The Welsh Tales Trail
A magical walk-through old legends.
On Sunday 1st March, over 600 people set off on a family-friendly adventure through the city, collecting stories from Wales’s most famous folk tales. Families immersed themselves in a world of fantasy and Welsh history for a few hours.
Thank you for being part of FOR Cardiff’s St. David’s Day celebrations this year!
Please note: the trail took place on Sunday 1st March but the stories are still available for download.
Check below for the links to the stories and their Welsh versions:
The Mabinogi dates to the Middle Ages is the earliest surviving expression of Wales’s mythology. Packed with magic and adventure the Mabinogi’s timeless tales explore courage and loyalty. Find out more: The Mabinogi
Darllenwch hwn yn Cymraeg
Little Things wouldn’t exist without our partners:
With easy rail access into Cardiff Central and Queen Street, travelling into the city is part of the celebration, making it simple for everyone to enjoy free, family-friendly activities and discover Welsh culture along the way.
What’s a Family train ticket?
It’s a Return train ticket that lets two children under 16 travel free of charge with a fare-paying adult. Perfect for saving you money on family train travel.
St. David’s Dewi Sant Shopping Centre will be the starting point for the Welsh Tales Trail, a family-friendly walk through the city inspired by Wales’s most loved folk tales. With a warm welcome, fun activities for all ages and easy access to shops, cafés and restaurants, St. David’s Dewi Sant Shopping Centre is the perfect place to start your St. David’s Day celebrations.
Promoting and expanding the social use of the Welsh language in Cardiff, Menter Caerdydd have kindly provided proofreading services and volunteers to welcome visitors to the Trail.
Note: this campaign contains AI illustrations edited and adapted by a Welsh designer, in line with our AI in the workplace internal policy.