Places to visit! Southern Wales Attractions

On a guided tour you hear about the history of the House, it's rise and fall, and the Morgan family themselves who provide many interesting stories from madness to industry. You also get the chance to go 'below' stairs and see where and how the servants would have worked.

Over 30 rooms, from State Rooms, to bedrooms and ktichens. Set in 90 acres of parkland with beautiful formal gardens.

Open from Easter - end September. Wednesday - Sunday, first tour at 11am, then hourly, with the last tour at 4pm.

Runs from: 31/03/2010

Runs to: 26/09/2010

Venue: Tredegar House and Park

Venue address: Newport, NP10 8YW

Tredegar House is just two miles west of Newport town centre. Follow signs from the A48 or M4 exit 28.

Telephone: 01633 815880

Email: tredegar.house@newport.gov.uk

Web site: http://www.newport.gov.uk

Town: Newport

Event type: Guided Walk/Tour

A major exhibition of over 70 watercolours on loan from the national collections in London as well as Wales, and from museums around the UK is being staged at Chepstow, the endpoint of the Wye Tour - Britain?s first ?package tour?. Guest curator Julian Mitchell* has selected his ?best and most interesting? watercolours of the Lower Wye Valley. Here are the sites viewed and visited by the first tourists who came down the river in canopied rowing boats from Ross-on-Wye to Chepstow on a two day trip in the late 18th and early 19th century. They followed in the wake of the Rev William Gilpin those book popularised the tour and the quest for ?picturesque? scenery - landscapes that could make, or be compared to, paintings. Many amateurs as well as professional artists came to capture the scenes. This exhibition features works by the masters from that great age of British watercolours, including Turner, Paul Sandby, Michael ?Angelo? Rooker, Thomas Hearne, Edward Dayes, John & Cornelius Varley, Samuel Palmer, David Cox, Joshua Cristall?

This exhibition has been made possible through a grant from the Cyfoeth Cymru Gyfan ? Sharing Treasures scheme which is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and administered by CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales.
The scheme enables local Welsh museums to build partnerships with Amgueddfa Cymru ? National Museum Wales and with their expertise, advice and support to upgrade facilities so that the museum can borrow and display objects

Open: Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm,
July ? Sept open 10.30am, close 5.30pm

Runs from: 10/05/2010

Runs to: 05/09/2010

Venue: Chepstow Museum

Venue address: Gwy House, Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EZ

Town centre

Telephone: 01291 625981

Email: annerainsbury@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Chepstow

Event type: Art Exhibition

Once a day our kune kune pigs take part in pig racing! They hurtle around the track and it is anyone's guess who will win!!
Please ring 01874 665223 for times or check our website for the latest daily show schedule.

Price included within the admission price.

Runs from: 28/05/2010

Runs to: 30/08/2010

Venue: Cantref Adventure Farm

Venue address: Cantref, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8LR

From Brecon, take the A40 to Abergavenny and take the first left turning signposted Cantref Adventure Farm and Riding centre and follow the brown tourism signs.

Telephone: 01874 665223

Email: info@cantref.com

Web site: http://www.cantref.com

Town: Brecon

Event type: Animal Event

A display of works by the most distinguished prose-writer ever to be produced by the Rhondda . Display arranged by The Rhys Davies Trust.

Free entry

Opening times:

09:00 to 16:00

Runs from: 14/06/2010

Runs to: 20/09/2010

Venue: Rhondda Heritage Park

Venue address: Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Coed Cae Road, Trehafod, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 2NP

Signposted from junction 32 M4. Take the A470 to the Rhondda Vlleys. Signposted from Pontypridd, Rhondda Heritage Park is located in Trehafod and is adjacent to teh Heritage Park Hotel

Telephone: 01443 682036

Email: info@rhonddaheritagepark.com

Web site: www.rhonddaheritagepark.com

Town: Pontypridd

Event type: Art Exhibition

Free entry

Runs from: 23/06/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: The Grand Pavilion

Venue address: The Esplanade, Porthcawl, CF36 3YW

Situated on Porthcawl?s seafront.

Telephone: 01656 786996

Email: pavilion@bridgend.gov.uk

Web site: www.grandpavilion.co.uk

Town: Porthcawl

Event type: Art Exhibition

An exhibition exploring Merthyr Tydfil communities which have all but disappeared

Free admission

Runs from: 23/06/2010

Runs to: 31/08/2010

Venue: Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery

Venue address: Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE

By car, A470 from Cardiff/M4 junction 32, or A470 south from Brecon, or 'Heads of the Valleys' Road from the east. By bus, Regular buses from Town Centre (National Coaches to Merthyr Tydfil).

Telephone: 01685 723112

Email: museum@merthyr.gov.uk

Web site: www.merthyr.gov.uk/Museum/Castle/English/home/

Town: Merthyr Tydfil

Event type: Exhibition

The Everyman Summer Theatre Festival is now in its 28th year and continues to present captivating, passionate and practiced live theatre, to audiences of all ages. Come join us at St.Fagan?s, National History Museum for an afternoon or evening of indulgence and the best outdoor entertainment in town!

The 2010 season opens with Gair am Air, Everyman?s first Welsh-language production for children aged 7-12years. To be performed between Tuesday 6th and Saturday 10th July, Gair am Air is an adventure-filled tale of four best friends whose lives are changed forever one summer night.

This year?s Shakespeare is Much Ado About Nothing; a sharp, smart and farcical battle of the sexes, telling the truth about what it takes to make love happen. To be staged between Wednesday 7th and Saturday 17th July.

For musical lovers, Gilbert and Sullivan?s HMS Pinafore is to be performed between Wednesday 21st and Saturday 31st July. This much loved operetta promises much mirth and merriment as the hilarious tale of love, hypocrisy and mistaken identity unfolds.

To enchant families of all ages there?s fun and endless adventure in the 100 Aker Wood, with Winnie the Pooh, to be staged between Saturday 24th and Saturday 31st July. This class piece of charming children?s theatre will entertain the whole family.

See website for ticket prices for individual performances - www.everymanfestival.co.uk

Runs from: 06/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: St Fagans: National History Museum

Venue address: St Fagans, Cardiff, CF5 6XB

4 miles West of Cardiff City Centre
Coaches - Sign posted from junction 33 of the M4 motorway. Direct access from the A4232. Ample free parking.

Telephone: 0844 8700 887

Web site: www.everymanfestival.co.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Festival

Take a closer look at some of the phenomena that create wonderful lights in the sky: from day-time rainbows to the spectacular night-time aurora. Then take a journey through the night sky and find out how to tell the difference between a planet and a star. We'll even show you how to spot a satellite!

Weekends and local school holidays.
Weekends and local school holidays.

Runs from: 17/07/2010

Runs to: 05/09/2010

Venue: Techniquest

Venue address: Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW

From outside Cardiff: Leave M4 at junction 33 and follow signs for Techniquest on the A4232 dual carriageway. From within Cardiff: Follow signs from city centre to Cardiff Bay.

Telephone: 02920 475475

Web site: http://www.techniquest.org

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Exhibition

This Planetarium presentation is based on the Greek mythological tale of a hero, a princess, mythical beasts and monsters. Follow Perseus and Pegasus in their exciting adventure through a story and a trip around the night sky. (Suitable for under 7s)

Weekends and local school holidays.
Weekends and local school holidays.

Runs from: 17/07/2010

Runs to: 05/09/2010

Venue: Techniquest

Venue address: Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW

From outside Cardiff: Leave M4 at junction 33 and follow signs for Techniquest on the A4232 dual carriageway. From within Cardiff: Follow signs from city centre to Cardiff Bay.

Telephone: 02920 475475

Web site: http://www.techniquest.org

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Exhibition

A show about power generation and usage. Using pop bottles, balloons, dominoes, water and even the energy from breakfast will the audience generate enough electricity to run the show?

Weekends and local school holidays.

Runs from: 17/07/2010

Runs to: 05/09/2010

Venue: Techniquest

Venue address: Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW

From outside Cardiff: Leave M4 at junction 33 and follow signs for Techniquest on the A4232 dual carriageway. From within Cardiff: Follow signs from city centre to Cardiff Bay.

Telephone: 02920 475475

Web site: http://www.techniquest.org

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Exhibition

Free entry

Runs from: 17/07/2010

Runs to: 12/09/2010

Venue: Rhondda Heritage Park

Venue address: Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Coed Cae Road, Trehafod, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 2NP

Signposted from junction 32 M4. Take the A470 to the Rhondda Vlleys. Signposted from Pontypridd, Rhondda Heritage Park is located in Trehafod and is adjacent to teh Heritage Park Hotel

Telephone: 01443 682036

Email: info@rhonddaheritagepark.com

Town: Pontypridd

Event type: Art Exhibition

Following a sell-out week in Cardiff, Calendar Girls has become one of the fastest selling shows ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now it?s coming to Wales Millennium Centre for one week only.

A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference. Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

Calendar Girls has sold out in every theatre it?s visited before opening. Don?t miss out and book today. Star cast to be announced

Opening times:

19:30

Matinee performances on Thu 2.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Runs from: 23/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: Wales Millennium Centre

Venue address: Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL

Leave M4 at J33 (signed Cardiff (West), Barry, Penarth, Cardiff Airport & A4232). Join the A4232 & continue for 9.3 miles.
Leave the A4232 just before Butetown Tunnel & follow signs for Techniquest.
Continue along Stuart Street & turn right at the traffic lights onto Bute Place, road bends around to the left, take the first exit to the right (around Craft in the Bay), follow this road around to the left back onto Bute Place.

Telephone: 08700 40 2000

Web site: www.wmc.org.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Theatre

Monmouth Festival is one of the biggest and best free music festivals in the UK and is now in its 28th year.

Runs from: 23/07/2010

Runs to: 01/08/2010

Venue: Monmouth

Venue address: Monmouthshire, NP25 3XA

Telephone: 07756 974092

Email: info@monmouthfestival.co.uk

Web site: www.monmouthfestival.co.uk

Town: Monmouth

Event type: Festival

Peter was born in Llanfrechfa, South Wales in 1941. He grew up in Newport and studied at Newport Art College 1958-62 and then at Bristol art College 1962-63. For most of his working life he worked as an art teacher in secondary schools and before retiring in 2007, as an art technician. He now teaches life drawing to adults and exhibits his work in galleries in England and Wales. Since his time as an art student and throughout his teaching life Peter has continued to paint for himself. He has always chosen themes which appealed at the time, each lasting one to two years and usually resulting in an exhibition before starting on the next point of interest.

Peter's work has been mostly representational/narrative with one abstract phase immediately after leaving Art College. In recent years his interest has returned naturally his childhood and growing up in Newport, South Wales in the 50s and 60s. These paintings are based on family and archive photographs and also include memories and influences which form part of the development process.

Themes of previous exhibitions prior to this have included Heads/Faces, Conflict, Journeys, Dylan Thomas and Under Milk Wood and Welsh Valley Landscapes. Peter has had numerous one person and joint shows. His has also taken part in the Royal Academy Summer Show, The Welsh Arts Council, South Wales Group and Welsh Artist of the Year Show 2008.

His work can currently be seen at the Ardent Gallery, Brecon and the Albany Gallery, Cardi

Free entry

Opening times:

10:30

Runs from: 23/07/2010

Runs to: 21/08/2010

Venue: The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre

Venue address: Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport, NP20 1HZ

From M4 (Junction 26) follow the signs for the city centre along Malpas Road (A4051), under the flyover and along Kingsway. The Riverfront is on your left hand side.

Telephone: 01633 656677

Email: the.riverfront@newport.gov.uk

Town: Newport

Event type: Art Exhibition

Miners? Galas and family holidays to Porthcawl and Barry were highlights of the summer for coalfield communities. Bring along your memories of these events and help us tell the stories of high days and holidays when coal was king.

Activities include design a seaside postcard and dressing up as bathing belles and beaus from days gone by.

Free entry

Opening times:

11:00 to 16:00

Runs from: 26/07/2010

Runs to: 30/07/2010

Venue: Big Pit: National Mining Museum of Wales

Venue address: Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9XP

Follow signs from the A465 and the M4 (J26 eastbound and J25 westbound)

Buses run from Newport daily (Monday to Saturday) between March 1st and November 30th, number X30.

Telephone: 01495 790311

Web site: http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit/

Town: Blaenavon

Event type: Museum Fun Days

Have fun with archaeology! Find out more about your past with hands-on activities for all ages.

Free entry

Opening times:

10:00 to 17:00

Runs from: 27/07/2010

Runs to: 30/07/2010

Venue: The Winding House

Venue address: Cross Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly, NP24 6EG

Telephone: 01443 822666

Email: windinghouse@caerphilly.gov.uk

Web site: www.windinghouse.co.uk

Town: New Tredegar

Event type: Museum Fun Days

A tale as old as time... adapted from the Oscar winning animated feature film, Disney's Beauty and The Beast is the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial French town and of the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell by an evil enchantress.

If the Beast can learn to love and be loved the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity...

Established in 1996, BillBoard Ensemble pride themselves as one of the Vale?s top arts and drama groups, this summer Billboard Ensemble are staging Cardiff and the Vale?s premiere production of Disney?s musical version of ?Beauty and the Beast?.

The show promises to be a fabulous extravaganza of colourful costumes and memorable songs, performed by our most local talented stars

Group Discount available

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 29/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: Memorial Hall and Theatre

Venue address: Gladstone Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 8NA

Telephone: 01446 400055

Email: gemmajones@barrymemo.co.uk

Web site: memorialhalltheatre.co.uk

Town: Barry

Event type: Musical

Character-led talk at Joseph Parry?s cottage. Drop-in 2.00-4.30pm

Free admission

Opening times:

14:00 to 16:30

Runs from: 29/07/2010

Runs to: 01/08/2010

Venue: Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery

Venue address: Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE

By car, A470 from Cardiff/M4 junction 32, or A470 south from Brecon, or 'Heads of the Valleys' Road from the east. By bus, Regular buses from Town Centre (National Coaches to Merthyr Tydfil).

Telephone: 01685 723112

Email: museum@merthyr.gov.uk

Web site: www.merthyr.gov.uk/Museum/Castle/English/home/

Town: Merthyr Tydfil

Event type: Talk

With Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff
Professional dancing stars of BBC TV?s ?Strictly Come Dancing?, Brian and Kristina bring their amazing new show to Porthcawl which will include dancing demonstrations and exhibitions, a question and answer session, audience participation and much more.

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 30/07/2010

Runs to: 30/07/2010

Venue: The Grand Pavilion

Venue address: The Esplanade, Porthcawl, CF36 3YW

Situated on Porthcawl?s seafront.

Telephone: 01656 786996

Email: pavilion@bridgend.gov.uk

Web site: www.grandpavilion.co.uk

Town: Porthcawl

Event type: Dance

The UK?s leading female impersonator, the fabulous and flamboyant Ceri Dupree is back at the New Theatre with his new One Man, One Dozen Divas show!

Join Ceri for an evening of hysterical comedy, amazing vocal impersonations and jaw dropping costumes. Meet Cher, Joan Collins, Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, Her Majesty the Queen and many more.

A touch of Las Vegas rarely seen in the UK, Ceri always sells out - so book early!

Suggested age 14+

Opening times:

20:00

Runs from: 30/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: New Theatre

Venue address: Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN

The New Theatre is located on Park Place in Cardiff?s city centre, close to the beautiful Civic Centre buildings.

Telephone: 02920 878889

Web site: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Live Entertainment

The inaugural launch of the Food & Craft Markets
in conjunction with St Clears Town Council.

Runs from: 30/07/2010

Runs to: 30/07/2010

Venue: Carmarthenshire Centre for Crafts

Venue address: Pentre Road, St Clears, SA33 4AA

Telephone: 01994 232726

Town: Llanelli

Event type: Food and Drink Event

Why settle for 1 date when you could have 20? If you fancy something different, join us for a fun evening, within fantastic surroundings. Bar on site. Ages 35 - 50.

7.30pm. Booking is essential.

Runs from: 30/07/2010

Runs to: 30/07/2010

Venue: Tredegar House and Park

Venue address: Newport, NP10 8YW

Tredegar House is just two miles west of Newport town centre. Follow signs from the A48 or M4 exit 28.

Telephone: 01633 815880

Email: tredegar.house@newport.gov.uk

Web site: http://www.newport.gov.uk/tredegarhouse

Town: Newport

Event type: General Event

The Admiral Cardiff Big Weekend got even bigger? Free live music stage and the UK?s largest travelling funfair around Cardiff's civic centre.

The UK?s biggest free outdoor music festival offers three days of quality live music and entertainment on stage. The finest selection of dynamic white knuckle rides and traditional family attractions in this splendid setting

Free entry

Runs from: 30/07/2010

Runs to: 01/08/2010

Venue: Events in & Around Cardiff

Venue address: Glamorgan, CF10

Telephone: 02920 872087

Email: events@cardiff.gov.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Carnival

Welsh food and craft festival with arena displays, cooking demonstrations, sporting activity, animal exhibitions, children's entertainment, local produce, craft stalls, Health Alliance, vintage farm vehicles and much more.

Michael Owen from Nuts About Coffee who attends each year said "The Big Welsh Bite is a great event, the most profitable of the year."

Location: Ynysangharad War Memorial Park

Opening times:

11:00 to 17:00

Runs from: 30/07/2010

Runs to: 01/08/2010

Venue: In & Around Pontypridd

Venue address: Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 3PE

Telephone: 01443 425700

Town: Pontypridd

Event type: Food and Drink Event

Art activities for the summer will include an opportunity to take an art pack around the site with you so you can draw in the sun or come to the Oriel 1 gallery to draw pictures and make garlands about animals, plants and flowers.

There will also be an opportunity to create artwork responding to the allotment created on site by the artist Betina Skovbro.

Families

Free entry

Opening times:

11:00 to 13:00 14:00 to 16:00

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 31/08/2010

Venue: St Fagans: National History Museum

Venue address: St Fagans, Cardiff, CF5 6XB

4 miles West of Cardiff City Centre
Coaches - Sign posted from junction 33 of the M4 motorway. Direct access from the A4232. Ample free parking.

Telephone: 02920 573424

Web site: www.museumwales.ac.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Children's Activity

Brecon Antiques & Gift Fair. Quality items including Jewellery (new & vintage), Antiques, Stamps, Coins, Handbags, Collectables, Scarves, Nostalgic toys, puppets, Licensed products such as Betty Boop & Hello Kitty. This fair is on the last Saturday of every month, we look forward to seeing you.

8.30am -4pm admittance 75p per adult accompanied children under 16 free

75p

Opening times:

08:00 to 16:00

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 01874 623124

Email: ceri.james@powys.gov.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Antiques Fair

Step back to 1895, where the Butler & Housekeeper take you on a tour of the House. Compare the rooms 'above' stairs with those 'below' stairs, see where the servants used to sleep and work.

Every Sunday in April, 2.45
Every Saturday in July, 2.45

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: Tredegar House and Park

Venue address: Newport, NP10 8YW

Tredegar House is just two miles west of Newport town centre. Follow signs from the A48 or M4 exit 28.

Telephone: 01633 815880

Email: tredegar.house@newport.gov.uk

Web site: http://www.newport.gov.uk

Town: Newport

Event type: Guided Walk/Tour

Hay-on-Wye - in Welsh 'Y Gelli Gandryll' or just 'Y Gelli' is well known as 'the town of books'. It is home to the Hay Literature Festival which brings some 80,000 writers, publishers and literature fans from all across the world to this small market town in South East Powys in June each year.

During the rest of the year this pretty market town is the United Kingdom's mecca for books, boasting thirty major bookshops, mostly selling second hand publications. It was the world's first Book Town. It all stoarted in 1961 when Richard Booth opened his first book shop in Hay, which soon grew into Europe's largest second hand bookshop.

Foremost amongst the town's landmarks is the impressive ruined castle. Dating from the 13th century, like so many border castles in Wales it was significantly damaged by Glyndwr's rebellion in 1400. However, Hay Castle continued to be in use as a residence until the early 20th century.

Like Builth Wells, Hay actually has two castles. It is likely that Hay was first fortified by William Fitz Osbern during his penetration of south-east Wales during the summer of 1070. Over subsequent generations, the castles passed into the hands of many notorious Norman families including the Neufmarches, the Braoses and the Bohuns.

The remains of this fortress now lie beneath the current castle ruins and mansion. Without a doubt, this was the castle recorded as 'castello de haia' that surrendered to Miles Gloucester in 1121 along with Bernard Neudmarche's d

Opening times:

10:00 to 13:00

Sellers from 9am. No buyers before 10am

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: Hay-on-Wye / Y Gelli Gandryll

Venue address: Powys, HR3 5DG

Telephone: 07971446632

Town: Hay-on-Wye

Event type: Jumble/Boot Sale

Fishguard Farmers Market is held alternate Saturdays 9am until 1pm
Venue : Fishguard Town Hall

Local produce including eggs, bread, cheese, honey, butter, poultry, meat, trout, herbs, vegetables, plants, soft fruit, preserves, baked goods, cakes, chutneys, organic produce, herbal soaps and sheepskins.

Opening times:

09:00 to 13:00

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: Fishguard

Venue address: The Library, High Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, SA65 9AR

Telephone: 01348 873484

Email: fishguardtic@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Town: Fishguard

Event type: Farmers Market

On Saturday Mount Pleasant Baptist Church will present a Jamboree Party for all ages. All are welcome to this free event. Music and entertainers, bouncy castles, games, activities and refreshments. Sunday Morning Service will be held in the park on the Sunday followed by traditional music in the afternoon.

Location: Victoria Park, Barry

Opening times:

00:00 to 00:00 00:00 to 00:00

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 01/08/2010

Venue: Barry

Venue address: South Glamorgan, CF63 4RT

Telephone: 07809 551465

Town: Barry

Event type: Festival

Join the team as they find and research prehistoric sites. Bring along your photos and information or come out searching with us. Part of the UK-wide Festival of British Archaeology -17 July-1 Aug - see website for more details.

Sat 31 July 09.30?13.00. Info: Andy Burnham 07910 900298

Brecon Library, Ship Street, Brecon, Wales, LD3 9AE Powys LD3 9AE

Opening times:

09:30 to 13:00

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 07910 900298

Town: Brecon

Event type: Walking Event

The Blaenau Gwent and Heads of the Valleys National Eisteddfod is held at The Works, Ebbw Vale from 31 July to 7 August 2010.

This is the first time that the Eisteddfod has been held in the area for over half a century, when Ebbw Vale was home to the festival in 1958.

The old steelworks on the outskirts of the town is home to the Eisteddfod this time, a site which plays an integral role in both local and national industrial history. The site is accessible by car, foot and by public transport, and less than a 45 minute journey from the centre of Cardiff

The catchment area includes Blaenau Gwent and the counties which form the Heads of the Valleys ? Torfaen, Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil, and activities will take place locally between now and the Eisteddfod itself.

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 07/08/2010

Venue: Blaenau Gwent

Venue address: Southern Wales, NP23 4AW

Telephone: 0845 122 2003

Email: gwyb@eisteddfod.org.uk

Web site: http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk

Town: Tredegar

Event type: Eisteddfod

With Yoka Kilkelly of Siramik. Also available: a hands-on
experience in hand-building with clay whilst you wait for your
turn on the potter's wheel.

Opening times:

11:00 to 13:00

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: Carmarthenshire Centre for Crafts

Venue address: Pentre Road, St Clears, SA33 4AA

Telephone: 01994 232726

Town: Llanelli

Event type: Arts & Crafts Event

Each week there are up to 30 producers selling the best in fresh, local welsh and organic food, together with delicious home-made ?world? foods representing the diversity of Cardiff, from bread and cakes, fish and meat, flowers and fruit & veg, to farmhouse cheese and Welsh organic whisky ? the first certified organic whisky in the world!

Location: Car park at front of Mackintosh Sports Club on Keppoch Street, near Albany Road and City Road CF24 3JW

Opening times:

09:30 to 13:00

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: Roath Market

Venue address: Keppoch Street, Nr Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3JW

Roath Market is located in the car park at front of Mackintosh Sports Club on Keppoch Street, near Albany Road and City Road, Cardiff

Telephone: 029 2020 190036

Email: mail@riversidemarket.org.uk

Web site: www.riversidemarket.org.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Farmers Market

See the splendid medieval forest from the panoramic windows of the heritage diesel railcar, with fish & chips and real ale on board! Join at either Norchard or Parkend. Tickets must be booked in advance - please phone 01594 845840

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: Dean Forest Railway Co Ltd

Venue address: Forester's House, Llanvaches, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 2AZ

The Dean Forest Railway's main steam centre called Norchard is situated just outside Lydney on the B4234 Forest Road between Lydney and Whitecroft.

Telephone: 01594 845840

Web site: http://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk/section.php?xSec=36

Town: Chepstow

Event type: Railway Event

Cardiff Astronomical Society invite you to the Visitor Centre to enjoy a rare chance to see our nearest star in close-up. Solar telescopes will be set up (weather permitting!) to allow you to view the sun safely. Come and have a peek, and find out how to get involved in astronomy.
No booking required, for more information please contact us on 01874 623366

Free entry

Opening times:

10:30 to 16:00 00:00 to 00:00

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 31/07/2010

Venue: National Park Visitor Centre

Venue address: Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Talk

Runs from: 31/07/2010

Runs to: 01/08/2010

Venue: Crickhowell

Venue address: Powys, NP8 1AA

Telephone: 01873 812105

Town: Crickhowell

Event type: Festival

An exhibition comparing one of the greatest British artists with his Merthyr Tydfil born contemporary, ?the Welsh Turner?. Includes pictures on loan from the Tate.

Free admission

Runs from: 01/08/2010

Runs to: 31/08/2010

Venue: Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery

Venue address: Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE

By car, A470 from Cardiff/M4 junction 32, or A470 south from Brecon, or 'Heads of the Valleys' Road from the east. By bus, Regular buses from Town Centre (National Coaches to Merthyr Tydfil).

Telephone: 01685 723112

Email: museum@merthyr.gov.uk

Web site: www.merthyr.gov.uk/Museum/Castle/English/home/

Town: Merthyr Tydfil

Event type: Exhibition

Free entry

Opening times:

14:30 to 16:30

1500

Runs from: 01/08/2010

Runs to: 01/08/2010

Venue: Bryngarw House & Country Park

Venue address: Brynmenyn, Nr Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF32 8UU

Leave the M4 at Junction 36.
Follow the signs for Brynmenyn
Follow the brown and white signs for Bryngarw Country Park

Telephone: 01656 725155

Email: info@bryngarwhouse.co.uk

Web site: www.bryngarwhouse.co.uk

Town: Bridgend

Event type: Music

Come along and listen to local bands and choirs performing in a series of free open air concerts.

There is a close connection between music and industry in the south Wales valleys. Some of the leading bands and choirs from the region were sponsored by the local colliery.

This summer, Big Pit is hosting a series of free open-air concerts which celebrate these connections.

So, sit back and enjoy fine music in this spectacular setting. All concerts start at 2.30pm.

1 August ? Blaenavon Concert Band

Opening times:

14:30

Runs from: 01/08/2010

Runs to: 01/08/2010

Venue: Big Pit: National Mining Museum of Wales

Venue address: Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9XP

Follow signs from the A465 and the M4 (J26 eastbound and J25 westbound)

Buses run from Newport daily (Monday to Saturday) between March 1st and November 30th, number X30.

Telephone: 01495 790311

Web site: http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit/

Town: Blaenavon

Event type: Music

Riverside Market every Sunday, between 10am-2pm at Fitzhamon Embankment in Riverside, right opposite the Millennium Stadium.

Each week there are up to 30 producers selling the very best of almost everything, from bread and cakes, fish and meat, flowers and fruit & veg, to farmhouse cheese and Welsh malt whisky.

Location: Fitzhamon Embankment in Riverside, right opposite the Millennium Stadium. Cardiff CF11 6AN.

Opening times:

10:00 to 14:00

Runs from: 01/08/2010

Runs to: 01/08/2010

Venue: Riverside Real Food Market

Venue address: Fitzhamon Embankment, Riverside, Cardiff, CF11 6AN

The Riverside Market is on Fitzhamon Embankment in Riverside, right opposite the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Telephone: 029 2020 190036

Email: mail@riversidemarket.org.uk

Web site: http://riversidemarket.org.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Farmers Market

Displays by Tenby Coastguard and Tenby RNLI, death-defying aerial aerobatics above the natural amphitheatre of North Bay, live bands and the traditional climax of the event, a spectacular firework display.

Tenby Harbour

Opening times:

15:00 to 22:00

Runs from: 01/08/2010

Runs to: 01/08/2010

Venue: Tenby / Dinbych-y-Pysgod

Venue address: The Croft, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 8AP

Telephone: 01834 842402

Town: Tenby

Event type: Festival

Sheep sale

No fee

Runs from: 02/08/2010

Runs to: 02/08/2010

Venue: Royal Welsh Showground

Venue address: Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY

Telephone: 01291 673 939

Email: jane.smith@btclick.com

Town: Builth Wells

Event type: Countryside Events

Runs from: 02/08/2010

Runs to: 08/08/2010

Venue: The Grand Pavilion

Venue address: The Esplanade, Porthcawl, CF36 3YW

Situated on Porthcawl?s seafront.

Telephone: 01656 786996

Email: pavilion@bridgend.gov.uk

Web site: www.grandpavilion.co.uk

Town: Porthcawl

Event type: Festival

Explore the gems hidden in the mud of St Fagans? Tudor gardens. Find out how to ward off demons, mend a broken leg, tell the future and make a tasty salad, Tudor style.

This guided walk will start from Oriel 1 ? look for the Tudor lady!

Duration: around 40 minutes.

Children 7+ Booking Essential

Free entry

12.00 & 15.00 (English) 13.30 (Welsh)

Runs from: 02/08/2010

Runs to: 06/08/2010

Venue: St Fagans: National History Museum

Venue address: St Fagans, Cardiff, CF5 6XB

4 miles West of Cardiff City Centre
Coaches - Sign posted from junction 33 of the M4 motorway. Direct access from the A4232. Ample free parking.

Telephone: 02920 573424

Web site: www.museumwales.ac.uk

Town: Cardiff

Event type: Children's Activity

What better way to spend an afternoon!
Enjoy 6 exciting live jumps races in the beautiful setting of the Wye Valley.

First Race: 02:15 PM Last Race: 05:15 PM Race Type: Flat

Runs from: 03/08/2010

Runs to: 03/08/2010

Venue: Chepstow Racecourse & Conference Centre

Venue address: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6BE

On A4666 Chepstow to Monmouth road, not far from Severn Bridge. From M4 East - Junction 21or from M4 West - Junction 22, take the M48 & exit at Junction 2 (Chepstow).

Telephone: 01291 622260

Email: chloe.easton@chepstow-racecourse.co.uk

Web site: http://www.chepstow-racecourse.co.uk/

Town: Chepstow

Event type: Horse Event

Opening times:

14:00 to 18:00

Runs from: 03/08/2010

Runs to: 03/08/2010

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 01874 676271

Town: Brecon

Event type: Open Garden

Runs from: 03/08/2010

Runs to: 03/08/2010

Venue: Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery

Venue address: Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE

By car, A470 from Cardiff/M4 junction 32, or A470 south from Brecon, or 'Heads of the Valleys' Road from the east. By bus, Regular buses from Town Centre (National Coaches to Merthyr Tydfil).

Telephone: 01685 723112

Email: museum@merthyr.gov.uk

Web site: www.merthyr.gov.uk/Museum/Castle/English/home/

Town: Merthyr Tydfil

Event type: Workshop/Course

Join National Park Warden Natalie Fisher, using natural materials found around the Visitor Centre to inspire masterpieces of art, both on paper and in clay. So roll up your sleeves and join in! Suitable for children aged 5-12. Children under 7 must bring an adult with them. Booking essential.

For more information and to book a place contact us on 01874 623366

Suitable for children aged 5-12. Children under 7 must bring an adult with them. Booking essential.

Opening times:

10:30 to 12:30 00:00 to 00:00

Runs from: 04/08/2010

Runs to: 04/08/2010

Venue: National Park Visitor Centre

Venue address: Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Arts & Crafts Event

Don?t know how to keep your children occupied this summer?
Bryngarw Country Park has the answer? Family fun days!
Children can take part in scavenger hunts and trails, craft workshops and face painting.
Fun for the entire family!

Opening times:

11:00 to 15:00

1500

Runs from: 04/08/2010

Runs to: 04/08/2010

Venue: Bryngarw House & Country Park

Venue address: Brynmenyn, Nr Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF32 8UU

Leave the M4 at Junction 36.
Follow the signs for Brynmenyn
Follow the brown and white signs for Bryngarw Country Park

Telephone: 01656 725155

Email: info@bryngarwhouse.co.uk

Web site: www.bryngarwhouse.co.uk

Town: Bridgend

Event type: Children's Activity