Cardiff & South Wales Tourist Attractions

Cardiff Summer Festival - July to August

Europe's biggest free festival is also one of the best. There are dozens of spectacular events for all the family, attracting 500,000 visitors to the city. The Cardiff Festival is held annually during the last two weeks of July and the first week of August. It is made up of the Welsh Proms, the Celtic Food and Drink Festival and numerous arts, music, theatre and comedy events at various venues throughout the city - and on the streets! The highlights for many is the Big Weekend, which has been described as 'the biggest all-city bash this side of Edinburgh'. This first weekend in August is when Cardiff turns into a mixture of fairground, theatre and concert hall and the whole city comes out to party. Its grand finale is a free music festival on the lawns in the Civic Centre. In previous years you could have enjoyed Stereophonics and the Spice Girls - absolutely free. And if that doesn't appeal, you could always go for Wales's biggest funfair, which fills the boulevards of the elegant Civic Centre.

Calennig New Year Celebrations - December to January

Cardiff's New Year celebration has been christened 'Calennig', meaning New Year's Gift. The 'Calennig' is a decorated piece of fruit taken by children from door to door wishing good heath & prosperity for the coming year. Traditional Calennig verses were sung and a small gift would be given in return, often a new penny.

The Welsh Proms - July

The Welsh Proms at St David's Hall always promises to be hitting the right note culminating in the thrilling Last Night of the Proms. A dozen or so fantastic concerts for all tastes - including many evening orchestral proms, plus lunchtime proms, Gamelan, late night jazz and of course the hugely popular Family Prom. Welsh Proms is a summer celebration of the magic of music - a great experience for all music lovers and a fabulous introduction to the world of classical music. Go for it!

Barry Island Pleasure Park

Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 5TR
Tel: 01446 732844     E-mail: simon_pleasurepark@hotmail.com     Web:www.barryislandpleasurepark.com

Barry Island is situated in the Vale of Glamorgan about 10 miles south of the capital city Cardiff, South Wales, UK. The 2003 season will as usual see lots of exciting change at the park, with new rides and the ongoing refurbishment of our established rides. Barry Island is situated in the Vale of Glamorgan about 10 miles south of the capital city Cardiff, South Wales, UK. The 2003 season will as usual see lots of exciting change at the park, with new rides and the ongoing refurbishment of our established rides.

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Walking in Glamorgan

E-mail: Bruce7@btinternet.com     Tel: 07714703884
Web: www.glamorganwalks.com

A guide to walks in and around the Glamorgan area.

Warren Mill Farm Park

Warren Mill Farm, Pendoylan, Cowbridge, South Glamorgan, CF71 7UJ
Tel: 01446 781274

Farm Animals. Picnic & Play Area. Open All Year. B & B Accommodation.

Welsh Hawking Centre & Children's Animal Park

Weycock Road, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF62 3AA
Tel: 01446 734687     Fax: 01446 739620
Email: Norma@welsh-hawking.co.uk

Situated in 12 acres of scenic parkland, with ample car parking, a souvenir shop, and light refreshments available. Visitors are welcome to picnic in the large mown grass areas of the park. At the Welsh Hawking Centre you will see over 200 Bird of Prey including Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons and Buzzards. They can be seen and photographed in the mews, weathering ground, breeding and if you are fast enough, flying! It is very important for children to learn to love animals in later life. We pride ourselves on the personal contact we have with our visitors, so please ask any of the staff any questions or help you may need. No hidden charges, your admission fee covers everything in the park.
Admission: Adults £5.00, Children £3.00