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.jpg?lang=en) Trig point in Urdd colours on Moel Famau, Denbighshire | |
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| Native name | Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd, Sir Ddinbych 2022 |
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| Date | 30 May – 4 June 2022 |
| Duration | 6 days |
| Location | Kilford Farm, Denbigh, Wales[1] |
| Coordinates | 53°11′07″N 3°22′50″W / 53.18528°N 3.38056°W |
| Theme | Welsh language youth culture |
The 2022 Denbighshire Urdd National Eisteddfod (Welsh: Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd, Sir Ddinbych 2022) was held near Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales, from 30 May to 4 June 2022.[2] This was the second time the Urdd National Eisteddfod of Wales had been held with free entry.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic it was the first time an Urdd Eisteddfod had been held since the Cardiff and Vale Urdd National Eisteddfod in 2019.
Background
The Urdd National Eisteddfod of Wales is the largest youth festival in Europe and had been held every year since 1929 (except 1941–45), organised by the Urdd Gobaith Cymru.[3] The festival gives an opportunity for school children and young people to compete in a variety of events, celebrating Welsh culture and the Welsh language, covering all aspects of the school curriculum.[3] Modern day competitions include literature, poetry, dancing and all forms of music.[1] The Urdd Eisteddfod normally takes place to coincide with the half term school holiday, around the beginning of June.
This would be the fifth time the Urdd Eisteddfod had visited the Vale of Clwyd and the first time it had been to Denbighshire since 2006.[4] Originally scheduled to take place in May 2020, the Denbighshire Urdd Eisteddfod was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. An online 'Eisteddfod T' was held in its place during the Urdd Eisteddfod week[5] and again in 2021.
In December 2018 the Urdd announced that admission to the 2019 Eisteddfod would be free, including admission to the main pavilion for all under-18s and competitors.[6]
Proclamation
The proclamation of the Denbighshire Urdd Eisteddfod took place in Prestatyn on 5 October 2019 with the expectation the eisteddfod would take place the following year.[7] A parade took place from Prestatyn High School, led by the Cambria Band along the High Street and ending in Bastion Gardens, where 2,000 people enjoyed a day of music and dance performances.[8]
2019 location and facilities
The main Eisteddfod events took place on the Maes located around Roald Dahl Plass in Cardiff Bay. The main 'pavilion' competitions took place in the nearby Wales Millennium Centre (WMC). Other fixtures on the Maes included over 80 stalls promoting organisations or selling products, a climbing wall and live music.[9] Entry to the Maes was free, though non-competitors or over-18s had to buy a day ticket for £13 to enter the WMC.[9]
The GwyddonLe (Science Pavilion) in the By area was sponsored by Swansea University who also launched their new research ship, RV Mary Anning, on the first day of the festival. It was moored in Cardiff Bay and open for visits.[10]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Urdd Eisteddfod: Denbighshire event under way in 100th year". BBC News. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ "Urdd National Eisteddfod 2022: Getting there, parking tickets, and else everything you need to know". Daily Post. North Wales. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ a b Eryl Crump (27 January 2012). "The Urdd National Eisteddfod is Europe's largest competitive youth festival". Daily Post. North Wales. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ Eryl Crump (29 May 2022). "Urdd National Eisteddfod returns after three year break and is set to welcome more than 90,000 people". Daily Post. North Wales. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ Eryl Crump (24 April 2020). "Eisteddfod to replace cancelled Urdd National Eisteddfod - here's what to expect". Daily Post. North Wales. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ "Free entry to 2019 Urdd Eisteddfod in Cardiff". Wrexham Leader. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ "Urdd Eisteddfod: Thousands to parade to mark festival". BBC News. 5 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ "A river of red, green and white: Prestatyn gets Urdd Eisteddfod celebrations underway". Rhyl Journal. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Eryl Crump (5 June 2022). "Urdd National Eisteddfod 2022 branded 'very special' as event comes to close". Daily Post. North Wales. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
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