Visit an Exhibition

Exhibitions at the Senedd showcase the very best of Wales, ranging from partnerships with key national organisations to projects developed with Welsh communities

Keep an eye on our what’s on for upcoming exhibitions, online projects, as well as exhibitions touring to locations near you.

More about exhibitions

Group Tours

Join a guided tour and learn more about the work of the Welsh Parliament, the building’s landmark architecture and the history of Cardiff Bay.

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Group Tours

Activities for Children

Play area

The Senedd has a play area for children complete with toys, sensory play and a large map of Wales.

We also have a range of activities for children during school holidays, and a Senedd explorer trail to keep little ones entertained all year round.

The Senedd is a breastfeeding friendly estate and our café has heating facilities for baby milk. Baby-changing facilities are also available on site.

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Experience Democracy in Action

Transparency is at the heart of the Senedd 

Take your seat in the public viewing gallery and watch democracy in action. 

All 60 Members of the Senedd meet in the Chamber for the Plenary meeting every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon (during school term-time). Seats are usually available on the day, but you can pre-book to be sure of a place.

Committee meetings can also be observed from public galleries. Simply ask at the Senedd reception desk, keep an eye on our public information screens, or visit our website to find out what’s on today.

Attending Plenary

Virtual Tour

Senedd Virtual Tour

Our recently developed virtual tour is a great way to explore your Senedd

By clicking on various icons and images along the way you can learn more about the home of the Welsh Parliament and meet our tour guides who will be happy to tell you a little more about different areas of the Senedd.

Explore the Senedd

Online Engagement Sessions

Online Engagement Sessions

Learn about how decisions that affect our lives are made here in Wales by booking a space on our free online workshops and presentations.

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Online Engagement Sessions

Take a Self-Guided Tour

A self-guided tour

Join us on this tour as we guide you through the public spaces and tell you about the different elements of the building.

Listen to the Self-Guided Tour

Follow the Story of Devolution

To mark 20 years of devolution in Wales, we have developed a timeline of key milestones of Wales’ journey to devolution and the key achievements over the past 20 years

The timeline, which was curated in partnership with the Wales Governance Centre, can be seen around the funnel, the central focus of the Oriel.

Take a closer look at the history of the Senedd and devolution in Wales

Shop and Café

A showcase for excellence with a range of products inspired by and sourced in Wales

From luxurious gifts to the latest books, to the best of Welsh food and drink, there’s something to buy to remind you of your visit. We also have a comfortable café area inside which offers a range of hot and cold beverages, light bites and scrumptious cakes and desserts. With excellent WiFi facilities, a large seating area and beautiful views of Cardiff bay, why not use the Senedd as a meeting place!

Senedd Shop & Cafe