Dafydd ap Siencyn Festival

Over 500 years ago Llanrwst and the forest fortress of Gwydir in the Conwy Valley were home to a rebel, nobleman and bard, whose exploits, real or otherwise, have earned him the title of the Welsh Robin Hood: Dafydd ap Siencyn. Llanrwst Town Council are delighted to invite you to follow in the footsteps of this colourful and successful rebel, in a festival which celebrates the people, nature, culture and history of our proud community. From mediaeval re-enactments to choirs of merrymen, here is an adventurous weekend scheduled for you. 

Programme:

Friday Night:

• Wine Tasting, Y Siop Win, Blas ar Fwyd, 19:00 - 21:00 (£25)
• Gig, Llanrwst Club, 20:00 - 24:00 (Free)

Saturday:

• Announce the winners of the art and literature competitions, Ty’r Dref: 10:00 (Free)
• Walking tour from the square to Caerdroia, Gwydyr Forest: 10:30 (Free)
• Gravity Wheelers scooter experience, Caerdroia
• Shuttle bus from the square to Caerdroia: 12:00; 13:00; 14:00 & 15:00 (Free) 
• Medieval re-enactment: Caerdroia: 12:00 - 17:00 (Free)
• A forest of stories by a storyteller: Caerdroia 12:00 - 17:00 (Free)
• Guided tour of Caerdroia: 12:00 - 17:00 (Free)
• Massage Therapy: Golygfa Gwydyr, 12:00 - 16:00 (book a slot at 12:00) (Free)
• Forest Art Session: Golygfa Gwydyr (Free)
• Wax Seal Project: supporting local businesses, Almshouses, 9:30 - 17:00 (Free)
• Presentation by Bleddyn Hughes about Dafydd ap Siencyn and St Grwst Church: St Grwst Church, 12:00 (Free)
• Medieval Banquet: St Grwst Church
• Gig: Nant Conwy Rugby Club

Sunday:

• St Gwrst special service:St Grwst Church: 9:30 (Free)
•  Gravity Wheelers scooter experience
• Wax Seal Project: supporting local businesses, Almshouses, 10:30 - 17:00 (Free)
• Medieval characters around the Town: Town centre (Free)
• Live Forge on the square (Free)
• Myrddin ap Dafydd Presentation: Dafydd ap Siencyn Series: 11:00, Glasdir (Free)
• Wars of the Roses guided tour, Gwydir Castle: 14:00 (£10:00)
• Presentation by Daniel Casey about the soldiers of Llanrwst: St Grwst Church, 16:00 (Free)
• Festival Concert with CantiLena and CoRwst  choirs: Seion Chapel (Tickets on the door)