National Play Day celebrates the importance of play in
children's lives and highlights the value of accessible and
inclusive play spaces for all children and young
people.
This year's theme is ‘spaces for play' and the Cabinet Secretary
for Housing and Local Government, , visited the Pentref Plant
(Children's Village) at the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham.
During her visit, the Cabinet Secretary saw firsthand the
activities and experiences available to children at the
Eisteddfod, including the chance to participate in workshops,
creative activities and performances.
The Cabinet Secretary said: "Play is fundamental to children's
development, wellbeing and happiness. Visiting the Pentref Plant
at the Eisteddfod provided a wonderful opportunity to see how
play and culture can come together to create meaningful
experiences for children.
"This National Play Day, it's important to recognise the vital
role that quality play spaces have in our communities. The Welsh
Government is providing additional funding to local authorities
to improve playgrounds because we are committed to ensuring that,
regardless of their background, every child in Wales has access
to excellent play facilities."
Minister for Children and Social Care, , said: “It's great to hear
about the wonderful play activities happening across Wales today
in celebration of UK Playday.
“The theme this year is ‘spaces for play', and I'm delighted we
have invested £5m this financial year to improve the quality of
play spaces and playgrounds across Wales.
“Children have a right to play, play is fun and powerful, and
contributes to children's health, happiness and development. We
want a Wales where all babies and children have plenty of rich
opportunities to play.”
ENDS
Notes to editors
The £5 million funding for play spaces was announced by the Welsh
Government in May 2025: £5m to make playgrounds
and play areas fun-tastic | GOV.WALES
