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The events listed on this page are past events only. Please return to the main visit EVENTS page to find our current events.

You can also check out https://www.friendsofvictoriasquare.org/events for a full list of their events, as well as other Community Group events & activities taking pace around the town. 

Past Events

  • PPP: Alan Thorne Talk - Shipwrecks of Penarth & The Bristol Channel.
    PPP: Alan Thorne Talk - Shipwrecks of Penarth & The Bristol Channel.
    27 Jan 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
    Penarth, Pier Pavilion, The Esplanade, Penarth CF64 3AU, UK
    This is a Penarth Pier Pavilion talk in collaboration with Penarth Civic Society & Penarth Local History Society. Tickets via PPP Ticketsolve. Part of the "Penarth's Shipping & Seafront History Series" of presentations (part 2 of 6).
  • FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026)
    FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square (2026)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat 24 Jan
    24 Jan 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
    Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK
    Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome.
  • PCS:  January - "Set the Sails Windward" - Penarth's Maritime History - Bruce Wallace
    PCS:  January - "Set the Sails Windward" - Penarth's Maritime History - Bruce Wallace
    Multiple Dates
    Thu 15 Jan
    15 Jan 2026, 18:45 – 21:00
    St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth, Albert Rd, Penarth CF64, UK
    Join Bruce as he talks about this fascinating subject. Part of the "Penarth's Shipping & Seafront History Series" of presentations (part 1 of 6).
  • PLHS: January 2026
    PLHS: January 2026
    Multiple Dates
    Mon 12 Jan
    Tabernacle Baptist Church
    12 Jan 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
    Tabernacle Baptist Church, Plassey St, Penarth CF64 1EN, UK
    Join the PLHS for their monthly series of talks on local history and other topics of interest.
  • PMV: Beach Cleanup (Jan 2026) with Marine Conservation Society
    PMV: Beach Cleanup (Jan 2026) with Marine Conservation Society
    11 Jan 2026, 15:00 – 16:00
    Penarth Beach, The Esplanade, Penarth CF64, UK
    Join our sub-group, the Penarth Marine Volunteers as they help keep Penarth's beach clean. Register via MCS Website.
  • FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square
    FOVS Saturday Sessions @ The Square
    Multiple Dates
    Sat 27 Dec
    27 Dec 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
    Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK
    Friends of Victoria Square is one of our sub-groups. They hold regular work party sessions at Victoria Square throughout the year. New members welcome.
  • FoVS: Carols in The Square Dec 2025
    FoVS: Carols in The Square Dec 2025
    Wed 17 Dec
    17 Dec 2025, 18:00
    Victoria Square, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK
    Come and sing Carols with Friends of Victoria Square DATE EITHER TUE 16th or Wed 17th December 2025
  • The Windsor Clive Family and Penarth - Chris Riley
    The Windsor Clive Family and Penarth - Chris Riley
    Thu 20 Nov
    St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth
    20 Nov 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth, Albert Rd, Penarth CF64, UK
    Join Chris as he talks about this fascinating topic Ticket booking & purchasing via website suspended - please check back later, thank you
  • Special Event: Talk - 130yrs Penarth Pier by Alan Thorne
    Special Event: Talk - 130yrs Penarth Pier by Alan Thorne
    18 Nov 2025, 18:30 – 21:00
    Penarth Pier Pavilion, Pier Pavilion, The Esplanade, Penarth CF64 3AU, UK
    Join the VoGC Penarth Pier Pavilion and PCS as we co-host this very special presentation to make 130yrs of Penarth Pier being open.
  •  Penarth Community: Apple Day 18 Oct 2025
     Penarth Community: Apple Day 18 Oct 2025
    18 Oct 2025, 14:00 – 17:00
    Belle Vue Park, Albert Cres, Penarth CF64 1BY, UK
    Join Us and other local groups & organisations for this Community Collaboration event.
  • Annual Cheese & Wine and History Talk 2025 - Alan Thorne
    Annual Cheese & Wine and History Talk 2025 - Alan Thorne
    Thu 16 Oct
    St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth
    16 Oct 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth, Albert Rd, Penarth CF64, UK
    Join us for our annual social evening, with our regular guest speaker Alan Thorne Topic TBC Special Event Topic: Noteable residents of and visitors to Penarth, many of which you probably have not heard of...
  • FOVS Plant & Cake Sale - Autumn - Sat 11 Oct 2025
    FOVS Plant & Cake Sale - Autumn - Sat 11 Oct 2025
    Sat 11 Oct
    Baptist Church Hall - Victoria Road.
    11 Oct 2025, 11:00 – 14:00
    Baptist Church Hall - Victoria Road., Victoria Road, Penarth CF64 3EG, UK
    Plants and Homemade cakes sold as fundraising for FoVS
  • Penarth Beach Clean and Survey - for the Marine Conservation Society Great British Beach Clean Up!
    Penarth Beach Clean and Survey - for the Marine Conservation Society Great British Beach Clean Up!
    28 Sept 2025, 13:15 – 14:45
    Penarth, Pier Pavilion, The Esplanade, Penarth CF64 3AU, UK
    The MSC Great British Beach Clean event takes place between 19th & 28th September 2025 and we are Getting Involved! - Join Us to Help Out!
  • Thu 18 Sept
    St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth
    18 Sept 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth, Albert Rd, Penarth CF64, UK
    Join Alun as he talks about this fascinating project Ticket booking & purchasing via website suspended - please PAY ON THE DOOR
  • The History of Penarth Yacht Club Part IV
    The History of Penarth Yacht Club Part IV
    Mon 08 Sept
    08 Sept 2025, 19:00
    Penarth Yacht Club, The Esplanade, Penarth, Glamorgan, Penarth CF64 3AU, UK
    Please note the Yacht Club has changed the date of this talk from 5th May to September 8th. This will be the fourth & final in the series of talks by Alan Thorne on the history of Penarth Yacht Club. This is a Free Event but donations to the Penarth Civic Society would be gratefully accepted.
  • Annual Guided Walk 2025 - Penarth Town Centre - Alan Thorne
    Annual Guided Walk 2025 - Penarth Town Centre - Alan Thorne
    13 Jul 2025, 14:00 – 16:00
    Penarth Station Car Park, 2 Station Approach, Penarth CF64 3EE, UK
    Join Alan as he takes us for a historical tour of Penarth Town Centre.
  • The Life of Constance Maillard - Brenda Gibbins
    The Life of Constance Maillard - Brenda Gibbins
    Thu 10 Jul
    St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth
    10 Jul 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    St Augustine's Church Hall, Penarth, Albert Rd, Penarth CF64, UK
    Join Brenda as she talks about this notable Penarth woman. New Event date 10th July
  • FOVS: National Open Gardens Scheme 2025 - Participant Open Day
    FOVS: National Open Gardens Scheme 2025 - Participant Open Day
    07 Jun 2025, 09:00 – 16:00
    Victoria Square Community Garden, Victoria Square, Penarth CF64, UK
    Friends of Victoria Square is participating in the NGS as an open garden, with volunteers present for guided tours and chats about their work. Other gardens also open nearby.
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