Mari Lwyd yn Dinefwr | Mari Lwyd at Dinefwr
One of the most well-known Welsh customs is the Mari Lwyd, meaning 'Grey Mare', a horse-figure carried from door to door by wassail-singing groups during the Christmas season, come and see her cause her usual mischief at Dinefwr.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join us for a warming drink, music, and a mischievous Mari. When Mari and her group get to Newton House, they will sing Welsh language songs or wassails, and indulge in a ritual called pwnco: an exchange of rude rhymes with the person who lives there. If the Mari and her gang get entry, the household is said to have good luck for the year. The Mari is well-known to be mischievous – trying to steal things and the chase people she likes – as she goes about her bidding. Join for mischief and fun!
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- Meeting point
Meet at the front of the house.
- What to bring and wear
Cosy clothes, but be warned Mari has a penchant for stealing hats...
- Accessibility
The event will all take place on the ground floor of the house.
Upcoming events
'Last Tango' Part of Llandeilo Fawr Music Festival
A tantalising Australian/Welsh Flute and Guitar Duo with a spectacular programme for their Llandeilo Fawr Festival Debut. This is an externally organised event, hosted in the Dining Room of Newton House.
Teithiau tu ôl i'r llen | Hidden House Tour at Dinefwr
Pa gyfrinachau sydd gan Tŷ Newton i’w ddatgelu? Pwy oedd yn byw yma? Beth sy'n cuddio yn y darluniau? Dewch i ddarganfod mwy! **** What secrets does Newton House have? Who lived here? What's concealed in the paintings? Come and discover more!
Castell Cardfwrdd yn Dinefwr | Cardboard Castle at Dinefwr
Dyma'ch cyfle chi i gamu mewn i Gastell Dinefwr yn yr Iard Dderw | Your chance to play in Dinefwr Castle without stepping out of the Oak Yard at Dinefwr.
Tŷ Neis yn agor yn Dinefwr | Tŷ Neis opening week at Dinefwr
Yn newydd yn yr Iard Dderw mae Tŷ Neis - y lle am hufen iâ meddal | Opening in the Oak Yard is Tŷ Neis - the place for soft scoop ice cream.