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Youth Sports
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International Sports Stadium
Cardiff Central Youth Club
Free swimming
Enjoy the fun and swim free of charge at a swimming pool near you!
In 2003 the Welsh Assembly Government launched a Wales-wide scheme offering free swimming for the over 60s, and for the under 16s during school holidays. The scheme is aimed at promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. To apply to take part in the free swimming initiative pick up an application form at any of the seven Cardiff Council pools.
Under 16s
Under 16s can enjoy free swimming during school holidays. The Cardiff scheme runs seven days a week between 10:00am and 4:00pm and is in operation at all the council's swimming pools.
Other Sports
Cardiff Riding School
Cardiff Bay Water Activity Centre
Cardiff International White Water
Leckwith Road, Cardiff. CF11 8AZ
Tel: (029) 2078 8399

Additional information ....more info
Ocean Park,Ocean Way, Cardiff.      
Tel: (029) 2046 1988

Additional Information ....more info
Channel View Leisure Centre,
Jim Driscoll Way, Grangetown, Cardiff
Tel: (029) 2035 3912
Pontcanna Fields, Fields Park Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff. CF5 2AX
Tel: (029) 20383908
Fax: (029) 20394615
Additional information....more info
Watkiss Way
Cardiff
CF11 0JS
Tel: (029) 2082 9970
Website: www.ciww.com

Llanishen leisure Centre offers a number of activities during school holidays

....more info

Free Playschemes  ....more info

UWIC Dragon Camps offer a number of activities during school holidays....more info

Techniquest- Stuart St, Cardiff Bay - This is an educational charity, established in 1986 and based in Cardiff. Our mission is to engage people with science and to motivate them to learn more and we also address science-related areas such as maths, engineering and technology.      www.techniquest.org/whatson/cardiff.php

 

Cefn Onn Country Park, Lisvane - outskirts of north Cardiff - children can run around and have a terrific afternoon, take a picnic and enjoy the brilliant beds of flowers, and exotic trees.  Make sure they wear old clothes as they are likely to get really dirty.

Roath Park, Roath - east of Cardiff- Opened in 1894 this park offers a bit more than just grass.  Feed the ducks, take a boat ride on the lake, childrens’ playground, or simply a stroll around the lake.  There is also the flower gardens with a conservatory.  Best of all 99 from the ice-cream van.

Woodland walk - the Wenallt, Rhiwbina, Cardiff - Magical walk round the woods.  Along the woodland paths you will find little doors where you will find where fairies live, there is a dragon and treasure chest carved out of wood, plus other little surprises along the way.

National Museum of Cardiff  :  St Fagans: Natural History Museum  

Cardiff Castle  :  Millennium Stadium :  View more information at Local Attractions

Skateboarding Mad?
Cardiff City Council has several skateboard and BMX Dirt tracks in Cardiff to keep you busy and more on the way.
Come and join the fun at a site near you, meet new friends and learn new tricks.
And guess what? It's free! We have challenging skateboard parks for all levels and ages, offering a great way to burn up energy and stay fit.
Try your hand at these: · arial - jump - flip - grab - slide - stall - halfpipe

These are all terms you may have heard before, but soon you'll be familiar with them and bragging about your skills down at your local skatepark.
Off the street and into the skatepark
Skateparks are a great place to meet up with friends, catch up on all the gossip and brush up on those skating skills.... it's a lot safer too!
Did you know...
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tricks that use ramps (usually halfpipe) are known as vert tricks
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tricks performed on the flat or off curbs or rails are known as street tricks
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skateboarding was invented as far back as the 1930s. Just imagine what the boards looked like!
Mobile ramps
In addition to our usual Skateparks we also have a selection of mobile ramps which tour the city to provide skating facilities where none usually exist. These visits often take place in school holidays to give a greater range of activities.
Please keep and eye out for the timetable link to see when the ramp is coming to a park near you.
To contact us, please e-mail: skateboarding@cardiff.gov.uk