It's just 10 pounds to cowork on the top floor of Hamilton House, which you're never quite sure is…read moregoing to make it another day, based on what the developers want. The coworkers are friendly and on Wednesdays they have a tea and cake at 3pm, which will give you an opportunity to meet some of the lovely people who work here.

Coexist have transformed a derelict building in Stokes Croft into an energetic cultural centre,…read morehousing workspaces, community classes (such as art, dance, fitness, wellbeing, environment, community cohesion), and venue space for hire. Downstairs the Canteen / bar offers decent food and drink, and it also hosts music/club nights. I'd reccommend popping into the foyer in person to check out the events blackboard to get a proper feel for the place and to see the bredth of stuff going on there!

I took my three kids here for the Santa Special last year and they loved every minute of it!!…read moreIt was great because they got a present each and us adults got a mince pie with a glass of sherry. They do other events during the year and we are hoping to visit for a Thomas the tank engine special soon. Prices are very good value. Alltogether a fun day out.

The Railway here was closed to passengers in 1941, and to goods in 1954, though the section from…read moreBlaenavon to Pontypool was in use for coal from Big Pit and other local mines until 1980. It is now maintained by a group of hard-working, enthusiastic volunteers. The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway was started in 1980, and continues to be maintained and operated exclusively by volunteers who form the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway Company (1983) Ltd. Supported by the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway Society. After Big Pit stopped producing coal in 1980, the track was lifted from Cwmbran through Pontypool to just south of Blaenavon (High Level) Station where the volunteers started running trains in 1983 and have continued continuously for over twenty five years. Lots of information for train spotters and enthusiasts this is the highest narrow guage railway in Wales. The society offers a superb range of events running throughout the year (note the upcoming Santa Special which is great fun for Kids who get presents and Mums and Dads who get mince pies and sherry!) at other times the short little journey is available at a very reasonable fare of £2.50 adult and £1.50 child snacks and beverages are available on board again at a sensible price and Garn lakes picnic area is just a few yards away. For a family day out this is hard to beat alongside the Big Pit mining museum (Free entry!) and The nearby ironworks.

Free museum (donations welcome), very nice collection. In particular, I enjoyed the animal display…read moreof those found in and around the Bristol area and my spouse was excited to see the Banksy. We loved seeing the anti-racism display as well. There were several good options for children as well and we saw a school class enjoying the exhibits. We hadn't planned on this stop but popped in when we happened across it. The building is also beautiful! Worth stopping in!

For a smaller museum, this one is of the must stop learning experiences anywhere. It has an real…read morediversity of art, science, and history that works for any family or lifelong student. It is free of charge but they do ask for 5 pound donations (optional).

This is a type of community centre and public library all in one. It is attached to Herons Moor…read moreInfant and Junior School but its facilities are used by the public and the school alike. It has conference and meeting rooms which are very well kept. The whole building is light and airy and you can hire the school hall for functions and childrens parties from here. They also provide a complete party package which is great and very well organised. Great toilet facilities, couple of vending machines and they serve a small range of hot drinks over the counter. During school hols they have some great childrens activities which don't cost too much. Also have internet access and if you join the library I think you get a limited amount of access for free. The library is very well maintained and they have a story time for younger children which is great and usually involves a bit of art and craft as well. Staff are always helpful and friendly.

Said to be one of Wales' best kept secrets, the castle at Caldicot sits on an ancient, attractive…read moreand strategically important site. Restored to much of its original outstanding condition, it is an attractive and interesting place to visit. The castle contains all the elements of the typical medieval fortress, and has been lovingly cared for by its present owners, who have opened it to the public. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home, this castle has a romantic and colourful history. It was originally built on a site that had long been recognized for its strategic value. In fact the Romans already actively made use of the area in the early centuries AD, when Caldicot stood on the Via Julia roadway to Caerwent, the Roman town of Venta Silurum (ruins visible) just to the north. Caldicot's placement near the Bristol Channel allowed observation of the comings and goings of ship traffic and eased transport of supplies to the site. Its useful location was recognized by the Normans as early as 1086, and they built a motte with two baileys and a deep surrounding ditch to control this portion of south Wales. It is a surprisingly pleasant find in the Welsh countryside, so close to the modernized, industrial sector of Wales, yet so isolated from it. The castle is now owned and operated by the local authority, and is open to the public. The great gatehouse is now home to popular medieval banquets, a lavish and appropriate setting for such whimsical entertainment. Indeed some of the official website makes it almost sound like Disneyland in my opinion, but there are indeed some aspects that also make it fun for those with children so don't let that put you off visiting when in the neighbourhood of Newport/Chepstow. For the full history, go here: http://www.castlewales.com/caldicot.html If you want to stay over (within walking distance), try here:http://www.qype.co.uk/place/754362-The-Lychgate-Caldicot

Only a short car ride from Chepstow or Newport this is an ideal day out for any family with…read morechildren of all ages. Plenty of space (over 50 acres), yet you get a feeling that everything is close at hand. The castle is open and you can enjoy an audio tour at your own pace, so if something catches your eye you can spend that extra time there. Any-one for chess? Play on a giant out-door board with 2ft tall figures. Like knights and heraldry? See the armor worn by your forefathers; could you see yourself in combat wearing this kind of battledress? Pity the poor horses that carried armies in those times! There are gentle paths for strolling, with several picnic tables spread about the grounds, and unusually, there are barbecue hearths for a really splendid family meal. All the lawns and paths by the castle are level which makes it ideal for those with any mobility problems. Tours are availble for those with impaired hearing. A visit to the shop will end the peferct day; something for everyone & of all ages. Altogether a lovely day out, just a little off the beaten track, but more than worth the time you spend there.

Rich's Farmhouse Cider is a working cider farm, shop and restaurant in the village of Watchfield…read morenear Highbridge. The restaurant is bright and sunny with large windows. The restaurant serves cooked breakfasts, Sunday roasts and other meals made with locally made products for example Somerset Cheddar Ploughman's lunch. The restaurant also serves cider and apple juice made at Rich's farm. As well as many varieties of Rich's cider the shop stocks other locally made products including wine, cheese and chutney and a variety of gifts are also stocked. You can also explore the museum which houses old-fashioned cider making equipment.

It was only a little bit of a detour on my journey home, and it was well worth it, the cider is…read morevery very good here! There are friendly staff, oodles of goodies to purchase, a tiny bit of historic cider making, and a very nice restaurant. But mainly very very nice cider !

Just to say that my girls used to go to another holiday club in Bristol but they are so much…read morehappier coming to School's Out Henleaze. Thank you.

A great place to go for interesting films and plays, live music, dance and exhibitions. There are…read morediscounts for students and people with disabilities, and other facilities too (see the website for more information). The cafe bar is ideal for meals or snacks too. If you visit the university you can pick up the latest programme of events, or you can check the website or be added to the email list.

Civilised Swansea cinema! A glass of red before - and after - the main feature, a consistently…read morehigh-quality movie programme, no popcorn smells or nacho's sticking to your feet. Buy those tickets now!

This is a beautiful old house just outside Newport, very easy to get to from the motorway, and well…read moreworth a visit. For anyone who's a fan of BBC costume dramas, then this is the type of house that would make any Jane Austen heroine fall in love with even the most ruthless and cutthroat of villainous rich men. It packs quite a punch. Sitting in 90 acres of surrounding parkland, this is a lovely oasis of tranquillity. The house and gardens are open to the public during the summer months, and there are also countless festivals and seasonal events happening throughout the rest of the year. There is also a short avenue of arts and crafts shops which are open throughout the year. Here you'll find Busy Bees Patchwork and many other pottery, art and smithies. Pop along for a cultural afternoon.

Tanya is right on the money when she says this park is straight out of a BBC costume drama (don't…read moreeven get me started on their version of Pride and Prejudice - I know the whole damn thing by heart and that series is most likely the reason I moved to the UK in the first place). I used to work at the government building that's right around the corner, so a few lunch hours were spent walking around this park's stunning grounds. The park and woodland walk is open from 9 am to dusk. The House is open from Easter to the end of September, with house tours from Wednesday - Sunday. Tours last a little over an hour starting at 11am, then run hourly until 4pm. Events are held year round, and more information can be found on their website. Tredegar House is licensed for weddings and caters for conferences, although I'm happy just meandering around the park with the grand house serving as part of the background. If you're not a driver, you can get here via the number 30 and 36 Cardiff Bus, which I'd recommend instead of taking the train, as Newport Railway Station is a fair bit away.

Nice big place. Very niuce inside. Lots of extertainment. Havent been in for ages but i remember…read morethey have nice decorations in. Nice older styled place. Have great shows here aswell !