Summer Activities for Monday 12 August to Sunday 18 August

Summer Sports Camps

Monday 12 August 2024

• 8.30am-5pm

Barry Leisure Centre, Greenwood Street, Barry CF63 4JJ

Fun sports games, activities, air toy fun, arts and crafts, swimming and fun dancing. Children are required to bring a packed lunch, snack and water bottle.

Cost: £28 per child per day payable after booking

Age: Mini Camp 5-7 years Big Camp 8-11 years

Booking is in person at the centre or call for more information.

• 01446 403000 option 2

Gymnastics Camp

Monday 12 August - Thursday 15 August 2024

• 9am-3pm

Little Stars, Unit 13 Llandough Trading Estate, CF11 8RR 

A full day of activities such as  team games, sports, and use of our fully equipped Gymnastics hall for Gymnastics, dance, sports, trampoline, parkour and den making. All tax free childcare, childcare vouchers and childcare offer accepted.

Cost: £25 

Age: 4 - 15 years

Booking details for Gymnastics Camp

• 02922 337709
• planetsportandcommunity@gmail.com
• www.planetsportandcommunity.co.uk

• Planet Sport and Community

The Tiny Treehouse

Monday 12 August 2024

• 9.30am-11am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

Stay and Play must be prebooked, all tickets include 1.5 hours of child led play at The Tiny Treehouse plus a hot drink and biscuit for every booked adult. 

Cost: From £3.75 baby under 1, £7.50 1-3 years. £2.50 additional adult. £15 family 2 adults and max 3 children same family. 

Age: 0 - 4 years

Booking details for The Tiny Treehouse

Yoga and Beach Day

Monday 12 August 2024

• 10am

Jackson's Bay, Barry TBC

Yoga activity followed by a day at the beach

Cost: £2

Age: 18+ years

Booking for Yoga and Beach Day via email

• lisa@cubecentre.co.uk
• www.cubecentre.co.uk

Mini Olympics Monday

Monday 12 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

St Davids Crescent, Penarth  

Mini Olympics Monday - Try some different sports alongside some time for free play 

Cost: Free

Age: walking - 4 years, 5 - 7 years, 8 - 10 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Born to Perform Dance Day

Monday 12 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

MCD Studio, YMCA Hub, Court Road, Barry CF63 4EE

Learn and create a dance

Cost: Free if living in wards of multiple deprivation or £10 per day or £30 for 4 days

Age: 5 - 7 Years

Booking Information

• 07725038778
•  info@motioncontroldance.com 
• motioncontroldance.com)

Beach Academy

Monday 12 August 2024

• 10.30am-1.30pm

Llantwit Major LIbrary, Boverton Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1XZ 

An interactive beach workshop for all ages

Cost: Free

Age: All ages

Drop in

• 01446 792700

Mini Olympics Monday

Monday 12 August 2024

• 11am-12pm

St Davids Crescent, Penarth  

Mini Olympics Monday - Try some different sports alongside some time for free play 

Cost: Free

Age: 11+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

The Tiny Treehouse

Monday 12 August 2024

• 11am-12.30pm

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

Stay and Play must be prebooked, all tickets include 1.5 hours of child led play at The Tiny Treehouse plus a hot drink and biscuit for every booked adult. 

Cost: From £3.75 baby under 1, £7.50 1-3 years. £2.50 additional adult. £15 family 2 adults and max 3 children same family. 

Age: 0 - 4 years

Booking details for The Tiny Treehouse

‘Ocean Day’ with the ‘Friends of Margam’

Monday 12 August 2024

• 11am-12.30pm
• 1.30pm-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Make an ocean scene, see what damage litter can do in our oceans, decorate an ocean creature plus lots more craft activities. Meet in the Castle. 

Cost: Free Activities – donations welcome. 

Age: All ages

No need to book   

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Country Park

Born to Perform Dance Day

Monday 12 August 2024

• 1pm-3pm

MCD Studio, YMCA Hub, Court Road, Barry CF63 4EE

Learn and create a dance

Cost: Free if living in wards of multiple deprivation or £10 per day or £30 for 4 days

Age: 8 - 11 Years

Booking Information

• 07725038778
•  info@motioncontroldance.com 
• motioncontroldance.com)

Mini Olympics Monday

Monday 12 August 2024

• 2pm-4pm

Colcot Football Pitches  

Mini Olympics Monday - Try some different sports alongside some time for free play 

Cost: Free

Age: walking - 4 years, 5 - 7 years, 8 - 10 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Mini Olympics Monday

Monday 12 August 2024

• 2pm-4pm

Colcot Football Pitches, Barry   

Mini Olympics Monday - Try some different sports alongside some time for free play 

Cost: Free

Age: 11+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Beachcombing Safari

Monday 12 August 2024

• 2.30pm-4pm

Ogmore Beach, Vale

Our safari introduces you to the many sealife and natural objects washing up onto our shores daily.

Cost: Free

Age: Family Class

Booking details for Beachcombing Safari 

• 07966 572273
• beachacademywales@gmail.com
• www.beachacademywales.com

• Beach Academy Wales

Drop in Gymnastics session

Monday 12 August 2024

• 4pm-5pm

Little Stars, Unit 13 Llandough Trading Estate, CF11 8RR 

A drop in one hour session to practice skills/ try out Gymnastics.

Cost: £5 

Age: 3 - 12 years

Booking details for drop in Gymnastics session

• 02922 337709
• planetsportandcommunity@gmail.com
• www.planetsportandcommunity.co.uk

• Planet Sport and Community

Mini Paralympics

Monday 12 August 2024

• 4.15pm-5.15pm

Colcot Sports Hall, Barry   

Mini Paralympics - suitable for disabled children / young people ( 1:1 support cannot be provided) 

Cost: Free

Age: 8+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Mini Paralympics

Monday 12 August 2024

• 4.15pm-5.15pm

Colcot Sports Hall, Barry   

Mini Paralympics - suitable for disabled children / young people ( 1:1 support cannot be provided) 

Cost: Free

Age: 11+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Summer Sports Camps

Tuesday 13 July 2024

• 8.30am-5pm

Llantwit Major Leisure Centre, Ham Lane East, Llantwit Major CF61 1TQ

Fun sports games, activities, air toy fun, arts and crafts, swimming and fun dancing. Children are required to bring a packed lunch, snack and water bottle.

Cost: £28 per child per day payable after booking

Age: Mini Camp 5-7 years Big Camp 8-11 years

Booking is in person at the centre or call for more information.

• 01446 403000 option 4

The Tiny Treehouse

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 9.30am-11am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

Stay and Play must be prebooked, all tickets include 1.5 hours of child led play at The Tiny Treehouse plus a hot drink and biscuit for every booked adult. 

Cost: From £3.75 baby under 1, £7.50 1-3 years. £2.50 additional adult. £15 family 2 adults and max 3 children same family. 

Age: 0 - 4 years

Booking details for The Tiny Treehouse

Open Access Community Playscheme

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Cadoc Crescent, Barry, CF63 2NT

Open Access Playschemes run from community buildings in the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of indoor and outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 4 - 11 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Open Access Play Ranger Session

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Celtic Way, Rhoose, CF62 3FT

Play Ranger Sessions run from parks and spaces across the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 5 - 14 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps

Tuesday 13 August 2024 

• 10am-3pm

Windsor LTC, Larkwood Avenue, Penarth CF64 3JJ

Tennis Coaching, Games and MultiSports

Cost: £36 per day

Age: 6 - 11 years

Booking details for Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps 

• 02920 705348
• windsor@tennissquad.net
• Tennis Squad

• Penarth Windsor Lawn Tennis Club

Experimental Science Slimy Science

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 10.30am
• 12.30pm
• 2.30pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Join us for the ultimate slime making workshop where we mix different ingredients to create the best slime recipes such as fluffy slime, galaxy slime and foam! Meet in Castle.

Cost: Free Activities – donations welcome. 

Age: All ages

Booking details for Experimental Science Slimy Science

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Country Park

Storybabies

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 10.30am-11.15am

Dinas Powys Library & Activity Centre. Fairoaks. Dinas Powys. CF64 4QU

Storytime

Cost: Contact Emma for details

Age: 0 - 6 months

Booking essential

• 07889 866495
• emma@story-babies.co.uk

Crafty Collage

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 10.30am-11.30am

Old Hall, High St,Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AH

Come and craft a beautiful collage.

Cost: £1

Age: 4+ years

Please telephone Cowbridge Library to book. Limited places, booking essential.

• 01446 773941
• cowbridgelibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Cowbridge Library

The Tiny Treehouse

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 11am-12.30pm

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

Stay and Play must be prebooked, all tickets include 1.5 hours of child led play at The Tiny Treehouse plus a hot drink and biscuit for every booked adult. 

Cost: From £3.75 baby under 1, £7.50 1-3 years. £2.50 additional adult. £15 family 2 adults and max 3 children same family. 

Age: 0 - 4 years

Booking details for The Tiny Treehouse

Have a go at Archery

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

With the Margam Archery Club. 3 arrows £1. Meet at the BBQ site at the rear of the Castle.

Cost: £1, parking charges apply

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Kidzfun

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Sea life themed paint your own pottery and sand art bottles, glitter tattoos available.  – meet in the Castle 

Cost: prices start from £4, card payments accepted

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Storybabies

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 11.45am-12.30pm

Dinas Powys Library & Activity Centre. Fairoaks. Dinas Powys. CF64 4QU

Storytime

Cost: Contact Emma for details

Age: 6 months - walkers

Booking essential

• 07889 866495
• emma@story-babies.co.uk

Open Access Community Playscheme

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 1pm-3pm

Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Cadoc Crescent, Barry, CF63 2NT

Open Access Playschemes run from community buildings in the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of indoor and outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 4 - 11 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Moo, Brew and Play

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 1.30pm-3.30pm

Glyndwr Community Centre, Glyndwr Road, Penarth, CF64 3ND

2 hours of moosical fun with over an hour to let the children play in a fun, safe environment whilst you have a chat and a hot cuppa.

Cost: £8 sibling/twin discount available

Age: 0 - 8 years

Booking details for Moo, Brew and Play 

• kirsty@moo-music.co.uk 
• Moo Music website

• Vale Moo Music

Open Access Play Ranger Session

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 2pm-4pm

Pinewood Square, St Athan, CF62 4JR

Play Ranger Sessions run from parks and spaces across the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 5 - 14 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Marvellous Makers Coding Extravaganza

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 3.30pm-5pm

Old Hall, High St,Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AH

Learn to code using using Micro Bits and  MK3 Buggy’s.

Cost: £1

Age: 9 - 13 years

Please telephone Cowbridge Library to book. Limited places, booking essential.

• 01446 773941
• cowbridgelibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Cowbridge Library

Street Dance Taster

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 4pm-5pm

YMCA, Barry   

Street Dance Taster with Motion Contol Dance 

Cost: Free

Age: 6 - 9 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Taster session breakdancing 

Tuesday 13 August 2024

• 5pm-6.30pm

YMCA, Barry   

Taster session breakdancing with Motion Contol Dance  

Cost: Free

Age: 6 - 9 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Summer Sports Camps

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 8.30am-5pm

Barry Leisure Centre, Greenwood Street, Barry CF63 4JJ

Fun sports games, activities, air toy fun, arts and crafts, swimming and fun dancing. Children are required to bring a packed lunch, snack and water bottle.

Cost: £28 per child per day payable after booking

Age: Mini Camp 5-7 years Big Camp 8-11 years

Booking is in person at the centre or call for more information.

• 01446 403000 option 2

Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps

Wednesday 14 August 2024 

• 9.30am-12pm

Barry Athletic LTC, Paget Road, Barry Island

Tennis Coaching, Games and MultiSports

Cost: £15 per day

Age: 6 - 11 years

Booking details for Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps 

• 02920 705348
• barry@tennissquad.net
• Tennis Squad

• Barry Athletic Tennis Club

Monkey Music 'In the garden'

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 9.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for mixed ages. 

Cost: £12

Age: mixed ages

Booking details for Monkey Music 'In the garden' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Open Access Community Playscheme

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Cadoc Crescent, Barry, CF63 2NT

Open Access Playschemes run from community buildings in the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of indoor and outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 4 - 11 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Moo, Brew and Play

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

All Saints Church Hall, Barry, Park Road, CF62 6NU

2 hours of moosical fun with over an hour to let the children play in a fun, safe environment whilst you have a chat and a hot cuppa.

Cost: £8 sibling/twin discount available

Age: 0 - 8 years

Booking details for Moo, Brew and Play 

• kirsty@moo-music.co.uk 
• Moo Music website

• Vale Moo Music

Open Access Play Ranger Session

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Plassey Square, Penarth, CF64 1HD

Play Ranger Sessions run from parks and spaces across the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 5 - 14 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Rockpool Code

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 10am-1pm

The Old School, Church Community Hall, South Road, Sully, Penarth CF64 5TG

3 hour drop in session. 

Cost: Free

Age: 5 - 12 years

No need to book 

• 02920 531267
• sullylibrarytrust@gmail.com

Monkey Music 'In the garden'

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 10.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for babies. 

Cost: £12

Age: 0 - 1 years

Booking details for Monkey Music 'In the garden' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Splat Glitter Slime Workshop

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 11am
• 12.30pm
• 2.30pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Make your own scented, glitter slime to take home with you. Learn different ways to play with your slime and make bubbles. Approximately 45 minutes in the Castle.

Cost: £8.50 per child parking charges apply on the day 

Age: 4+ years

Booking details for Splat Glitter Slime Workshop 

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Country Park

Storytime

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 11am-12pm

Dinas Powys Library & Activity Centre, Fairoaks, Dinas Powys, CF64 4QU

Cost: Free

Age: under 5 years

 No need to book

• 02920 512556
• info@dinaspowyslibrary.wales

Have a go at Archery

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

With the Margam Archery Club. 3 arrows £1. Meet at the BBQ site at the rear of the Castle.

Cost: £1, parking charges apply

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Swashbuckling Pirates Louby Lou’s interactive storytelling

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 11.30am
• 1.30pm
• 3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

 Argh me hearties! Set sail on storytelling adventure as our swashbuckling crew share their tales of the seven seas. Meet in the Castle. 
 

Cost: Free Activities – donations welcome. 

Age: All ages

No need to book   

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Country Park

Open Access Community Playscheme

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 1pm-3pm

Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Cadoc Crescent, Barry, CF63 2NT

Open Access Playschemes run from community buildings in the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of indoor and outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 4 - 11 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Lollipop cupcake workshop

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 1pm-3pm 

Highlight Park community centre, Stirling road CF62 8NS

Children will make 4 cupcakes and decorate them in the style of lollipops.All workshops included a drink, snack and an activity.

Cost: £24

Age: 2 - 11 years

Booking details for Lollipop cupcake workshop

• 07473240684
• gemma@cookstars.co.uk
• Cookstars website

• Cookstars

Open Access Play Ranger Session

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 1.30pm-3.30pm

Stratford Green, Barry, CF63 1LX

Play Ranger Sessions run from parks and spaces across the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 5 - 14 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Taster Session - creative dance 

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 4.15pm-5pm

YMCA, Barry   

Taster Session - creative dance with Motion Contol Dance  

Cost: Free

Age: 6 - 9 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Taster Session - contemporary 

Wednesday 14 August 2024

• 5pm-6.30pm

YMCA, Barry 

Taster Session Contemporary 

Cost: Free

Age: 9 - 12 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Summer Sports Camps

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 8.30am-5pm

Llantwit Major Leisure Centre, Ham Lane East, Llantwit Major CF61 1TQ

Fun sports games, activities, air toy fun, arts and crafts, swimming and fun dancing. Children are required to bring a packed lunch, snack and water bottle.

Cost: £28 per child per day payable after booking

Age: Mini Camp 5-7 years Big Camp 8-11 years

Booking is in person at the centre or call for more information.

• 01446 403000 option 4

Monkey Music 'In the garden'

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 9.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for mixed ages. 

Cost: £12

Age: mixed ages

Booking details for Monkey Music 'In the garden' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Yoga

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 10am

Romilly Park, Romilly Park Road, Barry, CF62 6RN TBC

Yoga activity followed by an afternoon in the park.

Cost: £1

Age: 6+ years

Booking for Yoga via email

• sarahg@cubecentre.co.uk
• www.cubecentre.co.uk

Open Access Community Playscheme

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Cadoc Crescent, Barry, CF63 2NT

Open Access Playschemes run from community buildings in the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of indoor and outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 4 - 11 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps

Thursday 15 August 2024 

• 10am-3pm

Windsor LTC, Larkwood Avenue, Penarth

Tennis Coaching, Games and MultiSports

Cost: £36 per day

Age: 6 - 11 years

Booking details for Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps 

• 02920 705348

• windsor@tennissquad.net

• Tennis Squad

• Penarth Windsor Lawn Tennis Club

Flower Wreath

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 10.30am-11.30am

Old Hall, High St,Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AH

Join us to make a beautiful paper flower wreath.

Cost: £1

Age: 6+ years

Please telephone Cowbridge Library to book. Limited places, booking essential

• 01446 773941
• cowbridgelibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Cowbridge Library

Playful Libraries

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 10.30am-12pm

St Athan Community Hub and Library, Old Primary School, Church Lane, CF62 4PL

Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge 2024 at your local library with Vale Play Team. This Summer Reading Challenge’s ‘Marvellous Makers’ theme celebrates children’s creativity. Join Vale Play Team for a FREE junk modelling session in your local library this summer. 

Cost: Free

Age: 5+ years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Monkey Music 'In the garden'

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 10.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for babies. 

Cost: £12

Age: 0 - 1 years

Booking details for Monkey Music 'In the garden' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Zoolab Speedy the Snails Summer Holiday

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 11am-11.45am
• 12pm-12.45pm
• 1pm-1.45pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

A story-based workshop for younger children, involving acting out scenes and imaginary dialogue as part of Speedy's journey through the jungle and across a number of habitats – from the desert to wetlands and towns – and finally back to the jungle for a big re-union party with his friends. This active-learning workshop involves children listening to a story, making their own contributions, asking questions and acting out dialogue with movement and mime.  Children get to see, and, if they wish, touch some of the ZooLab animals. The sessions will be in Margam Castle, please arrive at the Castle 10 minutes before the session start time.

Adults are required to remain with their children for the duration of the session. Max of 2 adults per child (due to room capacity). 

Cost: Tickets for children - adults (no charge) £10.22 

Age: All ages

Booking details for Zoolab Speedy the Snails Summer Holiday  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Country Park

Kidzfun

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Sea life themed paint your own pottery and sand art bottles, glitter tattoos available.  – meet in the Castle 

Cost: prices start from £4, card payments accepted

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Open Access Community Playscheme

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 1pm-3pm

Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Cadoc Crescent, Barry, CF63 2NT

Open Access Playschemes run from community buildings in the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of indoor and outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 4 - 11 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Moo, Brew and Play

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 1pm-3pm

The Gathering Place, St.Athan, CF62 4JH

2 hours of moosical fun with over an hour to let the children play in a fun, safe environment whilst you have a chat and a hot cuppa.

Cost: £8 sibling/twin discount available

Age: 0 - 8 years

Booking details for Moo, Brew and Play 

• kirsty@moo-music.co.uk 
• Moo Music website

• Vale Moo Music

Junk Modelling

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 2pm

The Old School, Church Community Hall, South Road, Sully, Penarth CF64 5TG

Parents do not need to stay for this activity

Cost: Free

Age: 5 - 12 years

Booking essential please ask at library desk

• 02920 531267
• sullylibrary@gmail.com

Playful Libraries

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 2pm-3.30pm

Sully Library, South Road, Sully, Penarth CF64 5SP

Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge 2024 at your local library with Vale Play Team. This Summer Reading Challenge’s ‘Marvellous Makers’ theme celebrates children’s creativity. Join Vale Play Team for a FREE junk modelling session in your local library this summer. 

Cost: Free

Age: 5+ years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Design your own cushion

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 3pm-4pm

Llantwit Major LIbrary, Boverton Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1XZ 

Design your very own cushion cover. Suitable for young children with supervision

Cost: £1 per child

Age: 4+ years

Book in the Library

• 01446 792700

Taster Session Kids Dance 

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 4pm-4.45pm

YMCA, Barry 

Taster Session Kids Dance with Motion Contol Dance  

Cost: Free

Age: 4 - 6 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Drop in Gymnastics session

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 4pm-5pm

Little Stars, Unit 13 Llandough Trading Estate, CF11 8RR 

A drop in one hour session to practice skills/ try out Gymnastics.

Cost: £5 

Age: 3 - 12 years

Booking details for drop in Gymnastics session

• 02922 337709
• planetsportandcommunity@gmail.com
• www.planetsportandcommunity.co.uk

• Planet Sport and Community

Taster Session Inclusive Dance 

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 5pm-6pm

YMCA, Barry 

Taster Session - Inclusive Dance - (suitable for disabled children / young people although 1:1 support cannot be provided)  

Cost: Free

Age: 7 - 11 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Taster Session - Inclusive Dance 

Thursday 15 August 2024

• 6.15pm-7.15pm

YMCA, Barry 

Taster Session Inclusive Dance 

Cost: Free

Age: 12+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Summer Sports Camps

Friday 16 August 2024

• 8.30am-5pm

Barry Leisure Centre, Greenwood Street, Barry CF63 4JJ

Fun sports games, activities, air toy fun, arts and crafts, swimming and fun dancing. Children are required to bring a packed lunch, snack and water bottle.

Cost: £28 per child per day payable after booking

Age: Mini Camp 5-7 years Big Camp 8-11 years

Booking is in person at the centre or call for more information.

• 01446 403000 option 2

Monkey Music 'In the garden'

Friday 16 August 2024

• 9.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for mixed ages. 

Cost: £12

Age: mixed ages

Booking details for Monkey Music 'In the garden' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Scavenger hunt

Friday 16 August 2024

• 10am

Porthkerry Park, Park Road, Barry CF62 3BY TBC

A family team scavenger hunt all around porthkerry.

Cost: £1

Age: For all the Family

Booking for Scavenger hunt via email

• charlotte@cubecentre.co.uk
• www.cubecentre.co.uk

Rockpool School

Friday 16 August 2024

• 10am-11.30am

Whitmore Bay, Barry Island, Barry

Become a Rockpool Guardian learning how to search handle and care for our common rockpool creatures. 

Cost: Free

Age: Family Class

Booking details for Rockpool School 

• 07966 572273
• beachacademywales@gmail.com
• www.beachacademywales.com

• Beach Academy Wales

Family Fridays with Barry Uniting Church

Friday 16 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Central Park, Barry, CF63 4RW

Barry Uniting Church are hosting family play sessions every Friday during the summer holidays, supported by Vale Flying Start and Vale Play Team with fun free activities for all the family.

Cost: Free

Age: All ages

No need to book, just turn up and play!

• 07703370858
• buclayworker@gmail.com
• https://www.thebridgebetween.org.uk/

• The Bridge Between

Monkey Music 'In the garden'

Friday 16 August 2024

• 10.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for babies. 

Cost: £12

Age: 0 - 1 years

Booking details for Monkey Music 'In the garden' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Tiny Talk Baby Signing Taster Class

Friday 16 August 2024

• 11.30am-12.15pm

Dinas Powys Library & Activity Centre. Fairoaks. Dinas Powys. CF64 4QU

Come along to a TinyTalk baby signing class to learn British Sign Language (BSL) signs and gestures to help communicate with your baby before they develop their speech.

Cost: £3 on the day

Age: under 2 years

Booking essential as we only have 10 places available

• 07543 009383
• jenniespencer@tinytalk.co.uk

International Bat Night

Friday 16 August 2024

• 8pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Join the ‘NPT for Nature’ group for an evening walk to look out for bats, learn about their fascinating behaviours. Spaces limited to 30 people, NPT Wildlife Facebook page to book, or become a member the NPT for Nature group to get early access! If you would like to join the group, please email biodiversity@npt.gov.uk 

Cost: Free entry – donations welcome 

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Marvellous Makers Creative Crafts - Fairy Tales

Saturday 17 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Old Hall, High St,Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AH

Drop-in between 10 and 12 to craft your own Fairy Tale character.

Cost: Free

Age: 3+ years

No need to book, drop-in and join the fun! Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult. 

• 01446 773941
• cowbridgelibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Cowbridge Library

Skewen Motor Club VINTAGE CAR SHOW

Saturday 17 August 2024

• 10am-4.30pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

On the castle lawns- vehicles of all shapes and sizes on display. 10 – 4.30. Free entry , car parking fee applies.

Cost: Free entry 

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Beach School

Saturday 17 August 2024

• 10.30am-12pm

Llantwit Beach, Vale

Discover, learn, connect and care in this outdoor learning coastal session.

Cost: £5 per person

Age: 3 - 9 years with parents

Booking details for Beach School 

• 07966 572273
• beachacademywales@gmail.com
• www.beachacademywales.com

• Beach Academy Wales

Storytime

Saturday 17 August 2024

• 11am-11.30am

Dinas Powys Library & Activity Centre, Fairoaks, Dinas Powys CF64 4QU

Cost: Free

Age: 2 - 5 years 

• 02920 512556
• info@dinaspowyslibrary.wales

Friends of Margam Park Photographic Exhibition

Saturday 17 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Pop along and see some of the amazing pictures that the group have captured.  

Cost: Free entry 

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Dolls House Exhibition

Saturday 17 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Life In Miniature - real life Scenes on a small scale... a fascinating display in miniature! In the Castle, presented by West Glamorgan Dolls House Club. 

Cost: Free entry – donations welcome 

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Sully Summer Fayre

Saturday 17 August 2024

• 12pm-3pm

Ambito, Hayes Road Sully CF64 5SE

Join us for lots of fun!

Raffle, tombola, plant stall, garden games, prize games, entertainment, craft stalls, refreshments and much more!

Cost: Free Entry

Age: For all the family

For more information call.

• 01446 733418

Meet your local Coastguard Rescue Team

Sunday 18 August 2024

• 10am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Come along and meet Port Talbot Coastguard Rescue team to find out what they do. You can learn about staying safe on the coast, see the equipment, try your hand at throwing a lifeline and even step inside the portable command centre. The Team will also be answering questions about how you can join as a volunteer! On the Castle Lawns. 

Cost: Free 

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Friends of Margam Park Photographic Exhibition

Sunday 18 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Pop along and see some of the amazing pictures that the group have captured.  

Cost: Free entry 

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Dolls House Exhibition

Sunday 18 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Life In Miniature - real life Scenes on a small scale... a fascinating display in miniature! In the Castle, presented by West Glamorgan Dolls House Club. 

Cost: Free entry – donations welcome 

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Rockpool School

Sunday 18 August July 2024

• 11.30am-1pm

Whitmore Bay, Barry Island, Barry

Become a Rockpool Guardian learning how to search handle and care for our common rockpool creatures. 

Cost: Free

Age: Family Class

Booking details for Rockpool School 

• 07966 572273
• beachacademywales@gmail.com
• www.beachacademywales.com

• Beach Academy Wales