Sunday 30th
12pm - 10pm - Arena acts, musical entertainment, food and craft stalls, children's workshops, funfair and amusements plus lots more.
2pm - 5pm - *Balloon Tethering
2pm - 5pm - *Kite Flying Displays
6pm - *The Big Balloon Mass Launch
9pm - Nightglow & Firework Display
Monday 31st
12pm - 7pm - Arena acts, musical entertainment, food and craft stalls, children's workshops, funfair and amusements plus lots more.
2pm - 5pm - *Balloon Tethering
2pm - 5pm - *Kite Flying Displays
6pm - *The Big Balloon Mass Launch
* Subject to weather suitability.
To avoid disappointment please contact 0870 066 4336 for 'Mass Launch' weather information.
What was on 2008
visitCaerphilly
Telephone: (029) 2088 0011
E-mail: tourism@caerphilly.gov.uk
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
If you are planning on staying in the area for a few days why not visit other exciting attractions or events that are taking place over the summer.
For information on events, attractions, activities, parks and shopping centres in the area, please follow the links below.
Events taking place this summer include:
| Caerphilly Flower Festival | - 27th and 28th June 2009 |
| The Big Cheese | - 24th to 26th July 2009 |
| Blackwood Carnival | - 1st August 2009 |
| Bedwellty Agricultural Show | - 29th August 2009 |
Very useful links:
- caerphilly.gov.uk - attractions
- caerphilly.gov.uk - shopping
- caerphilly.gov.uk - events
- visitcaerphilly.com
- southernwalesevents.com
Blackwood Miners Institute
BMI presents a variety of arts and entertainment events including well-known household names from the world of music and light entertainment.
Countryside
If you’re looking for a place for a picnic or somewhere to kick a ball, dappled woods to wander through, or riverbanks to ramble down, then look no further than one of the five country parks in the county borough.
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Visit Llancaiach Fawr Manor and see and hear how ordinary people lived, the effects of war and the superstitions and folklore which were such an important part of life in 1645.
Loops and Links
Opening up the spectacular countryside and tourist attractions that lie along the path of the National Cycle Network.
ParkLife
There’s something there for everyone including children’s playgrounds, sports pitches, bowling greens and multi-use games areas. If your interest is in less energetic pursuits the park is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll or a picnic with the family.