2012 Festivals and Events
Events at Dyffryn Gardens
Dyffryn is an outstanding Grade 1 registered garden featuring a
stunning collection of intimate garden rooms, formal lawns,
seasonal bedding and an extensive arboretum featuring trees from
all over the world. Dyffryn Gardens plays host to a wide variety of
events all year round including family fun days, open air theatres,
unusual plant fairs and guided walks / talks by plant and
wildlife experts. Find out more.
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Cowbridge Book Festival
11 - 18 May
Notable and up-and-coming authors will give informative and
entertaining presentations throughout the week and on Saturday 12th
May, the Gruffalo comes to Cowbridge. Come and meet the
him and hear all about his friends. Face-painting, storytelling,
photographs with the Gruffalo, fun and family entertainment.
www.cowbridgebookfestival.co.uk
Barry Festival of Transport
Sun 10 June
Open top bus trips to Barry Island and the Vale, classic cars,
vintage buses, heritage railway, transport stalls, bus depot open
day and more. For more information call 07886 309401.
Beyond the Border
Wales International Storytelling Festival
29 June - 1 July
Wales' leading international festival of storytelling will take
place in the grounds of St Donats, a medieval castle
overlooking the sea.
A magnificent feast of stories and music from Wales and the
world. The festival will also include epic singers, musicians,
circus performers, puppeteers, street theatre artists, films, fire
shows and wild dancing.
Tel: 01446 799100. www.beyondtheborder.com
Penarth Summer Festival
5 - 15 July
Events for the whole family, including a fun day with
parade, downhill derby and fireworks display on Saturday
14 July. For more details on the festival call 029 2070 0721 or
visit: www.penarthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Penarth Summer Entertainment
July - August
A programme of free entertainment at Penarth Pier during July
and August including music and street entertainers. Tel: 01446
704737 for more information.
Barry Island Weekenders
July - August
A programme of free entertainment on Barry Island promenade and
seafront during July and August, including Zapcats Grand Prix,
street dancing and other themed weekends. Tel: 01446 704737 for
more information.
Vale of Glamorgan National
Eisteddfod 2012
4 - 11 August
Llandow
The 2012 National Eisteddfod will be held in the Vale of
Glamorgan, at Llandow, located between Llantwit Major and
Cowbridge. This hugely important national, cultural festival
attracts over 150,000 visitors every year. For more information
please visit the Eisteddfod pages of the Council website or the
Eisteddfod website.
World Shakespeare Festival
Wed 8 - Sat 18 August, 7:30pm
(doors open 7pm)
MOD St Athan
National Theatre Wales in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare
Company will perform a number of theatre performances as
part of the World Shakespeare Festival. Details to be confirmed.
Tel: 01446 704737.
Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show
Wed 22 August
Fonmon Castle
www.valeofglamorganshow.co.uk
Barry Waterfront Tall Ship Festival
Sat 1 - Sun
2 September
Ships, fairground rides, craft stalls, street entertainers, live
bands and more. Tel: 01446 704737 for more information.
Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival
Sat 27 - Sun 28 October
Every October the market town of Cowbridge hosts a food and
drink festival, a weekend of culinary excellence and all round
family entertainment. www.cowbridgefoodanddrink.org
Penarth Book Festival
Mon 29 October - Sun 4
November
Events going on all around Penarth. More details to
follow.