I feel that a trip down to Barry Island is incomplete without a round of mini-golf at Smuggler's…read moreCove. It's a centre piece along the main Promenade of Barry Island and it's full of freaky pirates and discarded pirate ships (that, mysteriously, the pirates are much larger than). It's a business that hasn't allowed itself to slip into obscurity and continues to attract punters with both its reasonably small golf course and its even smaller café for those who prefer to spectate during such glorious sporting events. Even though the Ryder Cup is coming half an hour down the road near Newport, I'm sure there will be many that are transfixed on the Smuggler's Cove championship that I just made up in my head. It's £3 for an adult and £2.50 for a kid, or you can do a round as 4 people and get it for a tenner.

A reasonably good day out as long as the sun shines!!! A little overpriced I thought - but then I…read moream a skinflint. Possibly would have awarded this four stars if with younger children as it was aimed more at them. It was a little tame for the tastes of both hubby and my six year old son. I thought it was kind of charming - but perhaps not worth paying £12.00 a head for. The actual building is stunning from the outside and you cannot fault the views over the cove below. Inside the castle its been kitted out like a museum and is mostly home to toys, puppets, dolls and pier type animatronics and slot machines from yesteryear. Very interesting - but only enough to keep you occupied for an hour or so unles you are a fanatic. One whole room devoted to a large model railway- if you like that kind of thing. Also some grisly dungeons, and displays of old tools and farming appliances with some fairly educational information. Inside, and in fact then all the way around the park are amusement games and interactive displays which are made up from reconditioned old pier attractions. These are fascinating - but do be prepared with a ton of 1p- 10p coins to get them going - none of it is free! Outside there are a selection of childrens rides, again fairly traditional and slow paced - so more for the very young. Also there is gnome land which is bizarre, cute and disturbing in equal measures. There is a whole village of houses, pubs, etc,. where these gnomes live, and you can peer through the windows and observe them in their daily lives. Set in Woodland its very picturesque and mildly entertaining for adults - I am guessing young girls would enjoy this most. Hubby insists the gnomes were all models - but I am not sure!! Lots of traditional fun to be had also with crazy golf, a huge slide, and water fountains/ interactive displays. Not sure how you would fair in bad weather as most of the action was outside. If you prefer genteel and thought provoking rather than action-packed you may enjoy it here.

I took my daughters to Watermouth castle last year and they had a great time. There were plenty of…read moreactivities for them to get involved with. I found the prices fairly expensive as for a child over 14 years it is 12 pound so straight away that's 24 pound gone. My daughters got in for free so I suppose that was a good thing. My daughters favourite thing was when they were walking around part of the site where they had these little boxes where they had to press the button and when they did there favourite nursery rhymes played and little puppets inside moved. They were both racing to press the next one. They also enjoyed the water/light show I remember seeing this when I was younger. My favourite bit was watching them trying to find the golden nuggets amongst the sand. Other things that are at the site are: rides, tilting house for you to try and walk around in, old slot machines for you to play on, walk around the grounds, go through the gnome land and lots more, mini golf. Overall I would say this is a great place to go but I probably would only go there once a year.

We had a fantastic time! The best value for money ever. We took our two grandchildren Elijah &…read moreIsaac with their mom for the first time & couldn't stop laughing at their antics as they tried to get around the course. The boys first time at crazy golf, they thoroughly enjoyed all the special effects. What a great attention to detail, the pully ropes on to the platoons(make believe boats) across the water onto the islands, the excitement at achieving all the obstacles in their way. There was no pressure on completing your allotted hole fast to let the next person go by, everyone was just having a good time & lots of fun. There were a lot of different age ranges there from approx. 4 years to senior citizens. So just have a go & try this out it's brilliant fun.

Disappointed with this facility which is not fully finished yet - my 10 year old daughter put it in…read morethe free game hole on the 19th and we were told that we would win a free game when the course is eventually finished - not surprisingly they still charged the full £17.50 for 1 adult and 2 children - will not go again.

Dare you putt your way through the jungle mini golf course on top of Cabot's circus shopping…read morecentre?? I LAUGHED MYSELF SILLY playing crazy golf here last week. 2 courses, 18 holes and an active volcano (not a real one obv). The course is spankingly new and looks like a set from Tomb Raider, all vines and fake temple ruins, swamp etc The course takes an hour in total and is a great way to have fun, and like me, get your competive edge out. You don't have to take kids with you, just go with your mates - its more active for brain and body than sitting in the pub. It's not expensive either - about £7 and lots of concessions available - kids, students and OAPs. The 'Hideout' cafe is also good for a simple cuppa and a cake after your game. Loser buys the drinks!

I really really really wanted to like this place. It looks so cool from the outside, and the fact…read morethat it's inside a shopping centre oozed credibility for me. But he thing is, it's really expensive for what is essentially nothing more than your standard, run of the mill Butlins inspired mini golf. The holes weren't imaginative. Nothing like the mind-blowing mini golf I experienced in Queenstown, New Zealand where your ball rolled into a miniature roller coaster, and a castle, and a HUGE exploding volcano. No, this one does nothing like that. What's worse is that it's really expensive. I guess kids may enjoy it, but for anyone older that the age of 12 will find it boring and repetitive.

We thought this would be a fun way to spend a couple hours on my partner's birthday... it was not…read more We made a booking specifically for Crazier Golf and arrived fifteen minutes early as requested by the business. There were many employees, most of them were axe throwing or standing behind the bar. We waited at the entrance for a bit before my partner went up to an employee at the axe throwing area to ask if we could be directed to the Crazier Golf. He led us to the back and said, "I'll be back to give you instructions." Forty-five minutes later (so now an hour past our booking), my partner found him axe throwing again and asked if we could just get the putters and balls, and we could figure it out from there. And that's exactly what happened. He begrudgingly left axe throwing, walked to the back of the room, handed us golf balls, then left. Online it says, "You might have played Crazy Golf... but you've never seen it this Crazy. Catapults, loops, conveyors, we've got it all. Don't be afraid to bring a bevvy on the course... all the best players give their best performance after some Dutch courage." Nine holes, takes about forty-five minutes. It took us maybe ten (then again, we had the course entirely to ourselves). It was so much less fun than advertised. The course has seen some serious wear and tear; every putter, every golf ball, every surface was sticky with alcohol. Maybe we're not the demographic for this. I see other people love it; we don't. There's better ways to spend your time in this beautiful city!

Terrible service they don't let minors axe throw, the ambiance is okay and I can't comment on the…read morefood but overall pretty bad service, (besides Amelie she was very nice.) Their policy's suck though.

Don't bother using if expecting to have anything more than a waste of £2.50.Firstly the clubs you…read morehire are mostly fit for the scrap with slippy grips and some had jagged ends poking through.The worst thing is the putting greens that are well worn,with most being bare concrete.Really disappointing.:(

If you're in Badock Hall or know someone there then you have access to 4 free tennis courts. The…read morecourts are fairly well kept although I would recommend the two nearest to the hall itself as the far courts are obstructed with some foliage! We had to play a few lets as a result, but the trees won't ruin your game. The waiting times vary depending on when you go. However, I have found that around 7.30 is a good time to get a court in summer. Be warned that post exams, they can get very very busy, but if you are patient you are normally guaranteed a court within 20 minutes to half an hour.

This tennis club may seem a little out of the way, you will have to traverse a gate, pass a…read moredangerous looking electrical store, and go under a darkened bridge, but on the other side is a local tennis club that boasts three fully-functioning courts with floodlights to boot. There is a sense of community at the club, it being run by locals that put a lot of time into it. It was only a few years ago that a brand new two-story club house was installed with shower and toilet facilities, a kitchen, and a TV should the unpredictable Welsh weather catch you off guard. It is a members-only club, and membership fees are varied depending on your intended involvement with the club, but all details can be found on their website. They offer coaching for kids and adults should you feel the need to brush up on your play, and they encourage participation in competitions with other tennis clubs around the area. It's a place to go and have a casual game with another friend or three, or there are certain evenings when going alone will not mean hitting the ball against a wall for two hours, as certain nights encourage particular groups to arrive. Tuesday night is Ladies' night, Wednesday night is Men's night, and Thursday is mixed. Depending on what you want out of the club you can pick your time of arrival. Though, it is general etiquette that two guys playing on a Tuesday should vacate the court if enough Ladies show up, as it is their priority. Who said chivalry's dead? Once you're a member, the opening hours of this establishment are really up to you as you get your own key to the place, but it tends to be accepted that it closes at around 10pm. An unwritten rule is: 'If there is danger of hitting a low-flying bat with a ball, it might be time to go home.'