St David’s Day or ‘Dydd Gŵyl Dewi’ in Welsh takes place on the 1st of March each year in honour of the patron Saint of Wales. This year, St David’s Day will take place on a Saturday, meaning there’s even more ways to mark the occasion! From Welsh cakes and Bara Brith to parades and workshops – where better to celebrate than in the Welsh capital, Cardiff?
Cardiff’s St David’s Day Parade
On Saturday 1st March, the National St David’s Day parade will pass through Cardiff city centre, starting at 12:30pm at City Hall. A celebration of Welsh culture and heritage, the city’s streets will be full of Welsh flags, daffodils, and families in traditional Welsh dress.
Welsh Afternoon Tea at the Park Plaza Hotel
Be the first to try Park Plaza’s new Welsh Afternoon Tea inspired by the flavours and dishes of Wales! Launching on St David’s Day, the Welsh Afternoon Tea will be served Monday – Saturday from 12.00pm – 5.00pm in Laguna Kitchen & Bar. Priced at £34.95 per person, the package includes a glass of Barti Cream Liqueur each, loose leaf tea, and a generous array of delicious sweet and savory food. Click here to view the full menu and book.
LUSH Spa Cardiff St David’s Day Workshops
LUSH Spa Cardiff are running St David’s Day workshops between Thursday 27th February and Sunday 2nd March to celebrate their new and exclusive St David’s Day Fresh and Flowers box which is available to purchase for £35 from 27th February and includes a Bara Lawr Cleansing roll, Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Fresh face mask, Y Ddraig Goch eye pads & Love Spoon Naked hand cream. For just £10 a ticket, you can make your very own exclusive Daffodil Reusable Bubble Bar, play St David’s Day inspired games, preview the St Davids Day F&F box and get a goodie bag with extra surprises to take home! Click here to book.
Bara Brith Ice Cream at Bru Coffee and Gelato
Treat your tastebuds to Bara Brith icecream, inspired by the traditional Welsh tea cake, flavoured with dried fruit and spices. Exclusive to Bru Coffee and Gelato Cardiff (opposite the Utilita Arena), the deliciously creamy gelato is packed full of the flavours of Wales and is available all year round.
Welsh Cake Making Masterclass at the Cardiff Townhouse by Coppa Club
Ever wanted to learn how to make a Welsh cake? Coppa Club Cardiff are inviting you to join them from 10am-12pm on St David’s Day for an interactive, fun and fully delicious Welsh cake making masterclass with the brilliant Rogue Welsh Cakes. Tickets are £30pp and includes 12-15 of your chosen flavour of Welsh cake to take home (made and cooked by yourself truly!) Click here to book.
Loving Welsh Food Cardiff Tasting Tour
Get a true taste on Cardiff on a Loving Welsh Food Tour. Taking place at 10am on St David’s Day, the guided walking tour is the perfect mix of cuisine and culture. See the city’s landmarks, while hearing suburb stories, and tasting local delicacies, including warm Welsh cakes, traditional laverbread, and refreshing cider. Click here to find out more and book.
Go Welsh for the Week at Croeso Pubs
From 1st – 7th March, local pub, bar & restaurant chain Croeso Pubs, which owns the Philharmonic, Blue Bell, Brewhouse, Daffodil and Retro, will be celebrating St David’s Day with a week of special food and drink offers and discounts! Specials include a Welsh rarebit hot dog, Glamorgan sausages, a Gavin & Stacey inspired cocktail menu, and even free entry to Retro nightclub for anyone called Dave, Dai, David, or Dewi!
Local Music and Theatre at Porter’s Cardiff
On St David’s Day, Porter’s will launch a new 60-seat fringe theatre in the basement of its venue on Barrack Lane. Tickets to the theatre’s first show, The Last Flower, are currently sold out, however, Porter’s will be hosting a line-up of fantastic local musicians to mark the Welsh national feast day and celebrate the venue’s new theatre space. Swn Spotlight Sessions are presenting local bands Papaya Noon, Orbit Street, & Lily Maya at the 1:30pm matinee show before the Trends Party Band take to the stage at 9pm with a mix of pop, rock and disco! Entry is free. Click here to find out more.
Dine at The Ivy Cardiff
In the spirit of St David’s Day, The Ivy Cardiff has decorated its entrance with daffodils and will be giving each guest who dine with them on March 1st, free Welsh cakes, and daffodils. View their menus and book here.
To see what else is on in Cardiff this St David’s Day, visit our events page.