Events 2009

Bodelwyddan Castle hosts a wide variety of entertainments including Special Events, Talks, Workshops, with something for all ages and interests. 

NORTH WALES BOAT JUMBLE

Sunday August 2^nd 2009

 Nautequipe Marine Supplies Ltd will once again be running the North Wales Boat Jumble in the grounds of Bodelwyddan Castle, junction 25 of the A55 near St Asaph.

The jumble will feature up to 120 trade stands selling a vast array of discounted new and used boating equipment from anchors to radar systems, there’s always plenty of bargains to be found no matter what your budget.

There will also be a used boat sale section and marine car boot for locals clearing out their unwanted boating bits.

Opens to the public at

10 am Sunday 2nd August

Sorry but due to health & safety restrictions members of the public may not bring dogs onto the jumble site

 For further details or to book a pitch contact Nautequipe Marine on 01299 251011 or 01299 251005 e-mail sales@nautequipe.co.uk

8th & 9th August: Medieval Festival

Medieval Market, Arena Events, Living History Camps, Falconry, Combat Displays, Exotic Dancers, and a Battle!!!

Go back through time, to the Middle Ages!

 Traditional Medieval Festival, complete with Medieval Traders and Craftsmen, plus various bands of rough soldiery and noble household retinues on campaign in the long and bloody struggles between England and Wales briefly taking their ease and honing their skills.

 Each day culminates in a very nasty and potentially deadly Battle, as the seasoned re-enactors create for your enjoyment and wonder the noise and spectacle of a clash of arms from this violent and colourful period.

 Open 10am to 6pm Saturday, 10 am to 4pm Sunday.      

Admission: £10 Adults, £5 children under 16. Under 4 free of charge.

Not recommended for small babies or dogs because of the VERY LOUD potential gun fire.

29^th, 30^th & 31^st August: Bodelwyddan Castle Show and Hot Air Balloon Extravaganza 2009

 Mass hot air balloon launch (Sat/Sun – weather permitting), children’s fair rides, mini market/trade village, big beer marquee, live acts, large arts and crafts marquee and much much more!

 Night Glow (Sat 9.30pm to 10.00pm and Sun 9.30pm to 10.00pm)

- Watch in amazement as the hot air balloons line up in the arena and burn their burners in time to the music, accompanied by a magnificent fireworks display, a spectacle not to be missed!!

 Admission: Saturday / Sunday / Monday - Entry £4.00 (Children under 4yrs - Free), Family Ticket £12.00 (Based on 2 adults & 2 children), Friday Night ONLY £2 Entry & All Fun Fair Rides £1.

Show opening times: Saturday 9:30am – 10pm, Sunday 9:30am – 10pm, Monday 10am – 8:30pm.

PLEASE NOTE: Dogs are not allowed on site at any time except during the BASC (Wales) Country Fair (and must always be kept on a lead unless competing within this show)