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Vale Town Centres is a campaign by the Vale of Glamorgan Council's Economic Development department t

The Vale Town Centres campaign aims to support our wonderful high streets in the Vale of Glamorgan; Penarth, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major and Barry by sharing all the great shops to visit and encouraging shoppers to Show Love and Shop Local. This campaign is co ordinated by the Vale of Glamorgan Council and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity fund.

22/08/2025

This August Bank Holiday, please remember to shop on your local high street and support traders, to keep towns across the Vales of Glamorgan thriving ❤️

19/08/2025

From Weds 20th-Friday 22nd August, Princes 🤴 and Princesses 👸 from across the Vale of Glamorgan can create their own Castle at an art workshop organised by and ✨️ 🧚‍♀️ 🌈

Location:
Unit 3, Barry
No booking required
£10 a castle
Pop in anytime between 11-4pm

18/08/2025

Fancy a wonder around Cowbridge high street and a little spot of lunch? You can support local traders across the Vale of Glamorgan by exploring your local high streets this summer. Check out this week's lunch menu at . Yum!

12/08/2025

Fiesta fun for all the family this Friday at , with fantastic food cooked fresh by their talented chefs, with meat supplied by . There's music, Mexican food and merriment ahoy! Book your tickets TODAY!

08/08/2025

This Saturday morning, it’s time for The Creature Chronicles story of the Bat at Barry Central Park.

The Creature Chronicles is a collection of stories developed and designed by , to share the important tales of endangered species who reside in the Vale. Suitable for families, a series of pop up events will be taking place across the summer holidays for you to enjoy and engage in. The collection includes a mixture of outdoor theatre performances, walkabout acts and promenade storytelling trails, across some of the Vale’s most beautiful landscapes. Visit for more information

07/08/2025

There's always a reason to shop local, but if you're looking for inspiration, here's some occasions to celebrate in August. You'll find everything you need to celebrate these on your local high street and traders will really appreciate your support.

05/08/2025

Looking for something to do with the kids during the Summer holidays? ☀️

🎬 Kids Movie Mornings are back at !

Every Thursday and Friday this August at 11:30am — and they’re completely free.

We’re talking Lilo & Stitch, Frozen, Bluey, The Lion King… all the classics. Perfect for a chilled morning with the little ones. Scroll for the full line-up.

Goodbar will be open from 11:15am on film mornings for that much needed coffee-fix as well as kids refreshments. Remember there is always Junction to grab a coffee on the way too! ☕️

No tickets needed — just show up, get cosy, and enjoy!

30/07/2025

This Friday, it’s time for The Creature Chronicles story of the Water Vole at Barry Central Park.

The Creature Chronicles is a collection of stories developed and designed by Louby Lou’s Storytelling, to share the important tales of endangered species who reside in the Vale.

Suitable for families, a series of pop up events will be taking place across the six weeks holidays for you to enjoy and engage in.

The collection includes a mixture of outdoor theatre performances, walkabout acts and promenade storytelling trails, across some of the Vale’s most beautiful landscapes.

Visit for information on booking tickets.

29/07/2025

Nature, nurture and neurodiversity – join this August in the newly extended store for inspiring events, fascinating stories, and brilliant company 🌞📚

✨ Monday 11 August: Author and advocate Lisa Lloyd () shares her frank and funny guide to raising neurodivergent children in ‘Raising the SEN-betweeners’.

⛰️ Thursday 21 August: Adventure awaits! Step into the wild with wildlife artist James Roberts and writer Jon Gower as they explore our relationship with the natural world.

💧 Wednesday 27 August: Immerse yourself in ‘Hafren’, as author Sarah Chave takes us on a lyrical journey along the River Severn, weaving myth, memory and landscape.

🎟️ Tickets available now at griffinbooksevents.co.uk or pop into the shop to book in person.

24/07/2025

The kids are off, the sun is out, so why not fire up the bbq? There are so many fantastic high street butchers to choose from across the Vale of Glamorgan. Show Love and Shop Local this summer ☀️
Featured: Llantwit Major

23/07/2025

Looking for something fun to do with the kids?
Join for a magical Fairy Garden Workshop with 🌱✨
A perfect summer holiday activity for the kids – create your own mini enchanted world!

📅 Next Workshop: 29th July
🎨 Other Dates: 12th & 24th August
📍 Goodsheds
🧺 Even more chances to plan the cutest summer playdate!

Spaces are limited – don’t miss out on this hands-on, imaginative experience!
👉 Book now – https://root-andgrow.square.site/shop/workshops/HLU3M3CL2G5RLZNYA3KL7D5K

22/07/2025

This Summer, it’s time for creatures great and small to share their treasured tales with human kind. Make sure you’re truly listening - for some of these species may need a little help.

The Creature Chronicles is a collection of stories developed and designed by Lou's Storytelling , to share the important tales of endangered species who reside in the Vale. Suitable for families, a series of pop up events will be taking place across the six weeks holidays for you to enjoy and engage in. The collection includes a mixture of outdoor theatre performances, walkabout acts and promenade storytelling trails, across some of the Vale’s most beautiful landscapes. Visit https://visitthevale.com/events/creature-chronicles for more information

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https://www.visitthevale.com/inspiration/show-love-shop-local

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