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
Photographed (Left to Right): Sarah Page, Wayne Truman and Vix Fielder. Wayne said: “When you are a pirate nothing is free but everything is cheap.” Pirates from all over the seven seas came to Caldicot Castle to gather for the second annual South Wales Pirate Festival. The historical re-enactment event included real life treasure hunts … More Pirates at Caldicot Castle
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
Singing High & Dry: Frankie Wesson (22) from Abergavenny playing and singing on the wall in front of Monmouth Bridge. Frankie Wesson is a self taught musician who began writing songs at the age of 16 and her heartfelt songs are drawn from personal experiences and these are moving and relatable. Raised on artists like Van … More Monmouth Busking 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
Raglan Castle was the location for a fun filled weekend of activities for the entire family. There was a Fairy Academy with storytelling, archery, live music and a host of legendary characters. Robson Barsby (15) (Robin Hood), Heather Barsby and Jade Barsby (17) (Cinderella) at the Myths and Legends weekend family event at Raglan … More Myths & Legends at Raglan 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
The medieval display group Bowlore appeared at Chepstow Castle. Monika Kudaseva (24) from Newport (originally from Lithuania) is photographed with members of the group. Monika said: “I just love the historic nature of the displays. There is so much to see and to do. It is great fun for all of the family. The Chepstow Castle … More Bowlore at Chepstow Castle
Ben Thomas and his sister-in-law Alice Parsons both from Magor, South Wales, cycled 200 miles from Cardiff to Dublin in February 2016 to watch the Six Nations match between Wales and Ireland and to raise £3000 for Shelter Cymru. Ben, 28, a Digital Marketing Manager and Alice, 24, a Registered Nurse at The Queen Elizabeth … More Ben & Alice Supporting Shelter
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
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