Chapter Arts Centre
“Chapter has an international reputation for excellence, innovation and collaboration. We offer an everchanging programme of the best performance, films and exhibitions from Wales and from around the world. Chapter is the flagship for the contemporary arts in Wales and is one of the largest complexes of its kind in Europe.”
Free Gallery Exhibitions
Pop into Chapter for an injection of art and culture, gallery exhibitions are completely free! Exhibitions are diverse in content and change regularly. If the purse strings are not too tight wander into Chapters cafe and have a snack or meal whilst absorbing some bohemian vibes!
(www.chapter.org)

National Museum Wales
Free Admission to Cardiff Museum
If you want to learn more about your beloved Wales? Pop into the National Museum Wales, Cardiff and check out the seasonal exhibitions and permanent exhibits. Activities for the kids available in the holidays, so drag the little ones along and teach them about their heritage!
‘Discover art, archaeology and the geological evolution of Wales. With a busy programme of exhibitions and events, we have something to amaze everyone, whatever your interest – and admission is free!’
(www.museumwales.ac.uk)

"National Museum Cardiff (Welsh: Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd) is a museum and art gallery in Cardiff, Wales. The museum is part of the wider network of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales (formerly the National Museums and Galleries of Wales). Entry is kept free by a grant from the Welsh Assembly Government.

The National Museum of Wales was founded in 1907, when it inherited the collection of the Cardiff Museum, which shared the building of Cardiff Central Library. Construction of a new building in the civic complex of Cathays Park began in 1912, but owing to the First World War it did not open to the public until 1927. The architects were Arnold Dunbar Smith and Cecil Brewer, although the building as it now stands is a heavily truncated version of their design.

The museum has collections of archaeology, botany, fine and applied art, geology and zoology."

- source: wikipedia

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St Fagans National History Museum
“St Fagans is one of Europe's leading open–air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. It stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle, a late 16th-century manor house donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth.”
Free Admission To St Fagans
Fancy a free day out? Pop into the car and make your way over to St Fagans. Pack yourself a picnic and make your way around the historic buildings, living museums, castle, gardens and woodlands. Special events and exhibits are especially popular in the holidays.
(www.museumwales.ac.uk)

Cardiff Festival Events
“Cardiff Festival is a series of events that include live music, street theatre, open-air theatre, children’s entertainment and funfairs. Cardiff Festival will provide a mix of popular, well-established and new events that take place in the city centre and around Cardiff Bay. Flagship events include the Admiral Cardiff Big Weekend, Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival and the Cardiff Harbour Festival.”
Free events in Cardiff this Summer
Looking for something to do this Summer? Check out Cardiff Festival for a variety of free, fun events, all in Cardiff. If its music, food, or funfair rides that float your boat, your bound to find something to make you smile for Summer.
(www.cardiff-festivals.com)

Roath Park
Roath Park, Lake Road West is east of the city center. It’s three large parks mean that you could easily spend a day here, picnicking and enjoying the facilities. Attractions include its 13-hectare (32-acre) lake, as well as tennis courts and bowling greens. Rose and dahlia gardens, a subtropical greenhouse, a children's play area, and an island bird sanctuary add to the pleasures found here. The lighthouse clock tower in the lake is a memorial to Captain Scott. The park has recently been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award. Row boats and peddaloes are available to hire for a minimal cost. A cafe is situated overlooking the lake.
Admission is free, and it's open daily.
(http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/content.asp?Parent_Directory_id=2865&nav=2868,2965,2991)

Bute Park
Situated right in the heart of Cardiff City centre, Bute Park offers a free day out . An easily accessible great green haven in the heart of the city, flanked by the River Taff, Sophia gardens, Pontcanna Fields and Cardiff Castle. The Park houses some beautiful walks, a glastobbury-esque stone circle and if you want to see the impressive sight that is Cardiff Castle, this is a great way to admire it for free. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, flora and fauna, as well as wood carvings and an iron sundial. Many large cultural and sporting events are organised in the park, taking advantage of the park’s excellent setting and accessibility.

(www.cardiff.gov.uk/objview.asp?object_id=3582)