Festival Programme

The Dafydd ap Siencyn Festival 2024 programme is filled with family-friendly activities throughout the weekend of 20 – 22 September. There’s plenty to enjoy during this adventurous weekend in and around Llanrwst, Conwy Valley, North Wales!

To see where the various locations are, please view the Festival map, so you can plan your weekend.

Toast the festival’s success at Wales’s premier wine merchant during an evening of fine wine and food.

Party like a rebel with local and nationally renowned artists.

• Headliners: CELT
• Supported by: Lo-Fi Jones and The Golygfa Gwydyr Band
  

Hunt down Dafydd ap Siencyn’s rebels!

Find their names on Wanted posters in Llanrwst businesses and festival locations to receive the prestigious wax seal on your scroll.

The Conwy Valley’s proud artistic tradition continued with a display of works by local children and an Open category for all.

The Mayor will announce the winners of the 2024 awards at 10:00.

Discover some of the best mountain bike trails and road cycling routes in North Wales with an electric mountain bike.

For a 15% festival discount, use the following code when booking: siencynbike

A mindful walk to Caerdroia with time for contemplation and immersion in the forest.

Find craft, food, drink and much more at the town’s Medieval market.

Become a scribe at the resting place of one of the most famous and powerful of the Princes of Gwynedd.

Follow the footsteps of Dafydd ap Siencyn on a history filled walking tour up to his rebel camp in the forest fortress of Gwydir.

Golygfa Gwydyr > Gwydir Park > Caerdroia

11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30

Caerdroia > Gwydir Park > Golygfa Gwydyr

11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00

Gwydir Park > Caerdroia

11:05, 12:05, 13:05, 13:35, 14:05, 14:35, 15:05, 15:35, 16:05, 16:35

Gwydir Park > Golygfa Gwydyr

11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:15, 14:45, 15:15, 15:45, 16:15, 16:45, 17:15

Sooth away those aches and pains as well as everyday stresses.

Take inspiration from nature and produce forest-based art.

At a mile long Caerdroia is the largest labyrinth of its kind in the world, so be led by a guide who knows every corner.

Medieval costumes available for children to try on and have their photos taken at a fancy dress booth. Costumes kindly provided by Kathy Brazier.

Also, we encourage everyone to dress up in their own Medieval costumes for the festival.

Tales from the forest for children and adults.

See and learn about real life birds of prey.

Live life like a rebel thanks to a wide range of first hand experiences on offer.

Learn a skill that made Dafydd ap Siencyn legendary.

Experience the new sport of KickBikes. This experience is FREE, but pre-booking is required to avoid disappointment and avoid queues. Please review T&Cs and child restrictions!

Encounter real life battles beside the town that was burnt to the ground during the Wars of the Roses. Includes historical talks from the commander of the armies of Llanrwst, Aaron Houghton.

See the flames that armed armies with live Forge demonstrations.

Embrace the skills of our ancestors with historic pieces of craft and weaponry on display.

Navigate the role the river has played in industry, health care, and tourism since the days of the Romans.

Feast like a king after a day full of hunting and hawking.

Menu and Tickets available at Llanrwst Town Council, Ty’r Dref (Cannot cater for dietary requirements).

Discover some of the best mountain bike trails and road cycling routes in North Wales with an electric mountain bike.

For a 15% festival discount, use the following code when booking: siencynbike

Celebrate the festivities in a Medieval church, home to many a story, legend, and myth.

Encounter real life battles beside the town that was burnt to the ground during the Wars of the Roses. Includes historical talks from the commander of the armies of Llanrwst, Aaron Houghton.

See the flames that armed armies with live Forge demonstrations.

Embrace the skills of our ancestors with historic pieces of craft and weaponry on display.

Tales from the forest for children and adults.

Medieval costumes available for children to try on and have their photos taken at a fancy dress booth. Costumes kindly provided by Kathy Brazier.

Also, we encourage everyone to dress up in their own Medieval costumes for the festival.

Attend a fun educational event like no other with the town square full of creatures great and small.

Hunt down Dafydd ap Siencyn’s rebels!

Find their names on Wanted posters in Llanrwst businesses and festival locations to receive the prestigious wax seal on your scroll.

The Conwy Valley’s proud artistic tradition continued with a display of works by local children and an Open category for all.

Hear the story of Gwydir through its people by its people! The guided tour will focus on local historic figures such as Sir John Wynne, Bishop William Morgan, and Katheryn of Berain. The tour is included as a complementary addition to the normal entry fee.

Come for an unforgettable experience where some of the stories and legends of Dafydd ap Siencyn will come to life thanks to Myrddin ap Dafydd and Cllr Arwel Roberts.

Learn some of the history about the nobleman, rebel, and bard inspiring the whole weekend.

Award-winning performers in an unforgettable night of Welsh music.