Travel with Kids: Wales

In this entry from the Travel with Kids series, the Roberts family of four—who travel the globe in kid-friendly fashion—visit Wales in three near-half-hour episodes, starting with “Cardiff & Brecon Beacons,” in which the parents and two young boys take in the city of Cardiff and look at the nearby Brecon Beacons mountain range. As always, the program serves up plenty of helpful tips (adopt local time as quickly as possible to avoid jet lag, etc.) and strategies for sightseeing with youngsters (“let's take a tour of Cardiff Bay on an awesome boat!”). Castles are a huge draw for kids, thanks to their seemingly endless stone passageways and steps, challenging both the legs and the imagination (one mansion on castle grounds here is considered more modern—having been constructed in the 18th century!). Many of the historic buildings also feature mini-museums with artifacts, including swords and knight's armor (and some venues provide a “scavenger hunt” sheet for kids to find interesting features). Also including segments devoted to “Pembrokeshire & King Arthur” and “Snowdonia & Llangollen,” DVD extras include a trip planner, a “Wales at Home” section (with recipes and crafts), and a list of resources. Recommended. Aud: P. (C. Block)