Living History Weekend at Raglan Castle

Living history is an activity that incorporates historical tools, activities and dress into an interactive presentation that seeks to give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. Visitors to Raglan Castle stood back in time when they visited Raglan to experience  times past – with living history, displays and hands-on activities. Two … More Living History Weekend at Raglan Castle

National Eisteddfod

The 2016 National Eisteddfod took place at Abergavenny. The annual festival celebrates the best of Wales, always taking place on the first week of August. It is regarded by many to be the “pinnacle of the Welsh cultural calendar”. Featured Image – Diana Bianchi from Cardiff at the Eisteddfod portraying Augusta Hall, Baroness Llanover. The Eisteddfod … More National Eisteddfod

Monmouthshire Food Festival

Hundreds of people attended Monmouthshire food festival run to promote the county’s produce at Caldicot Castle and it attracted foodies from across Gwent. Chef Tim McDougall from the Llansantffraed Court Hotel & Restaurant at Clytha photographed with Monika Kudaseva (24) from Newport (originally from Lithuania) at the cooking demonstration. Tim began his career at the 1 Michelin … More Monmouthshire Food Festival

Welsh Perry & Real Cider Festival at Caldicot Castle

More than 3,000 people attended the 15th Welsh Perry and Real Cider Festival for a four day event held at Caldicot Castle. The Welsh Perry and Real Cider Festival looks to promote pure juice products – and to avoid more industrial ciders. Around the castle grounds were a selection of home cooked food while the castle … More Welsh Perry & Real Cider Festival at Caldicot Castle

Fortress Wales

Fortress Wales was a wonderful multi period re-enactment/living history event held at Caldicot Castle Country Park, encompassing re-enactment groups and a military vehicle show. Knights in armour, medieval peasants and World War II soldiers in an overview of living history. Photographed is Andrew Upton from Bristol in the role of a machine gun Training Officer … More Fortress Wales