Baby showers at Hensol Castle

A baby shower is all about creating special memories for the mum-to-be and their loved ones. Thoughtful planning, from choosing a beautiful setting to selecting the right menu and activities, ensures a seamless and enjoyable celebration. With bespoke packages available, Hensol Castle can help bring a vision to life while making the experience stress-free for the organiser.

Set within the Grade 1 listed, 400-year-old castle’s historic Old Stable Block, these elegant rooms combine modern comforts with period charm, featuring high, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and herringbone flooring ideal for baby showers, birthday celebrations, private dinner and much more. Guests can enjoy natural daylight, lake views, full air conditioning and advanced technology, including 100-inch TVs with HDMI connectivity and full Wi-Fi coverage. With flexible layouts to suit a variety of gatherings, these spaces offer a sophisticated backdrop for any occasion.

For those seeking a stylish and versatile space, Hensol Castle’s new state-of-the-art conference rooms provide the perfect setting for baby showers, birthday celebrations, private dinners and more.

Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival is back!

25 – 26 May 2025

A firm favourite in the foodie calendar, the Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival is back for 2025 with a whole host of tasty treats to tempt festival- goers across the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

As always, there’s guaranteed to be something to suit all diets, ages and interests— more-ish meats, vegan varieties, curries, cheeses, chutneys, scrumptious ciders, great gins, sweet treats, and so much more.

Alongside the regular favourites that festival-goers love to see, we’re being promised plenty of new and exciting additions for 2025, including Cwtch and Crumb with their mouthwatering brownies and blondies, and a tantalising taste of Egypt courtesy of the Three Gizas and their signature Koshari bowls.

The Old Hall Gardens will be buzzing with lots of family-friendly activities to enjoy. The ever-popular food demos will also be back, this year in the Old Town Hall.

Tickets: £5 a day, or £8 for a weekend pass. Under 11s free.

Find out more at www.cowbridgefoodanddrink.org