What’s On

FRIDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2025 | 11AM TO 11.30AM AND 2PM TO 2.30PM

Meet Nellie and Nathaniel, intrepid explorers who have travelled around the world collecting story ideas for their Story Generator, out of which a fiesta of tales is playfully spun with words, puppetry and movement.

Watch them crank the starter handle and see the machine conjure up fabulous tales from out of its secret compartments – The Cabinet of Curiosities, The Book of Wishes, and even The Box of Disasters! And through the bedazzling power of the Transmission Helmet, The Story Explorers bring these tales to life for you. With their one-of-a kind Story Generator, The Story Explorers will reveal mysteries beneath your feet, ignite fireworks in your imagination and call out to the brave adventurer in your heart.

There will be a walkabout the park in between the two scheduled shows.

Age guidance: all welcome!

SATURDAY 1ST MARCH 2025 | 11AM TO 12PM

Inspired by children’s author Tom Percival’s series ‘Big Bright Feelings’, professional artist Alice Marie will lead a hands on creative workshop, allowing children to use a variety of art techniques using paper, pens, paint and collage, after sharing readings of some of the series.

From ‘Perfectly Normal’ to ‘Ruby’s Worry’, children will learn how to identify with characters and share big emotions through art and character illustration, providing them with life long tools and creative skills in this fun and engaging workshop.

Age guidance: 5 – 12 years old

SATURDAY 1ST MARCH 2025 | 11AM TO 12PM AND 2PM TO 3PM

Explore your imagination with Louby Lou this February half term for some outdoor storytelling fun! Hold onto your porridge bowls because that cheeky Goldilocks is causing chaos around Fairytale Forest, and we need your help to track her down in this exciting storytelling adventure.

This is a magical outdoor trail at Bryngarw Park as part of Bridgend Children’s Literature Festival, so please dress appropriately. Adults must accompany children but tickets are not required for grown ups.

Age guidance: Suitable for ages 3+ but babes in arms welcome

SATURDAY 1ST MARCH 2025 | 12PM TO 2PM AND 2.30PM TO 4.30PM

Join us at Bryngarw House for afternoon tea prepared by our Head Chef, using only the best Welsh and local produce, including ingredients grown within our own grounds.

Enjoy the soft sounds of harpist, Caroline Greenwood, who will be playing traditional Welsh tunes throughout the afternoon.

SATURDAY 1ST MARCH 2025 | 2PM TO 3PM

Celebrate St David’s Day with award-winning storyteller Tamar Williams for a magical family storytelling session suitable for all ages.

Explore wonderful tales from Wales, including the magic of the fairies, the exploits of kings long gone, and the myths of the monsters and the giants who roamed this land amser maith yn ôl…

Tamar Eluned Williams is an award-winning storyteller who tells stories in Welsh and English. All ages welcome!

SATURDAY 29TH MARCH | 10.30AM TO 12PM

A bug hotel is a fantastic way to attract all kinds of insects and arachnids to your garden, giving them a helping hand by providing them with somewhere to rest and shelter, and giving you a special view into the lives of our bug buddies!

Workshop will include a guided nature walk around the park where you can collect all kinds of materials to fill your very own Bug Hotel. Please bring a bag to collect your foraged material.

SATURDAY 29TH MARCH | 12PM TO 2PM AND 2.30PM TO 4.30PM

Treat a special lady in your life on Mother’s Day weekend, with a delectable Afternoon Tea at Bryngarw House.

Bookings include a glass of fizz (or a non-alcoholic alternative), one pot of tea or coffee, and afternoon tea.

SUNDAY 30TH MARCH | 1PM 

Celebrate a special lady in your life this Mother’s Day with a delectable three-course Sunday lunch at Bryngarw House.

Whether it’s your Mam, Mum, Nana, Auntie or Sister, it’s a day to come together with loved ones and celebrate motherly love!

Please note: This event is being sold in exclusive tables of 10 or individual tickets on a shared table.

WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL | 10AM TO 11.30AM

Learn how to become a Citizen Scientist with Ranger Carys.

Workshop includes a presentation in Y Nyth, followed by a guided walk around Bryngarw Country Park to record species using the LERC Wales App.

Suitable for ages 16+. It is recommended that you have a smart phone for this workshop.

WEDNESDAY 16TH APRIL | 10AM TO 12PM

Join the Ranger Team in Y Nyth to explore the mysterious world of moths! See what’s been attracted to our moth trap overnight and enjoy close up encounters with a multitude of species.

This is a DROP-IN event. £4 per child – pay in the café on the day and present ticket to the Rangers in Y Nyth, no pre-booking required.

WEDNESDAY 23RD APRIL | 10AM TO 12PM

Meet in Y Nyth to create your own nature journal with the help of the ranger team.

Draw what you see! What colour beak does that bird have? What shape are the leaves? How many legs does that bug have?

Use nature journaling to figure out what you can see around Bryngarw Country Park. This ranger-led activity will teach you how to identify species of trees, minibeasts and birds.

All materials are provided. Some activities will take place outside so please dress appropriately for the weather.

SATURDAY 10TH & SUNDAY 11TH MAY | 5AM TO 7.30AM

Join us for a guided walk around Bryngarw to celebrate the beauty of bird song at dawn.

Rise bright and early with our feathered friends and listen as the air fills with the incredible sound of woodland birds in all their spring glory, before heading back to Y Nyth for a nice hot drink and continental breakfast!

Continental breakfast includes a selection of pastries, toast and accompaniments, served buffet style and self-service tea and coffee.

WEDNESDAY 14TH MAY | 10AM TO 11.30AM

Learn more about invasive species and how you can help stop the spread!

Workshop includes a presentation in Y Nyth, followed by a guided walk around Bryngarw Country Park to record species using the LERC Wales App.

Suitable for ages 16+. It is recommended that you have a smart phone for this workshop.

THURSDAY 15TH MAY | 10AM TO 12PM & 1PM TO 3PM

To celebrate World Bee Day, we have invited Entomologist Liam Olds to lead a guided walk on native bees at Bryngarw.

During the walk, we will discuss how to identify wild bees, where they nest, the flowers they like to visit, and their natural enemies. Participants will have the opportunity to see (close-up) a variety of wild bees. This will include the more familiar bumblebees, as well as smaller and often overlooked solitary bees such as mining bees, nomad bees and furrow bees.

THURSDAY 26TH JUNE | 10AM TO 12PM & 1PM TO 3PM

To celebrate National Insect Week, we have invited Entomologist Liam Olds to lead a guided walk on pollinators at Bryngarw.

The walk on focused on pollinating insects, giving participants the opportunity to see a wide range of insects including butterflies, day-flying moths, hoverflies, bumblebees, solitary bees, beetles and other insects. The walk will cover identification, lifecycles and ecology of these pollinators.

MONDAY 4TH AUGUST | 5PM TO 6.10PM

Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels!

Multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark style and energy to the riverbank with heaps of interaction, stunning costumes, toe-tapping music, and larger-than-life characters, A TOAD-ally terrific treat whether you’re 4 or 104!

Recommended age: 4+

SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER | 5PM TO 7.20PM

With her tongue firmly in her cheek, Jane Austen tells us “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Mrs Bennet certainly thinks so.

Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, forthright, bitchy best!

EVERY TUESDAY (EXCEPT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS) | 10AM

EVERY FRIDAY (EXCEPT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS) | 1PM TO 3PM

Awen are working in partnership with Tanio to offer weekly creative arts groups to anyone struggling with loneliness or isolation, living with poor mental or physical health, or who would benefit from seeing a friendly, welcoming face or meeting new people.

The free sessions, funded by Bridgend County Borough Council, offer art, music, movement and creative writing opportunities at Y Nyth, our Education and Wellbeing Centre.