{"id":5390,"date":"2026-05-21T12:54:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unitedwelsh.com\/cy\/news\/five-budget-friendly-places-to-visit-this-may-half-term-3\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T12:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:54:53","slug":"five-budget-friendly-places-to-visit-this-may-half-term-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unitedwelsh.com\/cy\/news\/five-budget-friendly-places-to-visit-this-may-half-term-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Five budget-friendly places to visit this May half-term"},"content":{"rendered":"

So far the weather is looking warm and sunny this bank holiday weekend and half-term. Wondering what to do outside with your kids that won\u2019t break the bank?<\/h3>\n

Here are five budget-friendly outdoor activities in South Wales.<\/h3>\n

\"Children<\/p>\n

The Wetter is Better Splash Pads at Morgan Jones Park, Caerphilly<\/h3>\n

Morgan Jones Park is a Green Flag award winning park that in the summer months lets rip their Wetter is Better jets \u2013 perfect for cooling down in the heat!<\/p>\n

The park is also home to a caf\u00e9 that gives back to the local community, as well as a wildflower meadow and a skate park.<\/p>\n

Morgan Jones Park, Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly, CF83 1AB | Free to get in | Open 24\/7<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Bute<\/p>\n

Bute Park, Cardiff<\/h3>\n

Described as the \u2018green heart of the city,\u2019 Bute Park is tucked behind Cardiff Castle and is a stone\u2019s throw away from Cardiff\u2019s main high streets and the civic centre.<\/p>\n

The sprawling park gives kids plenty of space to play, and there are three cafes to choose from if they need refreshments.<\/p>\n

Bute Park, North Road, Cardiff, CF10 3ER | Free | Open daily from 7:30am to 30 minutes before sunset<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Sign<\/p>\n

Festival Park Owl Sanctuary, Ebbw Vale<\/h3>\n

First set up in 1998 to care for injured or abandoned hawks, falcons and wild owls, the owl sanctuary also gives children the opportunity to learn about the birds and even hold an owl!<\/p>\n

Find out more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Festival Park Owl Sanctuary, Victoria, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8FP | Free | Open daily from 10am to 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Dyffryn<\/p>\n

Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan<\/h3>\n

A beautiful and iconic Welsh landmark, Dyffryn Gardens has two log stack play areas with plenty of space for playing and exploring.<\/p>\n

Top tip: bring a magnifying glass or binoculars so you can spot the birds, squirrels, and creepy crawlies that make their home in the gardens.<\/p>\n

Find out more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6FZ | Family tickets start from \u00a321 (One adult and three children) | Children under five visit for free | Open daily from 10am \u2013 5pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Two<\/h3>\n

Walnut Tree Farm Park, Newport<\/h3>\n

Stretching over 80 acres, Walnut Tree Farm Park has activities to suit children of all ages, from pony rides and petting zoos, to pedal-powered go kart rides.<\/p>\n

Find out more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Walnut Tree Farm, Coast Road, Newport, NP10 8SQ | Family ticket is \u00a324 (two adults and two children) | Open daily from 10am \u2013 5pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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So far the weather is looking warm and sunny this bank holiday weekend and half-term. Wondering what to do outside with your kids that won\u2019t break the bank? Here are five budget-friendly outdoor activities in South Wales. The Wetter is Better Splash Pads at Morgan Jones Park, Caerphilly Morgan Jones Park is a Green Flag […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5390","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-community-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFive budget-friendly places to visit this May half-term - United Welsh Cymru<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering what to do outside with your kids that won\u2019t break the bank? 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