Families can enjoy a range of Easter activities across the bank holiday weekend this year, with plenty on offer for all ages.
Visitors to Wales’ largest fortress Caerphilly Castle, can immerse themselves in legendary experiences, from Easter egg hunts, to astonishing combat displays, to a record-breaking attempt.
On Saturday April 15, the Tommy Cooper Society will be holding a Feztival at the castle, honouring 33 years since the comedian’s death and ten years since the passing of legendary newspaper cartoonist Gren Jones, from Hengoed.
The society will be selling lapel badges with Mr Jones’ design (see above right) in aid of their Tommy’s Ticker Campaign, which presents life-saving defibrillators to local establishments.
There will also be comedy and magic in the Great Hall, and a record attempt at the largest assembly of Tommy Cooper impressionists, to which members of the public are urged to join.
For more information, contact chairman Tudor Jones on 029 2088 3316.
On Sunday April 16 and Monday April 17 between 10am and 4pm, visitors to the castle can catch a glimpse into the site’s medieval past with the return of civilians, knights and royalty from its heyday.
Visitors can learn archery and sword skills, as well as watching weapons displays and demonstrations.
There will be two archery shows, a weapons show, have-a-go archery, hands-on weapons and an armour display throughout the day.
On the same days, between 11am and 4pm, visitors can participate in Easter egg hunts. Prizes will be awarded to the first children taking part so visitors are encouraged to arrive early.
For more information, visit www.gov.wales/cadw.
Good to see our Best local amenity being enjoyed ?
I’ve just come back from there. It’s good for the kids, they love it.
Great place for all ages – pity the weathers not a bit warmer !
It was fine, not to cold not to warm.
The place was full of tourists, lots of English accents and Mediterranean accents some South Africans and east Europeans.
The price of admission is a bit steep but it didn’t seem to stop them from cuing up from the time we got in to the time we left.
Lots of people with dogs which I think is a pretty good idea for attracting tourists (well done Cadw) but no mess I could see of.
A few displays of medieval stuff and an Easter egg hunt and an rspb stand.
I could get a residents pass if I ever remember to do so but it wouldn’t of worked today anyway.
Glad you enjoyed your day !
I’m the same Pete- never remember to get a residents pass.
I wonder how many residents in the Borough actually get a residents pass ?
It’s not even difficult to do. Some identification and a utility bill I think. I’ll set the mrs in it and nag her till she does it, that’ll do it.