Spring has officially sprung in the Vale of Glamorgan, and with Easter holidays here, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained. From Easter egg hunts to countryside escapes and brand new places to stay – let’s dive into everything April has to offer!
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🐰 The Big Easter Event at Amelia Trust Farm
📍 Mon 14 – Fri 18 April
Chocolate trails, tractor rides, face painting, lawn games and the Easter Bunny himself! A full day of countryside fun for a great cause.
🎟️ £9.50 kids / £6.90 adults / Under 2s go free
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🐇 The Big Barry Bunny Hunt
📍 Sat 19 April, 11am–2pm
Start at Eto Preloved Kids, grab a map and follow the bunny trail through Barry town centre to unlock your Easter treat!
🎟️ £2.50 per child
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🌼 Cowbridge Easter Hunt 2025
📍 Sat 19 April from 9am
Pick up your map at The Pencil Case, solve clues around Cowbridge and claim your sweet prize! Two trails available for little ones and bigger kids.
🎟️ £2 per child – limited tickets!
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For family fun: Porthkerry Country Park has wide-open spaces, woodland trails and a pebble beach. Don’t miss the magical bluebell carpets in springtime.
For spectacular views: Head to Windsor Gardens in Penarth for clifftop views over the Channel. Stroll the Pier and enjoy the Esplanade below.
For a history lesson: Cowbridge Physic Garden is a peaceful spot with herbs and plants once used for healing and dyeing. Adjacent Old Hall Gardens holds secrets of the town’s past.
For watching wildlife: Cosmeston Lakes has 200 acres of meadows, lakes, trails and bird hides – perfect for a nature-filled day out.
For green fingers: Explore the beautiful Dyffryn Gardens, where intimate garden rooms and a blooming arboretum await.
For watching the world go by: Knap Gardens in Barry is the place to unwind with ducks, model boats, and lakeside benches near plenty of great cafés.
👉 Find even more inspiration on our Parks & Gardens page.
From luxury lodges to countryside cottages, it’s the perfect time to book a spring getaway in the Vale. Whether you want sea views, vineyard stays, or family-friendly farm breaks, we’ve got you covered.
Why not check out the new Pods at Cowbridge Cabins
Say hello to Rowan and Hazel – the brand new pods at Cowbridge Cabins! Nestled in 2,000 acres of beautiful Penllyn Estate countryside, just a short stroll from Cowbridge and right next to the award-winning Forage Farm Shop & Kitchen, these charming pods are your perfect spring escape.
🌲 Rowan – Sleeps up to 4
Escape to your own Shire in this cosy pod with sweeping views across the Thaw Valley. Ideal for couples or small families, it’s just steps away from delicious Welsh breakfasts, lunches and local produce at Forage.
🌼 Hazel – Sleeps up to 6
Perfect for families, Hazel offers the same stunning countryside setting with space for the whole gang – all just minutes from Cowbridge’s shops, cafés, and hidden gems like the Physic Garden and Beaupre Castle.
Whether it’s a weekend getaway, family break, or even a business stay, Cowbridge Cabins has it all – from nature and local flavour to easy access to Cardiff Airport and Bridgend rail links.
👉 Discover more and book your stay: Forage Farm Cabins
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We hope you have a happy, adventure-filled April! 🌷
– The Visit the Vale Team
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