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Easter in Cardiff 2026
What's on in Cardiff in the Easter holidays?
Easter Holidays Cardiff
Easter is nearly upon us. With kids staying free, delicious Sunday lunches, indulgent afternoon tea and a calendar of local events to enjoy, Easter is the perfect time to spend quality time together this spring. If you’re planning a family break this Easter, look no further than Future Inns.
Easter Events Cardiff
Easter Sunday Lunch in Cardiff
Enjoy a 3-course traditional homemade Sunday lunch. You can expect a meat selection, golden crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, homemade Yorkshire pudding and lashings of real gravy.
2 courses for £23 per person | 3 courses for £25 per person
£12 for under 12s | Under 5s complimentary
Pre-booking is highly recommended on 02920 487111 or by emailing thomas@futureinns.co.uk
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Children Eat Free at Future Inns
Starter, main course, dessert and a drink
At Future Inns, under 5s eat for FREE with any meal purchased by an adult during the Cardiff school holidays and half term in Thomas Restaurant.
When out and about, or after a long day, you may not feel like cooking, hang up the towel, put away the oven gloves and escape the heat of the kitchen. The children’s menu has something for foodie kids or those who may be a bit fussier.
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Family-Friendly Hotel
Under 12's stay for free, and under 5's eat breakfast for free
With so much to see and do with the whole family in Cardiff, you can afford a staycation with us. All of our bedrooms can sleep up to four. The twin bedrooms have two double Queen sized beds, and the King Suites have a separate room with a sofa bed.
From the wetland trails of the Cardiff Bay Barrage to the picnic haven of Bute Park, half-term adventures await you in the UK’s most compact city – jam-packed with family-friendly fun.
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Kids Stay Free
Taste of Wales Afternoon Tea
Alternative Easter lunch idea available daily between 1pm-5pm
With finger sandwiches, handmade scones and a homemade cookies and a cake selection made using Welsh products and ingredients, it is definitely something to enjoy together. It also comes with unlimited tea or coffee, or squash or a hot chocolate for children.
From £21 per person
£10.50 for children aged under 12
Under 2's complimentary
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Cardiff Easter Things To Do
What's On at the Wales Millennium Centre for Easter
There are fantastic productions and family shows:
As the official hotel partner, we offer 20% off bed and breakfast when you purchase tickets, including our family rooms that can sleep up to four.
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Gift Vouchers
Easter gift ideas - Something to look forward to
If you are working and can not celebrate Easter weekend, or if you want to plan ahead, our Cardiff gift experiences include;
Easter Events Cardiff 2026
If you’re after some egg-citing family-friendly entertainment during the Easter holidays in Wales, Cardiff has an egg-ceptional range of activities, family friendly events and attractions.
Free Easter Activities Cardiff
St Fagans National Museum Cardiff
We’re so lucky that the museums in Cardiff are some of the best in the United Kingdom. At St Fagans you’ll be spoilt for choice whether you are looking for exhibitions, galleries or events. The open-air museum showcases Welsh life through the ages. The museum is set in a picturesque parkland with over 50 historic buildings, including farmhouses, a Victorian school, and a traditional Welsh chapel, all relocated from different parts of Wales.
National Museum Cardiff
This Easter in Cardiff city centre, the National Museum houses Wales’s national art gallery and its natural history, archaeology, and geology collections. Journey through time, from the Big Bang and the earth's formation. See if you can spot the basking shark, the fox, the hump-backed whale and the world's largest leatherback turtle! This is a captivating interactive experience.
Insole Court
Whether visiting the impressive mansion, wandering the ornate Insole Court gardens or popping into The Potting Shed Café in the Stable Yard, Insole Court has become a must-see attraction in Cardiff. The site hosts daily classes and activities, including yoga, painting and dancing in the room hire facilities. Plus plenty of one-off Insole Court events. Such as the monthly farmers market, community dog shows, concerts, film screenings and heritage tours.
Secret Gardens in Cardiff
Cardiff is remarkably green for an exciting capital city with over 330 parks and gardens. Amongst these is a collection of hidden sanctuaries where you can seek solace in nature. Here are the best secret gardens in Cardiff. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a history buff, or simply seeking a moment of tranquillity, these parks and gardens in Cardiff offer places to explore the urban landscape.
Easter Things To Do In Cardiff
10 Things to do with Kids in Cardiff
We have compiled the top 10 Easter half term activities in Cardiff. This list of fun things to do will keep your kids entertained over the Easter half term Cardiff, and they won’t break the bank for your family days out.
Cardiff Castle Easter 2026
Be a King or Queen for the day. Admission gets you entry to a selection of lavishly decorated rooms in the Castle Apartments, The Norman Keep, Battlement Walk, Wartime Shelters, Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier, Interpretation Centre and audio guide and Cardiff Castle Grounds. You can get a FREE castle key if you live or work in Cardiff.
Easter Trail
There are plenty of National Trust properties to visit, with landscaped gardens, beautiful scenic walks, and stately homes. The National Trust in Cardiff offers family-friendly days out. Pick up an Easter Trail for £3 per trail. It includes a trail sheet and a pencil; when completed, there's a chocolate egg. Plus, if you're a member, you get free entry and free parking.
Red Dragon Centre
Red Dragon Centre - opposite Future Inn Cardiff - is the ultimate entertainment destination with a cinema, 26-lane bowling, cool bars, restaurants, cafes, and arcade games. The Centre is home to a multiplex cinema, a ten-pin bowling alley, and several restaurants and cafes, providing dining, relaxation, and entertainment options.
Easter in Cardiff for Adults
Cardiff Theatre
There are lots of exciting shows at the New Theatre this Easter, including Justin Fletcher Live, comedian Judi Love, Midsummer Murders, Flowers and Friendship Bracelets, and K-Pop All Stars Tribute.
Comedy at The Glee Club
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, you can see a stand-up show. There's also live music, drag, cabaret, burlesque, and family shows. At The Glee Club, there are usually three stand-up comedians who compare to entertain you. Tickets start from £12 per person.
Easter Menus Cardiff 2026
Thomas Restaurant is the perfect Easter restaurant in Cardiff. Check out the Easter Cardiff menus here:
Easter Sunday Cardiff Menu
Please note, that this is a sample menu; items may differ on the day.
STARTERS / CYCHWYNOL
MAINS / PRIF GWRS
DESSERTS / PWDIN
Taste of Wales Afternoon Tea
Please speak to your server for information on any food intolerances or allergies. If you do have a food allergy or intolerance, please let your server know before ordering. Although we take extra precautions when advised of an allergen or intolerance, we cannot guarantee that our menu items are 100% free from all allergens due to the risk of cross-contamination in the preparation process.
Sandwiches / Brechdanau
Scones / Sgons
Cakes / Cacennau
Drinks / Yfed
Unlimited refills of freshly brewed tea or coffee
Special Offers
Disabled access
The open-plan restaurant is found on the ground floor, so no ramps or alternative routes are needed. There is booth seating and tables where a chair can be easily removed for a wheelchair. Free parking and blue badge parking can be found directly in front of the restaurant. Admittedly there is no disabled toilet in the restaurant; however, there is one in the conference corridor next to the other bathrooms. This is a short distance away. Be sure to check out our accessible guide to the hotel and restaurant.
Free parking
Guests at Thomas Restaurant get free parking. Please ensure you enter your car registration details on one of the restaurant consoles or reception consoles when you arrive. This is to avoid being sent a parking penalty notice. Have an electric car? Take advantage of our free electric car charging whilst you dine.
Future Club Rewards
For additional benefits, you can join the Future Inns hotel loyalty program.
Alongside a member's discount rate, for every £1 you spend on accommodation, you earn 1 reward point.
You also get a complimentary drink voucher to redeem in the bar when you dine. Plus, you get double points when you eat in the restaurant.
Points collected can then be used to upgrade your bedroom to a suite or a free night's stay. It's also completely free to join!
Terms and Conditions
Standard hotel booking terms and conditions apply. All menus and offers are subject to availability. Pre-booking is required. You may be asked for a deposit when booking to secure your space. The remaining balance can be settled on the day. Afternoon tea bookings require a £10 per person deposit is required, and the remaining balance 24 hours before your booking. All deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-amendable.
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