tourism brochure 2011_Layout 1 - Destination RCT - Rhondda ...

WWW.DESTINATIONRCT.CO.UKA Grand Day OutWhenever you visit Rhondda Cynon Taf, apacked calendar of events will be waiting.And what’s more, many are free! Fromfestivals and family days to classic cars andcountry shows, the sheer variety on offerguarantees magical memories to take away.You’ll have more than bite-sized fun at theBig Welsh Bite, an essential date forfoodies. This three-day summer festival inYnysangharad Park showcases localproducers such as Four Seasons Pantry andGwynt y Ddraig cider. Delicious ingredientsare put to good use in cookingdemonstrations, while there are also craftstalls, children’s entertainment, animaldisplays and vintage farm vehicles. TheMayor’s Harnessed Horse Parade also takesplace on the Big Welsh Bite weekend.The County Show is another popular date,where competitors vie for prizes in 150categories including flowers, vegetables, artand photography.And the action doesn’t stop at the end ofsummer! As well as our festive parades inDecember - where Santa pays a visit toRhondda Cynon Taf’s main town centres -thousands of runners and spectators see outthe year at the unique Nos Galan Races inMountain Ash on New Year’s Eve. Everyyear a mystery runner joins the 5K event,with Linford Christie and Nicole Cookeamong those helping past celebrations. Andwith street entertainment and spectacularfireworks, Nos Galan in Rhondda CynonTaf is certainly a date with a difference!Events listingWe have a number of events which takeplaces across Rhondda Cynon Tafthroughout the year, from large musicevent to more intimate talks. To find outwhats on please visit:www.rctcbc.gov.uk/whatsonRhondda Heritage Park events visit:www.rhonddaheritagepark.comDare Valley Country Parks events visit:www.darevalleycountrypark.co.uk20