The Big Cheese, set to return in 2022
The health and wellbeing of the community is paramount, therefore Caerphilly County Borough Council has been closely monitoring the situation surrounding COVID-19, aligning our response to the Public Health Wales guidelines.
29th, 30th & 31st July 2022
The Big Cheese is a FREE event.
Join us on Friday 29th July from 3pm until our spectacular fireworks finale at 10pm.
The Great Cheese Race takes place at 6.30pm in and around the Castle. Our full programme starts at 10am on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st July. (Stalls and Food Halls are open Saturday and Sunday only).
Our new live music lounge bar area features music from local artists and locally produced drinks.
Caerphilly Castle is transformed into a medieval encampment with displays and battles.
Enjoy tasty street food, a cheese market and cookery demonstrations.
Where is the Big Cheese?
Caerphilly is located just 10 miles north of Cardiff, close to the M4. You'll find all the action in and at the rear of Caerphilly Castle:
Crescent Road, Caerphilly,
CF83 1AB
Tel: 029 2088 0011 Email: events@caerphilly.gov.uk
Directions
Exit Junction 32 of M4, take the A470 then A468 and follow signs for Caerphilly.
View the Stagecoach Live Bus Route Finder
A full list of food & drink producers and street food vendors who are attending this year's Big Cheese will be available to view in the lead up to the festival.
A full music programme takes place in The Big Cheese Live Lounge.
The funfair has over 40 funfair rides to experience ranging from toddler rides to the pulse racing 'Freak Out' (if you dare!)
We have toilets, baby changing and feeding facilities and picnic areas.
Car parking is available at two park & ride facilities and one park & walk facility.
The Big Cheese offers a fantastic day trip for groups, with coach parking available 300m from the event site.
Coach parking spaces that are reserved in advance are FREE!
Coach drivers receive a free goodie bag and lunch voucher for a local restaurant. To reserve your space click here: https://www.visitcaerphilly.com/coach-bookings
A massive selection of nearly new cars will be available to view at The Big Cheese, all of which carry savings of up to 50% off list price. Visit our sales team throughout the event for impartial advice and a free finance check.
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