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Remember when birthdays were simple and all you really cared about was whether you'd get some cake in your party bag?

Things are a bit different when you're a grown up and a bouncy castle and a party at Wimpy is no longer an option.

If you usually go out for a meal or casual drink, then here are some ideas that may inspire you to mark your birthday with something a bit different.

1. Journey to the summit of Snowdon

See Wales like you've never seen it before as you journey through the clouds to Yr Wyddfa.

Visit www.snowdonrailway.co.uk.

2. Hire the smallest cinema in Wales

La Charrette is a tiny, 23-seat cinema built from a disused railway carriage. Now at the Gower Heritage Centre, you can hire it and screen your favourite film there.

Visit www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk.

3. Embark on a balloon flight

Enjoy breathtaking scenery of Wales from above. The likes of www.baileyballoons.co.uk offer Champagne flights so you can toast your birthday when you touch down.

4. Hire a private chef

Why cook when your own chef can do it for you? They should do a full clean up too, so it's like it never happened.

We had a look online and found plenty, but hireachef.co.uk is a good start depending on where you live.

5. Stargaze in the Brecon Beacons

The only Dark Sky reserve in Wales is situated in the Brecon Beacons and on a clear night you can see the Milky Way, major constellations, bright nebulas and meteor showers.

Visit www.breconbeacons.org

6. Climb aboard Llangollen's Real Ale Train

Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the views while you enjoy the real ales on offer.

Visit www.llangollen-railway.co.uk.

7. Visit a Michelin star restaurant

Seven restaurants in Wales have a Michelin star. A further two restaurants have a Bib Gourmand.

8. Camp on the edge of a cliff

Hanging 50ft above the sea with only a camp bed separating you from the waves crashing below, this is probably the most extreme night's sleep you'll ever have - if you can conquer your fear of heights, fear of falling, fear of climbing, fear of abseiling, and fear of needing to go to the loo in the middle of the night.

Anglesey in North Wales is the only place in the UK where daredevil climbers can spend a night on a portaledge.

Visit www.gaiaadventures.co.uk for more information.

9. Drive a high performance supercar

There are a variety of driver experience days on offer at Llandow Circuit.

Visit www.llandow.com

10. Stay somewhere steeped in history

...like the West Blockhouse fort in Pembrokeshire which was built in 1854-7. Find somewhere near you with a little help from this list of 24 historic places to stay in Wales.

11. Learn how to make beautiful cakes

...and then stick a candle in them and voilà! You've got your birthday cake.

The one pictured is Mon Cottage Cupcakes where classes are based upon what people would like to learn, covering everything from decorating basic cupcakes to designing and creating a two-tier cake.

Based at Nina's home in Llanfechell, Anglesey, classes cater for up to four people so that you can receive the attention that you need and the room you need to work.

12. Say cheers at Wales' tallest building

Enjoy the view with a drink or meal at the Grape and Olive in Swansea.

13. Explore Gower by boat

You may spot dolphins if you're lucky.

Visit gowercoastadventures.co.uk.

14. Walk across the Pontcysyllte aqueduct

Or save your legs on a narrowboat. canaltrip.co.uk have daily public trips. You can read TripAdvisor tips and reviews before you go.

15. Go coasteering

What do you get if you mix climbing, jumping and swimming? Coasteering, that's what. And you won't find a better place than Pembrokeshire to do it.

Scramble across the rocks, fling yourself into the water and swoosh around in the waves... all with the help of a qualified instructor, of course.

There are plenty of places around Wales you can try it, www.celticquestcoasteering.com is one.

16. Visit one of Wales' vineyards

Wine connoisseurs are well aware of the fruity fares available from California, Rioja and Bordeaux, but not many people know how many wonderful wines are created right here in Wales. Find one near you.

17. Hop on your bike for the Real Ale Wobble

The Real Ale Wobble caters to different abilities, with courses for both serious bikers and enthusiastic amateurs.

The non-competitive event marks the start of the 10 day Mid Wales Beer Festival. Routes are marshalled, with two checkpoints along the way and one at the finish where beer tokens can be exchanged for locally brewed real ale (or a soft drink if you prefer).

Visit www.green-events.co.uk for more information.

18. Dylan Thomas' Birthday Walk

The Dylan Thomas Walk in Laugharne takes inspiration from Poem in October, which details a walk the Swansea poet did on his 30th birthday.

There are information boards along the way which tell you about the poem and Dylan Thomas' life.

Beginning at the car park by Laugharne Castle, the walk is around two miles in length. It wanders up to St John's Hill, and takes in views of the castle and boat house.

You can also get a free pint and a bag of chips, among other things, if you show your driving licence or passport and recite the line "Oh may my heart's truth still be sung." Visit dylanthomasbirthdaywalk.co.uk for more information, and here is Weatherman Walking's guide to the route.

19. Ride the rollercoasters at Oakwood Park

During the summer there are After Dark nights and the park stays open late and closes with a firework display.

Visit www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk

20. Have a whole island to yourself

Stay on Skomer Island off the Pembrokeshire coast where the island and its unique evening wildlife are yours to enjoy.

You'll stay at the Old Farm, Visit Wales accredited accommodation. There are gorgeous sunsets here and Skomer offers overnight guests a nightly bird log, and the opportunity to discuss wildlife sightings, hear from experts and contribute their experiences at the Island Library.

But if you don't fancy that, you will have the whole island to yourself to relax and soak it all up.

Visit welshwildlife.org for more information.

21. Go to an indoor play area

Places like PlayZone in Swansea hold evenings for adults or teens only, where you can go on the huge slides, rope walkways and fireman's poles. Visit www.theplayzone.co.uk for more information. Your local leisure centre, ice-rink, or Laser Quest centre might do something similar too.

22. Stay the night in a library

If you love books, then just being surrounded by them can fill you with a sense of calm.

And there is one Welsh library where you can actually stay the night.

Anyone staying at Gladstone's Library in Flintshire will have the freedom to explore their collection of 250,000 books and journals.

Visit gladstoneslibrary.org for more information or visit their TripAdvisor page for tips and reviews.

23. Take the boat out to idyllic Caldey Island

A trip to Tenby on a sunny day is easy enough, but next time you should hop on a boat and head to Caldey Island. It's been home to a monastery since the 6th century, and still houses a community of Cistercian monks.

You can visit the Old Priory and medieval churches, and walk up to the lighthouse.

There are tea rooms, a post office and museum, a shop selling perfume and toiletries made by the Monks of Caldey as well as chocolate and fudge.

Visit caldey-island.co.uk

24. Trampoline in a cave at Llechwedd Slate Caverns

If you've ever wanted to jump on a trampoline whilst exploring caverns in an old slate quarry, then Bounce Below is the one for you.

There are slides the height of two double decker buses and you'll enter a network of enormous caverns hidden underground, once home to a working Victorian mine.

Visit zipworld.co.uk/adventure/detail/bounce-below for more information.

25. Explore the book shops in Hay-on-Wye

The town is a haven for book lovers all year round - and you could unearth some gems.

26. Race against the clock at an escape room

It is a physical adventure room where a team are locked in and a task to complete in a time limit.

The escape room phenomenon started in Hungary and has now spread across Europe.

There are plenty of escape rooms in Wales, including Cardiff and Swansea.

The one pictured is Escape Rooms Cardiff.

27. Tour a brewery or distillery

Is there a better way to spend your birthday than learning a thing or two about Welsh beer and spirits... and then sampling them?

Pictured is Dà Mhìle Distillery, where they make organic artisanal gin, whisky and liquors in Llandysul.

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Visit us at Adventures Wales Activity Centre near Cardiff. Activities and weekend adventure breaks here in S.Wales. We offer family staycation ideas in Wales, exciting activities and packages for groups, schools, and families. Try our Surfing lessons, Coasteering, Canyoning, Muddy Assault Course, Gorge Scrambling and more!