Visit to Caerphilly Castle - Saturday 13th September 2025
2025-09-13 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Caerphilly Castle, Castle Street, Caerphilly, CF83 1JD
Caerphilly Castle is the largest in Wales and is conveniently accessible from Cardiff and the M4.
The castle underwent conservation and refurbishment work for two years before re-opening earlier in 2025, so this is a good time to visit, even if you have been before.
We plan to meet at the gift shop entrance at 1 PM.
Let us know if you intend to join us later. The castle is open until 5 PM, last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Ticket prices:
Cadw Members – Free
Adult – £11.90
Family (admits 2 adults and up to 3 children) – £38.10, all children under 5 receive free entry
Disabled person and companion – Free
Juniors (Aged 5-17) / Students (photo ID card to be shown on entry) – £8.30
Seniors (Aged 65+) – £10.70
Cadw £1 ticket – for those on Universal Credit and other named benefits
Follow the link to the Cadw website at the bottom of this page for more visitor information.
Information about a 2 for 1 castle entry ticket offer, if travelling by train to Caerphilly is at https://tfw.wales/ways-to-travel/rail/savings-and-offers/cadw

October 2025 'Chats' Get-together
2025-10-06 12:00 - 15:00 | The Place to Eat restaurant. John Lewis, Cardiff, Level 3, John Lewis & Partners, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1EG
An informal get-together will take place on Monday October 6th,
in ‘The Place To Eat’ café on the third level of the John Lewis store in Cardiff.
Join us any time between 12:00 and 15:00 for a chat and a snack.

Cook & Connect: Dumplings, Dessert, and Togetherness! 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪
2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Oasis Cardiff, 69b Splott Rd, Cardiff, CF24 2BW
The Lithuanian Community in Wales (Velso Lietuviu Bendruomene) is holding a ‘Cook & Connect’ event next Sunday 19th October, to which Wales Baltic Society members are invited. In a novel approach to self-catering, participants will prepare a communal meal before sitting down together to enjoy the fruits of their labours.
Ieva McDonald, Honorary Secretary and Alvis McDonald, Chair of the Wales Baltic Society, will be special guests.
The event is free, and you don’t need to bring anything – even aprons are provided. Numbers are limited, however, so don’t delay. Registration is open until Friday October 17th, to allow time to purchase provisions. For further details and to register see (English language description follows the Lithuanian):
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gaminam-ir-bendraujam-tickets-1730995667639?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Autumnal get-together in Dyffryn Gardens
2025-11-02 12:30 - 15:30 | National Trust Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6FZ, CF5 6FZ, United Kingdom
Weather permitting, we are planning to meet up for a walk, some snacks and the opportunity of a good chat at Dyffryn Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan. An Autumn Walk map should be available from the Welcome Centre, as a guide around the gardens, highlighting the areas that look best.
Meet up at around 12:30 in the Welcome Centre or the adjacent cafe – or, if you plan to arrive later, look out for us in the gardens. If you have not attended one of our events before, please get in touch via admin@walesbaltic.co.uk the day before to request a contact phone number.
Entry price information is at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/dyffryn-gardens#place-prices
Entry is free for National Trust members – don’t forget your card!

Please note that this event replaces the November ‘Chats’ get-together, which we normally hold on the first Monday of the month.

December 2025 'Chats' Get-together
2025-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 | The Place to Eat restaurant. John Lewis, Cardiff, Level 3, John Lewis & Partners, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1EG
An informal get-together will take place on Monday 1st December,
in ‘The Place To Eat’ café on the third level of the John Lewis store in Cardiff.
Join us any time between 13:00 and 15:00 for a chat and a snack.

January 2026 'Chats' Get-together
2026-01-05 13:30 - 15:00 | The Place to Eat restaurant. John Lewis, Cardiff, Level 3, John Lewis & Partners, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1EG
This get-together has been cancelled.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Weather permitting, an informal get-together will take place on Monday 5th January,
in ‘The Place To Eat’ café on the third level of the John Lewis store in Cardiff.
Join us any time between 13:30 and 15:00.

February 2026 'Chats' Get-together
2026-02-02 13:30 - 15:00 | The Place to Eat restaurant. John Lewis, Cardiff, Level 3, John Lewis & Partners, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1EG
We plan to meet for an informal get-together in Cardiff on Monday 2nd February 2026.
The venue will be ‘The Place To Eat’ café on the third level of the John Lewis store.
Join us any time between 13:30 and 15:00.
