Been to Wales?

[sams dad]

I can't recommend visiting BIG PIT highly enough, it's absolutely brilliant.

It's a real old coal mine that closed in the 1980s; they've left it very little changed from when it was operational and the excellent guides are some of the miners that used to work there.

They kit you out with the full hard hat with a lamp on the front, something which I initially thought was for show until I clonked my head damned hard on one of the shaft supports whilst I was stooped over to walk around down there. At one point they get you to turn your lamp off - you'll never have seen dark like it.

Unforgettable stuff and completely free to get in too.

I fully endorse everything M o H says about Big Pit.

 

[GT49er]

For a fabulous beach (sand, not too croded, and fqacilities available, thry Aberporth just up the coast from Fishguard in the South West. If nature is of interest, from around the same area a day trip to the Isaland od Skoma is recommended (fabulous views, puffins, and all sorts of other sea birds).
For something different, go down the slate mines at Blaenau Festiniog up in the north (much more interesting and exciting than it sounds) - and while up north, Carnarvon or Harlech castles are about as good as any.
Also, any of the 'Great Little Trains of Wales' are a great day out for most kids (and Dads!) - and even some Mums quite enjoy them!

 

[sams dad]

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Also, any of the 'Great Little Trains of Wales' are a great day out for most kids (and Dads!) - and even some Mums quite enjoy them!

The Vale of Rheidol railway which runs from Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge is excellent. Fabulous scenery on the journey, and spectacular waterfalls at the end.

 

[Mackenzie]

I fully endorse everything M o H says about Big Pit.

....and it's free.