Eisteddfod y Carreg Las
As part of a special celebration marking 850 years since the first Eisteddfod hosted by Lord Rhys at Cardigan Castle a spectacular 5-metre-tall puppet of Lord Rhys, created by Small World Theatre Company, will be travelling through the communities of west Wales before arriving in Cardigan on 27 June.
Carreg Filltir Las: Lord Rhys’ Journey
Friday 19 June from 5:45pm
Free event
Join a spectacular community celebration in the lead up to this year’s National Eisteddfod as the streets of St Davids will come alive as Lord Rhys awakens at St Davids Cathedral before joining a giant community procession through the city to Oriel y Parc National Park Discovery Centre, where the welcome ceremony will be held, led by Eddie Ladd, Mari Mathias and Ceri Wyn Jones. This exciting, nationally significant event will transform the city into a vibrant celebration of Welsh culture, community and creativity, inviting people of all ages to take part in a unique shared experience. After the ceremony, enjoy live music from Mari Matthias and Lowri Evans with poetry from Ceri Wyn Jones.
This event is bilingual
Celebrating 850 Years of the Eisteddfod
Saturday 20 June – Thursday 25th June
10am – 4pm
Free entry
Celebrate 850 years of the Eisteddfod with this rare opportunity to view this year’s Eisteddfod Chair and Crown, along with a specially commissioned painting for the Eisteddfod by Meirion Jones, as part of an immersive experience in the Main Gallery.
This exhibition is bilingual
Explore the Lighthouse
Friday 19 June, 5pm – 6.30pm (Sold Out) & 7pm – 8.30pm
Friday 3 July, 5pm – 6.30pm (Sold Out) & 7pm – 8.30pm (Sold Out)
Friday 17 July, 5pm – 6.30pm & 7pm – 8.30pm
Friday 7 August, 5pm – 6.30pm & 7pm – 8.30pm (Sold Out)
£10 per person
Booking essential
A memorable and unique experience to step inside one of the few island lighthouses along the Pembrokeshire coast. You will be divided into two small groups of 10 to enjoy a private visit to the keeper’s cottage and a guided exploration of the lighthouse.
Gain a rare insight into lighthouse life from the current keeper, before joining a Ranger to discover the lighthouse’s significance within the National Park. Uncover its rich heritage, stories of nearby shipwrecks, and its connection to the Coast Path, surrounding farmland, and native wildlife.
Maximum of 20 people (two groups of 10).
Meet at the first carpark at Strumble Head (SM895412 ///concerts.nerves.twigs, or view it on Google Maps)
Please wear warm clothing and walking boots/shoes. No dogs on this walk.
Due to the location of the building the only access is via a long and steep flight of steps. Height restrictions of 1.1m apply.
To book, click here. Tickets are non refundable.
This event is in English only
Brilliant Bats, St Davids
Friday 14 August, 8.15pm – 10.15pm
Thursday 27 August, 7.45pm – 9.45pm
£10 per person
Booking essential
As darkness falls, find out what is emerging from the nooks and crannies around St Davids Cathedral. Join our local National Park Ranger with bat detectors in hand and discover more about these elusive nocturnal creatures.
Meet at Oriel y Parc Visitor Centre (SA62 6NW). Please wear warm clothing and walking boots/shoes. No dogs on this walk.
To book, click here. Tickets are non refundable.
This is an English language event
Biofluorescent Night Walk
Thursday 27 August & Thursday 29 October, from 7.30pm
£15 per person
Booking essential
Join our Rangers for an after dark walk exploring the magical world of biofluorescence in the city of St Davids. Using UV torches, we will discover the vibrant, colourful display of lichens, plants and insects at this time of year.
UV torches and safety glasses will be provided.
Walk will be between 1½ to 2 hours.
Meet at Oriel y Parc.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please wear warm clothing and walking boots/shoes. No dogs on this walk.
To book, click here. Tickets are non refundable.
This event is in English only
