Families are invited to make the most of the school summer holidays at Mermaid Quay, as the waterfront destination launches six weeks of free, nature-inspired family activities designed to entertain, inspire and spark children’s curiosity about the world around them. Running every Thursday from 23 July to 27 August, Tacoma Square will be transformed into […]
14 much-loved green spaces in Wales rewarded for going above and beyond to protect, promote and preserve their unique history, with three locations gaining Green Heritage Site Accreditation for the first time in Green Flag Awards 2026 Fourteen much-loved green spaces in Wales have been rewarded for going above and beyond to protect, promote and preserve their unique history in this year’s Green Flag Awards, with three locations […]
A brand-new family attraction has arrived in Cardiff Bay as Brick Draig officially launches today (15 July) at The Red Dragon Centre. Running until 31 August, the free experience marks the public debut of 12 incredible brick-built baby dragons, giving families the chance to meet the magical hatchlings for the very first time. Each dragon represents one of the four […]
Last year the fund helped provided more than £250,000 of support to grassroots music venues in Cardiff and it is back for round of applications. Part of Cardiff Council’s Music City strategy, the Grassroots Venues Fund offers support to existing venues to make them more financially or environmentally sustainable. The fund has already benefitted 20 […]
One of Cardiff’s most unique and entertaining sporting events is back this summer, as Drag Rugby 2026 returns to Cardiff Arms Park for what promises to be its biggest edition yet. Taking place on Sunday 19 July, the annual charity match will once again see Cardiff Lions RFC take on some of Cardiff’s best-loved drag performers in a fun-filled afternoon that combines […]
There are plenty of places to buy food in Cardiff – but few make shopping feel as joyful, sustainable and community-focussed as Cardiff Farmers Markets. Held weekly in Rhiwbina (Fridays), Roath (Saturday) andRiverside (Sundays), the markets bring together local growers, farmers, makers and independent food businesses to give people the chance to buy fresh, seasonal produce directly from the people who grew, baked, reared or made it. In a world where so […]
Located on the River Usk in the historic town of Caerleon – and once a 12th-century Cistercian monastery – The Priory is one of South Wales’ most unique hospitality venues; over the centuries, it has been a nunnery, a private residence, and since 1996, a cherished family-run hotel and restaurant. In three decades of family ownership, The Priory has […]
One of Cardiff’s best-loved pop-up-to-permanent street food businesses celebrates five years since opening its first restaurant today (8th July), marking a major milestone in a journey that has taken founder Andrew Chongsathien from festivals and pop-ups to a second bricks and mortar restaurant in Bristol. Brother Thai opened on Whitchurch Road on 8th July 2021, […]
Building on a shared commitment to independent music, the partnership marks the next chapter for Clwb Ifor Bach and Sŵn Festival. Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff’s iconic independent music venue and one of Wales’ leading grassroots music organisations, today announces a new long-term partnership with independent promoter Crosstown Concerts. Bringing together two organisations with a shared […]
Cardiff city centre is set to come alive again as The Great Cardiff Feast returns to Queen Street, Cardiff (CF10 2GR) from Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th July 2026. With free entry, a vibrant atmosphere and something for all ages, the four-day event will bring together around 50 independent traders, live stage performances, a live DJ throughout the weekend and a huge […]