Featured Events in Castle in January, 2025 (February Updated)

This new exhibition reveals a snapshot in time from 300 million years ago - when a vast tropical swamp covered what is now Wales. The Fossil Swamp had monster plants, giant insects, thunderstorms and floods. Beautifully preserved fossils tell us about these ancient tropical wetlands. Come and see the remains of strange plants which lived millions of years before flowers and fruits ever evolved. The prehistoric animals were also very different to those living today. What strange creatures will you find lurking in the swamp? Some of the fossils on display, including the huge 3D centrepiece Stigmaria, come from the world-class heritage site at Brymbo in north east Wales. The Brymbo fossils reveal exactly how some of these giant plants grew. It’s rare to find these remains preserved in 3D at such size because most plant fossils from other sites come from broken pieces of plants that drifted through the swamp’s waterways. You can also learn about the experts who figured out how these prehistoric plants lived. Finally we show how the story of the fossil swamp links to the fossil fuel and climate problems we face today.

Explore Cardiff Rugby v Sharks sporting information for 25th January, as well as links for Rugby Union tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Cardiff Rugby, also known as the Cardiff Blues, is a Welsh professional rugby union team based in the capital city of Cardiff. The team competes in the Guinness Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup, showcasing their top-level performance in both domestic and international competitions. Founded in 2003, Cardiff Rugby has won the Welsh Premier Division title three times and the Anglo-Welsh Cup in 2009. The team also boasts a number of talented players, including a mix of experienced veterans and up-and-coming stars. The iconic Cardiff Arms Park serves as their home stadium, providing an electric atmosphere for fans to cheer on their team. With a rich history and a strong track record, Cardiff Rugby has solidified their position as one of the top rugby union teams in the world. The Sharks are a professional Rugby Union team based in Durban, South Africa. Founded in 1995, they have since become one of the most successful and well-known teams in the country. Competing in the Super Rugby league, the Sharks have consistently performed well, reaching the finals seven times and winning the title in 1996 and 2008. They have also been crowned Currie Cup champions on eight occasions. The team boasts a talented roster of players, including Springboks such as Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi. Their home stadium, Jonsson Kings Park, is a renowned rugby venue with a capacity of 52,000. The Sharks have a dedicated and passionate fan base, making them a force to be reckoned with in the world of rugby. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

The exhibition has been split into three: The first room includes 'Spirited' - a commission by Laku Neg. Their installation explores a re-presentation of Luisa, Thisbe and Present, named victims of Picton’s brutal regime in Trinidad. The second room is a room of healing. Featuring a new commission by Gesiye, a multi-disciplinary artist from Trinidad and Tobago. 'The Wound is a Portal', Gesiye’s commissioned work – a series of photos and a film – invited Trinidadians to participate in a healing offering that includes a series of tattoos and conversations around their connection to the land. The third room visitors will be confronted with Picton’s legacy with an exhibition of curated items telling his story.

Is a self-portrait the original selfie? Our exciting new Amgueddfa Cymru exhibition Art of the Selfie explores and asks this question, looking at how artists through time, from Rembrandt and Van Gogh to Bedwyr Williams and Anya Paintsil, see and represent themselves. Throughout history, many artists have used self-portraits as ways to explore their identities and express themselves to the world. Van Gogh painted no fewer than thirty-five self-portraits and so became arguably one of the most recognizable faces in Western art. This exhibition will feature Van Gogh’s Portrait of the Artist (1887), which is on loan from Musée d’Orsay, Paris. Joining Van Gogh will be a selection of artists from the national collection of Wales, including Together they showcase a wide range of different methods and artistic approaches to the concept of the self-portrait. Self-portraits and selfies are two different things, but they do have something in common - both are used to show who you are as a person. Out of all the ways we document our lives, selfies have become a popular method of self-expression and individualism. The works on display show the different ways in which artists have chosen to characterize themselves in the same way we present and share images of ourselves today. How do you see yourself?

Explore Cardiff Rugby v Ospreys sporting information for 1st January, as well as links for Rugby Union tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Cardiff Rugby, also known as the Cardiff Blues, is a Welsh professional rugby union team based in the capital city of Cardiff. The team competes in the Guinness Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup, showcasing their top-level performance in both domestic and international competitions. Founded in 2003, Cardiff Rugby has won the Welsh Premier Division title three times and the Anglo-Welsh Cup in 2009. The team also boasts a number of talented players, including a mix of experienced veterans and up-and-coming stars. The iconic Cardiff Arms Park serves as their home stadium, providing an electric atmosphere for fans to cheer on their team. With a rich history and a strong track record, Cardiff Rugby has solidified their position as one of the top rugby union teams in the world. The Ospreys Rugby Union team, based in Swansea, Wales, is a powerhouse in the world of professional rugby. They compete in the top tier of the Guinness Pro14 and have also participated in various European competitions, including the prestigious European Champions Cup. Having been formed in 2003, the team has already won the Pro12 title four times and has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to represent their national teams. The Ospreys play their home matches at the iconic Liberty Stadium, which has a capacity of over 20,000 and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for both players and fans. With a strong history of success and a roster of skilled athletes, the Ospreys continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional rugby. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore Cardiff Rugby v Connacht Rugby sporting information for 17th January, as well as links for Rugby Union tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Cardiff Rugby, also known as the Cardiff Blues, is a Welsh professional rugby union team based in the capital city of Cardiff. The team competes in the Guinness Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup, showcasing their top-level performance in both domestic and international competitions. Founded in 2003, Cardiff Rugby has won the Welsh Premier Division title three times and the Anglo-Welsh Cup in 2009. The team also boasts a number of talented players, including a mix of experienced veterans and up-and-coming stars. The iconic Cardiff Arms Park serves as their home stadium, providing an electric atmosphere for fans to cheer on their team. With a rich history and a strong track record, Cardiff Rugby has solidified their position as one of the top rugby union teams in the world. Connacht Rugby is a top professional rugby union team based in Galway, Ireland. They compete in the Pro14, one of the most prestigious club competitions in Europe, and the European Champions Cup. The team has a rich history since its establishment in 1885, with several notable accomplishments. In 2016, Connacht Rugby made history by winning their first Pro12 title, beating traditional powerhouses such as Leinster and Munster. They have also produced several talented players who have gone on to represent Ireland at the international level. The team's home ground is the Sportsground, a 7,000-seater stadium known for its passionate and lively atmosphere. Connacht Rugby is known for its creative and fast-paced style of play, making them a force to be reckoned with in the world of rugby. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com