Place to explore / Butetown
The Senedd with children
Explore the Welsh Parliament’s public building, children’s play area and waterfront views.
- Price
- Free
- Where
- Senedd, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF99 1SN
About this outing
The Senedd is free to visit and welcomes families. Children can try toys and sensory play around a large map of Wales, while families can also explore exhibitions and pick up an activity journal. Public opening is Monday–Friday 9am–4.30pm and Saturday and bank holidays 10.30am–4.30pm, with last entry 4pm. All visitors pass through a security scan and bag search. Parliamentary business can change access at short notice. Baby changing, a family bathroom, high chairs, bottle warming and a water fountain are available.
Planning your visit
- Allow time for security and bag searches. Last entry 4pm; check changes for Parliamentary business. No ordinary Sunday opening is listed.
Plan your visit
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