Bored?
Nothing to do? Wanna check out what’s available in your area?
Whether it is Football, Rugby, Swimming, checking out the newest film at the cinema or chilling out and relaxing with a good book.
However you like to spend your free time, there is loads of things to do to keep you or you and your mates entertained. Check out this section for further information
Leisure Centres
Fitness fanatic, love your sports or exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. Whatever your needs or likes are Caerphilly has leisure centres in 11 communities. Offering a variety of sport and general fitness activities. For more information, check out a leisure centre close to you
www.caerphilly.gov.uk/leisurelifestyle
Parks
The Council provides 95 play areas across the county borough, which provide facilities for local communities including playground equipment for children, multi- use games areas, skate parks and youth shelters.
www.caerphilly.gov.uk/parklife
Sports Development
For further information on sports and get involved you check out the Caerphilly sports development team website
www.caerphilly.gov.uk/sportsdevelopment
Countryside
Over three-quarters of the county borough is countryside. The work of the Countryside and Landscape Service includes landscape improvements, creating new habitats, ensuring trees are safe, monitoring and protecting wildlife, improving access for all, working closely with farmers and landowners and managing 5 country parks.
www.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside
Cwmcarn Forest
If you want an adrenalin packed day or a gentle stroll with the family, Cwmcarn Forest offers a varied mix of activities to suit everyone. Explore by car, bike and foot the delights of this hidden wooded valley that culminates in a stunning sequence of views.
www.caerphilly.gov.uk/cwmcarnforest
Ynys Hywel if the great outdoors if more your thing, check out what’s available at Ynys Hywel - Caerphilly county borough’s very own outdoor pursuit centre
www.caerphilly.gov.uk
Cinema and Theatre
Funny, action or horror. Whatever your taste in movie, check out the latest cinema listings to see what takes your fancy for an afternoon or a night with your mates.
www.cineworld.co.uk
www.odeon.co.uk
www.showcasecinemas.co.uk
If movies aren’t your thing and you prefer more of a live performance, there are various theatres local to Caerphilly county borough from music and plays to pantomimes.
Blackwood Miners’ Institute
www.caerphilly.gov.uk/bmi
New Theatre Cardiff
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
The Riverfront Newport
www.newport.gov.uk
Sherman Theatre Cardiff
www.shermancymru.co.uk
Dolman Theatre Newport
www.dolmantheatre.co.uk
Libraries
Caerphilly Libraries offer a wide range of resources available to young people; you can borrow a DVD, CD, as well as books galore. Your local library is also stocked with material that can help you with school, college or university work as well as research for personal information.
www.caerphilly.gov.uk/libraries
All you have to do is sign up at your local library in order to access the services they provide.
Or sign up for a SMART Card, which enables easy you to access both leisure and library facilities throughout Caerphilly Borough with a simple swipe of your card
www.caerphilly.gov.uk/smartcard
Youth Centres
Your local youth centre can offer a whole host of different activities for you to get involved with such as arts activities, sports, trips and outings and also a great opportunity for you to chill out in somewhere safe and warm with your mates as well as a place to meet new friends. There are youth centres in most of the communities thorough Caerphilly County Borough.
Check out the link below with details for your nearest centre
For further information, support and advocacy contact The Basement on 01495 233007 or email us at thebasement@caerphilly.gov.uk