Ultimate Xscape Aberystwyth

An indoor activity centre right on Aberystwyth's seafront, Ultimate Xscape is the sort of place that saves a rainy Welsh afternoon. You get trampolines, climbing walls, laser tag, and various soft play zones - the usual indoor play suspects, but done with enough space that it doesn't feel cramped. Kids aged roughly 4 to 14 will burn energy properly here; younger children need supervising, and teenagers might find it a bit tame depending on their mood.

The real draw is that it's steps from the beach and Aberystwyth town centre, so you can grab an hour or two of activity without having to trek inland. On a wet day - and there are plenty in Ceredigion - it beats sitting in a café. The climbing wall is decent, the trampolines are always busy, and if you've got a mixed-age crew it covers most bases.

Stay nearby at Forester's Retreat Glamping, which is barely a mile away, or pitch at tyn ffordd fach campsite if you want something more traditional. Both put you close enough that you're not spending half your holiday driving between attractions. Allow two to three hours here max - it's not a day thing, more of a top-up activity alongside actual time at the seafront.

Worth knowing: it's paid admission, though exact prices aren't confirmed. Ring ahead or check the website before turning up with the kids, especially if weather's forced a rethink of your plans.