- What: A showcase of British cheeses and a chance to sample at least 400 different, British-made cheeses, including this year's award winners, plus entertainment and other foodie treats.
- When: Three days in mid to late September. The first day is for the trade, the second two days the festival is open to the general public.
- Where: Cardiff Castle
- Contact Room 422, Cardiff Council, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff CF10 4UW
- Telephone: +44 (0)29 2087 3690
- Admission: Adult, senior and student prices for advance purchase online, family tickets for two adults and two children available on the day.
- Website
Cheese Lovers United
Every September, cheese lovers, cheese makers and loads of people just seeking a good - and tasty - time, gather on the lawns below Cardiff Castle to celebrate the variety and quality of Great British cheeses.A few weeks earlier, cheeses from across the country are tasted and judged for the British Cheese Awards to name the best British cheeses in a variety of categories. In 2010, at least 900 cheeses were considered.
The three-day festival, which is managed by Cardiff Council and supported by the Welsh Assembly and the British Cheese Awards features:
- masterclasses and demonstrations in four different venues
- several different markets offering cheeses (of course), plus Best of British, a Taste of Wales and The Cook and Book Shop
- a CAMRA Real Ale pup, The Cardiff Arms, with different styles of real ales and beers, ciders and perries
- Live entertainment and games throughout the festival.
