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The Great British Cheese Festival 
26th & 27th September 2008 - Cardiff Castle
With last year's event a resounding success, the Great British Cheese Festival returns to Cardiff Castle. One of the most prestigious events in the foodie calendar, the Great British Cheese Festival is a must for food lovers. Come and indulge in the very best of British food & drink - from the ripest Stilton to the maturest Cheddar, the finest chutneys to the sauciest pies, plus an impressive array of beers, ciders, Perry and wines.
The Festival is open to the public on Saturday September 26 and Sunday 27, and on Friday buyers will descend on Cardiff for a trade day, followed by the British Cheese Awards Dinner at the world famous Millennium Stadium on Friday evening, where the winners of this year’s awards will be announced.
To celebrate the festival a sculpture of Cardiff Castle has been made out of cheese. The model was sculpted from a 2m x 1.5m block of Welsh Cheddar. The model took 10 hours to make and the process was filmed and condensed into a two-minute video of the Castle's history. See the video here.
Festival attractions include:
• Britain’s Biggest Cheese Market - over 400 cheeses to try and buy
• Best of British Market – a diverse range of artisan and unusual fine food & drinks
• Rare Essentials – specialist ingredients that can not be produced in the UK
• The Cardiff Arms – offering over 35 British beers, wine, cider and Perry
• Masterclasses and Demonstrations – throughout the weekend there will be a lively programme catering for everyone from novices to experts - click here for details.
• Best of British Market – a diverse range of artisan and unusual fine food & drinks
• Rare Essentials – specialist ingredients that can not be produced in the UK
• The Cardiff Arms – offering over 35 British beers, wine, cider and Perry
• Masterclasses and Demonstrations – throughout the weekend there will be a lively programme catering for everyone from novices to experts - click here for details.
• Cheese Tossing, Cheese Skittles and Live Music
The Festival provides a focal point at the start of British Cheese Week, September 26 – October 4 For more information click here.
The Festival's location, within the Castle grounds means you’ll only be a short walk from Cardiff’s top visitor attractions and hotels, as well as theatres, art galleries, live music venues, shops, bars, riverside cycle trails, cafes and restaurants.
Great British Cheese Festival ticket ptices |
On the Day |
In Advance |
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Adults |
£ 8.50 | £ 8.50 plus £2.50 voucher* |
| Concessions Senior Cits, Students, Children (5 – 16) | £ 6.50 | £ 6.50 plus £2.50 voucher* |
| Under 5’s | Free | Free |
• Vouchers are redeemable when booking a Masterclass or Cheesemaking Demo [subject to availability]. For details visit www.thecheeseweb.com Special discounts are also available on admission to Cardiff Castle.
For information on How to get to Cardiff click here
For information on Accommodation in Cardiff click here
For information on How to get around Cardiff click here
