Party Trips - South Wales

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The Alphabet Zoo 5 Stadium Close (off Penarth Road), Cardiff Tel 029 2023 9777 Giant slides, ball pools, rope bridges, massive climb's lot's of great fun at this exciting indoor adventure playground for children up to 12 years old

Arena 1 Bowling 376 Newport Road Roath Cardiff Tel: (029) 20 461666

Big Pit Blaenafon South Wales NP4 9XP Tel:01495 790311 A unique underground tour of a real coal mine.All visitors must be at least 1 metre tall to go underground because of the saftey equipment that everyone has to wear weighs around 5 kilos.

Cardiff Castle Castle Street Cardiff CF1 2RB Tel:(029) 20 878100 Explore this magnificent site, view the City from the top of the 12th century Norman Keep, visit centuries old Roman remains.

Cardiff City Farm Tel: (029) 20 384360 Why not take a visit down to the farm to see the lovely animals

Cardiff Park Events and walks for the Year 2000. This programme includes activities for all ages and are led by the Park Ranger Service.For information and booking Tel: 029 20 445920 Activities include Ranger Camp, 3 days of fun and activities in the parks of Cardiff ages 8-14 yrs big beast hunt, minibeast safari pond dips and much more. Teddy Bears Picnic at Cefn Onn on 1st May 2000, Wet and wild at Creigiau on 18th June 2000, Rangers Roadshow at Roath Park on 29th July 2000, Family Challenge Day at Bute Park on 9th August 2000, Kite Making at Fairwater Dell on 17th September 2000, Hallowe'en Experience Part V at Roath Park Conservatory on 31st October 2000, The Hunt for Father Christmas on 16th December 2000.Many more activities planned all year round, for more information and booking Tel: 029 20 445920.

Cardiff Ski Centre Fairwatre Park Fairwater Road Cardiff Tel: (029) 20 561793

Cefn Coed Collery Museum Crynant Neath SA10 8SN Tel: 01639 750556 Discover what it was like for miners who worked underground, in some of the most difficult conditionsexperienced anywhere in the world.

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Medieval Village Lavernock Road Penarth The Vale of GlamorganTel: (029) 20 701678 Country walkes Visitor centre Medieval village Adventure playground BBQ's Special events.

Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls Centre Duffryn Road Mountain Ash Tel: 01443 474960

St David's Hall The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1SH Tel: 029 20 878444 You've seen, you've enjoyed, you've listened, you've laughed. So now WHY NOT TRY!.......... Gamelan. Once a month family taster sessions are held on beautiful Javanese percussion instruments.The 2 hour sessions are fun and offer something for everyone.St Davids Hall also offers other fun activities in the WHY NOT TRY programme for further information Tel: 029 20 878572 It is recommended that you book in advance as TRY sessions often sell out in advance.

Fantasmic The Interactive Gallery The Centre for Visual Arts Working Street The Hayes Cardiff CF10 1GG Tel: 029 20 39 40 40 There are 5 themed zones to explore and enjoy with over 100 exhibits to push, pull, touch and see. You enter Fantasmic through a Lightpath, follow the Path through a journey of colour, light and texture to enter the heart of Fantasmic.

Folly Farm Begelly Kilgetty Pembrokeshire SA68 0AX Tel: 01834 812731 One of the biggest and best days out the countryside has to offer, whatever the weather, whatever your age the fun on Folly Farm goes on and on.

Garwnant Visitors Centre Cwmtaf Merthyr Tidfil CF48 2Ht Tel: 01685 723060 Situated in the beautiful scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Garwnant Visitor Centre has an interpretative centre where you can discover the secretes of the forest and water environments. Mountain bikes are available for hire and there is an adventure playground for the young visitor.

Greenmeadow Community Farm Greenforge Way Cwmbran Gwent NP44 5AJ Tel:01633 862202 Meet all the farmyard amimals,milking demonstrations tractor and trailor rides dragon adventure play area.

Greenmeadow Riding CentreTel: 01685 874961 Riding courses, rare breed animal farm.

Gullyvers Adventure Play Centre at the following Leisure Centres Barry Leisure Centre Tel: 01446 744770 Penarth Leisure Centre Tel: (029) 20 700717 Cowbridge Leisure Centre Tel: 01446 775533 LLantwit Major Leisure Centre Tel:01446 793947 An exciting sea themed adventure for children from 2 to 10 years old. Ball ponds Slide Under sea cave Babies play area Toddlers soft play area Rope climb.

Heritage Canoes The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Goytre Wharf nr Llanover Tel: 01873 880661 www.canoes.freeserve.co.uk Explore the wonderful waterways and feel the spirit of freedom along this rural waterway well populated by wildlife.

Hollywood Bowl Atlantic Way 1 Hemmingway Road Cardiff Tel: (029) 20 471 444

Islwyn Indoor Bowling Centre Gelligroes Lane Pontllanfraith Blackwood Tel: 01495 221321

Jazzy Jungle Tel: (029) 20 561461 For Children up to 10 years old. Let the Kids go wild with Bouncy Castle, ball pits, climbing modules, rope bridges, haunted dark room, toddler area.

Llancaiach Fawr Living History Museum Nelson Treharris CF46 6ER Tel:01443 412688 Step back in time to the Civil War year of 1645 and meet the servants of the household.

Llangorse Rope and Riding Centre Gilfach Farm Llangorse Brecon Beacons National Park LD3 7UH Tel: 01874 658 272 Fun for all the family, outdoor activities indoors, in a safe controlled environment. Natural rock faces leading onto artificial climbing walls.Kids climbing and bouldering section as well as abseiling, log climbs, ropes climbes. Riding can be enjoyed along 26 miles of private tracks.Book activities in advance to avoid disappointment.

Museum of Welsh Life St Fagans Cardiff St Fagans Cardiff CF5 6XB Tel: (029) 20 573500 One of Europe's biggest and most exciting open air museums. Centuries of Wales' tradition, culture, industry and costume are gathered together in a hundred acres of beautiful countryside.

National Museum and Gallery Cardiff Cathays Park Cardiff CF1 3NP Tel:(029) 20 397951 Lots of things to do and see at the Museum, check to see what Exhibitions and Childrens Events are on.

Newport Indoor Bowls Centre Glebelands Newport Tel: 01633 264343

Newport Megabowl Newport Reyail Park Queensway Meadows Newport Tel: 01633 276790

The National Showcaves Centre for Wales Dan- yr-Ogof Abercraf upper Swansea Valley SA9 1GJ Tel: 01639 730801 If only the caves could talk. Learn about the natural forces which shaped our planet. You will travel back in time to Jurassic times and come face to face with a fearsome T-Rex and over 50 other giants in the Dinosaur Park.

Race Hire The Hanger Stormy Down Airfield Stormy Down Nr Bridgend Mid Glamorgan CF33 4RS Tel: 01656 773737 Indoor karting great fun for all the family from 14yrs+ . Experience the thrill of driving at speeds of up to 45 mph only one inch off the ground

RasKals Tynewydd Sidings Aberrhondda Road Porth Tel: 01443 685857

Rhondda Heritage Park Lewis Merthyr Colliery Trehafod Rhondda Cynon Taff CF37 7NP Tel: 01443 682036 Lewis Merthyr Colliery offers a complete visitor experience for all ages whatever the weather! Ride in a cage to the Pit bottom, Thrill ride back to the surface, Indoor period village street, Giant adventure playground.

Robert Jeffery Centre School Lane Govilon Gilwern Tel: 01873 831185

Roman Legionary Museum High Street Caerleon Newport NP6 1AE Tel: 01633 423134

Scallywags Adventureland Unit 2 Crossways Retail Park Caerphilly Tel: (029) 20 863333

Scallywags Spaceland Rhymney River Bridge Road Newport Road Cardiff Tel: (029) 20 491600

Superbowl Newport Road Cardiff Tel: (029) 20 461666 Why not take advantage of the familyhour at superbowl.One price for one hours bowling for up to 6 people one of whom must be under 16 yrs, telephone for details.

Taff Valley Buggy Trails Upperboat Pontypridd Glamorgan Tel:(029) 20 831658 Family fun, quad biking and assult courses.

Tawny Owl Animal Park and Craft Centre Wern Newydd Painscastle Builth Wells Powys Tel: 01497 851 399 Meet Basil, one of the mischeivious goats and Jess the smiling sheep dog, feed the sheep and cuddle the goats.

Techniquest Stuart street Cardiff CF10 5BW Tel:02920 475 475 The fun and friendly face of science at the Science Discovery Centre in Cardiff Bay.Tecniquest is a great outing with over 150 interactive exhibits, a Planetarium,Discovery Room, and Science Theatre Techniquest will amaze adults and captivate children.

Tredegar House and Park Newport South Wales NP1 9YW Tel:01633 815880

The Welsh International Climbing Centre Bedlinog South Wales Tel: 01443 710749 Experience the biggest indoor climbing wall in the world! Much more than just climbing.