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My name is Rhys, a first time dad blogging about my adventures and experiences of being a parent. dad@dev.wales247.co.uk

Your guide to half-term fun in Swansea

Swansea beach (Adobe Stock)

There’s heaps for you and your family to look forward to if you’re out and about in Swansea for half-term.

Here’s some great ideas:

Go to the Swansea Council for Voluntary Service web page here and download their comprehensive guide to free and low cost half-term events and activities

Enjoy a scenic walk or bike ride on Swansea’s Active Travel routes.

Visit one of our beautiful beaches. Oxwich is wonderful this time of year.

Go to Gower by night and experience a completely different world.

From our Sport and Health Team

Half-Term Camp Schedule:

Multi-Sports Camp (ages 8-14) | Bishopston Leisure Centre | 24 February 10:00-15:00 | £15

An action-packed day of sports including basketball, pickleball and orienteering. Booking required (01792) 235040

Us Girls Camp (ages 8-14) | Penlan Leisure Centre | 25 February 10:00-15:00 | £7.50

Sports, fitness activities, and wellness workshops designed exclusively for girls. Booking required (01792) 588079

Mountain Biking (ages 11-14) | Clyne Valley | 26 February 10:00-12:00 & 13:00-15:00 | £5

Thrilling mountain biking adventures led by experienced ride leaders. Booking required https://loom.ly/uotYWfk

Street Games Camp (ages 8-14) | Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre | 27 February 10:00-15:00 | £7.50

Fun urban sports for all including table tennis, volleyball and more. Booking required (01792) 798484.

For more information on the Sport and Health Team and the full range of opportunities available, visit www.swansea.gov.uk/sportandhealth

From our Cultural Services team

The two-day Croeso Festival kicks off in the city centre on February 28. There will be lots of music, dancing, food and fun. Find out all you need to know here

At Swansea Museum

Museum of Marvels: The venue is teaming up with Kids in Museums to offer a new trail to find marvellously magical objects around the museum.

At Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

From family films to brilliant exhibitions.

At Dylan Thomas Centre

Soak-up the stories and have some fun with Dylan’s animals.

At your local library

Find out what’s on at your nearest venue.

At the National Waterfront Museum

Come and draw a history hero and lots more at the museum across the half-term period.

At the Plantasia Tropical Zoo

Help celebrate the attraction’s 35th birthday.