Willow Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Other than the DR Who exhibition... Anyone got any suggestions on what to do for a weekend in Cardiff with teenage boys ? (they will do museums but draw the line at National Trust properties). They want to do the Dr Who exhibition but not sure what else we could do. Oh and swimming is out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 The whole Cardiff Bay Area is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Agree the whole Cardiff Bay Area is great, from the Dr Who Experience you can walk in one direction across the Barrage. There's a big, sandy play area there which my boys love. In the other direction, you go into the Bay, lots of restaurants and things, lovely ice cream in Cadwalladers. There's Techniquest in the Bay, which is a hands-on Science place, google and have a look at their website. In Cardiff City Centre there's obviously a lot of shops. The National Museum is in the Civic Centre area, it's free entry and they have dinosaurs, a large natural history area and a fantastic art gallery part. There is a hands on childrens area too, which I think can give you quizzes and things to look for around the museum. The museum has been used a few times in Dr Who. Also in town is The Cardiff Story, a local history place, again free entry. Downstairs in it is an interactive bit with computers and dress up and they run different activities. Again look at their website. Cardiff Castle is in town too, not sure how much entry is. Fab views from the top of the Keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Don't know when you're coming, but the Cardiff Festival is on now until September http://www.cardiff-festival.com/content.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Also, if you have a car, then it's not far to Castell Coch, a historic fairytale castle. If you cycle, you can cycle from the bay along the Taff Trail to here (probably about 45-60 mins, although BIG hill to get up to Castell Coch, most walk ) There is also the museum of welsh life at St Fagans, which has lots of outdoor exhibits. If the boys were fans (or you) of Gavin and Stacey, Barry Island is less than half hour away. I agree with all PurpleTrees suggestions! If you want a chilled afternoon, there is 10 pin bowling and a cinema in the red dragon centre in the bay aswell. Hope you enjoy the Dr Who exhibition, we loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Also Roath Park Lake is a fab place for a walk, can hire row boats and pedaloes. Also big rose gardens and a greenhouse with lots of exotic plants and terrapins. It's not far out of the City centre. Forgot to say about the bowling and cinema. Agree that Castell Coch is lovely, if you go inside the rooms are amazing, it's all designed by William Burgess. Forgot about St Fagans, that's all really interesting. It's also free entry, you just pay for the car park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
