*This is a guest post*

Cardiff is a wonderful place to visit. As one of the newest capital cities in Europe and home to a number of huge entertainment and sports venues there is plenty going on in this fantastic modern city. Whilst adults may be content to explore the city and all it has to offer simply by wandering and discovering, children are likely to get bored and require child friendly activities to be scheduled in. First check Travelodge’s website for great deals on Cardiff accommodation then start planning your itinerary from this list of great family fun things to do in Cardiff.

Planet Ice

Cardiff’s own ice rink, Planet Ice caters for the smallest to the tallest with many fun events happening here all year round. If your kids can toddle they can skate with the help of a penguin, specially designed to support your little ones as they find their feet on the ice, providing a stable support for them to join in the fun with. The rink is open to visitors daily and you can even book the venue for birthday parties, or visit on a show day and watch the pros whizz round instead.

Cefn Mably Farm Park

If the weather is good and you fancy doing something in the great outdoors then why not venture to Cefn Mably Farm Park, an activity farm located between Cardiff and Newport in the beautiful Welsh countryside. Here you can touch and hold the animals, ride a pony, climb on the log play zone, and if the weather decides to take a turn for the worse, then you can always retreat to one of the indoor play areas in the 12,800 square foot undercover area.

Techniquest

In Cardiff there is a place where learning meets fun. This place is called Techniquest and it is a Science Centre in Cardiff where kids and adults alike can experience hands on learning through fun activities. There are over 160 stations to experiment with and the educational charity puts on many shows and demonstrations throughout the year for their visitors to enjoy. This is a surefire hit with all the family and is definitely worth a visit. A family of 5 can enjoy Techniquest for £23, which is great value for a full day of entertainment.

Cardiff Bay Walking Spy Trail

Adults can enjoy learning about the history and workings of the Cardiff Dockyard in the knowledge that the kids won’t get bored with the Cardiff Bay Walking Spy Trail. Following the step-by-step instructions, you can travel through shipwrecks, fishy tales and wetlands. The whole trail takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete and is filled with questions and learning in a fun package. All routes are pushchair friendly so you can take the whole family without any worries.

Get to know Cardiff for all it’s famous for and keep the kids happy at the same time by incorporating some of these fantastic children’s activities into your trip. Whatever they’re into you’re bound to find it here in this vibrant and exciting city.