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Search our events calender below for events happening in the County Borough of Caerphilly during 2012 or view the location map for events near you. For a more comprehensive list of smaller events click here for Caerphilly County Borough Council events pages.
Caerphilly Farmers' Market
Event Date: 11-Feb-2012 - 08-Dec-2012
Twyn Community Centre Twyn Square Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1JL Wales
Tel: 01656 658963
The Big Cheese Festival 2012
Event Date: 27-Jul-2012 - 29-Jul-2012
Caerphilly/Caerphilly Castle Crescent Road Caerphilly CF83 1AB Wales
Tel: 029 2088 0011
Caerphilly Medieval Christmas Fayre
Event Date: 08-Dec-2012 - 09-Dec-2012
Caerphilly town centre Caerphilly CF83 1JL Wales
Tel: 029 2088 0011
Wales Valleys Walking Festival 2012
Event Date: 01-Sep-2012 - 16-Sep-2012
Various Various across The South Wales Valleys Caerphilly Wales
Tel: 01443 838632
River of Light Parade
Event Date: 20-Dec-2012 - 20-Dec-2012
Caerphilly Town Centre Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1HD Wales
Tel: 029 2088 0011
Blackwood Summer Festival
Event Date: 30-Jun-2012 - 01-Jul-2012
High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1AE Wales
Tel: 02920 880011
Caerphilly Flower Festival
Event Date: 25-May-2012 - 27-May-2012
Caerphilly Churches and Chapels The Twyn Caerphilly CF83 1JL Wales
Tel: 02920 880011
Fireworks Display at Caerphilly Castle
Event Date: 03-Nov-2012 - 03-Nov-2012
Caerphilly Crescent Road Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1AB Wales
Tel: 02920 880011
This annual fireworks display organised by Caerphilly Town Council promises a spectacular sight. With the majestic Caerphilly Castle as the back drop.
Twmbarlwm Trek
Event Date: 12-May-2012 - 12-May-2012
Cwmcarn High School (starting point) Chapel Park Terrace Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7NG Wales
Tel:
Crime and Punishment
Event Date: 14-Feb-2012 - 17-Feb-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Petty criminals on trial in the Manor and Spring craft activities for the children. (Activities run from 11am - 4pm)
Craft activities for kids included in Manor admission fee.
History Mysteries!
Event Date: 14-Feb-2012 - 17-Feb-2012
Winding House Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG Wales
Tel: 01443 822 666
Solve the puzzles, find the clues and unearth our history mysteries!
The historic winding engine will run at 12pm and 3pm on Friday 17th February.
Wildlife Activities
Event Date: 13-Feb-2012 - 17-Feb-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Join the warden for a variety of wildlife related activities, including making bird boxes with the RSPB!
Cwmcarn Angling Associations Open Day
Event Date: 18-Feb-2012 - 18-Feb-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Come along and learn more about fishing and how to get started!
Stargazing ! With Cardiff Astronomical Society
Event Date: 25-Feb-2012 - 25-Feb-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Join us for this unique opportunity to look at the stars at Cwmcarn, thanks to Cardiff Astronomy Society!
Suitcase Circus
Event Date: 16-Feb-2012 - 16-Feb-2012
Blackwood Miners' Institute High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB Wales
Tel: 01495 224425
A delightfully heart-warming and interactive family-friendly circus with a difference!
Suitable for ages 4+
Under Milk Wood presented by Gelligaer Players
Event Date: 01-Mar-2012 - 01-Mar-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
The magical 'Under Milk Wood' presented for St David's Day by the Gelligaer Players.
St David's Day Lunchtime Concert
Event Date: 01-Mar-2012 - 01-Mar-2012
Various Locations! Caerphilly Wales
Tel: 029 2088 0011
Located at Bargoed, Caerphilly, Blackwood and Risca.
Come and enjoy a lunchtime concert with school choirs, local choirs, local produce and entertainment.
1807 Walk
Event Date: 01-Apr-2012 - 01-Apr-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Join us for an exhilirating walk along the brecon and monmouthshire canal, through stunning woodlans and exceptional views.
Booking is essential and you will need sturdy walking gear. Please bring a packed lunch. On return you will have a tea/coffee and cup cake!
Blackwood Christmas Market
Event Date: 01-Dec-2012 - 02-Dec-2012
Blackwood Town Centre High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1AE Wales
Tel: 02920 880011
Easter Bonnets with Marion the Bag Lady!
Event Date: 31-Mar-2012 - 31-Mar-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Create your own bonnet for the Easter Bunny (or you) to wear!!
Easter Egg Hunt
Event Date: 08-Apr-2012 - 08-Apr-2012
Cwmcarn Forsest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Help the easter bunny follow the animal clues to find the basket of golden eggs!
The trail may involve some steps and uneven paths and could be muddy.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Event Date: 06-Apr-2012 - 08-Apr-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
For children - different crafts and activities each day and the chance to meet the farm animals.
Easter Pottery Workshops
Event Date: 07-Apr-2012 - 07-Apr-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Children come along and create your unique easter basket or bunny from pottery clay!
Booking is essential as places are limited.
Full Steam Ahead!
Event Date: 06-Apr-2012 - 08-Apr-2012
Winding House Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG Wales
Tel: 01443 822 666
This Easter, step-back to the early 1900s and discover the age of steamships and steam-trains. Explore life in the Edwardian period and the golden age of travel. Mark the 100th anniversary of the maiden voyage of RMS Titanic and discover some local links!
The historic winding engine will run on both days at 12pm and 3pm.
The Titanic, the Mill and the Signal - Artie Moore and Titanic's SOS
Event Date: 06-Apr-2012 - 31-Dec-2012
Winding House Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG Wales
Tel: 01443 822666
Our latest exhibition opens, featuring Artie Moore, from Gelligroes Mill, who received the famous ship’s distress call on his home-made radio. It also explores the local area’s links to Titanic in this 100th anniversary year of her sinking
The exhibition will run for the rest of the year.
more about The Titanic, the Mill and the Signal - Artie Moore and Titanic's SOS
Changing seasons walk
Event Date: 15-Apr-2012 - 15-Apr-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Join us for a gentle stroll around the nantcarn valley in the 2nd in the series of 4 walks to observe the seasonal changes of the flora and fauna
The trail may involve some steps and uneven paths and could be muddy. Booking essential.
CJ Wedding Fair
Event Date: 29-Apr-2012 - 29-Apr-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Please phone for further details.
Eurovista
Event Date: 05-May-2012 - 05-May-2012
The Visit Caerphilly Centre The Twyn Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1JL Wales
Tel: 029 2088 0011
Come and join the celebrations. Throughout the day there will be children's craft workshops, dance and cookery demonstrations. Come along and sample some traditional flavours of Europe.
May Day Morris Dancing
Event Date: 07-May-2012 - 07-May-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Morris dancing and traditional games in the gardens.
Moth Night
Event Date: 11-May-2012 - 11-May-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
This is the first of a monthly series of meets to observe the fascinating patterns of moths! We will be setting out traps at dusk till late!
Please bring along a torch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Music and May Day
Event Date: 07-May-2012 - 07-May-2012
Winding House Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG Wales
Tel: 01443 822 666
Celebrate May Day with music and merriment!
The historic winding engine will run at 12pm and 3pm.
Titanic Commemorative Event
Event Date: 14-Apr-2012 - 14-Apr-2012
Gelligroes Mill, Pontllanfraith Caerphilly Wales
Tel: 029 2088 0011
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic Blackwood Amateur Radio Society will be setting up a special event radio station at Gelligroes Mill to recreate the famous moment when Artie Moore picked up the first message of the sinking of the Titanic. The message that no-one believed!
1940's Dance and Diamond Jubilee Beacon
Event Date: 04-Jun-2012 - 04-Jun-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
The sound of a Big Band and an evocative 1940's singer, Heather Marie, for an evening of nostalgia and timeless dances. Our jubilee beacon will be lit during the evening as part of the national beacon chain across the UK.
1944 -The Manor at War
Event Date: 04-Jun-2012 - 05-Jun-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Caerphilly Food Festival
Event Date: 26-May-2012 - 26-May-2012
Caerphilly Castle Street Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1JD Wales
Tel: 029 2088 0011
Diamond Decades
Event Date: 04-Jun-2012 - 05-Jun-2012
Winding House Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG. Wales
Tel: 01443 822 666
Take a trip down memory lane and explore life in South Wales in the last 60 years. From fashion to music, working life to social life, from the ‘50s to the “noughties” – step through the decades to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Herman's Hermits in Concert
Event Date: 26-May-2012 - 26-May-2012
Blackwood Miners' Institute High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB Wales
Tel: 01495 224425
With classics such as Mrs Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter, Silhouettes, Dandy and many more too numerous to mention, Herman's Hermits are still Into Something Good!
Olympic Torch Relay
Event Date: 26-May-2012 - 26-May-2012
Caerphilly Castle Street Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1JD Wales
Tel: 029 2088 0011
For further details about this event, please visit our website.
Swamp Juice
Event Date: 24-May-2012 - 24-May-2012
Blackwood Miners' Institute High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB Wales
Tel: 01495 224425
Using shadow puppetry, this acclaimed new show is about life in a swamp, with a jaw dropping 3D finale!
Suitable for ages 7+
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Event Date: 17-May-2012 - 17-May-2012
Blackwood Miners' Institute High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB Wales
Tel: 01495 224425
Packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos.
Suitable for ages 3+
World Indoor Bowls Championship
Event Date: 17-Apr-2012 - 20-Apr-2012
Islwyn Indoor Bowls Club Gelli Lane Pontllanfraith Caerphilly NP12 2JR Wales
Tel: 01495 221321
Islwyn Indoor Bowls Club are proud to announce that they will be hosting the World Indoor Bowls Championship for the second year running. The tournament will see world class bowls players from across the globe join together in Pontllanfraith.
Armed Forces Day
Event Date: 16-Jun-2012 - 16-Jun-2012
Tredomen Caerphilly CF82 7FN Wales
Tel: 01443 863218
Come along and join in the parade around Ty Penallta, followed by a fete.
Broadway and Beyond: The Magic Lives On
Event Date: 30-Jun-2012 - 30-Jun-2012
Blackwood Miners' Institute High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB Wales
Tel: 01495 224425
Featuring a brand-new selection of songs from Broadways's finest musicals including old favourites and presented by a company of eight West End professionals.
Changing Seasons Walk
Event Date: 08-Jul-2012 - 08-Jul-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Join us for a gentle stroll around the Nantcarn valley in the 3rd in the series of 4 walks to observe the seasonal changes of the flora and fauna
Coal, Celts and Contrasts Walk
Event Date: 21-Jul-2012 - 21-Jul-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
This is an exhilirating 7 mile walk taking in amazing views and scenery with just a bit of history thrown in!
Booking is essential and you will need sturdy walking gear. Please bring a packed lunch. On return you will have a tea/coffee and cup cake!
Druids Summer Solistic Walk
Event Date: 21-Jun-2012 - 21-Jun-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Join us on this fantastic walk to Twmbarlwm where our Druid friends will reveal the significance of the summer solstice and you will get the chance to watch the sun set over dramatic scenery.
Fathers Day & Lunch
Event Date: 17-Jun-2012 - 17-Jun-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Free entry to the Manor for Dad's. Please pre-book lunch to avoid disappointment.
Lotions, Potions, Herbs and Health
Event Date: 08-Jul-2012 - 08-Jul-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Discover the uses of the 17th Century plants in our garden - for food, beauty, medicine and household purposes.
National Moth Night
Event Date: 23-Jun-2012 - 23-Jun-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Join us for an evening to celebrate National Moth Night which this year will be targeting old brown field sites, such as reclaimed coal tips! Everything we trap will go towards the National Survey Data! Meet at centre at 8.45pm and please bring a torch!
Solar Viewing with Cardiff Astronomical Society
Event Date: 23-Jun-2012 - 23-Jun-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Using state of the art telscopes and under the guidance of Cardiff Astronmical Society, you will get the chance to observe the surface of the sun SAFELY!
Soldiers, Surgeons and Kings Shilling
Event Date: 23-Jun-2012 - 24-Jun-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Come and join up! Practice your drill skills & meet the Barber Surgeon but don't let him practice on you!
The Awen Project
Event Date: 11-Jul-2012 - 13-Jul-2012
Cauldrons and Furnaces - The Cultural Olympiad event for Caerphilly in Caerphilly Castle High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB Wales
Tel: 01495 224425 or 01495 227206 (b
A three day celebration to mark the Cultural Olympiad. Created by the people of Caerphilly County Borough and inspired by Caerphilly Castle: reflecting vibrancy and culture through sculpture, film, dance, music and drama.
The Snail and The Whale
Event Date: 06-Jun-2012 - 06-Jun-2012
Blackwood Miners' Institute High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 1BB Wales
Tel: 01495 224425
Adapted from the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (authors of The Gruffalo).
Blackwood Carnival
Event Date: 04-Aug-2012 - 04-Aug-2012
Blackwood town centre High Street Blackwood Caerphilly NP12, UK Wales
Tel: 01495 224636 (John Hold - town
Favourite Storybook Characters'
Event Date: 01-Aug-2012 - 01-Aug-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Children's activity day.
No unaccompanied children
Fun and Games
Event Date: 08-Aug-2012 - 08-Aug-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Children's activity day.
Junior Rangers / Mini Rangers
Event Date: 01-Aug-2012 - 01-Aug-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Join the warden for 2hours of wildlife fun!
Booking is essential as places are limited.
Kings Day
Event Date: 05-Aug-2012 - 05-Aug-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Local History Talk
Event Date: 21-Jul-2012 - 21-Jul-2012
Winding House Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG Wales
Tel: 01443 822 666
A fascinating talk on an aspect of local history. Part of the Festival of British Archaeology.
Monsters and Magic'
Event Date: 25-Jul-2012 - 25-May-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Children's activity day.
Sultan's Summer Sessions
Event Date: 06-Aug-2012 - 10-Aug-2012
The Education Centre, Parc Penallta Penallta Road Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed Caerphilly CF82 7GL Wales
Tel: 01443 816853
Trowels and Treasure!
Event Date: 24-Jul-2012 - 27-Jul-2012
Winding House Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG Wales
Tel: 01443 822 666
Discover fabulous finds, mystery objects and curious costumes in a week of special archaeology and history adventures for all ages! Part of the Festival of British Archaeology.
Ystrad Mynach Family Fun Day and Dog Show
Event Date: 21-Jul-2012 - 21-Jul-2012
Ystrad Mynach Caerphilly Wales
Tel:
Bring all the family to this fantastic fun packed day! musical and sport performances - dog show - face painting - bungee run - sporting activities - inflatable assault course - archery - speed shot sumo wrestling - badge making - bouncy castle - information stalls - local craft suppliers & traders - refreshments.
Art Exhibition
Event Date: 26-Aug-2012 - 09-Sep-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road, Nelson Treharris Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Childrens Canvas Wildlife Painting
Event Date: 21-Aug-2012 - 21-Aug-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Come along and paint your own wildlife masterpiece on canvas so you can hang on your wall!!
Booking essential as places are limited.
My Museum!
Event Date: 13-Aug-2012 - 17-Aug-2012
The Winding House Winding House, Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG Wales
Tel: 01443 822 666
A special week of events for young people, aged 9-14 years. Budding curators can take control of the Winding House and discover how museums look after their collections. They’ll pick which objects go on dispay for all our visitors to see – and decide how to display them!
Pirates and Princesses'
Event Date: 15-Aug-2012 - 15-Aug-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Children's activity day.
no unaccompanied children
Pottery Drop in Workshops
Event Date: 17-Aug-2012 - 17-Aug-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Join Jo-anna in these drop in sessions to create your very own pottery masterpiece which you can decorate at home!
Sports Days and Stadiums
Event Date: 27-Aug-2012 - 27-Aug-2012
Winding House Cross Street New Tredegar Caerphilly NP24 6EG Wales
Tel: 01443 822666
Celebrate this Olympic summer with a day of sporting fun. Explore games, activities and competitions from the past and discover more about some local sporting heroes!
The historic winding engine will run at 12pm and 3pm.
Superheroes
Event Date: 22-Aug-2012 - 22-Aug-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Children's activity day.
Toy Bag Decorating
Event Date: 11-Aug-2012 - 11-Aug-2012
Cwmcarn Forest Nantcarn Road Cwmcarn Caerphilly NP11 7FA Wales
Tel: 01495 272001
Join Marion The Bag Lady to create your own Toy Bag using craft materials (no stitching involved!)
Barking Mad Dog Show
Event Date: 27-Aug-2012 - 27-Aug-2012
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road Nelson Caerphilly CF46 6ER Wales
Tel: 01443 412248
Annual fun dog show. £1 per class to enter your dog. Agility ring. Charity stalls. Microchipping. Pet portraits. Refreshments.
Half Term February 2012, Climbing & Caving Sessions:
Event Date: 13-Feb-2012 - 17-Feb-2012
Summit Centre - Rock UK Old Drift Mine Trelweis, Treharris Merthyr Tydfil CF46 6RD Wales
Tel: 0844 8000 222
more about Half Term February 2012, Climbing & Caving Sessions:
A Grand Harp Concert with Catrin Finch
Event Date: 04-Apr-2012 - 04-Apr-2012
Caerphilly Castle - Great Hall Castle Street Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1JL Wales
Tel: 01656 741622
Great British Beer & Cider Festival at The Hollybush with Rooms
Event Date: 13-Apr-2012 - 15-Apr-2012
The Hollybush Inn Draethen, Lower Machen Machen Caerphilly NP10 8GB Wales
Tel: 01633 441326
more about Great British Beer & Cider Festival at The Hollybush with Rooms
Butterfly ID At Nelson Wern
Event Date: 28-Apr-2012 - 28-Apr-2012
Nelson Wern Nelson Caerphilly Wales
Tel: 0774 9548457
BBC Proms in the Park
Event Date: 08-Sep-2012 - 08-Sep-2012
Rear of Caerphilly Castle/Owain Glyndwr Fields Crescent Road Caerphilly Caerphilly CF83 1AB Wales
Tel: 02920 880011
Rudry Common And Surrounding Area - Ecology Cymru Specialist Guided Bird Walk
Event Date: 26-May-2012 - 26-May-2012
Rudry Common Car Park Caerphilly Caerphilly Wales
Tel: 07530 627034
more about Rudry Common And Surrounding Area - Ecology Cymru Specialist Guided Bird Walk
Wern Ddu and The Warren Forest - Ecology Cymru specialist guided bird walk
Event Date: 02-Jun-2012 - 02-Jun-2012
Forestry Commission car park at the end of Van Road, Caerphilly Van Road Caerphilly Caerphilly Wales
Tel: 07530 627034
more about Wern Ddu and The Warren Forest - Ecology Cymru specialist guided bird walk
