Illustrations of iconic Welsh imagery including a dragon, a castle with a Welsh flag, a traditional Welsh lady, a girl with binoculars birdwatching, a Welsh stone cottage with mountains in the background, a family walking a dog on a beach, a daffodil and traditional Welsh patterns. Text reads 'Cymru' and 'Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Happus'. — St David's Day: Wales | © Nationak Trust/Rhi Moxon

St David's Day in Wales

Celebrate St David’s Day with vibrant Welsh culture, live music, exciting events, and family-friendly activities in some of the most iconic places across Wales. To enable more people to access our places and enjoy this special day, all our pay‑to‑enter sites will be free to visit on 1 March. Funded by Welsh Government.

Erddig Hall and Garden, Wrexham

Enjoy a weekend of Welsh culture with music, craft activities, and tours with a Welsh twist. Learn to speak some Cymraeg, uncover stories of Welsh craftsmanship in the house, get your face painted (Sunday only) and celebrate the sounds of our nation with harpist Hero Douglas on Saturday and Lleisiau Clywedog and the Denbigh Male Voice Choir on Sunday.

Visitors in the garden in spring at Erddig, Wrexham, Wales

Chirk Castle and Garden, Wrexham

Enjoy a relaxed celebration of Welsh tradition at Chirk Castle. Get crafty decorating your own love spoon with colourful shapes, wander through State Rooms bursting with bright daffodils and seasonal blooms, soak up dramatic views from the garden, and savour delicious Welsh treats in the Tearoom.

View of the castle at springtime at Chirk Castle, Wrexham

Bodnant Garden, Conwy

What would St David’s Day be without daffodils? Soak up a dazzling display as the Old Park Meadow and grassy glades are transformed into a sea of yellow. With magnolias and seasonal blooms heralding the arrival of spring, Bodnant Garden offers the perfect escape into nature on this special day.

View of daffodils in the meadow with house in the background at Bodnant Garden in Conwy, North Wales

Penrhyn Castle and Garden, Bangor

Join us at Penrhyn Castle and Garden on Saturday 28 February at 10am for a historical guided walk with Rhys Mwyn at Porth Penrhyn (booking essential) as part of the Gŵyl Dewi Bangor. On the 1 March there will be slate splitting demonstrations with the quarrymen from the National Slate Museum and a cooking in the Victorian Kitchens.

View of daffodils in the garden with Penrhyn Castle in the background in Gwynedd, North Wales

Plas Newydd House and Garden, Anglesey

Get in the mood ahead of the big day as we welcome internationally acclaimed beatboxer Mr Phormula to Plas Newydd. With bilingual workshops running throughout the day on Saturday 28 February, drop in and let your inner musician run free as we celebrate the very best of Welsh creativity and culture.

Aberconwy House, Conwy

Join us, in partnership with Menter Iaith Conwy, for a weekend of St David’s Day celebrations and enjoy live music, magical storytelling and creative crafts. Gather for traditional harp music and family-friendly story sessions (both Saturday only), get creative with paper daffodil craft, share free hot drinks and Welsh cakes, and send a special postcard to brighten someone’s day.

Exterior architecture at Aberconwy House, Wales

Glan Faenol, Bangor

Celebrate St David’s Day by joining us for a special community walk from Felinheli to Glan Faenol, before settling in for live folk and jazz in the Workshop from 2–3pm. Afterwards, head to Y Llofft, Felinheli, for a well-earned paned and slice of cake - refreshment vouchers available for all attendees after the gig.

Sarn y Plas, Llŷn Peninsula

Sarn y Plas opens its doors on 1 March from 11–3pm, inviting visitors to explore the history of R. S. Thomas and his wife, Elsie Eldridge. Artists from the ‘Eiliad’ exhibition, created in partnership with Literature Wales, will also be onsite to discuss their work and their collaboration with local communities, organisations and businesses across Llŷn.

Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool

Snap a family photo at the St David’s Day selfie spot, join a bilingual storytelling session, get creative with Welsh-themed crafts, and follow the daffodil ‘spot-it’ trail in the castle whilst enjoying the traditional Welsh music that echoes through the rooms – there’s lots for the whole family to enjoy.

View of daffodils in the garden with Powis Castle on the hill in the background in Powys, Mid Wales.

Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion

Celebrate Welsh tradition at Llanerchaeron. Explore the Geler Jones collection and discover how traditional clogs are made, sample freshly baked Welsh cakes in the historic kitchens, and enjoy hands-on family activities in the garden. With Welsh choirs and a creative drop-in printmaking workshop too, there’s no better way to explore and celebrate Wales’ heritage skills.

Exterior of Llanerchaeron with daffodils in bloom, Ceredigion, Wales.

Tredegar House, Newport

Discover the sights, sounds, and stories of Wales all weekend at Tredegar House. Soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy live music, traditional craftworking, a family trail, arty activities and delicious Welsh food. Don’t miss Gwilym Bowen Rhys performing on Saturday and the special Welsh Myths and Legends Tour to uncover more of our nation’s rich heritage on Sunday (booking essential).

Dyffryn Gardens, nr Cardiff

Join us for a vibrant St David’s Day celebration in partnership with Menter Iaith. Experience the best of Welsh culture with live harp music, lively folk dancing, performances by local choirs, and Welsh-inspired crafts - it’s the perfect place to celebrate Wales and enjoy a magical day out together.

A boy plays among the daffodils at Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

Join us at Llandyfeisant Church set within the historic Dinefwr estate as we celebrate the birds from Welsh myths and legends. Join artist Ami Marsden and craft your own wearable creation -whether that’s wings or a mask - and enjoy the sounds of a Welsh choir filling the space with music.

Herd of White Park cattle in parkland at Dinefwr in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Tudor Merchant's House, Tenby

Time travel to Tudor Tenby and discover rooms dressed in seasonal greenery, leeks and golden daffodils, meet costumed characters bringing history to life, enjoy children’s activities, and relax as you listen to the beautiful sounds of a harpist performing traditional Welsh music.

Inside the Hall Chamber at Tudor Merchant's House, Pembrokeshire. There are two wooden tables which are set with wooden serving dishes and jugs. One wall is painted with a mural depicting ships.

Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire

Settle in for some tales of Wales with storyteller Phil Okwedy, enjoy traditional Welsh music with harpist Elin Lloyd, and let your little ones’ creativity flow as they try the small harp or enjoy Welsh-themed craft. Finish your visit with some delicious Welsh treats in the tearoom.

A view of the Walled Garden in bloom at Colby Woodland Garden, with part of the wall visible to the right, and beds filled with greenery and flowering plants in the foreground. A white visible and bird table are visible in the image.

Welsh myths and folklore

Explore the myths, legends and folklore that have shaped the ancient landscapes of Wales. From the origin of our famous Welsh red dragon in Snowdonia, to the enchanted lake of Cwm Llwch.