Ceredigion Nature Festival 2026
Join us for a day of wildlife, creativity, discovery and community at the Ceredigion Nature Festival, taking place on Saturday 11 July, 10am–4pm, at the Castle Green, Aberystwyth.
The festival is a free celebration of Ceredigion’s remarkable natural environment and the people, projects and organisations working to protect and restore it. As part of Wales Nature Week, the event brings together local conservation groups, community organisations, artists, researchers and volunteers to inspire action for nature and help people connect with the wildlife on their doorstep.
Whether you are a keen naturalist, a family looking for a fun day out, or simply curious about the wildlife and landscapes of Ceredigion, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Activities and Exhibits
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet organisations working across Ceredigion and discover projects helping nature recover across our county.
See the list below of confirmed attendees.
Wildlife and Conservation
Flattening flowers at the festival. Photo Neil Constable.
Explore exhibits and activities focusing on:
- Beaver conservation and river restoration
- Bat conservation and monitoring
- Marine wildlife and coastal habitats
- Dolphin conservation
- Pollinator-friendly projects
- Wildflower meadows and nature-friendly gardening
- Habitat restoration and species recovery
Learn how local communities, volunteers and conservation organisations are working together to improve habitats for wildlife and build a more resilient natural environment.
Family Activities
A whole range of activities – family at the Seawatch Foundation stall. Photo Neil Constable.
The festival is designed to be fun and engaging for all ages, with a range of hands-on activities including:
- Animal Interactions
- Nature Magician
- Face painting
- Nature crafts
- Wildlife-themed games
- Storytelling
- Curlew puppet activities
Children and families can discover nature through play, creativity and exploration.
Arts and Culture
Pair of Puffins by photographer Hannah Kerr
Nature has long inspired artists, photographers and storytellers. The festival will showcase:
- Nature photography
- Work by local artists
- Environmental art and creative projects
These activities celebrate the connection between people, culture and the natural world.
Food and Wellbeing
Nature benefits our health and wellbeing in many ways. Visitors can explore:
- Wild food information
- Herbal and traditional plant uses
- Refreshments and locally inspired produce
A Festival for Everyone
Face painting for Spiders-. Other animals also available. Photo Neil Constable.
The Ceredigion Nature Festival is a chance to discover the incredible variety of wildlife and habitats found across our county, from rivers and woodlands to meadows, wetlands and the marine environment. It is also an opportunity to meet the people helping nature thrive and to learn how everyone can play a role in nature recovery.
The event supports the aims of the Ceredigion Nature Partnership, which brings together public bodies, environmental organisations, community groups, businesses and individuals to help protect and enhance nature across the county.
Event Details
- Ceredigion Nature Festival
- Saturday 11 July
- 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Castle Green, Aberystwyth
- What3Words map: w3w.co/banquets.stint.tweezers
FREE ENTRY
Everyone is welcome.
Come along, meet local organisations, get involved in activities, and celebrate the wildlife and landscapes that make Ceredigion such a special place.
Confirmed attendees
| Organisation | Event or activity |
|---|---|
| Aberystwyth Ramblers | Information stall and promotional materials |
| Aberystwyth University | Information stall and promotional materials |
| Age Cymru Dyfed | Information stall and promotional materials |
| Animal Cwtch | Interactive animal experience |
| Borth Animalarium | Harvest Mouse Project animal experience and information stall, promotional material |
| Borth Community Hub | Information stall and nature activity |
| British Trust for Ornithology | Information stall and promotional materials |
| Cefn Garthenor | Beaver project, rewilding information stall and promotional materials |
| CJ Wildlife Art | British wildlife artist, original artwork, prints and stickers etc |
| Coed Rhosmaen Crug, Nature Ni, Maeve Moran | Promotion of the woodland and 2 different workshops |
| Dave Price | Turned wood and crafts made from locally grown or recycled timber |
| Denmark Farm | Nature ID, activities and information |
| Dolen Teifi Transport | Community transport information |
| Dolphin Spotting Trips | Awaiting confirmation |
| Dros y Ddôl | Organic wildflowers |
| Dyfed Powys | Awaiting Confirmation |
| Enviroculture | Information stall and promotional materials |
| Garden Medicinals | Medicinal and native plant nursery |
| Green Cottage Gardener | Plant seller – locally grown peat free herbaceous perennials and herbs |
| Green Goat Café | Healthy, hearty, and locally sourced international street food |
| Gwenynwyr Cymraeg Ceredigion | Information stand about honey bees, the Asian Hornet, pollinators in general |
| Gwrachod Eryri | Dancing witches who love nature and workshop |
| Hafan y Coed Plant Nursery | Plant stall – Food forest, edibles and Plants for pollinators – some garden ornaments too |
| Hannah Kerr Photography | Selling local nature photographic images printed on various pieces |
| Ice Green | Vegan gelato handmade in Cardigan. |
| Jo Swannell - West Wales Murals | Selling nature-themed art - hand painted (oils, acrylics) pieces, prints and cards. |
| Jules Face Painting | Free nature face painting |
| Llyfrau Ystwyth Books | Book sales |
| Lifelong learning Aberystwyth University | Promotional materials about their Ecology, Conservation and Science courses |
| Longwood Community Woodland | Promoting Wales’ largest community woodland |
| Lychen Chyld | Nature and wildlife art and illustrations - originals, prints and giftware |
| Magic of Life Butterfly House | Insect handling, education and gifts |
| Megan Swann | Environmental Magic shows – approx. 15minute show every hour |
| Milly Jackdaw | Storytelling and sound |
| Natur Ceredigion Cwtch | Area to sit and chat, eat lunch etc. |
| Nico Venebles | Curlew Puppetry show and Pom-Pom puppet making workshops |
| Non-Native Species Inspectorate | A showcase of the varied work of the NNSI |
| North Ceredigion Bat Group | Information stalls and promotional materials |
| Parents for Future Ceredigion | Sea-themed craft station with aquarium tank and information |
| Queer walk with Nature | 2 pm - guided walk exploring the fluid, non-binary lifecycles of plants and animals. |
| Public Rights of Way | Promoting walking, cycling and horseriding across Ceredigions Public Rights of Way network and volunteering options |
| RTT Environmental Consultancy | Advertise and engage people in the work of Environmental Consultancies. |
| Sea Watch Foundation | Information stall, promotional items and activities |
| SisterVision | Facilitated, deep conversation about nature with a focus on intersectionality: 11am-12noon and 2-3pm |
| Gwenoliaid Duon Caerwedros Swifts | Info stall regarding Caerwedros Swift project |
| Welsh Beaver Project and North Wales Wildlife Trust | Information stall and promotional items |
| Tide and Seek Creative | Mixed media artist selling originals, prints, tea towels and cards |
| Tir Natur | Information stall with social mapping exercise regariding Cwm Doethie |
| Wild Pickings | Wild food and medicine walk with cup of herbal tea in Natur Cwtch at the end |
| Wildlife Trust of South West Wales | Information display with bird song tutorials |
| WWBIC | Information stand sharing with North Ceredigion Bat Group |