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South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Gwent's weekend packed with events for every age group
The popular Big Splash festival will return for 2025, transforming the city into a bustling arts hub on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20. Organised by The Riverfront, the annual festival is expected to draw thousands to the city, with a line-up of live music, street theatre, dance performances, workshops, and family-friendly activities. Big Splash returns to Newport this weekend (Image: Newport Live) The event is free and open to people of all ages. It has been described as "a slice of Covent Garden in Newport." They will play classics from the Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, and other 80s favourites. The Place on Bridge Street will be running a Silent Disco City Tour on Saturday, July 19. (Image: Supplied) This family-friendly activity involves donning headsets and exploring the city and Big Splash Festival in a unique way. The tours will be held from 1pm to 1.30pm and from 2pm to 2.30pm, but booking is essential. Tredegar House will also be hosting a "Summer of Play" starting from Saturday, July 19. Tredegar House's 'Summer of Play' launches this weekend (Image: Supplied) This is an Edwardian-inspired event with a giant sand pit, colourful beach huts, and sensory tents filled with sea sounds and textures, aimed at neurodivergent visitors. The event is sponsored by Starling Bank and is designed for all ages. Children can enjoy building sandcastles, dressing up in Edwardian seaside fashion, and make-believe play. Visitors can even pose in a traditional seaside cut-out or take a family photo on a giant deckchair. There are also 90 acres of grounds to explore, with shady picnic spots for enjoying an ice cream. No pre-booking is required for the Summer of Play. Normal admission charges apply, but National Trust members can enjoy free entry and parking. The National Trust Cymru has promised a "joyful day out" for families at the event. They said: "Whether you're chasing that classic holiday feeling close to home or looking for a fun day out with the family, Tredegar House promises an adventure that will last all summer long." For more information, visit the National Trust website. With such a variety of events on offer, Newport promises a weekend full of fun and excitement for all ages.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free entry to Tredegar House near Newport this March
Visitors to a 17th-century mansion near Newport will be able to enter for free this March. Tredegar House, run by the National Trust, is one of hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues and attractions across the UK offering free and discounted entry as part of National Lottery Open Week. The initiative is a thank you to players for the £30 million they raise for good causes every week. From Saturday, March 15, to Sunday, March 23, anyone with a valid online or retail National Lottery ticket, scratch card, or instant win game can enjoy a low-cost day out at these venues. Dyffryn Gardens in Cardiff will also be offering free entry, while Cardiff Castle will be offering 50 per cent off tickets from March 17 to 21. The Wales Millennium Centre, meanwhile, will be offering two-for-one on backstage tours on March 21. Darren Henley, chief executive of Arts Council England and chair of the National Lottery Forum, said: "National Lottery Open Week is a chance to get outside and explore the UK's rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture through free and low-cost days out. "We're thrilled to bring back National Lottery Open Week for another year. "It's our way of thanking National Lottery players who raise £30 million every week for good causes, supporting vital projects in arts, sports, heritage, and communities nationwide."
