Welcome to the September edition of the Visit the Vale Newsletter! As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the Vale is transforming into a golden landscape of autumn colours. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on cosy film nights by the sea, pumpkin-picking adventures, and the best autumn walks.
Discover the charm of Penarth Pier Pavilion Cinema – an intimate 66-seat boutique cinema perched right on the pier, with the Bristol Channel as its backdrop. With crystal-clear sound, 4K projection, and a carefully curated programme of exciting new releases alongside much-loved classics, it’s the perfect place to spend an autumn evening.
 Why visit?
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A welcoming atmosphere created by passionate staff and volunteers
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Accessible facilities and dedicated seating for wheelchair users
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Convenient travel options by car, train, or bus
Book your tickets here: tinyurl.com/penarthpavilionevents
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Forage Farm Shop’s Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Pumpkin season is returning to Forage Farm Shop at Penllyn Estate, where families and friends can wander through fields filled with over 25 varieties of pumpkins. With a scenic maize maze, vintage tractor photo spots, tractor trailer rides, farm animals, and plenty of food stalls, it’s a joyful autumn day out.
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Vale PYO Pumpkins, Bonvilston
The pumpkin fields come alive throughout October with both daytime and twilight experiences. Families can enjoy pumpkin picking, face painting and characters during the day, or return in the evening to enchanting light trails accompanied by live music for a magical autumn adventure.
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Halloween at Fonmon Castle
Fonmon Castle is getting Halloween ready with family-friendly events full of fun trails, character meet and greets, pumpkin picking and discos. As night falls, the castle transforms into one of the Vale’s most thrilling destinations with its legendary Scare Evenings, offering spine-chilling frights in a dramatic historic setting that is not for the faint-hearted!
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For all the other events happening this season, check out 👉 www.visitthevale.com/events
The Vale is simply stunning in autumn, with its rolling countryside, rugged coastline, and peaceful woodlands. Whether you’re seeking dramatic clifftop trails or quiet woodland strolls, the 10 Vale Trails offer something for everyone. Here's some ideas...
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Cosmeston Lakes Country Park – rich in wildlife and autumn colour
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Porthkerry Country Park – woodland paths and coastal views
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Vale Trail 6 / Salmon Leaps Walk – a scenic riverside walk beginning in Dinas Powys
After your walk, why not relax with a hearty lunch at one of the Vale’s many cosy pubs? Check out our Food and Drink page for all the best food inspo this season!
 Hickmans, Penarth
 📍 Full moon over Barry Island / @_travellingwelshman
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👉 For more seasonal events and food & drink inspiration, visit Things to do, Days Out, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
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