Hay Castle
A place at the heart of Hay on Wye, where history meets unexpected, thoughtful encounters.
Open Daily 10am to 5pm
Entry £7.50 Under 18s Free
Accessible for wheelchair users
Shop – Café – Gallery – Viewing Platform – Learning Space
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Hay Castle Craft Fair 23rd-25th May
Our 3-day Craft Fair is back!
Ceramics, textiles, jewellery, print, wood, glass and work in unexpected materials.
Makers are selected for the quality, originality and care in their work, and for how it sits within the castle.
A day for wandering, looking closely, touching fabrics and materials, and meeting the people behind the work.
Current Exhibitions:
Gallery - BorderLands
Meadow Arts presents BorderLands: From the Welsh Borders to Antarctica: twenty-two contemporary artists explore territory, identity and belonging. At a time of renewed geopolitical tensions and increasing polarization, when issues around identity, belonging and territory are amplified, borders are often the focus for socio- political and cultural disunity.
Open daily 10am to 5pm – Admission with £7.50 entry ticket
Café Gallery – Sarah Brooker – Wool to Wall
Sarah Brooker is a fine artist whose discovery of feltmaking transformed her practice. Brooker’s work often explores variation within collections of objects, combining colour, texture, and drawing.
Open daily 10am to 5pm – Free entry to Café
Printmaker in Focus Gallery – Hay Letterpress Guild
The Hay Letterpress Guild brings together a community of printers dedicated to the craft of traditional letterpress. Working with type, woodblocks, and hand operated presses, the Guild explores both classic and contemporary approaches to print, celebrating the tactile beauty and precision of this historic artform.
Open daily 10am to 5pm – Admission with £7.50 entry ticket
Half Term Kids Workshops
Junk Modelling Adventure – For Creative Kids Aged 6+
Unleash your imagination and turn everyday “junk” into extraordinary creations!
Join us for a hands-on, eco-friendly craft sessions where an egg carton might become the jaws of a fire breathing dragon.
In these fun, relaxed workshop, children will:
- Explore a treasure trove of recycled materials.
- Design and build their own unique model.
- Learn simple construction techniques using tape, glue, and scissors.
- Discover how reusing everyday items can help our planet.
Why Kids Will Love It:
- Freedom to create – no “right” or “wrong” way to make your masterpiece.
- Team spirit – share ideas, swap materials, and get inspired by others.
- Eco-friendly fun – learn about recycling while making something amazing.
What to Bring: Just your imagination! (We’ll provide all materials, but feel free to bring any clean recyclables from home)
Wednesday 27 May Thursday 28 May Friday 26 May
