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VALE FOOD TRAIL 2026
The Vale Food Trail returns from Sunday 24 May to Sunday 7 June 2026, inviting residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the best local food from across the Vale of Glamorgan.
The trail is a two week celebration of food that is good for people, place and planet.
It showcases local producers alongside the cafés, restaurants and businesses that support them, highlighting food that is seasonal, locally sourced and made with care for communities and the environment.
Whether you are a keen foodie, interested in sustainability, or simply looking for an enjoyable day out, the trail offers a chance to experience the Vale’s growing and diverse food culture.
The Vale Food Trail is organised by Food Vale, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Visit the Vale and Cywain, working together to support sustainable food and drink across the region.
The programme:
Duration of the Vale Food Trail - Private animal experiences at Tair Gafr Wines
Private animal experiences at Tair Gafr Wines
Date/time: Duration of the Vale Food Trail
Location: Tair Gafr Vineyard, Treguff Farm Visitors can take either take an alpaca, Pygmy goats or mini sheep for a walk around the vineyard. The experience can be finished off with a private wine tasting.
Cost: Please contact for prices.
Booking: Book through Facebook or by emailing alpacavineyard@hotmail.com
24th May - Open gardens, tours and plant sale at Ediculture
Open gardens, tours and plant sale at Ediculture
Date/time: 24 May, 11am – 3pm
Location: Coed Hills, Llantrithyd Rd, St Hilary, Cowbridge CF71 7DP Explore forest gardens, orchards and a mini market garden on guided tours, with a plant sale and refreshments available.
Cost: £3
Booking: https://snappytickets.co.uk/event/open-gardens/
24-25th May - Food Vale and Friends at Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival
Food Vale and Friends at Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival
Date/time: 24 and 25 May, 10am – 4pm
Location: Old Hall Gardens, The Butts, Cowbridge CF71 7AP Take part in interactive activities exploring sustainable food, including tastings, games and hands-on experiences for all ages.
Cost: Free
Booking: Just turn up!
24th May - Farmers market and afternoon tea with Garlic Meadow
Farmers market and afternoon tea with Garlic Meadow
Date/time: 24 May, 10am – 3pm
Location: Ystradowen Village Hall Browse a pop-up farmers market featuring local produce, followed by a relaxed afternoon tea in a rural setting.
Cost: Free
Booking: Just turn up!
25th May - Grow your own food demonstrations at Pugh’s Garden Village
Grow your own food demonstrations at Pugh’s Garden Village
Date/time: 25 May
Location: Pugh's Garden Village, Port Road, Wenvoe Join practical demonstrations on growing food at home, including a family-friendly session designed to inspire children to get growing.
Cost: Free
Booking: https://www.pughsgardencentre.co.uk/webshop/events/117810/free-planting-demonstrations-pughs-wenvoe
25th - 30th May - Tastings and menu specials at Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen
Tastings and menu specials at Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen
Date/time: 25 - 30 May
Location: Forage Farm Shop, Penllyn Estate, Cowbridge, CF717FF Enjoy sausage tastings in the farm shop, 10% off Penllyn Estate Honey (product of the month), and seasonal specials in the restaurant including a Penllyn Estate Scotch egg made with PEF eggs and sausage meat, plus PEF sirloin and rump steaks on the grill menu.
Cost: See what takes your fancy on the menu
Booking: Just turn up!
26th - 29th May - Family friendly trail and farm activities at Amelia Trust Farm
Family friendly trail and farm activities at Amelia Trust Farm
Date/time: 26 – 29 May
Location: Amelia Trust Farm, Five Mile Lane, Barry, CF62 3AS Take part in a family-friendly trail, meet farm animals and enjoy crafts, face painting and outdoor activities celebrating friendship and nature.
Cost: Online: £9 (individual) or £32.40 (group of up to 4) or at gate: £9.90 (individual)
Booking: https://ameliatrust.org.uk/visit/buy-tickets/
27th May - Community open day at Peterston Tea
Community open day at Peterston Tea
Date/time: 27 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Peterston Tea, Groes Faen Road, Peterston Super Ely, CF5 6NE Enjoy a cup of tea and get involved with helping out in the new community polytunnel where you can pick and process your own tea!
Cost: Free
Booking: https://peterstontea.com
29th and 30th May - Welsh wine flights at Môr (Barry Island Spirits Co.)
Welsh wine flights at Môr (Barry Island Spirits Co.)
Date/time: 29 and 30 May
Location: 96 High Street, Barry, CF62 7DY Sample a selection of Welsh wines from Vale vineyards with curated wine flights designed to help you discover new favourites.
Cost: £12 per wine flight
Booking: https://barryislandspirits.co.uk/pages/events-and-tastings
30th May, 6pm - Sparkling three course meal with Dirwest, Hangfire and Peterston Tea
Sparkling three course meal with Dirwest, Hangfire and PeterstonTea
Date/time: 30 May 6pm
Location: Peterston Tea, Groes Faen Road, Peterston Super Ely,CF5 6NE
Enjoy a welcome drink and three course banquet designed byaward-winning chefs Sam and Shauna of Hangfire with all food and drink sourcedlocally in the setting of a Welsh tea estate (Gluten free meal andnon-alcoholic options available).
Cost: £60
Booking: https://www.dirwest.cymru/products/llwybr-bwyd-no-and-lo-vale-food-trail-event
30th May - Family Burn Trail Run Experience at Llantrithyd Deer Park
Family Burn Trail Run Experience at Llantrithyd Deer Park
Date/time: 30 May, 10am – 1pm
Location: Llantrithyd Deer Park, Llantrithyd, Vale of Glamorgan,CF5 6TQ. Take part in a family‑friendly trail run set within the historicl andscape of Llantrithyd Deer Park. Choose to walk, jog or run 1, 2 or 4 lapsof the scenic course, suitable for all abilities and ages. After your run,enjoy locally sourced venison burgers (£6) or hot dogs (£4) in a relaxedoutdoor setting.
Cost: £10 (adult), £5 (child)
Booking: https://burnseries.sumupstore.com/product/monthly-burn-trail-runs
30th May - Tea tour and tasting at Peterston Tea
Tea tour and tasting at Peterston Tea
Date/time: 30 May, 10am – 12.30pm
Location: Peterston Tea, Groes Faen Road, Peterston Super Ely, CF5 6NE Take a guided walk through the tea fields, learn about tea production and enjoy a tasting with homemade cakes.
Cost: £45
Booking: https://peterstontea.com/collections/events-workshops
30th May - Cowbridge Farmers’ Market
Cowbridge Farmers’ Market
Date/time: 30 May 9am – 1pm
Location: Arthur Johns Carpark, Cowbridge, CF71 7DF Browse a wide range of artisan and locally produced food, and meet the producers behind the products.
Cost: Free
Booking: Just turn up!
30th May - Wine tasting, lunch and vineyard tour at Glyndwr Vineyard
Wine tasting, lunch and vineyard tour at Glyndwr Vineyard
Date/time: 30 May, 12.30pm
Location: Glyndwr Vineyard, Llanblethian, Cowbridge, CF71 7JF Spend an afternoon sampling award-winning wines, enjoying a two-course lunch, seeing llamas and touring this family-run vineyard.
Cost: £48.50
Booking: https://glyndwrvineyard.co.uk/product/vineyard-tour
31st May - Guided Deer Park Experience & Picnic at Llantrithyd Deer Park
Guided Deer Park Experience & Picnic at Llantrithyd Deer Park
Date/time: 31 May, 12pm – 2pm
Location: Llantrithyd Deer Park, Llantrithyd, Vale of Glamorgan,CF5 6TQ. Join an intimate guided experience through the historicLlantrithyd Deer Park. Bring your own picnic and enjoy a slow, sensoryexploration of the landscape while discovering the park’s three herds of deerand learning about animal behaviour, welfare and sustainable land management.
Cost: £15 (adult), £5 (child)
Booking: https://shop.llantrithydpark.com/product/vale-food-trail-guided-deer-park-experience-and-picnic
31st May - Farm machinery display and bee talk at Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen
Farm machinery display and bee talk at Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen
Date/time: 31 May, 11am
Location: Forage Farm Shop, Penllyn Estate, Cowbridge, CF717FF Explore a display of farm machinery on the lawn and join a talk on beekeeping and honey production from Royal Welsh Honey.
Cost: Free (you can enjoy the hog roast from £10)
Booking: www.foragefarmshop.co.uk
31st May - Wine tasting and vineyard tour at Tair Gafr Wines
Wine tasting and vineyard tour at Tair Gafr Wines
Date/time: 31 May, 2pm – 6pm
Location: Tair Gafr Vineyard. Treguff Farm Enjoy a guided tour of the vineyard, learning about organic viticulture, followed by a tasting of three natural wines produced on site.
Cost: £14
Booking: www.tairgafrwines.co.uk/event
31st May - Vineyard tour and tasting at St Hilary Vineyard
Vineyard tour and tasting at St Hilary Vineyard
Date/time: 31 May, 2pm
Location: St Hilary Vineyard, Glebe Farm, St Hilary, Cowbridge, CF71 7DP Tour the vineyard, orchard and nature-friendly spaces while learning about viticulture in the Vale, followed by wine and juice tastings.
Cost: Sunday May 31st – Vineyard Tour £5 adults, free for kids. Optional wine tasting is £10 per adult. Wednesday June 3rd – Vineyard Tour and Wine & Cheese Pairing £20 for adults, £10 for children.
3rd June - Community open day at Peterston Tea
Community open day at Peterston Tea
Date/time: 03 June, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Peterston Tea, Groes Faen Road, Peterston Super Ely, CF5 6NE Enjoy a cup of tea and get involved with helping out in the new community polytunnel where you can pick and process your own tea!
Cost: Free
Booking: https://peterstontea.com
3rd June - Evening vineyard tour and cheese and wine tasting at St Hilary Vineyard with Garlic Meadow
Evening vineyard tour and cheese and wine tasting at St Hilary Vineyard with Garlic Meadow
Date/time: 3 June, 6pm
Location: St Hilary Vineyard, Glebe Farm, St Hilary, Cowbridge, CF71 7DP Tour the vineyard, orchard and nature-friendly spaces while learning about viticulture in the Vale, followed by wine cheese pairing.
Cost: Vineyard tour: £10 (adult), free for under 18s; optional wine tasting: £15 (18+only), with free apple juice for children.
Booking: https://sthilaryvineyard.wales/visit
4th June - Sunset safari farm tour at Slade Farm Organic
Sunset safari farm tour at Slade Farm Organic
Date/time: 4 June, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Location: Slade Farm Organics, Pitcot Farm, St Brides Major, CF32 0TE Take a guided trailer ride and walk through fields and wildlife at sunset, learning about the farm and enjoying the evening landscape.
Cost: £5
Booking: www.sladefarmorganics.com
5th June - National Fish and Chip Day event at Barry Island Fish and Chip Company
National Fish and Chip Day event at Barry Island Fish and Chip Company
Date/time: 5 June, 11am – 1pm
Location: Barry Promenade, Barry Island Celebrate National Fish And Chip Day with giveaways and freshly prepared fish and chips made using MSC-certified fish and locally grown potatoes.
Cost: See the menu for pricing
Booking: Just turn up!
5th June - Pony experience and cookie decorating at Little Trotters Café and Liege Manor Equestrian Centre
Pony experience and cookie decorating at Little Trotters Café and Liege Manor Equestrian Centre
Date/time: 5June, 11am-12pm and 4pm-5pm
Location: Liege manor Bonvilston
Meet the ponies on a guided stable tour, followed by a fun, pony-themed cookie decorating workshop - all ages welcome!
Cost: £10
Booking: Contact Alyson on 07853 128513
5th June - Farm-to-fork evening, tour and live music at Rosedew Farm
Farm-to-fork evening, tour and live music at Rosedew Farm
Date/time: 5 June, 5.30pm – 9pm
Location: Acorn Camping, Rosedew Farm, Llantwit Major. Experience a relaxed farm-to-fork evening with open-fire steak cooked by Farmers Pantry, sides from Acorn Café, local Great Frampton wine, optional farm tours and chats with the farmers, and live music in an intimate setting.
Cost: £20 - £25
Booking: https://buytickets.at/rosedewfarm/2127248
6th June, 11am - Iolo Morgannwg walk and wine tasting at St Hilary's Vineyard
Iolo Morgannwg walk and wine tasting at St Hilary's Vineyard
Explore the beautiful countryside around Cowbridge on the Iolo Morgannwg heritage walk with Welsh Weatherman Chris Jones, calling in at St Hilary's Vineyard for a tour and a taste of some fantastic local wines.
Location: Meet at Cowbridge Old Hall Gardens, followed by walk to St Hilary Vineyard and return to Cowbridge.
Cost: £20
Booking: Book your tickets here
6th June - Have a Grow Day at Peterston Tea
Have a Grow Day at Peterston Tea
Date/time: 06 June, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Peterston Tea, Groes Faen Road, Peterston Super Ely, CF5 6NE Explore the tea growing area, learn about how we grow and process tea and get involved in some light seasonal tasks.
Cost: Free - optional donation to the DPJ Foundation.
Booking: https://peterstontea.com/collections/events-workshops
6th June - Cider tasting and orchard open day at Llanblethian Orchards
Cider tasting and orchard open day at Llanblethian Orchards
Date/time: 6 June, 12pm – 8pm
Location: The cider Barn, Crossways, Cowbridge. CF717LJ Visit the cider barn for an open day featuring tastings of this year’s ciders and perries, and learn more about traditional orchard production.
Cost: Tour is free with optional £10 cider tasting
6th June - Wine tasting, lunch and vineyard tour at Glyndwr Vineyard
Wine tasting, lunch and vineyard tour at Glyndwr Vineyard
Date/time: 06 June, 12.30pm
Location: Glyndwr Vineyard, Llanblethian, Cowbridge, CF71 7JF Spend an afternoon sampling award-winning wines, enjoying a two-course lunch, seeing llamas and touring this family-run vineyard.
Cost: £48.50
Booking: https://glyndwrvineyard.co.uk/product/vineyard-tour
6th June - Mini Burn family adventure race and hog roast at Penllyn Estate
Mini Burn family adventure race and hog roast at Penllyn Estate
Date/time: 6 June, races starting from 10am (hog roast from 12 – 4.30pm)
Location: Forage Farm Shop, Penllyn Estate, Cowbridge, CF717FF Take part in a family-friendly race including running, cycling and kayaking across the estate, followed by hog roast on the lawn.
Cost: Hog roast from £10
Booking: https://www.foragefarmshop.co.uk/whats-on/
6th - 7th June - Barry Island Food & Drink Festival
Barry Island Food & Drink Festival
Date/time: 6-7th June
Location: Set on the promenade overlooking Whitmore Bay beach, Barry Island, the much-loved festival will once again transform the Island into a vibrant celebration of local and independent food, drink and creativity. Visitors can look forward to an exciting programme of street food and artisan produce, live music performances and an indie market showcasing talented makers, producers and small businesses from across the Vale and beyond
Cost: Free
Details - Barry Island Food Festival | Visit The Vale
7th June - Guided farm walk at Celtic Roots Farm for Open Farm Sunday
Guided farm walk at Celtic Roots Farm for Open Farm Sunday
Date/time: 7 June, 11am – 12.30pm
Location: Celtic Roots Farm, Vale of Glamorgan Join a guided walk to learn about regenerative farming, meet the animals and explore how food is produced on a working farm.
Cost: Free
Booking: https://www.celticrootswales.co.uk/
7th June - No-dig growing tour and woodland visit at Ali’s Edibles for Open Farm Sunday
No-dig growing tour and woodland visit at Ali’s Edibles for Open Farm Sunday
Date/time: 7 June, 2pm
Location: Ali’s Edibles, Vale of Glamorgan Explore no-dig growing methods, composting techniques and woodland areas, with time to enjoy a picnic in the garden if you wish to bring one (weather permitting)
Cost: Free
Booking: www.alisedibles.co.uk
