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Looking for some summer fun with the family?
Cadw’s summer events calendar is up and running, ready to welcome families of all ages for unforgettable days out — from falconry displays and medieval festivals to living history, and so much more.
As no prior booking is required, you can simply turn up to your favourite historic site and be transported back in time. Read on to discover your next historic adventure — with our full calendar of summer events available here.
Fly with falcons at the Valle Crucis Abbey Medieval Fun Day, 23 – 24 July
For a family day out filled with historical fun and medieval drama, come along to Valle Crucis Abbey. Watch skilled falconry displays and experience the thrill of the fight with a medieval re-enactment.
More information available here.
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Dig for long lost treasures at Castell Coch, 30 – 31 July
Let the child in your life become an archaeologist for the day at Castell Coch, where they can learn more about Llywelyn ap Gruffydd — the last Prince of Wales.
More information available here.
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Friday Frolics at Conwy Castle, July – Aug
From 26 July until 26 August, Friday visitors to Conwy Castle will be entertained by the comical town jester and enjoy tales of time gone by from our resident storyteller.
Children can also give archery a go and attend magical wand workshops!
More information available here.
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Discover the defence of Blaenavon during WW2, 6 – 7 Aug
Blaenavon Ironworks welcomes you to experience the sights and sounds of World War Two!
Watch history unfold with re-enactments, storytelling, music, and living history displays — as WW2 returns to Wales for one weekend only.
More information available here.
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Attend silly knight school at Kidwelly Castle, 24 – 25 Aug
Jump in and get silly as Juggling Jim brings a mix of circus workshops and silly knight school sessions to Kidwelly Castle.
Bring your family along to try your hand at juggling, diablo, and plate spinning – with the chance to challenge yourselves with zany tasks and become official ‘silly knights’.
More information available here.
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Medieval merriment at Beaumaris Castle, 27 – 29 Aug
Join us for the bank holiday weekend at Beaumaris Castle, where you’ll be transported back to the 12th century!
Our annual medieval festival will immerse families in everything from arrow making to cooking and games.
Children under 13 are invited to join our Knight School, taking part in the unmissable battle between Lord Gerard de Rhodes and Captain Nicholas Horton at the end of each day. More information available here.
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Live history through the ages at Raglan Castle, 28 – 29 Aug
Stroll through centuries of Welsh history this summer — as a weekend of multi-historical living heritage arrives at Raglan Castle. Watch re-enactments, battle displays, and meet characters from throughout the Castle’s history in this immersive, family-friendly event.
More information available here.
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We’d love to see you this summer. For our full event programme, click here.
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