Dr. Amanda Gummer, CEO of The Good Play Guide, has called for families to put the computers away and enjoy some screen free family fun where possible. “Whilst it is important that children continue to learn and develop throughout the pandemic, it is equally paramount that parents take this opportunity to make some lasting family moments that they can look back on in years to come and importantly have a well-earned break.” With lockdown this year, the idea of a…

I’ll start by saying this: you need to go and see a Kinetic Arts Theatre performance.   I’m not exaggerating that throughout their performance of ‘Footloose’, I was either laughing or smiling for the full two hours straight. It felt like every single cast member was having a blast on the stage and they passed on the infectious sense of fun on to the audience too.   The show was held at the Royal Welsh College of Music and drama….

If you’re looking for something a little different to do with family & friends this Christmas, or something new to try in the New Year to beat those January blues, look no further than Breakout Cardiff. The premise is this: you’re locked in a room and have 60 minutes to escape. However, each room has a separate story line & scenario attached to breaking out. They also have different difficulty levels of the puzzles & riddles that need to be…

Back by popular demand, Tramshed air pumps, squats and kicks off its second series of dance themed exercise classes followed by prosecco brunch! Where else can you enjoy a fun, high intensity workout and reward yourself with a refreshing post workout glass of bubbles and brunch? Tramshed proves it is not just a music and arts venue with the launch of a series of music lead exercise classes with a live DJ. Half work out half dance party, Tramshred ensures getting…

– Cineworld Cardiff has added next generation cinema experience to its current offering – – The cinema will host the first ever 4DX auditorium in Wales – Cineworld Cardiff has announced it is the first cinema in Wales to house 4DX, a revolutionary and immersive cinematic experience. Following on from the successful launch of 4DX in the UK in 2015, the new experience launched on 16th September 2016. Introduced from South Korea and considered to be the biggest innovation in cinematic technology, the Cineworld…

For those looking for a family day out over the summer holidays, The Royal Mint Experience is the perfect choice – allowing visitors to discover the unexpected wonder of coins and find out how they make their way into pockets and purses around the world! Located in Llantrisant, near Cardiff, The Royal Mint Experience will give visitors first-hand knowledge of the manufacturing journey of a coin, while a series of static and interactive exhibitions will bring the 1,000-year-old organisation’s rich heritage…

FREE activities for kids! Thu 21st July – Wed 31st Aug Exotic animal encounter – Meet up to 35 exotic animals  (10am-4pm) Tue 2nd & Sat 13th Aug -Free face painting and glitter tattoos (11am – 4pm) Tue 21st, Mon 25th, Thu 28th July Fri 5th, Wed 10th, Tue 16th, Sun 21st, Tue 23rd, Fri 26th , Mon 29th August -Arts and craft sessions (11am – 4pm) Sat 23rd & Wed 27th July Wed 3rd, Sat 6th, Tue 9th, Fri 12th, Wed 17th, Fri 19th, Wed 24th, Sat 27th, Wed 31st August ***Free competition…

1. Where better to be on a match day There’s nothing quite like watching Wales play in the Millennium Stadium on a match day. The centre of Cardiff turns into a sea of red as the Welsh fans assemble in their thousands. Where else can you find crowds of people all patriotically singing ‘Bread of Heaven’ walking arm in arm through the city? The pubs are packed, the pints are flowing and there’s nowhere better to end the day than…

Early Childhood Music Classes Immersing babies and young children in a music rich environment of interactive music activities has been proven to have a positive effect on their intellectual abilities. Here at Forte School of Music we specialise in teaching music to young children. Using a multi-sensory approach the lessons are an exciting, fun and engaging way to introduce your child to the fundamentals of music. Jungle Music is Forte’s award winning early childhood music programme. Parents and children love…

 The Cardiff 10K: Sunday 11th September (10am) 2K Family Fun Run Sunday: 11th September (9.15am) Leading Welsh charity Kidney Wales are appealing to runners across Wales to sign up for the annual Cardiff 10K road race, which is being held in Cardiff city centre on Sunday 11th September. Following a record number of entries in 2015, the thirtieth anniversary of the iconic race, the 2016 race is expected to be bigger and better than ever before, attracting a whole host…