The Ely Caerau School Holiday Map highlights locations where you will find lots of activities happening throughout half-term. Scroll down to see the list of activities each day. Don’t forget to check the page daily for updates!
If you are a community organisation in the area with activities not listed here, just reach out and we’ll get them added.
Saturday 27th
Homework club @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 9:00 – 17:30 (FREE)
Come and join our homework club in Ely and Caerau Hub- Get your homework out of the way and enjoy the rest of your weekend. We have a quiet study environment, get help to use our resources and we will also be offering you free printing for your homework/school project.
Outreach by Cardiff Youth Service @ Ely and Caerau, 17:00 – 20:00
Look out for our street based team around Ely and Caerau, helping children and young people with advice and support.
Tuesday 30th
Holiday Club @ Cylch Meithrin Trelai, 08:30 – 17:00 (Limited free spaces)
Ages 2-12. A popular holiday club entertaining children over the half term break, with arts and crafts, games, soft play, and trips out. Breakfast and snacks included.
Just announced: 5 free places available on a first come basis. Email cylchmeithrintrelai@hotmail.com to book a space.
Cylch Meithrin Trelai & Caerau | Welsh Nursery School in Cardiff (cylchmeithrintrelai-caerau.co.uk)
Techniquest @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 10:00 – 12:30 (FREE)
Rocket building with James from Techniquest! Learn how rockets work and build your own. Find us on the grass outside the hub. 2 x 1 hour sessions. Suitable for ages 8 plus. Max 20 per session. First come basis.
Free Swimming @ Western Leisure Centre, 10:00 – 15:00 (Free for Children, Adults £2)
All ages, under 8s & non swimmers must be accompanied by a responsible adult (2:1)
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Family Friendly Arts and Crafts @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 10:00 – 12:00 (FREE)
Arts Active will be providing fun for all the family with arts and crafts including air-dry play, puppet making, badge making and more! No need to book, just turn up and have fun!
Circus Skills Workshop @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 10:00 – 12:00 (FREE)
Come and join Fiery Jacks and learn the skills of the circus! No need to book, just turn up and get involved! Suitable for ages 5-18. Find us on the grass outside the Hub.
Family Friendly Arts and Crafts @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 12:45 – 14:45 (FREE)
Arts Active will be providing fun for all the family with arts and crafts including air-dry play, puppet making, badge making and more! No need to book, just turn up and have fun!
Techniquest @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 13:30 – 16:30 (FREE)
Rocket building with James from Techniquest! Learn how rockets work and build your own. Find us on the grass outside the hub. 2 x 1 hour sessions. Suitable for ages 8 plus. Max 20 per session. First come basis.
Circus Skills Workshop @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 13:00 – 15:00 (FREE)
Come and join Fiery Jacks and learn the skills of the circus! No need to book, just turn up and get involved! Suitable for ages 5-18. Find us on the grass outside the Hub.
Stay and Play @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 14:30 – 16:30 (FREE)
Open access play drop in centre for children normally between the ages on 15-14 but younger can attend with parents. They carry out activities such as arts and crafts, table tennis, group games, den building exercises and more.
Wednesday 31st
Holiday Club @ Cylch Meithrin Trelai, 08:30 – 17:00 (Limited free spaces)
Ages 2-12. A popular holiday club entertaining children over the half term break, with arts and crafts, games, soft play, and trips out. Breakfast and snacks included.
Just announced: 5 free places available on a first come basis. Email cylchmeithrintrelai@hotmail.com to book a space.
Cylch Meithrin Trelai & Caerau | Welsh Nursery School in Cardiff (cylchmeithrintrelai-caerau.co.uk)
Wake up and Stretch @ Online, 9:30 – 10:00 (FREE)
Feeling achy and sluggish? Finding your mood is low? Start your day with a 20-minute low impact exercise session. For more information and how to join us email sian.young2@cardiff.gov.uk
Family Friendly Arts and Crafts @ Western Leisure Centre, 10:00 – 12:00 (FREE)
Arts Active will be providing fun for all the family with arts and crafts including air-dry play, puppet making, badge making and more! No need to book, just turn up and have fun!
Techniquest @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 10:00 – 12:30 (FREE)
Rocket building with James from Techniquest! Learn how rockets work and build your own. Find us on the grass outside the hub. 2 x 1 hour sessions. Suitable for ages 8 plus. Max 20 per session. First come basis.
Circus Skills Workshop @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 10:00 – 12:00 (FREE)
Come and join Fiery Jacks and learn the skills of the circus! No need to book, just turn up and get involved! Suitable for ages 5-18. Find us on the grass outside the Hub.
Story and Rhyme time @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 10:30 – 11:00 (FREE)
Our librarian will sit with the children and read them a story to engage with under 5s. Parents and grandparents often attend. They also sing rhymes with props and suitable crafts after the story time to correspond with the story told. 5 and under.
Free Swimming @ Western Leisure Centre, 10:00 – 12:30 (Free for Children, Adults £2)
All ages, under 8s & non swimmers must be accompanied by a responsible adult (2:1)
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Circus Skills Workshop @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 13:00 – 15:00 (FREE)
Come and join Fiery Jacks and learn the skills of the circus! No need to book, just turn up and get involved! Suitable for ages 5-18. Find us on the grass outside the Hub.
Pop-up Youth Club by Cardiff Youth Service @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 13:00 – 16:00 (FREE)
Cardiff Youth Service and Cardiff City FC Community Foundation are teaming up to provide an afternoon of outdoor games, refreshments and wellbeing activities. CCFC foundation will be bringing an inflatable football target practice! Open to all ages. Find us on the grass outside the hub.
Pool Inflatables Session @ Western Leisure Centre, 13:00 – 14:00 (Children £1, Adults £2)
Over 8’s who can swim – adults (no under 8s and no non swimmers)
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Family Friendly Arts and Crafts @ Western Leisure Centre, 13:45 – 14:45 (FREE)
Arts Active will be providing fun for all the family with arts and crafts including air-dry play, puppet making, badge making and more! No need to book, just turn up and have fun!
Pool Inflatables Session @ Western Leisure Centre, 14:15 – 15:15 (Children £1, Adults £2)
Over 8’s who can swim – adults (no under 8s and no non swimmers)
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Open Access Play Services @ North Ely Youth Centre, 14:30 – 16:25 (FREE)
Providing local children and young people (aged 5-14) with quality, challenging, friendly and fun places to play. Qualified play staff offer children and young people access to a wide range of activities and experiences, that are child centred. Activities can include, Arts & Crafts, Jewellery Making, Loose Parts, Den Building Sports and Group Games.
Craft Club @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 15:30 pm – 16:30 (FREE)
Join us for Kids Craft Club
Pop-Up Youth Club by Cardiff Youth Service @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 16:00 – 17:45 (FREE)
Cardiff Youth Service take over the hub, providing outdoor games, table tennis, e-gaming, refreshments and more for children and young people aged 11-16.
Youth Bus by Cardiff Youth Service @ Heol Trelai 18:00 – 21:00 (FREE)
The Youth Bus is back! Find the street based team delivering gaming, DJ decks, sports and refreshments from the youth bus all evening! Ages 11-16
Thursday 1st
Holiday Club @ Cylch Meithrin Trelai, 08:30 – 17:00 (Limited free spaces)
Ages 2-12. A popular holiday club entertaining children over the half term break, with arts and crafts, games, soft play, and trips out. Breakfast and snacks included.
Just announced: 5 free places available on a first come basis. Email cylchmeithrintrelai@hotmail.com to book a space.
Cylch Meithrin Trelai & Caerau | Welsh Nursery School in Cardiff (cylchmeithrintrelai-caerau.co.uk)
Family Friendly Arts and Crafts @ Western Leisure Centre, 10:00 – 12:00 (FREE)
Arts Active will be providing fun for all the family with arts and crafts including air-dry play, puppet making, badge making and more! No need to book, just turn up and have fun!
Hip Hop Dance Workshop @ Western Leisure Centre, 10:15 – 12:00 (FREE)
East Cardiff School of Performing Arts (ESCOPA) are hosting a Hip Hop workshop for young people aged 8-16. Learn to move like the best! Spaces limited to 25.
Circus Skills Workshop @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 10:00 – 12:00 (FREE)
Come and join Fiery Jacks and learn the skills of the circus! No need to book, just turn up and get involved! Suitable for ages 5-18. Find us on the grass outside the Hub.
Nature Surveying with Cardiff Parks @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 10:00 – 12:00 (FREE)
A morning of tree identification and wildlife surveying. Family friendly activity encouraging all to explore nature in your local area. No need for people to book. Find us on the grass outside the hub at 10am.
Starting Blocs Athletics @ Western Leisure Centre, 10:30 – 11:30 (£1)
In partnership with Welsh Athletics we are launching the Starting Blocs programme at Western. This fun exciting programme is suitable for children age 4 – 9 years and is an excellent introduction to the sport of athletics.
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Free Swimming @ Western Leisure Centre, 10:00 – 15:00 (Free for Children, Adults £2)
All ages, under 8s & non swimmers must be accompanied by a responsible adult (2:1)
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Starting Blocs Athletics @ Western Leisure Centre, 11:30 – 12:30 (£1)
In partnership with Welsh Athletics we are launching the Starting Blocs programme at Western. This fun exciting programme is suitable for children age 4 – 9 years and is an excellent introduction to the sport of athletics.
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Outreach by Cardiff Youth Service @ Ely and Caerau, 13:00 – 16:00
Look out for our street based team around Ely and Caerau, helping children and young people with advice and support.
Circus Skills Workshop @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 13:00 – 15:00 (FREE)
Come and join Fiery Jacks and learn the skills of the circus! No need to book, just turn up and get involved! Suitable for ages 5-18. Find us on the grass outside the Hub.
Family Friendly Arts and Crafts @ Western Leisure Centre, 13:45 – 14:45 (FREE)
Arts Active will be providing fun for all the family with arts and crafts including air-dry play, puppet making, badge making and more! No need to book, just turn up and have fun!
Youth Sports Zone by Cardiff Youth Service @ Western Leisure Centre, 14:00 – 16:00 (FREE)
A huge sports partnership arriving at Western Leisure Centre this Thursday! Cardiff Youth Service will be bringing fun, games, sports and refreshments to Western Leisure Centre in partnership with Sport Cardiff, Caerau Ely FC, Cricket Wales, and the WRU. Football, Rugby, Cricket and loads more sports! Open to all ages. Find us in the main hall and outside!
Stay and Play @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 14:30 – 16:30 (FREE)
Open access play drop in centre for children normally between the ages on 8-14 but younger can attend with parents. They carry out activities such as arts and crafts, table tennis, group games, den building exercises and more.
Youth Club by Cardiff Youth Service @ North Ely Youth Centre, 17:30 – 19:30 (FREE)
Regular Youth Club supporting young people aged 11-16 with entertainment through gaming, sports, cooking and more. Support and wellbeing services also available.
Friday 2nd
Holiday Club @ Cylch Meithrin Trelai, 08:30 – 17:00 (Limited free spaces)
Ages 2-12. A popular holiday club entertaining children over the half term break, with arts and crafts, games, soft play, and trips out. Breakfast and snacks included.
Just announced: 5 free places available on a first come basis. Email cylchmeithrintrelai@hotmail.com to book a space.
Cylch Meithrin Trelai & Caerau | Welsh Nursery School in Cardiff (cylchmeithrintrelai-caerau.co.uk)
Family Friendly Upcycling and Fabric Fun @ Western Leisure Centre, 10:00 – 12:00 (FREE)
Arts Active will be providing fun for all the family with arts and crafts including turning old fabric into new things! No need to book, just turn up and have fun!
Kicks Holiday Camp @ Cardiff West Community High, 12:00-16:00 (FREE)
Cardiff City FC Community Foundation welcome you to take part in fun, engaging football games and activities on the school’s 3G pitch. Please dress in appropriate clothing for the weather on the day and bring a drink!
Groups: Years 7 & 8, Years 9+, Girls only
Click here to sign up!
Air Venture @ Western Leisure Centre, 11:15 – 12:15 (£1 per person)
Head for Cardiff’s newest giant inflatable obstacle course, Air-Venture, for bouncing, climbing, sliding and jumping fun for all ages! 35 spaces per session, Aged 4yrs+ (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Air Venture @ Western Leisure Centre, 12:45 – 13:45 (£1 per person)
Head for Cardiff’s newest giant inflatable obstacle course, Air-Venture, for bouncing, climbing, sliding and jumping fun for all ages! 35 spaces per session, Aged 4yrs+ (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Family Friendly Upcycling and Fabric Fun @ Western Leisure Centre, 13:45 – 14:45 (FREE)
Arts Active will be providing fun for all the family with arts and crafts including turning old fabric into new things! No need to book, just turn up and have fun!
Air Venture @ Western Leisure Centre, 14:00 – 15:00 (£1 per person)
Head for Cardiff’s newest giant inflatable obstacle course, Air-Venture, for bouncing, climbing, sliding and jumping fun for all ages! 35 spaces per session, Aged 4yrs+ (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Pop-up Youth Club by Cardiff Youth Service @ Western Leisure Centre, 14:00 – 17:00 (FREE)
Cardiff Youth Service in partnership with Caerau Ely FC will be hosting fun activities including football sessions, outdoor games, refreshments and support for children outside Western Leisure Centre. Open to all ages.
Summer Craft @ Ely and Caerau Hub, 15:30 – 16:30 (FREE)
Small arts and craft session in the children’s library doing summer themed colourings and also we have make your own ice lolly, and make your own rainbow/sun. All ages welcome!
Saturday 3rd
Family Friendly Upcycling and Fabric Fun @ Western Leisure Centre, 10:00 – 12:00 (FREE)
Arts Active will be providing fun for all the family with arts and crafts including turning old fabric into new things! No need to book, just turn up and have fun!
Air Venture @ Western Leisure Centre, 10:00 – 11:00 (£1 per person)
Head for Cardiff’s newest giant inflatable obstacle course, Air-Venture, for bouncing, climbing, sliding and jumping fun for all ages! 35 spaces per session, Aged 4yrs+ (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Air Venture @ Western Leisure Centre, 11:15 – 12:15 (£1 per person)
Head for Cardiff’s newest giant inflatable obstacle course, Air-Venture, for bouncing, climbing, sliding and jumping fun for all ages! 35 spaces per session, Aged 4yrs+ (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Air Venture @ Western Leisure Centre, 12:45 – 13:45 (£1 per person)
Head for Cardiff’s newest giant inflatable obstacle course, Air-Venture, for bouncing, climbing, sliding and jumping fun for all ages! 35 spaces per session, Aged 4yrs+ (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity
Family Friendly Upcycling and Fabric Fun @ Western Leisure Centre, 13:45 – 14:45 (FREE)
Arts Active will be providing fun for all the family with arts and crafts including turning old fabric into new things! No need to book, just turn up and have fun!
Sunday 4th
Air Venture @ Western Leisure Centre, 11:15 – 12:15 (£1 per person)
Head for Cardiff’s newest giant inflatable obstacle course, Air-Venture, for bouncing, climbing, sliding and jumping fun for all ages! 35 spaces per session, Aged 4yrs+ (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).
Book via the Better Leisure app – www.better.org.uk/book-activity