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Creating the Castell Coch Exhibit

If you’ve visited Castell Coch in recent years, you’ll have seen the fantastic exhibit that tells the story of this wonderful building. We spoke to Glyn Parry-Jones, who designed and installed it. It’s hard to believe that the exhibit is nearly 30 years old! Glyn explained that the exhibit was created in 1987 and that … more…

Win a Framed Castell Coch Print by Rhiannon Roberts

Win a framed Castell Coch print by Cardiff-based artist Rhiannon Roberts. Head over to our Facebook page and follow the instructions to be in with a chance of winning. Rhiannon has a stall in the Cardiff Christmas Market until Tuesday 23rd December. Her unique paintings and Christmas gifts can be viewed on her website. You … more…

Social Media Roundup – October 2014

This has been a really busy month so now’s a good time to follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook and subscribe to the blog. Cadw announced another outdoor film screening at Castell Coch. #chapterartscentre Pop-Up Cinema Castell Coch Courtyard. 14th-15th Nov. Tickets go on sale with Chapter next month. pic.twitter.com/H8OhnLshyw — Castell Coch (@Castell_Coch) October … more…

Social Media Roundup – June 2014

We start off June with the new bollards on Pantgwynlais. Post by Tongwynlais.com. Castell Coch was featured on the Bing homepage. Bing’s homepage today. #castellcoch pic.twitter.com/BoexuapGyx — Lee Roach (@TheLeeRoach) June 5, 2014 Tongwynlais Primary took part in the Fairwater World Cup tournament. Fairwater World Cup tournament @PLCardiff @swpeast @SportCardiff Fair team award Tongwynlais Primary … more…

Paintings of Castell Coch – Part 4

Welcome to part 4 of our series showcasing paintings of Castell Coch. We have another great selection of work for you to enjoy. Susie Grindey These are just two of Susie’s paintings of the castle. You can see more on the South Wales section of her website. Susie recently worked with children in Tongwynlais Primary … more…

Upcoming Events at Castell Coch

Cadw have posted information about several new events taking place at Castell Coch over the next few months. Film Nights 1st and 2nd of February Chapter Arts and Darkened rooms are showing several films in the unique setting of Castell Coch. For youngsters and teens they have Tangled (PG) and Edward Scissorhands (12) at 5:00pm. … more…