Gŵyl Eco Casnewydd | Newport EcoFest

Gŵyl Eco Casnewydd | Newport EcoFest

Date/Dyddiad: 4th October 2025 / 4ydd Hydref 2025

Time/Amser: 10am - 3pm

Location/Lleoliad: The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, UK / Glan yr Afron, Kingsway, Casnewydd, DU

Come join us at Gŵyl Eco Casnewydd | Newport EcoFest for a day filled with fun, education, and inspiration! This in-person event will feature a variety of activities focused on sustainability, eco-friendly living, and environmental awareness. From engaging workshops to exciting exhibits, there's something for the whole family to enjoy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn how you can make a positive impact on the planet. See you there!

Dewch i ymuno â ni yng Ngŵyl Eco Casnewydd | Newport EcoFest am ddiwrnod llawn hwyl, addysg ac ysbrydoliaeth! Bydd y digwyddiad wyneb yn wyneb hwn yn cynnwys amrywiaeth o weithgareddau sy'n canolbwyntio ar gynaliadwyedd, byw'n ecogyfeillgar ac ymwybyddiaeth amgylcheddol. O weithdai deniadol i arddangosfeydd cyffrous, mae rhywbeth i'r teulu cyfan ei fwynhau. Peidiwch â cholli'r cyfle hwn i gysylltu ag unigolion o'r un anian a dysgu sut allwch chi gael effaith gadarnhaol ar y blaned. Gwelwn ni chi yno!

Exhibitors include

• Plot 4 plant sale, planting seeds, painting pots
• Greening Maindee - bug hotels, lavendar bags
• Vincent Wildlife Trust
• Fixy Van - bring your disused and broken tech to donate to our tech amnesty
• Momentwm - test drive cargo and e-bikes
• EVA Cymru
• Newport City Council Climate Change Team
• Newport City Council Air Quality Team
• Toybox
• Trojan
• Gwent Green Grid - get involved in creating a tapestry!
• Wastesavers
• Newport City Council Cost of Living Team (colourings and herb planting)
• Newport City Council Food Resilience Team (make your own trail mix! and take part in our competition Slow Cooker vs Oven and Air Fryer vs Oven)
• Warm Wales
• LEAP
• Nest
• Welsh Water
• Alex Wharton - book signing opportunity!
• Smoothie Bike
• Urban Fox
• Living Levels
• Re:Make - find out what you can repair and witness a live repair!
• Zest
• Circular Newport
• Wizard Eco
• Carbon Catcher
• Colourings
• Library corner
• Shopping corner including Sero Waste, Arcade Skincare, Eve Gil Designs
• Food stalls including Green Kitchen and Castle Farm Dairy
• Operasonic - get involved in creating a junk orchestra!
• RSPB
• Gwent Wildlife Trust
• Pedal power disco!

Electric Vehicle Test Drives

Available for test drives

• Peugeot E-2008
• Citroen E-C3

PLUS MORE!

Static displays

• Citroen E-C5 Aircross
• Peugeot E-5008

BE PREPARED: ELECTRIC VEHICLE TEST DRIVES!

Be Prepared

Driving License Verification Process for Ride and Drive

In order to participate in the EV Ride and Drive Opportunities at the event you must have held a full UK driving license for a minimum of 2 years and be over 21 years of age.

On the day you will need to bring:

o Your UK photo card driving license

o A printed copy of your Personal Driving License Check and your GET A CODE reference which you can create by visiting:

https://www.viewdrivingrecord.service.gov.uk/driving-record/licence-number

o Your National Insurance Number

Once verified you will receive a wristband which you can then show in the Ride and Drive area. Drivers will be informed of manufacturer specific requirements during registration.

Byddwch Barod

Proses Dilysu Trwydded Yrru ar gyfer Prawf-yrru

Cyn prawf-yrru cerbyd trydan yn y digwyddiad, mae’n rhaid eich bod wedi dal trwydded yrru lawn y DU am o leiaf 2 flynedd a bod dros 21 oed.

Ar y diwrnod bydd angen i chi ddod â:

• Eich trwydded yrru cerdyn llun DU

• Copi wedi’i argraffu o’ch Gwiriad Trwydded Yrru Bersonol a’ch cyfeirnod 'GET A CODE' y gallwch ei greu drwy fynd i: Gweld gwybodaeth eich trwydded yrru (viewdrivingrecord.service.gov.uk)

• Eich Rhif Yswiriant Gwladol

Ar ôl ei ddilysu, byddwch yn derbyn band arddwrn y gallwch ei ddangos yn yr ardal brawf-yrru. Bydd gyrwyr yn cael gwybod am ofynion penodol y gwneuthurwr wrth gofrestru.

Diolch i'n prif noddwr Wizard Eco a Chronfa Cymunedau Ysbrydoledig Llenyddiaeth Cymru am gefnogi gŵyl eleni.

Thanks to our headline sponsor Wizard Eco and Literature Wales’ Inspiring Communities Fund for supporting this year’s festival.

Info: Set in the not too distant future, Mr Blossoms is a curmudgeonly ol' gardener who likes to potter in his garden shed, however, one day he decides (after he's stung on the bottom by a bee!) that he's tired of constantly having to care for his flowers and comes up with a very unusual idea... come and join Blossoms and the Garden Gang as they find out what happens when all the Bees fly away, giant snails roam the land and the world overflows with rubbish, can they save the garden before it's too late? Presented by The Public Theatre Co supported by Tin Shed Theatre Co. written and directed by Callum Thomas. Located in the Studio Theatre. Please book a FREE separate ticket for Mr Blossoms: Trees for the Bees.

Info: As the Children’s Laureate for Wales, Alex is an award-winning poet, writer and author known for captivating performances and his collection of poems like ‘Red Sky at Night, Poet’s Delight’ and ‘Daydreams and Jellybeans’. Alex is set to inspire and energise audiences with an unforgettable set on the day! Located in the Studio Theatre. Please book a FREE separate ticket for Alex Wharton. Thanks to Literature Wales' Inspiring Communities Fund for supporting Alex's performance at this year's festival.

Info: Travel panel with experts covering topics such as active travel, public transport and electric vehicles. Located in the Studio Theatre. Please book a FREE separate ticket for the Sustainable Travel Panel.

Info: Join us to celebrate the winners of this year's Eco Art Competition! Please book a FREE separate ticket for the Eco Art Competition Award Ceremony. Judged by local artists Marega Palser and Lucilla Jones Illustration.

Info: Plot 4 at Coldra Road is a vibrant community allotment dedicated to fostering a love for nature, climate action and sustainable living. It is a communal spaces from growing, workshops and events that connect with nature and contribute to a greener environment. Come and hear about the journey Plot4 has been on and how you can get involved in the future. Followed by a Q&A.

Info: Join Which?' s Home Energy and Trusted Trader representatives for a 30 minute session to find out about their free to use Home Energy Planning Tool and to see it being demonstrated live. This service can help you access information you may need to help reduce your energy bills, to prepare for a greener future by making your property more energy efficient and linking you with a Which? endorsed Trusted Trader in your area. Followed by a Q&A.

Info: An opportunity to understand how air source heat pumps work, how they can heat a home and the opportunity to use them alongside a solar PV installation. Followed by a Q&A.

Info: Learn more about electric vehicle and charging options across Newport. Followed by a Q&A.

Info: Project NUR plans to build a community-owned network of solar panels and battery storage in Cardiff and Newport, linking homes, businesses and community organisations via a smart software platform. It aims to offer solar and storage at no upfront cost, so people on all incomes can benefit. Come along to find out more and share your views on the project to inform how it develops.
Website: https://projectnur.cymru/ Followed by Q&A.

Info: Information will be provided on different schemes for retrofit grants for home owners and private renters in Newport. This includes what they have to offer and how to be eligible for them. This is Newport specific. Followed by a Q&A.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, UK, United Kingdom