Annual Events 2012
February
ST DWYNWEN'S WEEKEND
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th 10.00am - 4.00pm
Learn all about St Dwynwen the 5th Century Welsh Saint popularly known as the Welsh St Valentine. St Dwynwen was a beautiful Welsh princess whose tragic story of unforefilled love became a legend and inspiration to all those seeking friendship and true love. Join our re-enactment group Brodyr Baeddwen as they present a weekend of demonstrations about the feast of St Dwynwen and other Welsh Celtic customs.
The weekend includes: " Display of traditional Welsh crafts, foods and customs " Weave your own baskets and wicker hearts " Make a St Dwynwen's day card " Jewellery making " Make a sacred fish " See the re-enactors battle for Dwynwen " Love spoon carving " And lots more...
PIRATE WEEK
Saturday 11th - Sunday 19th - 11am - 5.00pm
Lots of swashbuckling pirate fun including: a free bouncy castle, meet our fearsome pirates, pan for pirate gold, pirate themed cartoons in Wales' smallest cinema La Charrette, story telling, pirate crafts and much more!!
March & April
CELTIC WEEK
Thursday 1st - Sunday 11th - 10.00am - 5.00pm
A celebration of St David & Celtic traditions in traditions in Gower .
EASTER FUN
Saturday 31st March - Sunday 15th April - 10am - 4pm
A fun day out for the whole family. With lots for everyone to do including: bunny hunts, Easter crafts, Easter colouring competitions, visit our Woollen Mill and have a go at felting , spinning and carding , pottery workshops, animal handling and feeding and lots more... Not forgetting our infamous duck races!!
May
CHEESE & CIDER WEEKEND
Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th
Join us for a celebration of Welsh cider and cheeses
June
GOWER FOLK FESTIVAL
Friday 8th - Sunday 10th - - 11am - 11pm
The Gower Folk Festival returns to the Gower Heritage Centre, keep checking our website for this years line up.
CORACLE FISHING WEEKEND
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th - 11am - 3pm
See this old Welsh fishing boat being put through its paces, learn about the history of the coracle and how it is made and even have a go yourself.
July
GOWER ACCOUSTIC MUSIC WEEKEND
Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th
Join us for a celebration of accoustic music
August
MEDIEVAL FUN WEEK
Monday 30th July - Sunday 5th August - 11am - 5.00pm
Learn about Medieval life with our resident Medieval re-enactment group 'Brodyr Baeddwen', see Medieval clothes, equipment, potions and cures, have a go at some Medieval crafts, meet our knight, lady and jester and lots more!
COUNTRY GAMES DAY
Wednesday 8th - 10.00a.m - 5.00pm
Have you ever played "INKY PINKY", "DUCKSTONE" or tried your hand at "GURNING" and "HORSESHOE THROWING" Let us show you how to entertain your kids using some old fashioned country customs. You will be amazed at how much you can enjoy yourself without having to use a computer game consol!
Visitors can also go on a treasure hunt to find the hidden brandy of Mr Will The Mill the former owner of the Watermill at the Heritage Centre who was reputed to hide smuggled brandy in his Mill to supply the local village. Oh yes and Inky Pinky - well that involves a lot of egg smashing - and Duckstone - this is Gower's version of the French game of Boules - and if your going Gurning you must bring your camera!!
BEACH FUN DAY
Wednesday 15th - - 11am - 4pm
The Gower Heritage Centre brings you all the fun of the beach come rain or shine. With lots for the whole family to enjoy including; sandcastle competitions, limbo competitions, beach themed craft, beach themed cartoons in Wales' smallest cinema La Charrette, beach themed colouring and more!
PIRATE WEEK
Saturday 25th - Saturday 1st September - 10am - 4pm
Lots of swashbuckling pirate fun including: a free bouncy castle, meet our fearsome pirates, pan for pirate gold,treasure hunts , pirate themed cartoons in Wales' smallest cinema La Charrette, story telling, pirate crafts and much more!!
September
GOWER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th - 12pm - 12am
The Gower Folk Festival returns to the Gower Heritage Centre, keep checking our website for this years line up.
October
GOWER CIDER WEEKEND
Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th
Cider making demonstrations using apples from our own orchard .Using a traditional 150 year old working cider press.
HALLOWEEN PARTY NIGHTS
Monday 29th - Wednesday 31st - 6pm - 9pm
Our annual Halloween party night returns with lots of spooky goings-on including a spooky disco, screaming competitions, fancy dress competitions for adults and children, dancing competitions, pumpkin carving, bat hunts, story telling and more. This event sells out quickly so pre booking is essential.
November
VIKING WEEKEND
Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th
Join us for a Viking battle and lots more
SANTA ARRIVES
Sunday 25th - Sunday 23rd - 12pm - 4:30pm
Santa arrives at the Gower Heritage Centre, visit him in his grotto and receive a gift every weekend from 12pm - 4:30pm. Also our fresh Christmas trees our on sale from today.
December
Visit Santa in his grotto every weekend between 12.00pm & 4.30pm
CRAFT FAYRE
Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th - 10.00am - 6.00pm
Local arts and crafts on sale
We cater for schools and educational trips, starting from as little as £3.00 per person. See our Schools page for full details. If you are a teacher and you would like to make a preliminary visit please call us on 01792 371206 we'll be happy to help.
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