6th Owain Glyndwr Festival

The Owain Glyndwr was set up by The Sleeping Giant Foundation in 2005 as a way of celebrating the talent of people living in the Swansea valley, increasing tourism and economy and as a way of educating and highlighting our history and culture. We chose Owain Glyndwr to represent our Festival as he was Wales' greatest Prince who still inspires people to this day. He knew that Wales held creative, artistic, musical, forward thinking people as we do today.

Here’s the line-up for this year!

Friday 17th September 6.00 – 8.45 pm Open Mic Session led by Lazarus & the Lambs with Jimmy Juggle’s Fire Display - real ale & hot food available until late.

Saturday 19th September 10.30am Festival site accessible. Opening by Prince Owain @ 11.00am on horseback in full regalia.
Music with the Ospreys Supporters’ Choir, Irish & Bluegrass sounds from Whitefern Mountain String Band, The Grief Brothers, Neil Clarke & Lazarus & the Lambs.
Owen Staton captivates with memorable storytelling skills & is MC for the weekend. Circus Skills with Jimmy Juggle for all ages. Play Supply provide medieval play activities.

Medieval re-enactment performed by Horses Through History, knights of The Freemen of Gwent & the Sons of the Dragon Archers with opportunities to visit authentic camps & experience the medieval way of life. This year’s special - the Battle of Pilleth! Fun with Archery & Storm the Castle. Medieval Barber/Surgeon will offer urine-tasting, amputations, trepanning procedures using willing volunteers. *Stalls invite you to wander & browse.

Children’s Parade at 5.00pm EACH DAY where as many people as possible, dressed in medieval garb, give Prince Owain a rousing send-off as he leaves the site.

It doesn’t finish there! Saturday Night Cat’s Claw provide Celidh dancing from 7.00pm onwards, followed by music from Whitefern Mountain String Band & Andy Jones. A*Hog roast & alternatives, hot drinks & real ale available until late.


Sunday 20th September 10.30am features The Philanderers, Lazarus & the Lambs, Irina & Lyn & traditional Welsh Triphlyg Harpists, re-enactment, all the previous displays & stalls as well as impromptu workshops & storytelling.

All these wonderful experiences will only cost you £5.00 per adult at every session Friday, Saturday, Saturday Night and Sunday. All children under 14 yrs £1.00 ONLY!
Please note NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON SITE!

We gratefully acknowledge the generous contributions of Call of the Wild, Wynford Thomas & Sons and the Glantawe Lions’ Club. The medieval field is part-funded by the Cadw Civic Initiatives (Heritage) Grant Scheme. The Festival is organised by volunteers of The Sleeping Giant Foundation who work tirelessly throughout the year to enable this event to take place. For further information about other community events Tel. 01639 731062 / E-mail: Click to email