Following two successful years of flavour, farming and community, the Vale Food Trail is back for its third edition. Running from Sunday 25th May to Tuesday 3rd June 2025, this ten-day celebration promises a packed schedule of inspiring, delicious and thought-provoking events for all ages and interests — many of which are free to attend.
This year, over 20 local producers, farms, food businesses and venues are taking part, offering a vibrant programme of tours, tastings, demos, workshops, exhibitions and more — all focussed on food that’s good for people, planet and place.
Whether you’re a curious foodie, a keen gardener, a sustainability enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun day out, the Vale Food Trail offers a chance to explore the thriving food culture of the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales.
Highlights include:
- Garden tours and growing demos from pioneers like Ali’s Edibles, Coed Organic and Ediculture, sharing low-impact techniques like ‘no dig’ gardening and forest gardening.
- Live demos & events including a steak cut demo with Farmer’s Pantry at Rosedew Farm, a Children’s ‘Grow Your Own’ demo at Pugh’s Garden Village and ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ at Forage Farm.
- Lo / No alcohol events including a tea plantation tour at Peterston Tea, and a mocktail collab with Grounds for Good and Dirwest.
- Wine, gin and beer tastings from St Hilary Vineyard, Barry Island Spirits Co, Tair Gafr Wines and Craft Republic – offering tastings, tours and insight into how local drinks are made and enjoyed.
- Interactive food experiences such as a mini farmer’s market with Garlic Meadow,
- a sunset farm safari at Slade Farm, and a guided deer walk at Llantrithyd Park.
- Family-friendly fun at Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival (25th–26th May) where Food Vale will host hands-on activities and educational games, and a Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Amelia Trust Farm.
The Vale Food Trail invites locals and visitors alike to travel between participating sites across the region at their own pace, creating a bespoke itinerary of experiences that connect them more deeply to where their food comes from — and to the people who produce it.
Louise Denham, Sustainable Food Places Co-ordinator at Food Vale, said: “The Vale Food Trail has quickly grown into something really special — a way for people to meet the incredible producers on their doorstep and explore how our food choices shape the world around us. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability or just love good food, there’s something on the trail for you.”
The 2025 Vale Food Trail is once again being organised by Food Vale, the Vale of Glamorgan’s Sustainable Food Partnership; Visit the Vale; Vale of Glamorgan Council; as well as Mentera’s business support programme Cywain. Further details about the 2025 Vale Food Trail are available at www.valefoodtrail.com.
