Summer has officially arrived, and we are bringing six weeks of free nature, wildlife, and theatrical wonder to Cardiff Bay!
Join us every Thursday from 23rd July to 27th August under the giant Big Green Leaf installation in Tacoma Square. Led by our team of charismatic Eco-Explorers, these completely FREE interactive workshops run every 30 minutes between 11am and 4pm.
Every week features a brand-new nature theme, captivating storytelling, and a hands-on craft or exciting giveaway your little ones will love!
23rd July – A Bug’s Life:
Discover mini beasts and build a miniature Bug Hotel to take home!
30th July – Flower Power:
Explore local wildlife and craft a beautiful Flower Crown.
6th August – Worm Wonders:
Enjoy interactive storytelling and grab a free Sunflower giveaway!
13th August – Easy Bee-zy:
Learn about pollinators and craft a Bee Finger Puppet.
20th August – Under the Green Leaf:
Create leaf-rubbing art and collect a Sunflower giveaway.
27th August – Butterfly Flutterfly
Learn the butterfly lifecycle and make a real butterfly feeder
- When: Every Thursday from 23rd July to 27th August
- Times: Drop-in sessions start every 30 minutes between 11:00am and 4:00pm
- Where: Tacoma Square, Mermaid Quay
- Cost: FREE!
- Capacity: Spaces are limited to approximately 20 children per session on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Weather Contingency: Rain or shine! The activations will move to an available indoor unit if it is raining
WIN BIG THIS SUMMER AT MERMAID QUAY!
Summer at Mermaid Quay just got even better! As part of our Summer Activation, we’re giving visitors the chance to win a fantastic selection of prizes from some of our restaurants.
From meals and cocktails to fizz and dining vouchers, there’s a new prize up for grabs each week giving you even more reasons to visit Mermaid Quay this summer.
PRIZES UP FOR GRABS
6th – 13th August
The Botanist – Two-Course Meal & Drink for Two
Enjoy a delicious two-course meal and a drink for two at The Botanist.
14th – 21st August
The Botanist – Cocktails or Mocktails for Four
Get the group together and enjoy a round of cocktails or mocktails for four at The Botanist.
22nd – 29th August
The Botanist – Plant Pudding & Bottle of Fizz
Treat yourself to a Botanist Plant Pudding accompanied by a bottle of fizz.
31st August – 6th September
Bill’s – £40 Voucher
Win a £40 voucher to enjoy at Bill’s Mermaid Quay.
HOW TO ENTER
Look out for our Summer Activation at Mermaid Quay and take part for your chance to win that week’s prize.
With a different prize available each week, make sure you come back and join in throughout the summer!
Good luck!
Terms and conditions apply. Prizes are subject to availability and cannot be exchanged for cash.