When you are on holiday, taking a weekend break or even just a night away, the chances are you might want to do something while you're there or explore what's on in the area.  It could be booking a river trip, a visit to a museum or wildlife park, or it could be something a little more wild like white water rafting, axe throwing or a high wires course.  Whatever you fancy, jazz up your trip with something a bit different and have a look a the wide variety of experiences available near the accommodation.

Experiences

The UK has a huge array of museums and art galleries for you to enjoy. From the big hitters in London, such as the Natural History Museum, V&A, Tate Modern and National Portrait Gallery, to exciting living museums where your family can step back in time (such as the Black Country Museum in the West Midlands or the Highland Folk Museum in the Cairngorms). These Museums let your kids get hands-on with history, attending School and learning about farming, crafts, and much more. Art Galleries are not just for the grown ups! They now have workshops and child-friendly trails to inspire even the youngest artists to start drawing.  So why not try out one of our Museums or Art Galleries on your next holiday?   

Museums and Art Galleries

Weather is too nice to stay indoors? Want to stretch your legs? Children need to run wild?  Then head to one of the UK's fantastic parks and playgrounds on offer and breath in that fresh air!

Parks and Playgrounds

Spend the day creating your very own handcrafted pot, vase, or bowl. Or if you have less time on your hands why not try painting a premade version?  A relaxing, indoor family activity. Perfect for creatives and on a rainy day visit one of the many ceramic cafes for coffee, tea, cakes, and of course, crafting!   

Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

Trying to find shelter on a rainy day or enjoy a fun evening filled with laughter and popcorn? Visit one of the 775 cinemas in the UK to catch up on the latest blockbuster film releases!  Or fancy watching some live theatre, a music concert, a ballet, or comedy act? Then head to one of the UK's 1300 theatres!  Whether the West End, London is where you want to enjoy some of the UK's finest productions on offer, or Shakespeare's Globe where you can experience incredible performances and actors. Maybe you want to head to the  Festival Theatre in Edinburgh which stages some of the finest operas and ballets. There is something for everyone and definitely not to be missed!    

Cinemas and theatres

Want to train and practice before hitting the slopes this year? Or are you a newbie who wants to learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding to save time practising at the resort? Whilst the sensation of sliding on fresh snow is hard to beat, the artificial slope provides a consistent environment which is great for learning and practising.   Fun for the whole family, a day out with friends or an adventurous date with a loved one!

Dry Ski Slopes

Whatever your child's age there is always something to enjoy. Get cracking in  a multi-level play area where kids can climb, clamber and slide over all sorts of adventurous obstacles. What’s next? What about a ball pond where your children can dip and dive in a pool full of colourful balls? All of the above would make for serious family fun. Of course parents are not forgotten either as a cafe is never far away. You can relax with a tasty coffee and a slice of cake. What more could you want?

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

Learn to paint or refine your skills... Painting is a completely inclusive activity for the whole family!  Head to a pottery painting class with your friends and take away a keepsake from your holiday! Or let the kids express their creative side with some hand painting!  Maybe you're already proficient and want to polish your brush technique. Whatever the weather, there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

Painting workshops

Pottery is an ancient craft and great fun! Sometimes a little messy, anyone can have a go at either hand building a pot, or getting to grips with a throwing wheel. You can create something beautiful and uniquely yours in no time at all. Families can enjoy together and kids as young as 2 can play with clay, or have a go at painting a pre-made pot. It’s the perfect wet weather or winter activity.

Pottery

The UK is the home of the amazing steam train! This integral part of our lives and history means we are lucky to still have many running steam railways and transport museums and attractions.  Why not experience the romance of a steam train ride in the Welsh mountains or across Bodmin and try out a railway or transport attraction on your next holiday.  

Railway and Transport 

Believe it or not, you can Ski outdoors in the UK! The ski season in Scotland is from January to early April. All the resorts offer nursery slopes so everyone can get started, kids can start skiing from 3 or 4 years old. Visit these beautiful mountains and stay in plentiful local accommodation.  If you can't get to the mountains, why not try one of the UK's indoor snow centres. Open all year round they have ski and snowboarding classes for all ages and are a great way to get your mountain hit even in the summer. 

Ski Areas and Resorts

Take you family and friends bowling for an afternoon or evening! Whatever your level or age, ten pin bowling is for the whole family and is the perfect location on a rainy day! The objective is to knock down all ten pins on the first roll of the ball (a strike), or failing that, on the second roll (a spare)... but let's not get bogged down with the rules.  Younger children can join in too, thanks to lighter and smaller bowling balls, bowling ramps and alley railings. Book your spot today so you don't miss out!

Ten Pin Bowling Alleys

Splash around whatever the weather at these great indoor and outdoor waterparks in the UK! Nothing brings out your inner child quite like the prospect of a water slide or a wave pool. So, don your sturdiest swimwear and swap the beach for one of our top wet and wild waterparks. Whether you’re into white-knuckle flume rides or meandering around a lazy river with a float, water parks are guaranteed to make a splash, whatever the weather. 

Water Parks

Torfaen is a county borough in the south east of Wales.  Blaenavon in the north of the county is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are many good attractions here in Torfaen including the National Coal Museum and a boating lake.

Torfaen

Just over the Severn Bridge from England, the large country of Gwent offers visitors their first sight of Wales.  The gorgeous Monmouthshire town of Chepstow with its magical castle is just one of many incredible places to explore here.

Gwent

Wales is a country made for incredible holidays, whether it be along the stunning coastline, up a mountain or exploring a castle ruins.  Holidays in Wales can be about adrenaline fuelled adventure, culture, exploration or relaxation - anything from abseiling down a waterfall to swimming in the crystal clear waters.  If your family enjoy rock pooling and paddling then look no further than Wales' safe, sandy and family friendly beaches.  With miles of golden sand and dunes, many of the best beaches are relatively quiet, so you won't find huge crowds.  Away form the coastline, discover the extraordinary Snowdonia National Park where you can visit an island, take a boat trip, a ride on the railway or climb Snowden itself.  Whatever type of holiday you enjoy, you will find it in Wales. 

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Scotland

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland make up the extraordinary United Kingdom; home to mountains, caves, rivers, dramatic coastlines, medieval villages and vibrant cities.

Discover Torfaen
Torfaen is a county borough in the south east of Wales. Blaenavon in the north of the county is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are many good attractions here in Torfaen including the National Coal Museum and a boating lake.

Things to do in torfaen

Experiences

Museums and Art Galleries

Parks and Playgrounds

Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

Cinemas and theatres

Dry Ski Slopes

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

Painting workshops

Pottery

Railway and Transport

Ski Areas and Resorts

Ten Pin Bowling Alleys

Water Parks

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Discover TorfaenTorfaen is a county borough in the south east of Wales. Blaenavon in the north of the county is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are many good attractions here in Torfaen including the National Coal Museum and a boating lake.

Things to do in torfaen

Experiences

Museums and Art Galleries

Parks and Playgrounds

Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

Cinemas and theatres

Dry Ski Slopes

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

Painting workshops

Pottery

Railway and Transport

Ski Areas and Resorts

Ten Pin Bowling Alleys

Water Parks

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Discover Torfaen
Torfaen is a county borough in the south east of Wales. Blaenavon in the north of the county is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are many good attractions here in Torfaen including the National Coal Museum and a boating lake.