MAGICAL PLACES TO DREAM OF UNICORNS
DO YOUR children wish they had a unicorn for a pet? You may not be able to grant that request, but you don’t need to go far to give them a chance to fulfil their unicorn fantasies.
Here are 10 days out and activities in Wales where they can experience the magic. AFTERNOON TEA Take your little prince or princess to an extravagant afternoon tea where they’ll get to meet a “real” unicorn.
The New House Country Hotel in Cardiff will be decorated with magical decorations and children will receive a special unicorn gift to take home with them.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their finest glittery, colourful, unicorn-themed attire. Where: New House Country Hotel , Thornhill, Cardiff, CF14 9UA. When: October 29 and 30 at midday. Tickets must be booked in advance on 029 2052 0280. Tickets cost £22.95 for adults and £12.95 for children 12 and under. Children must be accompanied by parents paying for an afternoon tea.
Another unicorn afternoon tea is available at Broneirion country house in the Severn Valley.
For £9.95 per person, enjoy pink lemonade and a pot of tea bursting with rainbows and sparkles.
Treats include rainbow pizza, a golden unicorn cream horn and macaroon unicorns. Where: Broneirion, Powys, SY17 5DE. When: Available Monday to Friday. Book by calling 01686 688204. Llandinam, TAKE A RIDE Many youngsters have always dreamed of flying away on the back of a unicorn.
Lucky for them, Cantref farm is offering them the opportunity to meet and ride Spirit the magical unicorn and take part in unicorn craft in a day of fun and glitter.
Pony pampering, pet handling, tractor rides and animal feeding are just some of the other activities at the farm.
Tickets are £9.95 if booked in advance online. Children under 93cm go free. Family tickets are available. There’s an additional charge of £2.50 for unicorn rides. Where: Upper Cantref Farm, Cantref, Brecon, LD3 8LR. When: August 14 & 15, from 10.30am to 5.30pm. Booking is recommended. BOUNCING UNICORNS You don’t even need to leave the house to give your kids a day they won’t forget.
Bounce ‘n’ Play South Wales offers everything you need to create a super fun unicorn-themed play centre in your own home.
The Unicorn Magic package from £60 includes a fairy hideaway and bouncing unicorns. They deliver to most parts of South Wales. Details: Visit the Bounce ‘n’ Play website to enquire and book WORTH A MINT The Royal Mint is the home of British coin production and now you can see behind the scenes in an enthralling
day out the whole family.
Unicorn-lovers will be excited to see The Queen’s Beasts’ coin collection on sale, a highlight of which is the Unicorn of Scotland.
The range of unic o r n - s t a mp e d coins are worth anywhere between £13 and £8,565.
There are also plenty of other activities for children and you can even strike your own coin.
Tickets cost £13 for adults and £10.50 for children aged five to 15. Concessions and family tickets are available. Where: The Royal Mint Experience, Llantrisant, CF72 8YT When: It’s open seven days per week, with the first tour at 10am and the last tour at 4.30pm (last tour begins at 4pm from November 2018). Pre-booking is advisable. for PERFECT PUDDING Parc Pantry Tea Rooms in Newport offers the perfect dessert unicorn fan.
The Unicorn Sundae consists of soft serve ice cream with a coneunicorn horn and candyfloss.
And you get to spend the afternoon at the beautiful city park.
They also make unicorn rocky road... Where: Parc Pantry Tearooms, Bellevue Pavillion & Conservatory, (off Friars Road) Newport, NP20 4EZ. When: Open 10am-4pm daily. for the JUST ADD COLOUR Creative types need look no further than Lollipops & Ladybirds in Old Cwmbran. In the cosy pottery studio, you can paint your unicorn with whichever colours you see fit. They provide sponges, paints, stencils and design books for inspiration at no extra cost; leaving y o u stressfree to paint t o your heart’s content with your little one. Where: Lollypops & Ladybirds, 44 Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran, NP44 3JN. When: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-3pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm. Booking is recommended, last painters one hour before closing. IN THE PICTURE Photographer Claire Eaton and her two ponies Hettie and Robbie offer a unique opportunity.
Your little ones can pose in stunning photographs with “real-life” unicorns.
A session costs £160 and fullytrained horse and pony handlers will be there to ensure safety.
It includes costumes and a surprise gift. Suitable for children aged three and above. Where: Unit 3, Thornton Business Park, Thornton, Milford Haven, SA73 2RY. MAGICAL TRAIL Spend a day hunting for a unicorn at the Enchanted woods of Mountain View Ranch.
There are plenty of magical creatures to discover including a wolf, a dragon and even a gruffalo!
The Ranch offers tons of activities such as high ropes and activities, making it a family favourite on the outskirts of Caerphilly. Where: Mountain View Ranch, Heol Penybryn, Tongwynlais, Car- diff, CF83 1NG. When: Weekdays: 9.30am-4pm. Weekends: 9.30am-5pm (subject to change due to weather). FAIRYTALE VILLAGE Portmeiron is the picturesque Welsh village designed by architect Sir Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis that looks as though it has been lifted straight from a fairytale.
You can stay in the Unicorn cottage, a large pink manor house in the middle of the beautiful Italianate village. Or just visit for the day for a look around. Where: Portmeirion, Minffordd, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER. When: Call 01766 770000 for prices and booking information. COOL COOKIES Aberystwyth baker Fiona Evans, of The Sugar Dough Cakery, sells the Unicorn and Rainbows Cookie Decorating kits, which she makes by hand.
You’ll receive 12 delicious cookies shaped like unicorns, stars and rainbows, alongside four pots of royal icing which make an excellent activity in your own home, regardless of your baking capabilities.
A kit costs £23.50 and you can choose from plain, gingerbread or chocolate. Details: Order online from cover Delicious. Dis-