Caldicot Castle will be hosting a free-to-attend arts festival next month. It will see some of Monmouthshire's most talented artists joining forces to celebrate creativity with festival-goers on Saturday 4 October 2025.

The family event, running from 11am to 4pm, will include a whole host of activities for people to enjoy, encouraging them to get creative and have fun.

For those who want to have a go, there will be a plein-air (outdoor) drawing and painting session, a live community mural to contribute to, as well as artist demonstrations and other of other chances to try new arts and creative activities. Those who wish to take part in the plein air session will need to bring: paper, a board to fix the paper to, pencils, watercolour paints, brushes, water in a jar, a stool to sit on and an easel if required.

Children will have the opportunity to create large scale artworks from foraged finds, have a go at graffiti lettering and take part in a 'local legends' art competition.

To take part, young people aged 5–11 years are asked to think of a local person, place, or story that inspires them, and draw, paint, print, cut, or stick their ideas onto an A4 piece of card. With names and ages clearly written on the back, all entries must be submitted to the castle by 2pm on the day. The winner will be announced at 3pm. Participants will have the opportunity to win an exciting creative bundle.

In addition to workshops and activities, a variety of performances by local musicians and groups, as well as artist displays, will be held within the beautiful grounds of the castle. For those looking for refreshments, the tea rooms will be open to serve hot drinks and cakes all day.

Cllr Sara Burch, Monmouthshire County Council Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Housing & Tourism, said: "Monmouthshire is full of creative people and lots of them live in Caldicot. Their work inspires people of all ages. This will be a special occasion where everyone can join in, listen to music, have a go at something new and be inspired by the natural beauty of the Country Park, the romance of Caldicot Castle and the talents of their neighbours.

"I can't wait to see the castle full of local artists, musicians and families, having a great time."

If you would like to take part as an artist or performer or have an idea on how to support the local creative community, please email: [email protected].

This event is funded in part by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is organised by Monmouthshire County Council.