monthly Caf\u00e9 Concerts <\/strong>held at UWC Atlantic Art Centre.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Performed by international students, you can enjoy a range of classical productions and in turn support them in developing their public performing skills, as they prepare for exam recitals. Concerts typically last for around 45 minutes and include a serving of tea, coffee and a biscuit – all included in the ticket price. Any profits go towards the UWC Atlantic educational charity. The cost is \u00a36.29.<\/p>\n
A good way to explore the history of the castle is to join a private guided tour. <\/strong>Tours take 90 minutes and including Afternoon Tea, cost \u00a332.95 per person. The Afternoon Tea of sandwiches, cakes and refreshments is served in either the Dining Hall or Glassroom. You will hear more about the 19th century restoration by coal magnate Morgan Stuart Williams but it is likely to be the tales about the development of St Donats under the eccentric ownership of Randolph Hearst, which will be the most captivating.<\/p>\nThe two-day Christmas Fayre<\/strong>, will be held on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December. Over 70 local food, drink and craft traders will be exhibiting, and you can also take the opportunity to wander in the 12th century castle, arts centre and gardens. The event starts at 10.00 am and closes at 4.00pm and costs \u00a313 per car and \u00a33 on foot. Parking is on fields or in areas on campus a short walk from the castle so appropriate footwear is advised.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Bernard Shaw described the castle after Hearst’s reconstruction as \u2018what God would have built if he had had the money\u2019. Hearst rarely visited St Donats. When he did, he often took his large entourage for drinks to the Old Swan Inn, Llantwit Major. Among his guests were the actors Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Errol Flynn and Clark Gable, in addition to politicians including Winston Churchill, David Lloyd George and a young John F. Kennedy, who visited with his parents.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture2.png?resize=500%2C281\")
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