Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Centre for Alternative Technology
Educational, fun and truly green, CAT offers plenty of interactive displays and a
great adventure playground for curious kids. (
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)
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Doctor Who Experience
Don't hide behind the sofa. This exhibition charts the adventures of every family's favourite
time lord. (
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)
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National Waterfront Museum
For a hands-on family visit, Swansea's landmark museum is hard to beat. (
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)
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Dan-yr-Ogof
Eerie caves, dinosaurs, shire horses and a petting farm should keep everyone entertained. (
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Festivals
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Urdd National Eisteddfod
(
http://www.urdd.org
) One of Europe's largest youth festivals.
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Croissant Neuf Summer Party
(
www.croissantneuf.co.uk
) A rip-roaring family festival of music and arts events
near Usk, Monmouthshire.
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Hay Fever
Part of the famous Hay Festival dedicated to children. (
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)
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Big Cheese
A fantastic free weekend of historical re-enactments, folk dancing, music and fire-eating. (
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)
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Victorian Extravaganza
Good old-fashioned family fun with fancy dress, parades, funfairs and special events. (
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here
)
PLANNING
Apart from booking some accommodation and packing your wetsuits, wellies, buckets and spades, a trip to Wales
requires very little forward planning. The best time to visit with children is undoubtedly during the summer
months when the weather is warmer and you can enjoy endless hours on the beach. Not all beaches have life-
guards, however, so it's a good idea to check locally if the water is safe for swimming. You'll find loads of prac-
tical information on visiting wales with children on
www.visitwales.co.uk/uk-family-holidays
and in Visit Wales'
free brochure
Wales View
.
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World Bog Snorkelling Championships
Stand by and watch competitors as they submerge themselves in boggy wa-
ter for a 110m swim.