St Donat's Castle

21/10/2025

🎄 The Beloved ‘Festive Film and Afternoon Tea’ Returns to St Donat’s Castle – With TWO Magical Movie Events! 🎄

Step into Christmas at the enchanting St Donat’s Castle for an afternoon filled with festive cheer, delicious treats, and holiday magic! This much-loved family-friendly event is back, with two chances to experience the ultimate Christmas celebration, each featuring a different festive favourite film.

✨ Festive Afternoon Tea – Enjoy a delicious selection of seasonal treats served in the beautifully decorated Dining Hall, complete with a cosy Christmas atmosphere.
🎶 Live Music – Relax to the sound of live piano and Christmas carols performed by the talented Sharon Richards, setting the perfect festive tone.
🎅 Meet Santa – Capture a magical moment with Santa Claus himself—he’ll be joining us both days!

After tea, take a short stroll to our Arts Centre, Tythe Barn for a special Christmas film screening:

🎬 Saturday 13th December – The Polar Express (2004)
🎬 Sunday 14th December – Home Alone (1990)

📅 Dates: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December
🕒 Time: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: St Donat’s Castle, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan CF61 1WF

🎟️ Tickets are limited! Choose your favourite Christmas classic—or join us for both—and experience an unforgettable afternoon of festive joy.

Get your tickets here 👉 https://uwcatlanticexperience.com/event/

13/10/2025

🎅✨ Santa’s Coming to St Donat’s Castle! ✨🎅

The most magical visitor of all will be joining us at this year’s Christmas Fayre at St Donat’s Castle on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December!

Bring your little ones to meet Santa Claus in the beautiful Standley Room of the castle — a truly festive experience set within our 12th-century walls. Each visit is £8.50 per child, including a selection box gift and plenty of time to share Christmas wishes and capture the moment. 📸

🎄 Pre-booking is essential, as Santa’s schedule fills up fast!

And while you’re here…
✨ Wander through our festive market featuring over 70 local craft, food and drink traders
🍫 Warm up with a hot chocolate as you explore the castle and gardens
🎶 Enjoy live music, magic shows, and brass band performances throughout the day

It’s the perfect festive day out for the whole family — filled with sparkle, laughter, and Christmas cheer. ❤️

📅 Date: 6th & 7th Dec
🕒 Time: Two sessions each day — choose your entry time when booking
Session 1: 10am–1pm | Session 2: 1pm–4pm
🎟️ Christmas Fayre tickets: £14 per car / £3 on foot
🎟 Add on | Santa Experience ticket: £8.50 per child

Tickets are valid only for the specific time slot purchased.

Book your tickets now 👉 https://uwcatlanticexperience.com/experiences/arts-entertainment-community/christmas-fayre/

23/09/2025

🎄 Just 1 week left to save on Early Bird tickets! 🎄

Kick off the festive season at the Christmas Fayre at St Donat’s Castle on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December, 2025.
Explore over 70 craft, food & drink stalls, enjoy family magic shows, brass band and live music, and there's even a chance to book and meet Santa in our enchanting 12th-century castle. ✨

💸 Early Bird ends 30th Sept: £11 per car / £2 on foot
🎟️ Standard tickets: £14 per car / £3 on foot

Don’t miss out! Book now to secure your discounted tickets 👉 https://uwcatlanticexperience.com/experiences/arts-entertainment-community/christmas-fayre/

📅 Date: 6th & 7th Dec
🕒 Time: Two sessions each day — choose your entry time when booking
Session 1: 10am–1pm | Session 2: 1pm–4pm
📍 Location: St Donat’s Castle, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan CF61 1WF

Tickets are valid only for the specific time slot purchased.

16/09/2025

🎶 Café Concerts return to St Donat’s once again this academic year! 🎶

Relax and enjoy an hour of beautiful live music performed by our incredibly talented international UWC Atlantic students. Each concert ticket includes a serving of tea, coffee and a biscuit, making it the perfect afternoon treat.

All profits support UWC Atlantic, a charity committed to using education as a force to unite people and nations for peace and a sustainable future. 🌍✨

📅 Upcoming student performance dates:

26th September (first Café Concert of the year!)
17th October
21st November
28th November – our special Festive Café Concert, with ticket price including tea, coffee or non-alcoholic mulled wine and a mince pie 🎄☕🥧

🕒 Time: 4PM
📍 Venue: Glassroom, St Donat's Arts Centre
🎫 Tickets: https://uwcatlanticexperience.com/event/

Come for the music, stay for the community. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎼

12/09/2025

🎄 The Christmas Fayre is returning to St Donat's Castle 🎄

Experience the Magic of Christmas at St Donat’s Castle! ✨
Join us for a festive weekend at our annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December 2025. Explore over 70 craft, food, and drink stalls set within our enchanting 12th-century castle, Arts Centre and gardens. From handcrafted gifts to unique decorations and delicious international street food, there’s something special for everyone.

🎅 Meet Santa and make magical memories — pre-book your child’s visit for just £8.50 per child (including a selection box!)

🎶 Festive entertainment adds extra sparkle to your day! ✨
Enjoy family magic shows with Simon Sparkles, uplifting brass band tunes or live music.

This is more than just a Christmas Fayre — it’s a celebration of community, creativity and festive cheer. Bring your loved ones, soak up the atmosphere, and make memories to treasure.

📅 Date: 6th & 7th Dec
🕒 Time: Two sessions each day — choose your entry time when booking
Session 1: 10am–1pm | Session 2: 1pm–4pm
📍 Location: St Donat’s Castle, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan CF61 1WF

💸 Early Bird Tickets: £11 per car or £2 on foot (if booked before 30th September!)
🎟️ Standard Tickets: £14 per car / £3 on foot

Tickets are valid only for the specific time slot purchased.
Book yours here 👉 https://uwcatlanticexperience.com/experiences/arts-entertainment-community/christmas-fayre/

Wrap up warm and start the festive season with us! 🌟

07/08/2025

🎸 Just over a week to go! 🎤
BON GIOVI hits the stage at St Donat’s Arts Centre on Saturday 16 August for one unforgettable night of Bon Jovi’s biggest hits!

🔥 Tickets are still available – don’t miss your chance to experience the world’s premier Bon Jovi tribute live!

🎟 Book now: https://uwcatlanticexperience.com/event/

31/07/2025

🎪 Street Food Circus is back at St Donat’s Castle this weekend with Fantastic Fȇte! 🎉

Join us this Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August for their biggest summer event, a bold remix of the classic village fête with street food, circus acts, family fun, and DJ sets after dark.

🌮 Three delicious food zones
🎧 DJ Yoda’s 80s Mixtape Party
🎭 Mexican wrestling, fire spinners & high-wire thrills
🛼 Artful Dodgems roller disco
💦 Lido by the sea + sauna
🎯 Axe throwing, crazy golf & free workshops

Find out more and get your tickets here 👉 https://streetfoodcircus.co.uk/fantastic-fete

📍 St Donat’s Castle, Glamorgan Heritage Coast
Some activities will have extra charges

24/07/2025

Sunshine, street food, and smiling faces 🌞

There’s magic in the air at Fantastic Fête — from circus school chaos to giant bubbles and seaside snacks, it’s the kind of day where parents relax, kids explore, and memories get made (and probably a little bit sticky 🍓).

✨ Free entry for kids
🍔 Kids Menus
🎪 Full-on fun all day long

📍St Donat’s Castle
🎟️ Book your tickets now — link in bio!

23/07/2025

🌟 Less than two weeks to go! 🌟

Street Food Circus returns to St Donat’s Castle with the Fantastic Fête on the 2nd and the 3rd of August for their biggest event of the summer! Expect circus acts, fire spinners, Mexican wrestling, family fun, vintage roller disco, a beachside lido and sauna, axe throwing, crazy golf, and DJ Yoda’s 80s party under the stars.

And of course there will be delicious street food, cocktails, craft beers and more to keep your taste buds tingling all weekend!

First-release tickets are £10 for adults (kids go free): https://streetfoodcircus.co.uk/fantastic-fete

Some activities have additional charges on the day.

19/07/2025