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5 day out ideas for the early May bank holiday
Have some fun outside this May Day
We all love a long weekend, so don’t waste your Monday off work this May bank holiday, go out for the day!
5 ways to spend your May bank holiday
1. For a free day out, visit the National Museums of Wales
Look out for the Roman's at National Roman Legion Museum
Located all across Wales, the seven National Museums of Wales provide a fun and educational day out.
Children can find out how the Romans lived, see huge skeletons of dinosaurs and discover Europe’s largest open air museum.
2. For an active day out, walk part of the Wales Coast Path
Walking the coastal path near Ceibwr, Pembrokeshire
The Wales Coast Path officially opens this weekend so take advantage of your extra day off and walk a section of the path. You’ll have glorious views of the Welsh coastline and green fields surrounding it, you’ll also discover hidden coves and beautiful beaches.
3. For a day out at the seaside, go to Tenby in Pembrokeshire
Visit the pretty seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire
The harbour and seaside town of Tenby provides a wonderful day out on the Welsh coast. Spend the day on the beach, get some fish and chips for lunch and sit in the harbour and watch the world go by, perfect day out on a bank holiday weekend.
4. For art lovers go to Wales’ oldest art gallery – Oriel Plas Glyn-Y-Weddw Arts Centre
The oldest arts venue in Wales - Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw at Llanbedrog Llyn Peninsula
The gothic style mansion built in 1857, is one of Wales’ most picturesque art venues and stages a changing exhibition by premier artists from Wales and beyond. It’s free to enter, runs a programme of workshops and is family friendly. After you’ve viewed the gallery visit the tea room and craft shop.
5. For day out in the great outdoors, go wildlife spotting
Spot seals whilst kayaking in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
If you’re looking for something to do in the fresh air on bank holiday Monday, take the kids wildlife spotting. Across Wales there are many outdoor attractions where you can walk and see wildlife in its natural habitat. Discover the best wildlife to see in spring and summer.
More May bank holiday day out ideas
If you need some more inspiration, here are 10 more day out ideas May bank holiday 2012.
Image credits: National Roman Legion Museum by MuseumWales, Tenby by CountryGirlatHeart and Seals by Kayak King
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