Cardiff Events
The Chapel of the Three Kings at Fosters Almshouses
Sun 13 Sep
Foster's Almshouses, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AY
Heritage Open Day: The Almshouses and Chapel are grade II* listed buildings on Colston Street. They were founded by John Foster, a wealthy...
Little Explorers at St John on the Wall
Today, Wed 16 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
The Churches Conservation Trust, Church Of St. John The Baptist, Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EZ
Heritage Open Day: Fun for all the family at Bristol St John - come along to discover more about the last survivor of the churches built into...
Somerset Brick and Tile Museum Tour & Demonstration
Fri 18 Sep
Somerset Brick & Tile Museum, East Quay, Bridgwater TA6 4DB
Heritage Open Day: Join one of just two tours and experience a live roof tile–making demonstration, bringing traditional craftsmanship to life...
FREE taster session with the Bridgwater Rock Choir
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 13 Oct, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov
Bridgwater Baptist Church, St Mary Street, Bridgwater TA6 3EQ
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Nettlecombe Court Open Day
Sun 13 Sep
Field Studies Council, Nettlecombe Court, Williton, Taunton TA4 4HT
Heritage Open Day: Nettlecombe Court will be opening its doors to the public. Come and explore our historic manor house and grounds, and learn how...
Julian Trust Night Shelter
Today
Julian Trust, The Night Shelter, 16 Little Bishop Street, Bristol BS2 9JF
Heritage Open Day: The former site of the St Pauls Brewery and sugar house now the home of the Julian Trust Night Shelter that provides meals and...
Bridgwater Historical Tapestry display
Today
St. Marys Church, St. Mary Street, Bridgwater TA6 3EQ
Heritage Open Day: The Bridgwater Historical Tapestry tells the story of the town through beautifully embroidered panels, showcasing key moments and...
Trinity's Community Celebration Day
Sun 20 Sep
Trinity Community Arts Ltd, The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol BS2 0NW
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate Trinity's end-of-summer Community Celebration Day. Enjoy live music, performances, workshops, crafts, nature...
Goathurst Village Heritage Trail-St Edward, King and Martyr Church
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
St Edward, King and Martyr Church, Goathurst, Bridgwater TA5 2DE
Heritage Open Day: Visit the church as part of the unique Goathurst Village Heritage Trail. View the wealth of ancient tombs and monuments to the...
Goathurst Village Heritage Trail - Temple of Pan
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
The Temple of Pan, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater TA5 2DH
Heritage Open Day: The Temple of Pan is part of the Goathurst Village Heritage Trail. The Temple of Pan was built as an ornamental folly as part of...
Goathurst Heritage Trail - Halswell House, Parkland, Mill Wood and the Temple of Harmony
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Halswell House, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater TA5 2DH
Heritage Open Day: View the Halswell House State Rooms. Visit the gardens and parkland. Enjoy the woodlands, ponds and follies...
Parish church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Brislington
Sun 13 Sep, Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St. Luke's Church, Church Parade, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5AZ
Heritage Open Day: Come and see our 15th century grade 2* listed church set in the centre of the Brislington Conservation Area, and ascend the tower...
Canoe Safari at RSPB Ham Wall
Sun 13 Sep, Mon 14 Sep, Sun 20 Sep, Mon 21 Sep
RSPB Ham Wall, Ashcott Road, Meare nr Glastonbury BA6 9SX
Paddle through the reeds and glide into the wild.
Imagine the world from the waterline—where dragonflies skim the surface, Marsh Harriers quarter...
Frenchay Unitarian Chapel
Today
Unitarian Chapel, Beckspool Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1ND
Heritage Open Day: Frenchay Unitarian Chapel is one of the oldest purpose-built ‘dissident’ chapels in the country, built 1691...
Winterbourne Parish Church
Today and Sun 13 Sep
St Michael's Church, Church Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1SE
Heritage Open Day: A church built in the 12th century has seen many everyday people as well as gentry pass through its doors...
Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum Steam Up
Sun 20 Sep
Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Hoopers Drove, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater TA7 0LS
Heritage Open Day: Come and see the 'award winning' 1861 Easton Amos land drainage machine in action and take a train ride on our...
Explore St James's Church, Cameley
Sun 13 Sep
St James Church, Cameley, Temple Cloud BS39 5AH
Heritage Open Day: An unspoilt gem with stunning wall paintings. Find out more about the conservation work recently completed to save the wall...
Hidden Histories at Keynsham Durley Hill Cemetery
Sat 19 Sep
Keynsham Cemetery, Durley Hill, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2AJ
Heritage Open Day: Keynsham Durley Hill Cemetery is both a peaceful Victorian burial ground and the location of a major Roman archaeological site...
Thornbury Town Hall
Today
The Town Hall, 35 High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AR
Heritage Open Day: Discover the stories of the police families who once lived at Thornbury Town Hall. Explore how the building was not just a police...
Chantry History and Tour
Today
The Chantry, 52 Castle Street,, Thornbury,, Bristol BS35 1HB
Heritage Open Day: Community building dating from Tudor times but bought by the Community Association 60 years ago this year...
Stoberry Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Today and Sun 13 Sep
Stoberry Garden, Wells BA5 3LD
With breathtaking views over Wells Cathedral, this 5 acre family garden is planted sympathetically within its landscape providing stunning...
City of Wells Almshouses
Sat 19 Sep
City of Wells Almshouses, Priest Row, Wells BA5 2QE
Heritage Open Day: Open on 19th September only.
Medieval almshouses with stunning gardens, a newly renovated working chapel and the original Guild...
Keynsham Methodism in the footsteps of the Wesley's
Mon 14 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Thu 17 Sep
Keynsham Methodist Church, Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2JA
Heritage Open Day: Explore, see and listen to the history of Methodism from the 18th century to today...
History and Architecture of Keynsham Baptist Church
Sat 19 Sep
Baptist Church, High Street, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1DS
Heritage Open Day: Come and explore the history and architecture of Keynsham Baptist Church, which dates back to 1834...
Portway Blues Band - Live @ The Swan Hotel
Fri 25 Sep
11 Sadler St, Wells BA5 2RX
We are exited to be playing again at the Wells Jazz and Blues festival - Join us for a hot set of the very best Blues music!
Keynsham Abbey Open Day
Today, Sat 19 Sep
Keynsham Abbey Remains, Keynsham Memorial Park, Abbey Park, Keynsham BS31 2BT
Heritage Open Day: Visit Keynsham Abbey remains. Meet a Saxon and learn about his life. Learn about the Norman Abbey...
Hidden Heroes Photography Exhibition
Today, Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
St Johns Church, Keynsham BS31 1HF
Heritage Open Day: Community Photography Exhibition Theme: “People and Places Past and Presentâ€
Delivered by Keynsham photography group Snap and...
Wells City Archives - Baker, Caretaker and Provocateur!
Today, Mon 14 Sep to Thu 17 Sep
Wells Town Hall, Market Place, Wells BA5 2RB
Heritage Open Day: A pop up display showing stories from the everyday lives of three residents of Wells from the 17th to the 19th century...
Albert Mill
Today and Sun 13 Sep
Albert Mill, Dapps Hill, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1UL
Heritage Open Day: Albert Mill is an historic Logwood Mill on the River Chew.
it has a mill room with original machinery and a water wheel...
St Johns Church Keynsham. Guided Church Tour with Talk
Today, Sat 19 Sep
St Johns Church, 1 The Park, Keynsham BS31 2BL
Heritage Open Day: Guided Tour of St Johns Church and grounds in Keynsham with historical talk. Join our friendly volunteer guides for a fascinating...
Signal Box and Community Garden, Warmley. Open to the public with demonstration
Sat 19 Sep
Warmley Signal Box, High Street, Warmley, Bristol BS15 4ND
Heritage Open Day: This Grade II-listed Midland Railway Signal Box will be open for visitors to view its recently restored upper level, fully...
Every day histories at Kingswood Heritage Museum
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Kingswood Heritage Museum, Tower Lane, Warmley, Bristol BS30 8XT
Heritage Open Day: Discover the everyday lives of local people through hands-on exhibits, historic objects and fascinating stories...
William Champion's Garden & Grotto
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Warmley House - Carpark, Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol BS30 8XN
Heritage Open Day: Discover the world's only grotto with hot and cold plunge pools, and six Grotesque Faces...
History Corner
Sat 19 Sep
St. Augustine's Church, West Monkton, Taunton TA2 8QT
Heritage Open Day: Local genealogist shows results of Local Families research, dating mostly from 17th and 18th century. Join us at St...
Open Day at Ram Hill Colliery Coalpit Heath
Sun 20 Sep
Ram Hill Colliery, Ram Hill, Coalpit Heath, Bristol BS36 2TX
Heritage Open Day: Open day at Ram Hill Colliery, a small heritage listed site with remains of some mine workings and buildings...
Pawsome Pooch is back at Clarks Village
Today and Sun 13 Sep
Clarks Village
Farm Road BA16 0BB
Clarks Village’s hugely popular dog-friendly weekend is back – and it’s bigger and better than ever.
The Pawsome Pooch event will be held at the...
Clarks Village Street Food Festival Returns for Weekend of Flavours
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Clarks Village
Farm Road BA16 0BB
Clarks Village will welcome back its Street Food Festival with a weekend of vibrant flavours and live music...
Brandy Bottom Colliery
Today and Sun 13 Sep
Brandy Bottom Colliery, Coxgrove Hill, Pucklechurch BS16 9NL
Heritage Open Day: A guided tour round the remains of the surface buildings of a 19th Century coal mine, which are in the process of being conserved...
Saltford Brass Mill a Scheduled Monument and a Unique Remnant of the 18C Avon Valley Copper and Bras
Today
Mill Island, The Shallows, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3EX
Heritage Open Day: Saltford Brass Mill was in use between 1725 until 1925 for the manufacture of hollow ware, brass pans, vats, kettles and brass...
South Kelding - Open Garden for NGS
Today
South Kelding, Bristol BS30 6LY
7 acre hillside garden offering panoramic views from its upper levels, with herbaceous and shrub beds, prairie-style scree beds, orchard, native...
St James Church Taunton
Today, Sat 19 Sep
St James Church, St James Street, Taunton TA1 1JS
Heritage Open Day: Come and see us! Our Church Tower will be open to visit the ringing chamber and tower top...
Taunton Minster - Church Tours
Today, Sat 19 Sep
Taunton Minster, Church Square, Taunton TA1 1SA
Heritage Open Day: Come and explore the rich history of Taunton Minster dating from the early eighth century. Guided tours will run from 10...
Grays Almshouse
Thu 17 Sep
1 Grays Alms House, East Street, Taunton TA1 3NA
Heritage Open Day: As part of the National Heritage Open Days, Taunton Heritage Trust will be opening Grays Almshouse and Chapel on Thursday 17th...
Saint John the Evangelist Parish Church
Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St. Johns Church, Park Street, Taunton TA1 4DG
Heritage Open Day: St John the Evangelist Parish Church on Park Street in Taunton will be open over the weekend for visiting and browsing our second...
Taunton Masonic Hall
Sun 20 Sep
Masonic Hall, 20 The Crescent, Taunton TA1 4EB
Heritage Open Day: Sunday 20th September 2026 11am-3pm Open Event for Taunton Masonic Hall, Taunton, Somerset This is a once a year opportunity to...
Taunton Unitarian Chapel
Today
Taunton Unitarian Chapel, Mary Street, Taunton TA1 3PE
Heritage Open Day: This early 18th century chapel is the oldest dissenting place of worship in Taunton...
FREE taster session with the Yate Rock Choir
Wed 23 Sep, Wed 7 Oct, and more dates until Wed 18 Nov
St Nicholas Church, 2 Chargrove, Abbotswood, Yate BS37 4LG
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Yate?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Tower Tours
Sun 20 Sep
St. John the Baptist Church, Church Square, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2HX
Heritage Open Day: Climb the Tower Steps and take in the view from the top - what can you spot!? Open 12 noon until 5pm...
West Country Militaria and Medal Fair
Sun 27 Sep
Yate Leisure Centre, Kennedy Way, Yate, near Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 4DQ
Established in the Bristol area in 1989, this major local event moved to it's current spacious well lit indoor venue in 1997...
Somerset & Dorset Railway at Midsomer Norton
Sun 13 Sep
Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust, Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2EY
Heritage Open Day: Explorer the restored station of Midsomer Norton South. Visit the signal box, museum, and WWII pillbox...
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Things to do around Cardiff
Cardiff is a dynamic city in Wales, that has a lot to offer for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city, enjoy the natural beauty of the bay and the parks, or have some adrenaline-filled adventures, Cardiff has something for everyone. Here are some of the top things to do in Cardiff:
- Experience the thrill of white water rafting, indoor surfing, ice skating, and more at Cardiff International White Water, Viola Arena, and Cardiff Ski and Snowboard Centre. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy. ¹²³⁴
- Learn about the history and legends of Cardiff at the Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, the St Fagans National Museum of History, and the Doctor Who Experience. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, paintings, buildings, and stories from different periods and cultures. ⁵
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Bute Park, the Dyffryn Gardens, the Techniquest, and the Cardiff Bay Boat Tours. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely boat ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the Escape Reality, the Breakout Cardiff, and the Wales Millennium Centre. These are fun places to enjoy the immersive games, meet the wax figures of celebrities, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest shows and performances.
Cardiff is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Cardiff. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 30/01/2024
(1) Activities in Cardiff • Visit Cardiff. https://www.visitcardiff.com/see-do/activities/.
(2) THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Cardiff - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186460-Activities-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html.
(3) 20 Best Things To Do in Cardiff, Picked By A Local - Time Out. https://www.timeout.com/cardiff/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-cardiff.
(4) THE 10 BEST Fun Activities & Games in Cardiff (Updated 2024) - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186460-Activities-c56-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html.
(5) THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Cardiff - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186460-Activities-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html.
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