Making memories with your family on great days out is one of the best ways to explore the British Isles so if a trip to this part of the world is on your list of places to visit, we’re here to guide you on some of the top things to do in Wales.
The best water parks and theme parks in Wales make for amazing days out that will keep the whole family entertained so it’s time to explore our top picks and start planning!
After crossing via our Dublin to Liverpool Route you are just an hour’s drive from the Welsh border – this makes bringing your car on board with P&O Ferries one of the easiest ways to explore all that this UK destination has to offer.
Travelling from Cairnryan to Larne is another great way to start your journey and driving onward to the Welsh border takes around five hours from this Scottish coastal spot.
Oakwood Theme Park
With more than forty rides for big and little kids to enjoy, Oakwood Theme Park is a great destination for family days out.
Since opening in 1987, Oakwood Theme Park in Wales has been providing all kinds of thrills with a mixture of water rides, rollercoasters and much more. If you visit around Halloween, you can also enjoy after-dark opening times and discounted entry at this destination.
Anyone driving from Liverpool can reach this theme park in south Wales in just over four hours via the A487.
Greenwood Family Park
Our next destination for family adventures in the UK is Greenwood Family Park. Located at the base of Snowdonia National Park, you can enjoy a ride on the only solar-powered water ride in the UK and even take a ride on Wales’ longest sledge run.
As you can tell this family theme park has plenty in the way of green credentials and you can also count on a visit from some of your kids’ favourite characters from Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol.
Getting to this theme park in North Wales takes just over an hour and a half via the A55 from our port in Liverpool, an ideal spot to explore Wales from.
Zip World
For a pulse-raising day out, why not take an adventure holiday to the world’s fastest zip line? Our next great spot for a fun family break in Wales is also in Snowdonia National Park and offers amazing views and the chance to zoom through them at speeds of up to 100 mph!
Along with the amazing zip lines that Zip World is known for, you can also explore its quarry and try out some go-kart racing on a mountain track for a unique drive. The chance to speed over slate corners at up to 40mph makes this an all-around top spot for thrill-seeking kids and parents.
If you’re planning a trip to Zip World, we suggest allowing just over an hour and a half for your trip via the A55.
You can also combine a visit to this destination and Greenwood Family Park as you can drive between them in just a twenty-minute journey. If you’re planning to do more travelling around this area of the UK, be sure to check out our Wales travel guide for inspiration!
Splashaway Bay
Ready for a day out riding flumes, slides and splashing about in the wave pool? Our pick of water parks in Wales is on a coastal plain just past Snowdonia. There are all kinds of thrills and spills on offer here and you’re also onsite for an adventure park once you’ve dried off and been on got your fill of aqua adventure.
With nearby adventure golf, pedalos and more at the Haven Holidays Park site that Splashaway Bay is part of, you’re set up for one of the best family holiday destinations in the UK.
Reaching this theme park near Hafan y Môr takes around two hours on via the A55 once you come into port in Liverpool.
The Dinosaur Park in Tenby
Our last great family experience in Wales is located close to the seaside town of Tenby and it’s perfect for any budding archaeologists! Exploring woodlands with thirty life-sized dinosaurs makes this one of the best things to do in Wales for kids of all ages.
Once you’ve spotted any lurking pre-historic creatures, be sure to finish off your fun day out with some of their great activities like crazy golf and the outdoor playground. This destination for family fun in Pembrokeshire is another one of the countless great days out that the UK has to offer.
Driving to the Dinosaur Park in Tenby on the south coast of Wales is around a four-hour journey on the A483.
