Family Days Out
St Fagans National Museum of History
This museum has been Wales’s most popular heritage attraction for many years. It holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Wales.
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Since 1948 over forty original buildings from different historical periods have been re-erected in the 100-acre parkland, among them houses, a farm, a school, a chapel and a splendid Workmen's Institute.
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St Fagans Museum, Cardiff, CF5 6XB
Barry Island
Fancy a traditional trip to the seaside with your bucket and spade - whatever the weather? Then Barry Island is the perfect destination and has been loved by generations of daytrippers and holidaymakers.
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Famously the town where BBC's Gavin & Stacey was based, the recently-refurbished seafront now offers a sweeping promenade along the entire length of the award winning Blue Flag beach Whitmore Bay, against a backdrop of cafés and restaurants and vibrant beach huts.
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A climbing wall, adventure golf and Barry Island Pleasure Park's thrilling rides are all there to keep the kids amused.
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Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 2ZA
Amelia Trust Farm
Based in the Vale of Glamorgan, the Amelia Trust Farm is a countryside sanctuary for all to enjoy.
As a registered charity, it provides therapeutic support to disadvantaged and vulnerable people in a farm setting and there are more than 20 different creatures.
Open to the public every day except Christmas Day (from 10am until last entry at 4pm) as well as the animals, there are woodland walks, play areas and a café.
Five mile lane, Barry CF62 3AS
Oakwood Theme Park
Whether it’s an adrenaline-fuelled experience or a magical adventure, Oakwood Theme Park has thrills for all.
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Based in the heart of Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Oakwood boasts fun for the whole family – toddler friendly rides, fast thrills and spills including the UK’s favourite wooden roller coaster – Megafobia) and spooky Halloween events, late night riding seasons, food & drink
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Canaston Bridge, Narbeth, SA67 8DE
