{"id":25809,"date":"2018-02-20T15:23:26","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T15:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=25809"},"modified":"2018-02-20T15:23:26","modified_gmt":"2018-02-20T15:23:26","slug":"7-trips-banish-half-term-boredom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2018\/02\/20\/7-trips-banish-half-term-boredom\/","title":{"rendered":"7 trips to banish half-term boredom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ALREADY struggling to keep the kids entertained this half term? We bring you seven local activities to last you the whole week.<\/span><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Cardiffian <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">has picked out some of the best Cardiff has to offer.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>1. Cardiff Castle<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of Wales\u2019 most popular attractions, Cardiff Castle has something to entertain visitors of all ages. There is a tour of the grounds and audio guide aimed at kids, with tales of prisoners and enemy sieges.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is also a chance for kids to dress up and imagine life as a soldier in the castle, armed with an ancient musket.<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17369\" style=\"width: 1027px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17369\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1027\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle.jpg 1027w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle-293x219.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1027px) 100vw, 1027px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17369\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1027\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle.jpg 1027w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/02\/JH-Cardiff-Castle-293x219.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1027px) 100vw, 1027px\" \/><\/noscript> Learn to be a knight at Cardiff Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting Friday is Warrior School. Held in the 15th century Undercroft, Warwick Warriors will be teaching how to sword fight and become a fully-fledged knight.<\/span><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tickets for Warrior School are \u00a310 and is open to 5-16 year olds. These tickets cover the event and access to the Castle grounds, Keep, Wartime Tunnels and Battlement Walk. General admission starts at \u00a39.00 for children aged 5-16.<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information visit http:\/\/www.cardiffcastle.com<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<strong>2. Techniquest<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Situated in Cardiff Bay, Techniquest is the perfect \u2018rainy day\u2019 half-term outing. It is the longest established science discovery centre in the UK and has loads of interactive exhibitions to teach children of all ages about science.<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25811\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25811\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-25811 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b-770x512.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25811 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b-770x512.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/8642973813_250674cb8c_b-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript> Learn all about science at Techniquest<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This week, the centre hosts a number of temporary exhibitions about flight and space. <\/span><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General admission starts at \u00a36.50 for kids, with adult, concession and family tickets available also.<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information visit https:\/\/www.techniquest.org<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<strong>3. National Museum Cardiff<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The museum is a great day out if you\u2019re on a budget as admission is free. Kids will love the opportunity to get face to face with dinosaurs and giant mammals as well as learn more about the animals that roam our planet today.<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18804\" style=\"width: 796px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18804\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"796\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd-770x579.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18804\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"796\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd-770x579.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/Amgueddfa_Genedlaethol_Caerdydd-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/noscript> See Wales&#8217; history at the National Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Based in the centre of Cardiff, the museum is open from Tuesday &#8211; Sunday, 10am-5pm. Admission is free.<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information visit https:\/\/museum.wales\/cardiff\/<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<strong>4. Treetop Adventure Golf<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Based within the St David\u2019s Shopping Centre, this adventure golf course is great fun for families with a competitive streak.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are two courses to choose from: the tropical trail or the ancient explorer, each with unique challenges and characters to meet along the way. Try the challenging 19th hole for a chance to win a free round!<\/span><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Admission ranges from \u00a34.00 for under 5\u2019s to \u00a326.50 for a family ticket.<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information visit https:\/\/adventuregolf.com<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<strong>5. Cardiff International White Water<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The perfect one for your little thrillseekers! This fantastic facility offers everything from indoor surfing and canoeing to kayaking on white water rapids.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Families can take advantage of Family rafting sessions, where the level and speed of the rapids is lowered so that children as young as six can enjoy the course. For those who\u2019d prefer to stay dry, there\u2019s even a high rope adventure trail and a climbing wall!<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Equipment, including wetsuits, boots, buoyancy aids and helmets are all available from the site.<\/span><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prices start from \u00a310 per person.<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information visit https:\/\/www.ciww.com<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<strong>6. Cardiff International Pool<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re looking to keep your kids active, then look no further. Situated in Cardiff\u2019s International Sports Village, this venue boasts a 50 metre Olympic swimming pool and leisure pool.<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25830\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25830\" style=\"width: 2816px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25830\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/Cardiff_International_Whitewater_Centre.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2816\" height=\"2112\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25830\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/02\/Cardiff_International_Whitewater_Centre.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2816\" height=\"2112\" \/><\/noscript> Fancy tearing down some rapids this week?<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If it\u2019s fun you\u2019re after, the leisure pool has a whole host of slides and tunnels to hurtle down as well as a range of inflatables, toys and floats. After all that excitement, you can take a chilled meander down the Lazy River to catch your breath before hitting the slides again.<\/span><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Admission for children is \u00a33.55, adults \u00a34.65 and there is a family ticket available for \u00a310.50.<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information visit https:\/\/adventuregolf.com<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<strong>7. Cardiff Spy Mission Treasure Trail<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For those who love an adventure, this Cardiff Bay trail is the perfect way to spend a couple of hours and explore the Bay area.<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20224\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20224\" style=\"width: 2910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20224\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/10\/Cardiff_Hafen-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2910\" height=\"1940\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20224\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/10\/Cardiff_Hafen-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2910\" height=\"1940\" \/><\/noscript> Find the clues and crack the code in Cardiff Bay Photograph: Julian Nitsche<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download the trail from the website and get exploring. Solve clues set on existing buildings and crack the code like a true secret agent. The trail is roughly 2.5 miles long and takes 2.5 hours to complete though you can take as little or as much time as you like.<\/span><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The trail map can be purchased for \u00a36.99 (<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treasuretrails.co.uk\/things-to-do\/south-wales\/cardiff-bay\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.treasuretrails.co.uk\/things-to-do\/south-wales\/cardiff-bay<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">) and printed at home or posted to you.<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<b>Let us know if you enjoyed one of these activities or have your own suggestion by tweeting to us @cardiffian_news. <\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALREADY struggling to keep the kids entertained this half term? We bring you seven local activities to last you the whole week. 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