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Welcome to the Senedd

Find out about exhibitions, activities, tours and events happening in the Senedd and Pierhead.

Opening times - the Senedd and Pierhead

Monday – Friday: 09.00 - 16.30 

Saturdays and bank holidays: 10.30 - 16.30 

Last entry is 16.00 

Please note: the Senedd building is open before and after usual opening times to accommodate visitors viewing Plenary, committees and other Senedd business. 

Admission is free 

The Senedd and Pierhead will be closed between Wednesday 25 December 2024 - Wednesday 1 January 2025.

The buildings will be open as usual from Thursday 2 January 2025.

Where can I find information about changes to Members, the voting system, and new constituencies for the 2026 election?

What's on

Calendar

Meetings
Events
Committees
Plenary
Exhibitions

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Winter fun at the Senedd

Join us at the Senedd this winter for lots of free, family-friendly activities! November 2024 - January 2025.

A Great British Welcome

UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, is happy to be bringing this exhibition to Wales, a Nation of Sanctuary. Dates: 1 October – 27 November

Wales RAF Reserves and the 100th anniversary of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force

This exhibition tells the story of Wales' only RAF Reserve squadron - Number 614 (County of Glamorgan) Squadron - from its foundation in 1937 to the present day. Dates: 8 November 2024 - 4 January 2025.

From Migration to Resilience

From Migration to Resilience tells the story of forced migration and of lives rebuilt after the expulsion of Asians from Uganda in 1972; and celebrates the vibrant religious and cultural heritage of Welsh Asian communities. Dates: 16 November – 19 December 2024.

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Activities for Children

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.

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.

Senedd Shop & Cafe

Sit back and enjoy the brilliant views of Cardiff Bay while enjoying a coffee! Our café offers a range of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes, and snacks.

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Senedd buildings

The Senedd

Home of the committees and the main business of the Senedd including Plenary meetings

The Pierhead

The old harbourmaster's office in the heart of Cardiff Bay.

Tŷ Hywel

The offices of the Senedd where Members and Senedd Commission Staff are based

North Wales Office

The Senedd North Wales Office is at Sarn Mynach, Llandudno Junction.

The transparency of the building allows you to enjoy a lot from the outside but come inside to learn more about how the Welsh Parliament represents the people of Wales.

Explore your Senedd

The Pierhead is a unique visitor, events and conference venue for the people of Wales; a space to express opinions and give voice to issues that matter to you as individuals, communities or organisations.

The Pierhead

This is our office in Cardiff Bay where Members, their Support Staff and staff of the Senedd Commission work.

It is connected to the Senedd by a pair of skyways to give easy access to our key business rooms - but Tŷ Hywel also houses two of the committee rooms, many meeting rooms and our Education Suite which includes the old debating chamber now known as Siambr Hywel.

Access to Tŷ Hywel is for passholders, visitors with an appointment, and for visitors to view committee rooms four and five.

Tŷ Hywel

The Senedd North Wales Office is at Sarn Mynach, Llandudno Junction. It's situated on the ground floor at and is open to the public by appointment between 10:00 and 12.00 and between 14:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday.

Visitors are welcome to call during the above hours to obtain information about the work of the Senedd and members of staff are available to deal with enquiries. A range of publications are also available.

Senedd North Wales Office

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Plan your Visit

The Senedd estate is easy to find. You can get here by car, bus, train, or bike.

Engage with the Senedd online

Find out what is happening in your Senedd and how you can engage with it online.

Find Members of the Senedd

Search Members by constituency, region or party.

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When you sign a petition, you're showing your support. You're supporting others who feel the same as you do about the issue. Explore and share, and you're joining together as a community to make something happen.