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Free Days Out in South Wales

Explore South Wales on a budget with inspiration for free days out, including getting into nature as well as free attractions. From family beach days to walks by rivers, as well as museums, parks, and visitor centres, we've pulled together a varied range of free days out in South Wales for you to enjoy.

Looking for a great day out on a budget? Then look no further than our inspiration for free days out in South Wales - it's not just getting out into nature for a walk (although there are plenty of these too), but there are free attractions and free events to look out for too.

So whether you're trying to entertain your kids during the school holidays or perhaps weekend activities without breaking the bank, you'll love our suggestions!

Ystradfellte Waterfall, Brecon Beacons, is a great example of free days out in South Wales

Featured Free Days Out Experiences

Exhibition Gold Bar Display
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New for 2026, entry to The Royal Mint Experience Exhibition in Llantrisant, South Wales, is now…

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Monkstone Beach
Dog Friendly | Active Outdoors | Family Friendly

Monkstone Beach

Monkstone Beach is a secluded dog-friendly beach near Tenby, reached by a…

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FREE
Tenby Castle Beach
Active Outdoors | Family Friendly | Natural Wales

Tenby Castle Beach

Tenby Castle Beach is a small, sheltered cove beneath Tenby Castle,…

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FREE
Penarth Marina Entrance
Active Outdoors | Dog Friendly | Family Friendly

Penarth Marina

Penarth Marina is a scenic waterfront with boats, restaurants and walking…

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FREE
Tenby Harbour Beach
Active Outdoors | Family Friendly | Natural Wales

Tenby Harbour Beach

Tenby Harbour Beach is a small, sheltered sandy cove beside the historic…

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FREE
Tenby South Beach, Pembrokeshire
Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Active Outdoors

Tenby South Beach

Tenby South Beach is a Blue Flag sandy beach with lifeguards, wheelchair…

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FREE
Aberavon Beach, near Port Talbot in Swansea Bay
Family Friendly | Active Outdoors | Natural Wales

Aberavon Beach

Aberavon Beach near Swansea offers a wide sandy shoreline, scenic…

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FREE
Garwnant Visitor Centre
Active Outdoors | Dog Friendly | Family Friendly

Garwnant Visitor Centre

Garwnant Visitor Centre in the Brecon Beacons offers family-friendly…

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FREE
Caswell Bay on the Gower Peninsula, near Swansea
Family Friendly | Active Outdoors | Natural Wales

Caswell Bay

Caswell Bay, on the Gower Peninsula near Swansea, is a sandy,…

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FREE
Pobbles Bay on the Gower Peninsula
Dog Friendly | Active Outdoors | Natural Wales

Pobbles Bay

Pobbles Bay is a quiet, sandy cove on the Gower Peninsula with no…

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FREE
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, near Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan
Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Active Outdoors

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

Cosmeston Lakes is a nature reserve with lakes, woodland trails, wildlife,…

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FREE
Brombil Reservoir, near Port Talbot
Active Outdoors | Natural Wales

Brombil Reservoir

Brombil Reservoir near Port Talbot offers stunning turquoise waters,…

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Cardiff Bay Barrage, linking Cardiff Bay to Penarth Marina
Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Active Outdoors

Cardiff Bay Barrage

Cardiff Bay Barrage offers scenic walks, part of the 10km Bay Trail, with…

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