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Stephanie Colderick

What to do with the kids on the Queen's funeral bank holiday in Wales: What attractions are open and the ones which are closed

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has meant that the UK is receiving a public bank holiday for her funeral. This has meant that many businesses are closing.

The Queen's funeral and the public bank holiday will take place on Monday, September 19. Supermarkets and high street stores including Primark are closing, you can read the full list here, fast food chains are shutting and even hospital appointments have been cancelled.

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As it is a bank holiday schools in Wales will also be closed and you may be thinking of activities to keep the children busy. A lot of attractions and entertainment venues will be closed on Monday, September 19. Here is everything you need to know about the attractions staying open and which ones will close.

The attractions staying open

Zip World: The adrenaline-inducing Zip World sites, which are in north and south Wales, are staying open on Monday, September 19. In a statement posted to their website they said: "We've had lots of enquires about whether or not we will be open on Monday the 19th of September; and yes we will."

"With so many of you also now off work, we've had countless enquiries asking if you'll still get the chance to enjoy an adventure with the family, and we've made the decision that you can do so at Zip World." The sites will be holding a minute's silence at 11am for the Queen.

Unmanned Cadw attractions: While some Cadw attractions are closing on Monday, September 19 other Cadw attractions which are unmanned will be open and free to visit. These include Neath Abbey, the impressive ruins of an abbey dating back to 1130.

Treetop Golf: Perfect for if the weather is not bright Treetop Golf in Cardiff is staying open on Monday, September 19. This fun crazy golf course is great for all the family and will be open from 11am to 10pm.

Pembrey Country Park: The gorgeous Pembrey Country Park in Pembrokeshire is staying open. The park has lots to enjoy from woodlands to a sandy beach stretch.

Supajump: Supajump is an American-themed indoor trampoline park in Trident Trade Park in Cardiff which also has an American diner and sweet shop. Supajump will be staying open.

Infinity Trampoline Park: This parkour-inspired trampoline park has over 70 trampolines, basketball lanes, and balance beams and is only a 12-minute drive from Cardiff city centre. Infinity Trampoline Park will be open on Monday, September 19.

Meeple: Meeple, a board game cafe in Swansea is staying open on Monday, September 19. With over 200 games to enjoy families will not get bored here and the cafe is open from 12pm to 11pm.

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The attractions closing

  • Staffed Cadw attractions
  • National Trust Cymru sites
  • Folly Farm
  • Oakwood Theme Park
  • LC2 Swansea
  • Llanelli Wetland Centre
  • Museums- National Museum Cardiff, St Fagans National Museum of History, National Waterfront Museum, Bit Pit National Coal Museum, National Slate Museum, National Wool Museum and National Roman Legion Museum
  • Margam Park
  • Ninja Warrior Cardiff
  • Amelia Trust Farm
  • Plantasia Tropical Zoo
  • Buzz Trampoline Park Cardiff
  • Buzz Trampoline Park Swansea
  • Wiggleys Fun Farm
  • Mountain View Ranch
  • Welsh Mountain Zoo
  • Limitless Trampoline Park
  • Jump Jam Trampoline Park

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