WHAT TO SEE & DO IN CARDIFF THIS EASTER HOLIDAYS

13 March 2025

Spring is now in full swing and we want to raise the spirits of the residents and visitors of Cardiff!

School’s out for the Easter Holidays so Visit Cardiff have put together a guide of 10 exciting things to do to enjoy as a family. Scroll for ticketed attractions and events, fun & free activities you can be more spontaneous with, a link to family-friendly hotels in case you want to extend your stay a little longer, and some practical advice that you may need to know.

Don’t forget – this is just a small selection of the many attractions & events going on in the city. Make sure you take a look at our See & Do & Events pages for more.

1. A LUXURY GETAWAY AT THE PARKGATE HOTEL

Pack your bags and head to the heart of the city for a much-needed Easter break as a couple or as a family, or indulge in a delicious Easter Sunday lunch with your loved ones at our MICHELIN Guide listed restaurant, The Sorting Room.

With lots of exciting things happening in Cardiff over the holidays, The Parkgate Hotel’s central location is the perfect place to be! Book your Easter dining experience here, or book your overnight stay here.

2. TEE OFF AT TREETOP GOLF

To celebrate Easter Holidays, Treetop will be opening at 10am every day from Monday 3rd – Sunday 16th April, closing at at 8pm on Fri 7th, Sun 9th & Mon 10th April.  Even the miniest golfers can trek their trails, and families of four play for less any time, any day. With two indoor 18-hole mini golf courses to choose from, will you trek the Tropical Trail or brave the ruins of the Ancient Explorer?

Share handmade pizza from Pizza Cabana and toast your team champions with tropical mocktails from The Thirsty Toucan. There’s no need to book – just turn up and tee off! More information here.

3. ENJOY HALF TERM FUN AT CARDIFF CASTLE

Entertain the family and enjoy the immersive family attraction, ‘Black Tower Tales’ that brings a turbulent period of Welsh history to life, where you will discover the story of Local Welsh hero Llywelyn Bren’s medieval struggle against the oppressive Sherriff of Glamorgan. Black Tour Tales can be purchased at the Ticket Office with a General Admission ticket. More information here.

4. EAT & STAY AT FUTURE INN

Easter is nearly here, making it the perfect time to enjoy some quality family moments this spring. Celebrate with a delicious three-course traditional Sunday lunch at Thomas Restaurant, starting with a choice of flavorful starters. For the main course, indulge in succulent meats, golden crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, a giant homemade Yorkshire pudding, and lashings of rich, real gravy. End your meal on a sweet note with a delightful dessert.

For a truly relaxing stay, Future Inn Cardiff Bay offers spacious Twin Rooms with two Queen-sized beds, perfect for families of up to four. Each room features individual air conditioning and heating control, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, vegan-friendly toiletries, a complimentary robe and slippers, and essential amenities like tea and coffee-making facilities, an iron, a hairdryer, and bottled water. Guests also enjoy perks like free parking and electric car charging, free Wi-Fi, and convenient home-away-from-home services, including a guest laundry room, ice machine, and ice buckets. Find out more and book directly today! Find out more & book direct here.

5. WORK AS A TEAM AT ESCAPE ROOMS CARDIFF

Come and see for yourself why Escape Rooms Cardiff is so much fun!

Choose your team of 2-6 players (per room). Select your theme from our 6 immersive game rooms. You’ll be given an objective and you’ll need to find objects, codes and clues in the rooms. With 60 minutes on the clock, you’ll need to think quick, think smart and work as a team if you want to make it out in time. Peckish after all that hard work? Don’t forget you get 25% off Zizzi Italian with your booking confirmation! Find out more here.

6. GET UP CLOSE TO SCIENCE AT TECHNIQUEST

You’ll find all kinds of amazing machines and curious contraptions to explore, with over 100 hands-on exhibits set across two floors.

You can add extra activities to your visit too, for ages 5+ you can see the Flower & Eggs Live Science Show. Join one of the eggs-cellent presenters as they hatch a show full of fascinating facts and dynamic demos, cracking open a golden opportunity to explore the wonderful world of eggs! Holiday sessions tend to fill up quickly, so please make sure you book ahead here.

7. EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE AT THE RED DRAGON CENTRE

This Easter, join the team from Experimental Science at The Red Dragon Centre for a a Willy Wonka inspired adventure! Explore the science behind your favourite sweet treats at this delicious workshop on Good Friday 18 April.

Use scientific equipment and techniques to create our own sweets including super sour sherbet and glow in the dark jelly worms. Every experiment is edible. (All experiments are vegan, no dairy, no nuts and avoids all common allergens). Suitable for 4+ years. Tickets must be pre-booked. Click here.

8. ICE SKATE AT ICE ARENA WALES

The public sessions to cater for anyone and everyone, these include students, silver skaters, toddlers and lastly evening sessions. Ice skating is the perfect day out for family, friends or even your date where you can enjoy some fun on the ice. Remember, ice is the great equaliser – everyone falls!

Bambi on ice? Learn to skate with an intensive course running this Easter Half Term! Choose from either a 3 day or 5 day course on the dates listed here.

9. BREAKFAST WITH BUNNY AT THE IVY

Breakfast With Bunny experience on Sunday, April 20th. Guests can enjoy a specially curated breakfast menu for both adults and children, along with fun activities, photos, and sweet treats to take home. Little ones will be delighted with a delicious breakfast alongside The Ivy Bunny, complete with bunny ears, bowties, cookie decorating, and a chocolate surprise.

10. VISIT AMGUEDDFA CYMRU-MUSEUM

With spring fast approaching, why not get out and about, and enjoy Amgueddfa Cymru-Museum Wales’s sites, events and activities?

There’s plenty to choose from including, courses, markets and workshops, plus  The Big Museum Easter Trail –  the annual trail is perfect for families and little explorers alike. How well do you know your way around the magnificent dinosaurs, woolly mammoths and paintings at National Museum Cardiff?  You will need to solve riddles and uncover clues, before embarking on a hunt to find the brightly coloured Easter eggs hidden around the Museum. Please book here.

11. PARK PLAZA

Hop into April the chocolate way and enjoy the exclusive Chocolate Afternoon Tea at the Laguna Kitchen & Bar served for the month of April with an Easter twist. Experience the ‘plate of chocolate delights’ including White Chocolate & Raspberry Tart with Crushed Easter Egg, Dark Chocolate Mousse, Ruby Sphere’s with Mint Chocolate and Chocolate Brownies.

These mouth-watering treats are accompanied by a selection of hot Savouries, Sandwiches & Scone & a Chocolate Cookie.  There’s a superb selection of loose teas, coffee and of course Hot Chocolate with the option to upgrade, adding an additional sparkle with a glass of Ayala Brut Majeur Champagne. For the little bunnies, children under 12 can enjoy their very own Chocolate Afternoon Tea.

Click here to book.

FANCY MAKING A CITY BREAK OF IT?

Visit our stay page for accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Want to know more about transport, or need to download a map? Check out our visitor information page.

Let us know what you got up to during the Easter Holidays, we would love to see your photos! Use #VisitCardiff.