Fantastic Fete Lido & Sauna Sessions - St Donat's Castle

Street Food Circus Fantastic Fete - St Donat's Castle

Available to 4 August 2024

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Book Fantastic Fete tickets for one of the best Street Food Circus events in South Wales

Please note: The Lido & Sauna sessions are add-on's, you must have a General Admission ticket before purchasing Lido & Sauna tickets.

Roll up foodies, families and friends looking for a fun time filled with festivities! Visit St Donat's Castle this year and enjoy everything that Street Food Circus' Fantastic Fete has to offer!

This year, Street Food Circus are taking a good old-fashioned summer fete and remixing it with folk traditions for the 21st Century... expect the unexpected! 

When is Street Food Circus' Fantastic Fete Festival?

Saturday 3rd August 2024 & Sunday 4th August 2024:

  • Morning Session: 11:00am til 4:00pm Evening Session: 4:00pm til 9:00pm
  • The time on your ticket is your session start time. Please ensure you arrive 15 minutes early.

Fantastic Fete Lido and Sauna Sessions:

  • Please note: To purchase the Lido & Sauna Sessions tickets, you must have a general admission ticket.

Lido Sessions:

  • The Lido is accessible for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Bring your bathers and dip or dive into the outdoor swimming pool, in collaboration with Boho Parasol Hut for truly unique swimming experience!
  • Each Lido session lasts for 30 minutes. Please arrive 15 minutes before your session starts.

Sauna Sessions:

  • Access to the Sauna is strictly for 18+ only.
  • Experience the Mobile Sauna, with their trusted crew touring the land with a wood-fired sauna and VW Cafe camper.
  • After popularising the sauna culture in Finland, the team are headed to St Donat's Castle to bring the benefits of saunas to everyone!
  • Sauna sessions are 30 minutes and include access to the outside pool. 

There's so many things to do at the Fantastic Fete

"This is the culmination of everything we do - the best street food in Wales, gravity-defying circus acts, nurturing local talent and supporting independent traders - all that, plus a massive bouncy castle and a good old twmpath!" - Matt the Hat, Street Food Circus

Get ready for the biggest, most fantastic show yet, located in the majestic jousting field of the beautiful St Donat's Castle by the stunning seaside:

  • Fantastic Food: Step into the wonderful world of Street Food and treat your tastebuds to a tantalising selection of dishes cooked with passion, made with local ingredients and inspired by the world.
  • Delicious Drinks: Sip on some of the most unique drink combinations and carefully curated cocktails, provided by local suppliers.
  • Live Performances: Whether it's music, dance or circus performers, you won't be short of live entertainment for the whole family. 
  • Spectacular Fire Show Finale: Finish your foodie festival the right way - with fabulous food, delicious drinks and a fantastic fire show from the Pembrokeshire Fire Spinners!
  • Chris Bullzini High Wire Show: Performing his gravity defying high wire act, legendary showman Chris Bullzini takes to the stage!
  • Indie Collectives Makers Market: Curated by Annie Lolo, grab a gift in the makers market showcasing Welsh independent makers.
  • Kids Circus School: Plate spinning, juggling, hula hooping, rope walking - there's something for everyone!
  • Kiss My Putt, Golf Gone Crazy!: Crazy golf - but not as you know it! Grab a snooker cue, umbrella or even your head and head to the course.
  • Morgan's Classics: Morgan's customs & classics purveyors of curious vehicles have curated the ultimate collection.
  • World's Biggest Bouncy Castle: Embark on an extraordinary inflatable adventure with your family and friends on this colossal bouncy castle!
  • Mobile Sauna: Enjoy your food guilt-free after taking a few minutes inside the travelling mobile sauna.
  • Outdoor Lido Swimming Pool: Cool yourself off in the outdoor swimming pool - perfect for keeping the kids entertained and the parents chilled!
  • Incredibly Clever Canine Circus: Watch the furry folk perform their unique canine hi-jinks!
  • Twmpath: The Cardiff-based dance band with whizzin', poppin' and bangin' ceilidhs!

Which food vendors are going to be at the Fantastic Fete in St Donat's Castle?

Delve into the world of delicious dishes with the spectacular street food available at the Fantastic Fete. Cooked with passion and made using local ingredients, the nomadic caravan of traders offer a wide range of delicacies and snacks to help you travel the world, one bite at a time.

To see which food traders and vendors will be attending the Fantastic Fete this year, please see the Fantastic Fete page.

"If you loved Forest Feastival, then this is your chance to experience all we have to offer!" - Street Food Circus

With so many things to do, see and taste, the Fantastic Fete at St Donat's Castle promises to be the most extravagant, exciting and ambitious food festival yet. Book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, and enjoy this fantastic family day out near Cardiff.

Book Fantastic Fete tickets now for a great day out at St Donat's Castle with Street Food Circus!

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Address: St Donat's Castle, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 1WF

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  • Toilets
  • Parking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Dog-friendly
  • Food and drink

Yes, dogs are welcome to all sessions, but there are a handful of things to take into consideration:

  • Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times
  • Not everyone likes dogs so only well behaved dogs welcome 
  • Bring your poop bags and make sure it’s binned
  • If your dog(s) behavior is unruly or dangerous to other dogs or customers you may be asked to leave at the discretion of the events team.

Due to Street Food Circus being a food festival event, only alcohol, food and soft drinks bought on site are permitted inside the venue. 

There is no age restriction for the Fantastic Fete at St Donat's Castle.

  • This is an extremely family-friendly event.
  • Children are welcome to all sessions.
  • Children must be supervised and accompanied by an adult at all times. 

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