The Children's Festival

01/09/2025

FREE Forest Friends Theatre performance.

Saturday 6 September, 11am-12noon
Picton Playing Fields, Haverfordwest

The fabulous dancers from Forest Friends Theatre will be flying into Haverfordwest on Saturday to perform 'Songs from the River' - with an important message about why we should look after our river. Perfect for 2-8 year olds.

Part of the Castle to Quayside Festival. Full programme: https://haverfordwest.org.uk

Supported by: Haverfordwest Castle CIO, PCC, Port of Milford Haven Authority, Haverhub, Haverfordwest Heritage, Haverfordwest Town Council.

23/08/2025

19/08/2025

If your children enjoy getting out on the water, please consider supporting this initiative to restore the boathouse in Pembroke and create a great facility for children in Pembrokeshire to enjoy outdoor activities safely.

The crowdfunder has raised an amazing £26,571 and needs just over £3K to reach their target. Link to the crowdfunder in the comments on the post below.

♥️The amazing support continues with a very generous donation from CMB Engineering this morning.

We are now at 88% with 6 days to go and £3500 to raise🙏

Can you help us fix this building for the benefit of the youth of Pembrokeshire?

- a space for the whole community to learn, paddle, row and grow together 🚣‍♂️

👉Crowdfunder link in comments.

18/08/2025

CASTLE TO QUAYSIDE FESTIVAL – SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

A fun day out for the whole family - step into the story of Haverfordwest from Castle to Quayside on Saturday 6th September!

Enjoy a day full of music, art and hands-on fun for all ages connecting the town’s historic heart to its riverside soul. Come along and make a day of it!

Enjoy live music on Castle Square while artists fill a giant canvas with vibrant painting. Step back in time by trying on medieval costumes and weapons, have-a-go at willow weaving, enjoy facepainting and juggling. All around you, delicious food stalls and local traders will have tempting treats and treasures.

Discover Haverfordwest’s fascinating past on a series of guided tours. Learn how the castle and former gaol are being restored for the future, and explore the riverside to hear how the River Cleddau made the town a trading powerhouse.

Take a break indoors at the Town Museum for some hands-on creative castle crafts and storytelling. Hear dramatic tales brought to life in a talk on the “Battles and Sieges of Haverfordwest Castle”.

Don’t miss the opportunity to peek behind the doors of the Temperance Hall to see how the renovation is developing to reopen this beautiful hall, driven by the dogged determination of Haverfordwest locals.

Perfect for little ones aged 2–8! Join the Forest Friends Theatre on Picton Playing Fields at 11am for “Songs from the River”, a playful, interactive performance celebrating nature through song and storytelling - with an important message about keeping our river clean.

Dive into all things related to the River Cleddau at Haverhub and along Quayside in the afternoon. Explore beasts and bugs living in the river. Get hands-on with river-themed art activities. Become a scientist with citizen water testing experiments. Join guided nature walks and browse stalls & exhibitions meeting the local champions improving water safety and water quality.

Meet local kayak and water sport groups - you might just find your next hobby!

From 4pm, the sound of live music will fill the riverside as Llangwm Village Voices and the Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir perform on the Quayside, leading into an evening of music, food and fun from the Bristol Trader to the Forbidden Florist.

https://haverfordwest.org.uk/

17/08/2025

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17/08/2025

CASTLE TO QUAYSIDE FESTIVAL – SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

A fun day out for the whole family - step into the story of Haverfordwest from Castle to Quayside on Saturday 6th September! Enjoy a day full of music, art and hands-on fun for all ages connecting the town’s historic heart to its riverside soul. Come along and make a day of it!

Enjoy live music on Castle Square while artists fill a giant canvas with vibrant painting. Step back in time by trying on medieval costumes and weapons, have-a-go at willow weaving, enjoy facepainting and juggling. All around you, delicious food stalls and local traders will have tempting treats and treasures.

Discover Haverfordwest’s fascinating past on a series of guided tours. Learn how the castle and former gaol are being restored for the future, and explore the riverside to hear how the River Cleddau made the town a trading powerhouse.

Take a break indoors at the Town Museum for some hands-on creative castle crafts and storytelling. Hear dramatic tales brought to life in a talk on the “Battles and Sieges of Haverfordwest Castle”.

Don’t miss the opportunity to peek behind the doors of the Temperance Hall to see how the renovation is developing to reopen this beautiful hall, driven by the dogged determination of Haverfordwest locals.

Perfect for little ones aged 2–8! Join the Forest Friends Theatre on Picton Playing Fields at 11am for “Songs from the River”, a playful, interactive performance celebrating nature through song and storytelling - with an important message about keeping our river clean.

Dive into all things related to the River Cleddau at Haverhub and along Quayside in the afternoon. Explore beasts and bugs living in the river. Get hands-on with river-themed art activities. Become a scientist with citizen water testing experiments. Join guided nature walks and browse stalls & exhibitions meeting the local champions improving water safety and water quality.

Meet local kayak and water sport groups - you might just find your next hobby!

From 4pm, the sound of live music will fill the riverside as Llangwm Village Voices and the Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir perform on the Quayside, leading into an evening of music, food and fun from the Bristol Trader to the Forbidden Florist.

https://haverfordwest.org.uk/

05/08/2025

Huge thank you to Pembrokeshire Natural Burial Ground for providing the nature trail at our festival party and donating origami sets and bird seed for all the children attending 🙏💐🌸

02/08/2025

Fabulous creations made with juno at the festival party today.

01/08/2025

An incredible day at Pembrokeshire College yesterday! Thank you to everyone involved.

01/08/2025

Forest School Pembrokeshire are joining us for the festival party! Drop by to find out about the amazing forest school days they're running over the summer holidays. Get hands-on making your own willow crowns to wear at the party.

Tickets are now fully booked.

This event is subsidised with funding from Arts Council of Wales, Haverfordwest Town Council, and Valero.

01/08/2025

👣 Today’s the day! Ready to uncover Haverfordwest’s best-kept secrets? 👣

Join our brilliant curator Simon Hancock for a magical guided walk as part of the Children’s Festival!

Explore hidden stories, local legends, and those curious little corners of our town you never knew existed 👀✨

📍 Meet at 11am at the Old Quay
💷 Only £3 to join – last chance to grab your spot: childrensfestival.cymru

We can’t wait to share Haverfordwest’s stories with you! 💜

31/07/2025

Discover the hidden stories of Haverfordwest on a guided walk with Town Museum Curator, Simon Hancock.

Thank you to Simon and Haverfordwest Town Museum for supporting our festival.

The walk takes place on Friday 1st August, starting from the Old Quay at 11am.

Book your ticket online.
https://www.childrensfestival.cymru

This festival is supported with funding from Arts Council of Wales, Haverfordwest Town Council, and Valero.