The Eisteddfod is a world class festival, welcoming visitors to be part of a gathering of people celebrating the rich culture of Wales. The festival, originally dating back to the twelfth century, is considered by many to be one of the best things to do in the country. It is important for the Welsh national identity, as it is a celebration of the culture including the language and the arts.

I wanted to know first hand what all the noise was about, so I decided that I would start looking for shortbreaks in Wales, to gain first-hand experience. You can plan where you would like to stay in advance as the whole show kicks off in August. There are many opportunities to attend the festival whilst renting one of the many delightful holiday cottages in Wales. You could time it perfectly to coincide with some of the shortbreaks on offer from ‘Wales in Style’ and their selection of shortbreaks in wales.

i saw an article that said that the Eisteddfod at been the lauch platform for quite a few artist on their their way to the top of their profession. The international singer Bryn Terfel is probably the most famous of the festival’s list of past winners.

What is impressive about the whole event is the large variety of performances on offer, along with the different ceromonies, competitions and periferal concerts. It’s not just about traditional singing, which of course is world renowned, but involves many different styles such as pop, hip-hop, folk and rock. Possibly you would be surprised to know that the festival runs on the labours of many volunteers from all backgrounds of society. If you wish to put yourself forward as a volunteer, you can ring this number (0845) 122 2003.