ON THE DAY

Make a day of it, grab a blanket & enjoy the atmosphere of Everywoman festival, with music, dance, great food and refreshments. Whether you come alone, bring friends, family or work mates, there is something for everyone.

OUR VENUE

Insole Court, Fairwater Road, Llandaff,
Cardiff CF5 2LN

The venue of Insole Court is set in the heart of Llandaff inside Cardiff, which can be easily access through public transport, bikes and walking from the city centre. Please note that there is only disabled parking at the event, with limited availability locally so we would encourage you to use sustainable transport where possible.

 

Parking at Insole Court

We recommend using public transport to get to the festival, although appreciate this may not possible for everyone. There is limited parking around the event. Plan your parking by visiting our Getting Here section. If you are driving to the venue, we kindly ask you to park with consideration for local residents. Please do not to park on the highway or grass verges. Disabled parking is available on a first come, first serve basis (approximately 30 spaces), a drop-off zone is also available.

WHATS ON

SCHEDULE for free DROP-INS

  • PomPom Boobies

    Join Welsh Persian creative artista Naseem Syed for an all-day drop-in workshop session where you'll embark on a joyful journey of crafting body-positive pom-poms, each in the shape of your own boobs.

    Vulva Anatomy Print Workshop with The Big Vagenda

    Create your own colourful vulva prints with DIY block printing. Draw and Discover anatomy of the vulva.

    Femigami

    Join Emily from Femigami at the Every Woman Festival for a playful and thought-provoking workshop using the art of feminist origami. Explore the power of unconventional paper creations that celebrate all bodies.

    Badges for Every Woman with Emma Prentice

    Step into the vibrant world of self-expression with Emma Prentice, a community artist based in Cardiff. Let your creativity soar as you craft unique badges that speak volumes about what it means to be a woman

    Everywoman Cyanotypes with Amanda Turner

    Drop-in sessions by Amanda Turner, a talented local artist, she’ll demonstrate the mesmerizing art of cyanotypes amidst the tranquil embrace of nature. Discover the magic of placing transparencies and objects onto treated paper, allowing the sun to weave its brilliance through them, resulting in stunning cyanotype prints. Under Amanda's expert guidance, you'll delve into the process of crafting cyanotype bookmarks with a theme centred around women's health

  • Grab a picnic mat and enjoy some relaxed music and performance.

    10:30am - Claire Tonti

    11:45am - City Sirens

    2:00pm - Belly Dance Performance with Stephanie Gawne

    3:30pm - Nia Tyler

  • Complimentary drop in sessions including massage in the WELLNESS TENT. Take 5 minutes to relax

    Check out the Ice bath with Dawnstalkers - down by the LIVING WITH tent.

  • Pop up food stands from popular local street food vendors as well as food from the Potting Shed cafe at Insole Court.

  • Join Muslim Doctors Cymru and the Medtronic Health check bus for a free health MOT.

  • Penarth based Griffin books will be holding a pop up book store with author signings

  • Check out the the stands to see what you can find to support your health needs. Also free goody bag collection at WELLNESS tent

  • 12-1pm Join Heather Jane from the SANDS team in the MAIN HOUSE, smoking room. Sands is here for anyone affected by pregnancy and baby loss to offer understanding and comfort.

    1-2pm Join Leigh Day Solicitors for ‘When Things Go Wrong’. Feel free to drop in and discuss any concerns that you have regarding your healthcare. They can advise how to get additional support, raise a complaint, and your legal rights.

    2-3pm Join @Bloody Negligence in the MAIN HOUSE smoking room. The movement exposing neglect within women’s healthcare. From menstruation to menopause and everything in between. Come and share your experiences with them. They aim to empower you and others like you to have your say.

    3pm Join Helen Ledwick @whymumsdontjump for help and advice on rectoceles, prolapse and other post pregnancy issues.

    6.45 Join the MASIC support group drop in session in the GUTHUT tent for women who have bowel issues after birth trauma

  • Charity stands for the following organisations will be present on the day:

    Endometriosis UK

    Love your Period

    Menstrual Health Project

    MASIC foundation

    PRIDE Cymru

GETTING HERE

There are many ways to access Insole Court through public transport, bikes and walking and where possible we encourage sustainable travel to the festival.

On Foot

Take in the scenery and explore the local area as part of your visit to Insole Court. The Court is only 1 mile from the Taff Trail. Pedestrian access is available from the North Gate on Fairwater Road (main entrance), the South Gate on Vaughan Avenue and the East Gate on Insole Gardens.

By Bicycle

The main cycle routes to Insole Court are:

  • From Cardiff Bay via the Ely Trail.

  • From Cardiff city centre via the Taff Trail.

Visit Keeping Cardiff Moving for more information on cycling in Cardiff, including maps of the Taff and Ely Trails.

Cycle parking

Bike parking is near the Dairy (car park) or in front of the mansion.

By Bus

Insole Court is approximately a 25 minute bus ride from Cardiff city centre. You can plan your bus or train journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0300 200 22 33.

The nearest buses that operate between Cardiff city centre and Insole Court are:

Cardiff Bus    66 City Centre to Fairwater Route Alight on Fairwater Road at Rookwood Close, walk back 150m to the North gate.

Cardiff Bus    25 City Centre to Llandaff, Llandaff North and Whitchurch Route

Cardiff Bus    62 City Centre to Rhydlafar Route

Cardiff Bus    63 City Centre to Radyr & Morganstown Route

Stagecoach   122 Tonypandy to Cardiff

Stagecoach   124 Cardiff to Maerdy

These stops are 550m from the North Gate on Fairwater Rd. Alight at Llandaff Black Lion, walk up the hill to the traffic lights, turn left into Fairwater Road, and follow the brown signs.

By Train

The nearest station is Fairwater. Insole Court is 500m from the Fairwater Road exit. Services are operated by Transport For Wales on the City Line that runs from Coryton to Radyr through the city centre (and in reverse).

By Car

Insole Court is located off Fairwater Road in Llandaff and is signposted from Llandaff Village. Don’t forget to check BBC Traffic News and plan your route with the RAC Routeplanner on the day.

Park with care

Please park with consideration for local residents. We ask you not to park on the highway or grass verges.

Disabled parking

Is available on a first come first serve basis and can be accessed only with a Blue Badge. If there are no spaces free, there is a drop off area that can be used.

Public carparks (will require short 10-15min walk to venue)

  • Llandaff High Street High St, Cardiff CF5 2DX

  • Maltsters pub carpark (pay and display) Cardiff Rd, Cardiff CF5 2DS

  • Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, Western Ave, Cardiff CF5 2YB

Car charging

There are no car charger points at Insole Court itself but the closest points are in Llandaff village carpark and in Pontcanna fields car park. See the full list of car charging points here.

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