Days out for kids in North Wales this February half term

It’s not all long hikes and difficult climbs, there’s plenty of family friendly activities to get stuck into in this beautiful part of the world. Read on to see a little bit of what we’ve got going on in the area!

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH KIDS INDOORS?

BEACON CLIMBING CENTRE

We know that the words ‘kids’ and ‘climbing centre’ wouldn’t naturally go together, but hear us out. Beacon Climbing Centre, based in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, is a child’s paradise when it comes to activity days out, with plenty of bouldering challenges for kids from the age of 5 to get stuck into. There’s a dedicated kids section with an overlooking café, as well as crazy climbing walls for the bigger kids to try out. Beacon also offer kids parties, and we can guarantee there will be early nights all around!

ZIP WORLD

A bit of shameless self-promo incoming – when it comes to activities for teens, Zip World Slate Caverns is home to the world-famous Bounce Below, the UK’s only underground trampoline style adventure, as well as Titan, Europe’s largest zip zone. The beauty of our underground adventures is they’re the perfect rainy day activities for kids! For the thrill-seekers amongst us, head over to Zip World Penrhyn Quarry to take on the world’s fastest zip line, Velocity 2, and the UK’s only mountain cart adventure, Quarry Karts (please note that these 2 are outdoor activities)!

SC2

Ahh, the Sun Centre! We challenge you to find someone who grew up in North Wales who hasn’t visited the Sun Centre’s famous wave pool at least once. One of the most exciting indoor activities for kids in the area and set in the famous holiday town of Rhyl, the SC2 has recently been refurbished, and is now bigger and better than ever! Spend the day with your little ones enjoying this exciting waterpark and all it has to offer, taking on the slides or kicking back in the paddling zones. For warmer days, there’s an outdoor splash pad too! If you want to take the adventure to the next level, you can challenge a few friends and family to the all new Ninja Tag experience. This multi-level assault course will see you and your party’s skill and reflexes tested as you traverse, climb and jump along the obstacles to seek out the tags. Who will you challenge?!

HOW DO I KEEP MY KIDS BUSY OUTSIDE?

MANORAFON FARM PARK

Nestled in the outskirts of the market town of Abergele, Manorafon Farm Park is a fantastic, family-run farm, boasting plenty of activities for young kids and families. Explore all the farm has to offer and enjoy learning all about the interesting animals, from the resident llamas, to the cheeky meerkats, to the adorable piglets! You can purchase a bag of feed for just £1 at reception and be greeted enthusiastically by the park’s four-legged residents! Manorafon also host a selection of activities during peak seasons, including foam parties and tricycle rides. We’d highly recommend the excellently priced membership, which allows you to make your money back after a couple of visits. If you’ve got some curious and adventurous tots on your hands, this is the place for you.

CONWY SIGHTSEEING CRUISES

Pop your coat on and hop aboard the Conwy Sightseeing Cruise with your family! Enjoy the views of the idyllic seaside town of Conwy, and learn all about the rich history of North Wales’ hidden gem. The town’s famous castle was built for King Edward I in the 13th century, and is still standing today and is fully accessible to the public to take a look. With a selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and parks to visit, this little town is the hub of Welsh culture and history – not one to be missed, and is a fun activity for adults and kids alike!

ZIP WORLD

We have a huge variety of adventures here at Zip World for kids and families of all ages to participate in together. From the UK’s only alpine coaster of its kind, to the world’s fastest zip line, we’re sure to have an adventure to suit everyone’s taste. If you’re a young family, we’d recommend checking out Zip World Fforest set in the stunning tourist town of Betws-Y-Coed. Here, kids from the age of 3 can get stuck into adventure activities, including a forest roller coaster style adventure and a trampoline style net adventure high up in the trees.