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Things to Do in the Summer Holidays

With the summer holidays beginning next week, you may be wondering how to entertain the kids. We’ve collected some useful links to help you find some interesting things to do. Cardiff Council ActionPak Dragon Camps Primary Times Days out with the kids Boulders holiday clubs Power League holiday camps 50 simple things to enjoy this … more…

Archaeology at Castell Coch: A Victorian Expedition

Castell Coch is supporting the Festival of Archaeology this summer with a reconstruction of the Victorian excavations of the 1800s. You can practice Victorian archaeological methods that are still used to this day to discover, record and learn about medieval treasures. The Glamorgan and Gwent Archaeological Trust will be at the castle this year, with … more…

Watercolour Classes with Alison Fennell

Local artist, Alison Fennell, is starting a weekly watercolour class at the Tanyard in Tongwynlais. Alison started painting 20 years ago after visiting an exhibition at the Tanyard. She met Arnold Lowrey and attended his beginner classes for six months. Since then, Alison has been teaching herself and experimenting with the medium. Her work has … more…