with limited spaces also being made available daily at our Reception Desk. 

Please note: Bookings cannot be made over the telephone. In response to feedback received from users regarding 

block booking of sessions, a nominal fee of £1 will be in place for the 2017 season for adults aged 16 and over. 

Activities will once again be priced at £2.50. 

Like the Lido Ponty page on Facebook and follow @LidoPonty on Twitter for all your latest 

news and updates. Visit www.lidoponty.co.uk for online bookings and further information. 

EarlyVersity 

"EarlyVersity is a family friendly venue for Parents, 

Carers and Children. Hosting a relaxing coffee 

house, with a play area for under threes, at 

EarlyVersity you can be assured that your child can 

safely play while you enjoy a delicious coffee and 

cake. There is also a well stocked shop containing 

baby resources, toys and exclusive clothing from 

the popular Zac & Bella range. Our Parent and 

Baby classes are run by award winning educational 

specialists and include Messy Hour, Playgroup and 

Makaton, in which we are accredited! The team 

looks forward to welcoming you soon!" 

Address: 71 High St, Barry, CF62 7DW 

Tel: 01446 734160 Email: support@earlyversity.com 

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Exploring nature in #WildCardiff 

Cardiff may be the capital city of Wales, but it’s also one of the richest cities for wildlife in 

the UK. From the amazing Bute Park with over 3,000 trees to Grangemoor Park studded 

with wildflowers and butterflies. St Fagan’s is a hotspot for bats. Peregrines nest on 

City Hall and the rivers that flow through the city are home to otters, water voles and 

thousands of migrating salmon. Sadly, we now know that lots of children and families are 

unaware of and increasingly disconnected from Cardiff’s amazing urban wildlife; in Wales 

only 1 child in every 8 is reasonably connected with the natural environment. 

RSPB Cymru in partnership with the City of Cardiff Council and Buglife Cymru is working 

to change this through Giving Nature a Home in Cardiff; a project that’s already enabled 

over 20,000 children across Cardiff to spend more time with nature. Now funded by the Big 

Lottery Fund, the project aims to engage a further 50,000 children and their families with 

nature in the city. 

The project has provided free outreach sessions to over 60% of Cardiff primary schools, 

helping over 14,000 children discover and learn more about the nature in their school 

grounds and identify how they can make their school more nature-friendly. It’s helped 

communities in over 90% of Cardiff wards to spend more time with wildlife in their local 

parks & greenspaces through free family events and our Cardiff Wildlife Detectives group; 

meeting each month to head outdoors and get up-close with wildlife all year round. Across 

the city a fantastic team of local volunteers have also been busy donating over 4000 hours 

of their time to help engage communities with our urban wildlife. 

But there’s still plenty of work to do to enable more children & their families to discover the 

nature on their doorstep and take action to look after it. No matter how small the action, 

with 1 in every 14 species in Wales now facing extinction giving nature a home in Cardiff 

has never been so important. 

If you’d like more information about the project, to arrange a free outreach session in your 

school or find out more about our Cardiff Wildlife Detectives group for families please 

email carolyn.robertson@rspb.org.uk or call 02920 353318. 

© Martyn Poynor 

www.rspb.org.uk @rspbcymru 

rspbcymru #wildcardiff #caerdyddgwyllt 


BOX OFFICE 

Your family theatre guide... 

CHAPTER ARTS CENTRE 


Box Office: 029 2030 4400 


13th - 15th April 

You’ve Got Dragons 

Taking Flight Theatre Company. A delightful 

tale of one child’s journey to come to 

terms with their inner dragons. Worries, 

fears, anxieties... they are all dragons and 

they sneak up on most of us at one time 

or another. Lots of people get them. Even 

really really good people get them. And 

sometimes they are hard to get rid of. So 

what can a young girl with a bad case of the 

dragons do? This wonderful tale is told in 

the inimitable style of Taking Flight Theatre 

Company. Directed by Elise Davison, based 

on the book by Kathryn Cave and devised 

by Elise and the original cast members. 

A fully accessible intergenerational show 

featuring creative captioning, BSL and 

audio description, it is a treat for all the 

family… and remember ‘no dragon is more 

powerful than YOU’. With toe tapping music, 

this highly visual, sensitive production is a 

humorous and touching exploration of the 

dragons we all face. Award Winning Taking 

Flight Theatre are taking an exceptional 

story on tour this spring - You’ve Got 

Dragons is an inclusive and accessible take 

on Kathryn Cave’s book.All performances 

will feature captioning, audio description 

and BSL interpretation. 

Tickets: £7. Performance: 

Thurs & Fri 6.30pm; Sat 2pm & 5pm. 

GRAND PAVILION 

The Esplanade Porthcawl, CF36 3YW 

www.grandpavilion.co.uk 

13th April 

Don’t Dribble on the Dragon 

A spectacular, fun-filled musical adventure 

about growing up and the importance 

of family, with magic designed by the 

legendary Paul Daniels. Age guide 2 - 102. 

Running time 1 hour. 

Tickets: £8.50. Performance: 2.30pm 

MEMO ARTS CENTRE 

Gladstone Road, Barry, CF62 8NA 

Box Office 01446 738622 

www.memoartscentre.co.uk 

4th April 

You’ve Got Dragons 

A delightful tale of one child’s journey to 

come to terms with their dragons, told 

in Taking Flight’s unique style. With toetapping 

music, this highly visual, sensitive 

production is a humorous and touching 

exploration of the ‘dragons’ we all face. 

A fully accessible intergenerational show 

featuring creative captioning, BSL and audio 

OFFICE 

description it is a treat for all the family … 

and remember ‘no dragon is more 

powerful than YOU’! 

Tickets: £6. Performance: 10.30am. 

8th April 

Welsh Wrestling Live! 

An evening of glitz, glamour and bodyslam 

mayhem as the Welsh Wrestling roadshow 

invades for one night only! See the over the 

top stars of the wrestling world collide in a 

night of super slamming action at this fun, 

crazy, family entertainment show. 

Tickets: Adults £12; Children U16 £9; Group 

(4) £35. Performance: 7pm. 

12th April 

The Little Mix Experience 

If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s finest 

exports you’re sure to L.O.V.E. The Little Mix 

Experience! Four hugely talented girls pay 

tribute to one of the UK’s finest Girl-Bands. 

With breathtaking dance moves, replica 

costumes and some of the finest vocals in 

the UK, this is a high-energy show from 

beginning to end, packed with all of Little 

Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages! 

Tickets in advance £10; On the door £12. 

Performance: 6.30pm. 

23rd April 


Tom is a toddler with a cool older brother, a 

secret dragon… and a dribbling problem 

that just won’t stop! When Tom’s endless 

drooling threatens to tear the brothers’ 

friendship apart can their dragon’s amazing 

magic help them put it back together 

again…or will it only end up making 

things worse? Based on the new book by 

Steven Lee and with magic designed by the 

legendary Paul Daniels, this spectacular 

musical adventure about growing up and 

the importance of family is the perfect feel 

good show for big hearted adults and loving 

little ones alike. As an extra treat, Steven will 

be available to sign copies of Don’t Dribble 

On The Dragon which you can bring with you 

or buy in the theatre after the show. 

Tickets: £8.50. Performance: 2.30pm. 

31st May 

Marty MacDonald’s Toy Machine 

A brand new show featuring the voices 

of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher (Mr. Tumble) 

as Pongo the Pig and and Nicole Davis as 

Molly-Moo the Cow! Following Caesar’s Join 

Marty, Sally the Scarecrow, Pongo the Pig, 

Molly-Moo the Cow and Sheena the Sheep 

in a fun, musical, interactive adventure to 

repair the Toy Machine, save the day and 

give the world back its toys! 

Marty MacDonald’s Toy Machine is a fun, 

interactive, song-filled adventure, set on a 

colourful farmyard and featuring a host of 

lovable puppet characters. 

Songs include Head, Shoulders, Knees 

and Toes, The Wheels On The Bus, Old 

MacDonald Had A Farm and many more with 

Makaton signing. Tickets: Adults £8.50; 

Children, £7; Group £26. Performance: 2pm 

10th June 

NT Live: Peter Pan - Encore 

All children, except one, grow up… 

When Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, 

loses his shadow, headstrong Wendy helps 

him to reattach it. In return, she is invited 

to Neverland, where Tinker Bell the fairy, 

Tiger Lily and the vengeful Captain Hook 

await. A riot of magic, music and makebelieve 

ensues. A delight for children and 

adults alike, Sally Cookson (NT Live: Jane 

Eyre) directs this wondrously inventive 

production, a co-production with 

Bristol Old Vic theatre. 

Tickets: Adults £9; Under 16s £6 ; Group 

(2+2) £26. Performance: 2pm. 

MOTORPOINT ARENA 

Mary Ann St, Cardiff CF10 2EQ 

Box Office: 029 2022 4488 

www.motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk 


Disney on Ice 100 years of magic 

Be charmed by over 50 unforgettable Disney 

characters, with Mouse-ter of Ceremonies 

Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, 

Donald Duck, Goofy and many Disney 

Princesses. Relive the magic of Disney’s 

Frozen with Anna, Elsa and Olaf. Sing-along 

to over 30 songs during Disney/Pixar’s Toy 

Story, Finding Nemo, Disney’s The Lion King, 

Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and more. 

Plus, learn the Mouse Bounce dance at the 

Fit to Dance pre-show. It’s the ultimate 

Disney experience that will leave your family 

with memories to last a lifetime. 

Times and prices vary. Group offers available. 

21st April 

Diversity Genesis 

After six sell out UK tours, 300,000 tickets 

sold, countless television performances and 

numerous other accomplishments; Diversity 

are back with their seventh tour “Genesis, 

Created by Ashley Banjo. 

Tickets: £30 - £45. Performance: 6.30pm. 

NEW THEATRE 

Park Place, Cardiff. CF10 3LN 

Box Office: 029 2087 8889 

www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk 

28th April 

Northern Ballet: Goldilocks & the 

Three Bears - Ballet for children 

Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl with 

hair as bright as gold. Always on the lookout 

for an adventure, one day her curiosity 

leads her to a house full of many surprises. 

With a family of friendly bears, a beautiful 

blue bird and bowls of delicious porridge, 

this ballet is just right! Bringing this classic 

children’s story to life, Goldilocks & the 

Three Bears is the perfect opportunity for 

your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music 

and theatre for the first time. This child 

friendly performance lasts approximately 

40 minutes. All seats: £7. £2 off for children. 

School Parties: £5 each - supervising 

teachers free (1 free teacher for every 10 

students). Performance: 12pm & 2pm 

31st May - 4th June 

Orbit Theatre: Madagascar 

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman 

the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of 

course, those hilarious, plotting penguins 

as they bound onto the stage in the musical 

adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash 

DreamWorks animated motion picture, 

Madagascar - A Musical Adventure follows 

all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as 

they escape from their home in New York’s 

Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an 

unexpected journey to the madcap world of 

King Julien’s Madagascar. Alex the lion is the 

king of the urban jungle, the main attraction 

at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his 

best friends - Marty the zebra, Melman the 

giraffe and Gloria the hippo - have spent 

their whole lives in blissful captivity before 

an admiring public and with regular meals 

provided for them. Not content to leave well 

enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get 

the better of him and makes his escape - 

with the help of some prodigious penguins 

- to explore the world. Filled with outlandish 

characters, adventure galore and an upbeat 

score, Madagascar will leave audiences with 

no choice but to “Move It, Move It!” 

Tickets: £10.50 - £22.50. Performance: 

Wed 1pm; Thurs - Sat 1pm & 6pm; Sun 1pm. 

15th & 16th July 

Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom” 

From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this 

BAFTA award-winning television animation 

live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, 

who is still learning how to fly and her magic 

doesn’t always go quite according to plan. 

Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have 

wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs 

very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the 

Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a 

tiny land where flowers and grass rise high 

above them and every day is an adventure. 

Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this 

exciting, enchanting and magical musical 

adventure packed full of games, songs 

and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, 

princesses and childhood innocence will 

delight all the family! Approx running time: 

1hr 30min. Tickets: £9 - £16. Performance: 

Sat 10am, 1pm & 4pm; Sun 10am & 1pm 

31st August - 3rd September 

The Gruffalo 

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through 

the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, 

musical adaptation of the classic picture 

book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the 

cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and 

the party mad Snake. Will the story of the 

terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending 

up as dinner for these hungry woodland 

creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as 

a Gruffalo - is there? Songs, laughs and scary 

fun for children aged 3 and up and their 

grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s 

toured Britain and the world! Suggested age 

3+. Approx running time: 55 mins. 

Tickets: £9.50 - £13.50. Performance: 

Thurs 2pm; Fri - Sun 11am & 2pm. 

SHERMAN THEATRE 

Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE 

Box Office: 029 2064 6900 

www.shermantheatre.co.uk 


Love, Cardiff: City Road Stories 

The story of the City’s past, present and 

future told through the personal accounts 

of City Road communities. The customers 

in the barbers and take-aways pass each 

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FILM GUIDE 

Film & DVD 

Preview Guide 

Beauty and the Beast 

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action 

adaptation of the studio’s animated classic which 

refashions the classic characters from the tale as 

old as time for a contemporary audience, staying 

true to the original music while updating the score 

with several new songs. “Beauty and the Beast” is 

the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and 

independent young woman who is taken prisoner 

by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she 

befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to 

look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize 

the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within. 

“Beauty and the Beast” is released in the UK and 

Ireland on 17 March. 

The Boss Baby 

Meet a most unusual baby. He wears a suit and speaks with the voice and wit of Alec 

Baldwin. ‘The Boss Baby’ is a hilarious story about how a new baby’s arrival impacts a family, 

told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative seven-year 

old named Tim. Tim is jealous of his fast-talking, briefcase-carrying baby brother. When he 

embarks on a mission to win back the affections of his parents, he stumbles upon a secret 

ploy by the CEO of Puppy Co. 

that threatens to destroy the 

balance of love in the world. 

Tim and his brother must come 

together to stop the dastardly 

scheme. With a sly, heart-filled 

message about the importance 

of family, The Boss Baby is an 

authentic and broadly appealing 

original comedy for all ages. DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Boss Baby’ will be released in 

cinemas on 7 April. 

Zip and Zap and the Marble Gang 

Two iconic Spanish comic strip characters Zip and Zap come to life in this exciting 

adventure. Brothers Zip and Zap thought they would get to enjoy their summer 

holidays. But after they’re sent away to summer school, they soon realise their 

summer isn’t going to be any fun 

after all. The headmaster is a oneeyed, 

patch-wearing man whose 

motto is ‘no play is allowed’ who, 

along with his chief security guard, 

runs the school with strict discipline. 

Zip and Zap quickly make friends 

and form ‘The Marble Gang’ with 

the aim to wreak havoc around 

the school by creating mischief 

and playing pranks whilst everyone 

sleeps. During one of their adventures, 

they discover that the headmaster is hiding a mysterious secret - one the brothers 

are just itching to solve…Zip and Zap is in cinemas from 31 March 2017. 

Nicholas on Holiday 

It’s the end of the school year. The long-awaited holidays have finally 

arrived. Petit Nicolas (Mathéo Boisselier) and his family head to the 

sea and move into the Beau-Rivage Hotel. At the beach, Nicolas 

wastes little time making new friends, and they set about causing 

havoc in the holiday resort. He also attracts an admirer in the form 

of Elizabeth, a little girl who follows him everywhere. Nicolas is 

really going to enjoy a holiday to remember. In French with English 

subtitles, Nicholas on Holiday is available on DVD from 27 March. 

Smurfs: The Lost Village 

A mysterious map sets Smurfette 

and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy 

and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling 

race through the Forbidden Forest 

filled with magical creatures to find a 

mysterious lost village before the evil 

wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a 

rollercoaster journey full of action and 

danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret 

in Smurf history! Smurfs: The Lost Village is released in cinemas on Friday 31 March. 

Win Special Molly Monster Cinema Tickets 

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as Molly Monster, 

the latest film from Enchanted Animation, comes to cinemas 

nationwide on the 21 April. In Monsterland, when the 

mothers lay their eggs, baby monsters only hatch on Egg 

Island so when Molly 

fi nds out she is going to 

be having a new brother 

or sister, she knows her 

family is off on a trip. 

However, Molly Monster 

is too young and too little 

to join her parents on the journey to Egg Island which 

leaves her feeling upset and disappointed. A determined Molly 

sets out on a journey to be reunited with her family – and 

it is longer and far more difficult than anything she could 

have ever imagined. Accompanied by Edison, her best friend 

and toy, Molly learns what it means to be a family and most 

importantly what it means to become a big sister! 

There’s a special screening of Molly Monster at Cineworld 

Haymarket on Saturday 15 April at 11am and we’ve 

got 10 family tickets to give away. There will be Fun in 

The Foyer activities before with balloonists and face paint 

artists. For your chance to win, tell us where Monster 

mothers hatch their eggs. Send your answer along with 

your name, age, school, address and phone number to 

Molly Monster Competition, Primary Times, 

7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG or email your 

answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz 

with ‘Molly Monster’ as the subject by Friday 7 April. 

WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN 

To be in with a chance of winning one of fi ve Barbie Video Game Hero DVDs, send an email to competitions@primarytimes.biz with 

‘Barbie Video Game Hero’ as the subject by Friday 28 April. Don’t forget to include your name, age, address, school and contact telephone number. 

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other on the street. The staff in the grocers, 

the sex shop, and the funeral directors sit 

side by side on the bus. The residents of City 

Road make their way home, every passer-by, 

every person an extraordinary story. Love, 

Cardiff is a community production that 

explores the stories that lie behind the faces 

of those who live, work and play along this 

vibrant city road. Suitable for ages 11+ 

Tickets: £5. Performance: 7.30pm 

ST DAVID’S HALL 

The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH 

www.bbc.co.uk/now 

21st April 

Naomi’s Wild and Scary 

Family audience, but ages 5 – 7 upwards. 

Children’s TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson is 

embarking on a nationwide tour in spring 

2017. The show will be packed full of fun 

and surprises as Naomi is joined on stage 

by ‘Animal Mark’, and some of his scariest 

creatures. Join Naomi as she recalls some 

of her most exciting wildlife experiences 

from the far flung corners of the world and 

even introduces the audience to some of 

the most fierce and frightening animals she 

met along the way! The show is suitable 

for kids of all ages and guarantees a great 

time for the whole family. Tickets: Adults/ 

children £18.50; Family ticket (Family of 4) 

£62. Plus a Ticket Service Charge of £3.95 per 

transaction and an optional 95p postage fee 

for tickets to be posted. 

Performance: 2.30pm. 

29th & 30th April 

Dinosaur World 

A brand new dino-mite adventure! 

Dare to experience the dangers and delights 

of Dinosaur World in this interactive new 

show for all the family (ages 3+). Grab your 

compass and join the intrepid explorer 

across unchartered territories to discover 

a pre-historic world of astonishing (and 

remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a 

host of impressive creatures, including 

every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, 

the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, 

Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus, to name a 

few! Book now for this entertaining and 

mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on 

stage! Limited amount of Danger Zone seats 

available. Ages 3+. Running time 50 mins + 

15 min post show “meat and greed” 

with the Dinosaurs!. 

Standard Price £12.50 | Danger Zone £15 | 

Groups 1 in 10 free. 

Performance: 11.30am & 2.30pm. 

7th May 

WNO Family Concert 

With Wynne Evans. The perfect way to 

introduce all the family to opera and 

classical music as the WNO Orchestra guides 

you through a selection of popular favourites 

from the world of opera, film and TV. This 

year’s concert has an animal theme. Arrive 

early and join in a selection of activities 

involving wigs, costumes and make-up 

as the team show you what happens 

behind the scenes of a production. This fun 

and informal concert is the ideal Sunday 

afternoon musical treat for the young, the 

young at heart and everyone in between. 

Tickets: Adults £10 / £15; 

children 5 - 16 £5; under 5s free. 

Performance: 3pm. 

22nd - 29th July 

Bert’s Magical Musical Farmyard 

It’s a busy day on Bert’s farm with lots 

of jobs to be done. But ‘Oho’, the rain is 

coming down and the tractor is stuck in 

a muddy ditch. Even with all his friends 

helping, Bert cannot pull the tractor out of 

the slippy slidey hole. Perhaps you and the 

magic of live music can help them? Bert’s 

Magical Musical Farmyard is an accessible, 

interactive concert for the under 5s. An 

opportunity for children and the adults 

with them to enjoy live music. Produced 

by Arts Active, the Tiddly Prom is a musical 

treat for tots and the grown ups they look 

after with the Clarinet, Bassoon and Viola 

are showcased in this production amongst 

silly songs, magic and storytelling. 

Bert’s Magical Musical Farmyard has 

been specially designed by Arts Active’s 

creative team for the under 5s and is a 

great opportunity for young children 

to experience music interactively, with 

professional musicians in a creative and fun 

environment. Scored for Clarinet, Bassoon, 

Viola and percussion, the performance 

introduces these orchestral instruments 

to the very young and lets them enjoy the 

thrill of live acoustic instruments. 

Tickets: Adults & children above 13 months 

£7.50. All adults and children must have a 

ticket. Under 1s go free. 

Performance: – 10.30am 

WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE 

Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL 

Box Office: 029 2063 6464 


14th & 15th April 

Jason and the Argonauts 

Jason is an ordinary human in a world 

bursting with gods, monsters and 

superheroes. Assembling a team of mighty 

Argonauts, he takes the fabulous ship Argo 

on the ultimate adventure – the quest for 

the Golden Fleece. But it won’t be easy. 

Along the way, he’ll meet crazy Kings, 

horrific Harpies, sinister Sirens… and the 

skeleton army of the Earthborn Dead. Does 

Jason have what it takes to be a hero, and 

bring the Golden Fleece back home? Jason 

& The Argonauts is a brand new version of 

the classic legend – a thrilling theatrical 

experience full of hope, heart and humour 

for the whole family. 

Tickets: £7. Performance: Fri 7:30pm. 

Sat 2:30pm & 7.30pm. 

27th April - 14th May 

Romeo & Juliet 

Ages 7+. Citizenship. Civil disturbance. 

Conflict. Questioning of authority and 

experts. Anger. Ugly scenes on our streets. 

Abuse. Tragic consequences. This is our 

stage. This is Britain today. This is where we 

lay our scene. Acclaimed theatre company 

Omidaze are shaking up Shakespeare 

again, combining aerial circus with iambic 

pentameter. For audiences as young as 7 or 

as old as Old Man Time himself. For those 

who loathe Shakespeare or love him and 

anyone who wants a good night out. 

Contact the Centre to find out about the 

Romeo & Juliet workshops for Primary & 

Secondary schools. 

Tickets: £10. Performance: Tue - Sat 7pm; 

Wed 11am; Sat/Sun 2pm. 

BOX OFFICE 

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www.memoartscentre.co.uk 

Holiday Music & Theatre Fun for All 

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family 

concert 

Gyda | with 

Wynne Evans (BBC Radio Wales) 

Mai 7 May 3pm 

Gweithgareddau Cyntedd am ddim o 1pm 

Free Foyer Activities from 1pm 

Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig | Registered Charity No 221538 

Mewn partneriaeth â 

In partnership with 

The Little Mix Experience 

Wednesday 12 April @ 6:30pm 

A fantastic Little Mix tribute 

show suitable for all ages! 

Don’t miss this show packed 

with Little Mix’s greatest hits 

such as DNA, Salute, Black 

Magic and many more. 

£10 advance / £12 on the door 


Sunday 23 April @ 2:30pm 

A story full of laughs and sing 

along songs, perfect fun for all 

the family. Musical adventure 

for ages 2+ featuring magic 

designed by Paul Daniels. 

£8.50 

Marty MacDonald’s Toy Machine 

Wednesday 31 May @ 2pm 

Interactive show featuring the 

voice of CBeebies’ Justin (Mr. 

Tumble). Perfect for ages 2+, 

everyone can join in singing 

with Makaton signing! 

U16s £7 / Adults £8.50 / Group £26 

BOX OFFICE: 01446 738622 - Save Time, Buy Online! 

GLADSTONE ROAD • BARRY • CF62 8NA Registered CIO. 1155291 


COMPETITIONS 

WIN! 

WIN! 

A Family Ticket for 4 at 

St David’s Hall to see the new 

interactive show - DINOSAUR WORLD 

Saturday 29 April at 11.30am 

Dare to experience the 

dangers and delights of 

Dinosaur World in this 

interactive NEW SHOW for all 

the family (ages 3+). 

Grab your compass and join 

our intrepid explorer across 

unchartered territories 

to discover a pre-historic 

world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet 

a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite 

flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, 

Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus, to name a few! Book now for this 

entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on stage! 

Sat 29 – Sun 30 April /11.30am & 2.30pm 

To enter these 

fantastic competitions * 

and more please go to... 

WIN! 

A Family Ticket for 4 at St David’s Hall 

to see Naomi’s Wild and Scary 

Friday 21 April - 2.30pm 

Children’s TV presenter Naomi 

Wilkinson is embarking on a 

nationwide tour in spring 2017. 

The show will be packed full 

of fun and surprises as Naomi 

is joined on stage by ‘Animal 

Mark’, and some of his scariest 

creatures. Join Naomi as she 

recalls some of her most exciting 

wildlife experiences from the far 

flung corners of the world and 

even introduces the audience to 

some of the most fierce and frightening animals she met along the 

way! The show is suitable for kids of all ages and guarantees a great 

time for the whole family. 

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WIN! 

Win a Family Ticket 

(4 tickets, max 2 adults) to WNO’s 

Family Concert at St David’s Hall 

Sunday 7th May 3pm 

It’s the perfect way to introduce all the family to opera and classical 

music as the WNO Orchestra guides you through a selection of 

popular favourites from the world of opera, film and TV. This year’s 

concert has an animal theme, so join us and go wild for WNO. 

Adults £15, £10. Under 16s £5. Under 5s Free. 

029 2087 8444 / stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk 

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WIN! 

A Family Ticket for 4 to visit The Royal 

Mint Experience PLUS coin strike* 

10th – 21st April 

The Royal Mint 

Experience near Cardiff 

offers a wealth of fun 

learning opportunities 

for children of all ages. 

It is the only place in 

the world where they 

can watch the UK’s coins being 

made. Visitors can go behind the 

scenes in a 45-minute guided 

factory experience to follow the 

journey of a coin and they will even have the opportunity to strike 

their own coin. Family Tickets: £38.50 in advance, £40.00 on the 

door, coin strike carries an additional charge *Family ticket is 4 

tickets. Coin strike limited to 1 per person. 

To Book: 0333 241 2223 www.royalmint.com/experience

www.primarytimes.net/cardiff/competitions 

or Facebook at Primary Times Club-Cardiff 

*Closing dates may vary 

WIN! 

A Family Ticket to Goldilocks and the 

Three Bears at New Theatre Cardiff 

Friday 28 April at 12pm 

Northern Ballet brings this classic story to life beautifully and it’s a 

perfect introduction to ballet, music and theatre for young children. 

Family friendly, the performance last approximately 40 minutes. 

Win a family ticket for four people (at least two children) for the 

midday performance on Friday 28 April. 

For tickets visit newtheatrecardiff.co.uk or call 029 2087 8889 

Kids’ Book 

Reviews 

Get your nose stuck in a book... 

Our Kids Book Review Panel is a group 

of children from across the UK who have 

an avid interest in reading. They receive books 

from us on a regular basis and post their reviews online. 

To see reviews for other titles visit www.primarytimes.net/reviews/ 

The League of Unexceptional Children: 

Get Smart-ish: Book 2, by Gitty Daneshvari 

Published by: Orion Children’s Books. ISBN: 1444014536 

Reviewed by Kitty, aged 10 from Berkshire: 

I would recommend this book to my friends because 

I thought it was funny and clever. I think both boys 

and girls would like it if they were aged between 8 

and 12. My sister is 8 and I think she would enjoy it. 

My favourite bit was when Jonathan tricked Darwin, 

Oli and Hattie, because you didn’t see it coming. 

I would give it 4 and a half stars. 

BOOK REVIEWS 

WIN! 

A table for 4 to watch 

Nutty Noah and a 3 course lunch! 

(2 adults and 2 children) 

Come and join us for our Easter Sunday Nutty Noah Show, it’s a 

wonderful blend of Magic, Music and Mayhem, things can go wrong, 

and it usually does. Did we mention it’s pants? A Nutty Noah show is 

a truly EASTER pants entertainment experience SUNDAY 

that’s why! It’s a great show 

everybody says so! Nutty Noah is ‘The King of all things silly’. The 

event WITH also includes a NUTTY 3 course Lunch before the NOAH 

show. 

Please call us to make your booking 02920 524399 

Warrior Heroes: The Pharaoh’s 

Charioteer by Benjamin Hulme-Cross 

Published by: A & C Black. ISBN: 1472925890 

Reviewed by Alex, aged 8 from North Yorkshire: 

I loved this book as much as I loved the others in this 

series. Arthur and Finn are on another adventure in 

the time of the Greeks. With the Greek police on their 

tail, the boys must successfully help a soldier in the 

Greek army to escape unnoticed and get to Olympia 

(an Ancient Greek city). A book of excitement and 

adventure, this book was not put down after I picked 

it up, and I read it cover to cover in one go. 

Charlie Chick Wants to Play by Ant Parker 

Published by: Campbell Books. ISBN: 1509829008 

Reviewed by Aurora’s mum from Oxfordshire: 

Great little book with adorable illustrations. 

Aurora just loves lifting the flap at the end. 

The Painting-In Book: 30 Paint and Play 

Activities by Anna Rumsby 

Published by: Laurence King. ISBN: 1780679378 

Reviewed by Noah, aged 5 from 

North London: This book is huge! It has 

pictures on each page so it’s not a normal 

colouring book. It also teaches you how 

to mix colours. My sister also loves this 

colouring book. I only wish there were 

more pizza pages in this book. 

Mortal: Book 3 (River of Ink) by Helen Dennis 

Published by: Hodder Children’s Books. ISBN: 1444920480 

Reviewed by Ben, aged 10 from Oxfordshire: 

For me it started off slow but after a few pages it hooked 

me and I couldn’t stop reading it. This is now one of 

my favourite books. I would recommend this book to 

anyone who likes stories that move quite quickly and 

are almost a quest in them. It could be set in any time 

from 1990 to 2017. It ends on a cliff hanger and I would 

definitely read the next book in the series. Over all it is a 

stunningly good book and I would recommend it. 

Sunday 16th April 2017 12:30pm 

3 course meal 

Kids entertainment from Nutty Noah 


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Dramatically developing children 

Building Confidence, Communication and Creative Skills which will last a lifetime! 

At the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy children are given a platform to develop 

their communication skills, to stimulate their creative self and enjoy the freedom to 

experiment in a fun and nurturing environment. The Academy’s unique curriculum, 

which has helped thousands of children throughout the world, supports its students 

to develop their speech and language skills, boost their confidence and develop selfesteem 

and help to develop effective social interaction skills which will last a lifetime! 

The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, which was founded in 1979, operates worldwide and 

throughout the UK. The South Wales branch of the Academy is one of the largest in the 

UK and all the children attending classes have a wonderful time; growing in confidence 

and building their self-esteem each week! 

All students are invited to attend for a free trial session. The classes are very affordable 

and there are many payment options available. For more information, contact the South 

Wales office on: 029 2046 2540 or email swales@helenogrady.co.uk. More information 

can also be found at: www.helenogradysouthwales.co.uk 

Liege Manor Equestrian Centre 

Liege Manor is an Equestrian 

Centre where all of the family 

can enjoy the experience. 

Sarah, the proprietor, tells us 

“I wanted to create a centre 

on a ‘par’ with other ‘sports 

centres’ and move away from 

the ‘Old-Fashioned Riding 

School’ in the corner of a field 

with no facilities for parents 

and siblings! Having both 

indoor and outdoor riding 

arenas, changing facilities and the Jam & Joust café serving coffees, cakes, light 

snacks, etc. watching the riding and making new friends (both human and equine) is 

an enjoyable experience for all! When booking please use code ROMEO 10 to receive 

a 10% discount off your booking. 

Bonvilston, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6TQ T:01446 781 648 

E:enquiries@liegemanor.com W: www.liegemanor.com 

Birthdays in the wilderness 

of South Wales 

Forget keeping off the grass 

and staying out of the mud! At a 

bushcraft party, we expect kids 

to be kids and to get stuck in! 

Our unique parties are a mix of 

traditional fun, adventure, fresh 

air, excitement and traditional 

campfire food! 

At a Bushcraft Birthdays party 

your child (7+) could learn to light 

a fire using different methods, make shelters, have a go at archery, take part in 

our birthday bushtucker trials, and get outside in the great outdoors getting their 

hands dirty, learning something new – and most of all they’ll 

have fun! 

Discover your wild side... get in touch to find out more! Contact Steph on 

07716 462983 or email info@bushcraftbirthdays.co.uk or visit our website: 

www.bushcraftbirthdays.co.uk 

Piano and 

Voice Lessons 

With seven years of teaching experience, Gwen 

graduated in 2015 from Cardiff University with 

a BMus and is currently studying for a Masters 

in Performance. A member of the BBC National 

Chorus of Wales, she accompanies and conducts regularly. 

Teaching from her home in Lakeside, her lessons emphasise a breadth and depth of learning 

where each student gains musical knowledge in a relaxed, positive atmosphere. Lessons 

focus on the students’ aims, whether pursuing ABRSM grades or just learning a wonderful 

instrument. The first lesson is a free consultation. 

For more information please call: 07718 204092 or email: gwen.mouncher@hotmail.co.uk 

Family Dance Festival 

Presented by Chapter, Coreo Cymru and National Dance Company Wales 

A brand new free event, featuring four short performances and a chance to 

dance! Enjoy a jam-packed hour of pop-up dance from four of Wales’ most lively 

companies and witness the amazing dancers twisting & turning, tumbling 

& sliding. 

Touring across Wales this 

Easter including: 

Chapter, Cardiff 

Friday 7 April 4pm & 6pm 

Saturday 8 April 12pm, 3pm & 5pm 

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff 

Friday 21 April 3pm & 5pm 

Saturday 22 April 12pm & 3pm 

No booking required, just turn up 

and enjoy the show. 

coreocymru.com 

Princess 

Katharine 

Give the family a treat 

this Easter holiday with 

a trip on board the 

increasingly popular 

Princess Katharine , our 

90 seat heated water 

taxi. Board at Bute Park 

or Cardiff Bay for the 

25 minute journey each 

way. Hear the fascinating 

history as you see the 

sights along the way. 

Buggies are welcome and there is a toilet on board. Awarded 2016 Trip Advisor Certificate 

of Excellence. Our family ticket makes it a great value treat! Discounts for group bookings 

and private charters too! Contact us: 

W: www.cardiffboat.com E: cardiff.boat.tours@gmail.com T: 07445 440874 

First Exam-free qualification in Wales 

Cardiff Steiner School is expanding with a new Upper School for age 14-18 opening in 

September 2017. The international Steiner curriculum integrates arts and academics into 

a rich and robust education, where all students can fulfil their potential. 

The Steiner School Certificate is a recognised, alternative secondary qualification 

and can equip your child for their future career or university. You can experience the 

school’s unique atmosphere and creative education for boys and girls age 3 to 18 at their 

monthly Visit Mornings - 


and Friday 5th May, 

9.30 - 11.30am 

Contact the school to book a 

place, or arrange a private tour 

at your convenience 

(029) 2056 7986 

www.cardiffsteiner.org.uk 

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Be part of Wales’ 

Biggest Tea Party! 

It’s a Piece of Cake! 

Brew Up this Spring for the Heart Charity 

of Wales Biggest Tea Party and help us 

fund life saving AED’s/Defibrillators and 

heart screening throughout Wales! Why 

not get together with friends, family or 

work colleagues or in your School to hold 

a tea party or coffee morning for Welsh 

Hearts - the heart charity for Wales and 

help us to save lives in Wales! Why not 

have a cake sale at school or in the Office 

or a coffee morning or Aternoon Tea Party 

involving friends and family and raise 

much needed funds for Welsh Hearts, 

your local heart charity! Your event can be 

held anytime during the spring! 

To register for your Wales’ Biggest Tea Party fundraising pack which contains everything 

from invitations, ideas, posters to stickers and balloons contact 02922 402670. 

Download a fundraising pack at www.welshhearts.org/teaparty or 

email fundraising@welshhearts.org 

City Siteseeing Cardiff 

As the youngest capital city in Europe, 

Cardiff is vibrant and exciting, with a 

harmonious blend of history and culture. 

The city is home to many famous landmarks 

and attractions including the Millennium 

Stadium, Cardiff Castle and the National Museum 

of Wales, and is voted as one of the best sh opping 

cities in the UK. What better way to explore 

Cardiff than on an open top bus! Tour tickets are 

valid for 24 hours, and you can hop on and off at 

any of the designated stops. So sit back, relax and 

let City Sightseeing show you the sights! 

www.bathbuscompany.com 

Easter Saturday 

at The Talent Shack 

Toddler Events 

Following the success of their Hallowe’en 

Family Fiesta and Christmas Party The Talent 

Shack in Cardiff is hosting an Easter Play 

Day on Saturday April 15th at 11am-3pm. 

Activities include crafts, workshops, 

storytelling, treasure trail and stalls. Also 

Pixies and Poppets face painting and 

refreshments available. 

Prices are £4 per child, adults £1, under 2’s free. Pre-order tickets by email 

hello@thetalentshack.co.uk or call 07709 892955. Drop in from 11am and stay for as 

little or as long as you want. Children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. 

The Talent Shack, Unit 17, Freemans Parc, Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 8EQ 

www.thetalentshack.co.uk 

SPRING HAS 

SPRUNG – 

SEE YOU AT 

PARC! 

17 March Meet the Owls 

24 March Storytime with 

author Jon Blake 

31 March Frozen Dreams 

Singalong 

OPENING TIMES ENTRY 

10am – 6pm Adults – FREE 

Last entry 5pm Under 2s – £2.50 or FREE with older sibling 

7 days a week Ages 2–3 – £4.50 / Ages 4–12 – £6 

Unit 4, Curran Embankment, Cardiff CF10 5DX 

029 2034 5696 / 

(look out for the Big Yellow Storage and Kwikfit 

parcplay@gmail.com 

buildings off Penarth Road) 

Parc - All Weather Play 

It’s the age-old question; “Where to have our next kids party?” Parc - All Weather 

Play have got it covered! With indoor and outdoor play areas, it could be the perfect 

choice for your next children’s party. You can pay per guest or select a fixed price 

option, making it suitable for all budgets. Hire privately from 6:15pm for the ultimate 

party up to 150 children. All parties include invites, squash, cups and free birthday 

child - there’s even a complimentary drink for hosts! Bring your own food or chose 

optional extras including food 

boxes, hotdogs, and ice-cream. 

To find out more visit 

www.parcplay.com/party 

7 April Easter crafts and 

Parc Bug Hotel Build 

28 April Animal Zone 

Easter at Parc 

10 –14 April, CLOSED Easter Sunday 

Come and meet our real Easter 

Bunnies, Easter Treasure Hunt, 

Colouring and more. 

Be inspired with a visit to 

the Cardiff Story Museum! 

5 May Magic Stu 

12 May Parc Beach Party 

Check our website and social media for the most up-to-date details. 

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 

• All weather play – adults FREE! 

• Picnics always welcome 

• Memberships from just £22.50 

• Book your Party online at 


Our galleries explore the social, cultural, technological and economic changes that have 

taken place in the city through the lives of its people Facilitated workshops explore 

themes of the Second World War, Victorians and Welsh Baccalaureate curriculum. Early 

years learning to Key Stage 4. Gallery content is interactive and Cross Curricular. 

Self-led- £1 per pupil (ex VAT) Led workshops £4 per pupil. 

For more information please contact our Learning and Outreach Officer on 

029 2034 6214 or email cardiffstory@cardiff.gov.uk 

The Speech Clinic 

Located in Cardiff, The Speech Clinic offers independent Speech and Language 

Therapy for children with speech and language difficulties. We accept referral directly 

from parents if they are concerned about their child’s development or would like an 

assessment to identify any delay. We can offer a prompt assessment appointment with 

one of our Speech and Language Therapists at which the child will be assessed and 

the results discussed. If therapy is indicated, then a block of therapy sessions can be 

arranged. The Speech Clinic offers intervention for a wide range of difficulties, including 

speech sound pronunciation, language delay and developmental delay including ASD. 

Please contact us with any queries or to make a booking on 

01792 206784 or 07934 432116 or visit www.thespeechclinic.co.uk 

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Easter Family Fun with 

National Trust Wales 

If you’re after adventure and family fun, there are plenty of activities to enjoy this Easter at 

special places near you. As nature springs into life, tick off some ‘50 things to do before you are 11¾’ 

activities at Aberdulais Tin works and Waterfall and join the rangers on the Sugar Loaf for their ‘Wild 

Wednesday’. Set off an adventure as you achieve legendary Plant Hunter status on a challenging 

expedition in Dyffryn Gardens and follow special spring trails in the grounds of The Kymin and the 

greenery of Tredegar House’s gardens. 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/easterevents 



Independent Speech and Language Therapy 

Clinics in Cardiff and Swansea 

Home and school visits 

Assessment, diagnosis, therapy and reports 

Speech sounds pronunciation 

Language delay 

Stammering 

Autism spectrum disorder 

Learning difficulties 

Collaborative working with NHS SLT 

Effective goal-based therapy 


242 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9JG 

T: 01792 206 784 | M: 07934 432 116 

E: reception@thespeechclinic.co.uk |www.thespeechclinic.co.uk 

Make Carol Vorderman your 

child’s online Maths tutor! 

Help your child advance by up to 25 months in 

one year with Carol’s maths videos, games, 

practice, seasonal clubs and the 30 day challenge. 

Try your first month for £4.99 * at 

www.themathsfactor.com 

Please enter TMF-1M5-PT17 at the checkout 

WALES’ 

BIGGEST 

TEA PARTY 

Brew up this Spring 

ALL MONEY RAISED WILL BE SPENT IN WALES 

W210 

*Offer ends 31st May 2017. RRP £9.99 a month. 

This Spring, get together with friends, family 

or work colleagues to hold a tea party for 

Welsh Hearts. 

Have a cake sale at school or in the office, or 

a coffee morning with friends and family to 

raise much needed funds for Welsh Hearts. 

visit us online to register and 

download your free fundraising pack 

welshhearts.org/teaparty 

fundraising@welshhearts.org • 029 2240 2670 

register your tea party 

It’s quick and easy to register. Visit our 

website to tell us about your party and to 

download your free fundraising pack which 

contains everything you’ll need for your party. 

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AWARD-WINNING 

Outstanding School for 

Boys and Girls ages 3-18 

Take your next step 

at the Cathedral School 

“Excellent” - Estyn Inspection 

Primary Open Morning (Nursery-Year 6) 

Tuesday 9th May 2017, 9.30-11.00am 

All warmly welcome 

Seniors Juniors Infants Nursery 

EducationInvestor 

Awards 2016 

029 2083 8504 

registrar@cathedral-school.co.uk 

www.cathedral-school.co.uk 

an inspiring 

& nurturing 

education 

*NEW Upper 

School for 

age 14 -18 

opening 

Sep 2017 

an uncompromised, exam-free education - the Steiner School Certificate is a 

recognised, alternative, secondary school qualification which equips your child for future careers or university 

Cardiff Steiner School 

An independent, non-selective school 

for girls & boys age 3 to 18 

visit mornings 



9.30 - 11.30am 

Cardiff Steiner School, Hawthorn Rd West, 

Llandaff North, Cardiff CF14 2FL 

Come and find out about our inspiring, joyful 

and creative education for age 3 to 18. The international 

Steiner curriculum integrates arts and 

academics into a rich, balanced education that 

ignites a passion for learning. 

(029) 2056 7986 

www.cardiffsteiner.org.uk 


Does your 

child keep 

catching 

head lice? 

The truth is they probably aren’t. 

More likely it’s the same infestation you don’t 

quite clear. 

The fact is 80% of the time the products fail 

you. What’s missed hatches, grows up, lays 

more eggs & the struggle goes on. 

We stop that. 100%. We clear it all out and 

shut it all down. No more wasted 

time, energy, & money down the 

drain on useless product - and 

importantly a healthier, happier 

child. 

embarrassing bodies call us 

‘The lice experts’ 

07825 538 803 

southwales@thehairforce.co.uk 

OR VISIT WWW.THEHAIRFORCE.CO.uk 

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‘Foster Carers Providing stable and Nurturing Placements 

Which Enable Children and Young People to Thrive’ 

Foster Care Fortnight Monday 8th to Sunday 21st May 2017 

Foster care continues to transform 

children/young people’s lives. In the 

Vale we are very privileged to work 

alongside a great many longstanding, 

and skilled foster carers who care 

for children/young people from 

diverse backgrounds with 

wide-ranging needs. We need to 

recruit more foster carers so as to 

ensure that children and young people 

can continue to be placed within their 

community of origin. Thereby, enabling 

them to maintain contact with their 

families, and also minimising disruption 

to education and other support systems 

such as peer friendship groups. Foster 

carers care for children/young people 

of different ages. It could be for short 

periods such as respite or emergency 

placements lasting days or weeks, or 

short and long term arrangements lasting 

months to years. The greatest need 

for foster placements currently being 

sought by our Placements & 

Permanency Team includes: 

• Sibling groups 

[preventing separation of siblings] 

• Children/young people with learning 

& physical disabilities and Autistic 

Spectrum Disorder 

• Young people 12+ 

• Parent & Child 

So what do we look for in foster carers? 

• Foster carers come from diverse 

backgrounds but you will need: 

• A spare bedroom 

• Safe and stable environment 

• Enough time to care 

• Patience and a sense of humour 

• Energy and motivation 

• Commitment/stickability - to help 

the child/young person through 

challenging times in their lives. 

• Ability to be open and honest 

• Be willing to learn new skills 

The Vale of Glamorgan will be organising 

a number of events during Foster Care 

Fortnight, the details of which will be 

published on our website shortly. 

Are you interested in becoming a foster 

carer for our authority? Do you have an 

hour to spare? Would you be willing to 

invest this time alongside us in order to 

support the children/young people in our 

community? If you have answered yes to 

either of these questions then please call 

us on 01446 729600, email at 

fostercare@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 

or visit www.valeofglamorgan.co.uk 


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