Rhyl and St Asaph host free family Bible events 2026

Key Points

• Two free family-friendly events featuring the Bible will be held in Rhyl and St Asaph from Monday, August 24 to Friday, August 28, 2026.
• The Christadelphian community has organised both events, which will have volunteers conducting the exhibitions and activities.
• In St Asaph, a bilingual Welsh Bible exhibition will be hosted in the Welsh Language Centre opposite Ysgol Glan Clwyd between 10.30am and 4pm each day, with extended hours between 7pm and 8pm on Wednesday, August 26.
• The exhibition in St Asaph will showcase rare Welsh Bibles and artefacts more than 400 years old including those related to the 1588 translation by Bishop William Morgan and the Mary Jones story.
• The Deputy Mayor of St Asaph, Cllr Katie Jones will open the exhibition in St Asaph at 11am on August 24.
• The events in Rhyl will take place at the 1891 bar and restaurant on the promenade from 12pm to 4pm each day.
• Rhyl’s deputy mayor Cllr Will Price will open the Rhyl event just after 12pm on August 24.
• Paul Yuile of the Christadelphians stated that the events are free and are designed to show how the Bible “has transformed lives in the past and does so today”.

St Asaph (Wales Times ) August 22, 2026 – Two free, family-friendly Bible-themed events will take place in Rhyl and uk/local/st-asaph/">St Asaph next week, with daily programming running from Monday, August 24 to Friday, August 28, 2026. The events are being organised by volunteers from the Christadelphian community and will combine historical artefacts, artwork, discussion sessions and children’s activities across the two towns.

Where and when will the St Asaph Welsh Bible exhibition run?

In St Asaph, the Welsh Bible exhibition will be held at the Welsh Language Centre, next to Ysgol Glan Clwyd, from 10.30am to 4pm each day between August 24 and 28. There will also be a late opening from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday, August 26. The bilingual exhibition will feature rare Welsh Bibles and artefacts more than 400 years old, including material relating to Bishop William Morgan’s 1588 translation of the Bible into Welsh.

Organisers say the exhibition will examine the Bible’s influence on Welsh language and culture, as well as the story of Mary Jones, whose 25-mile walk to Bala helped inspire the creation of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Deputy mayor of St Asaph, Cllr Katie Jones, will formally open the exhibition at 11am on August 24.

What will happen at the Rhyl Bible-themed events on the promenade?

The 1891 bar and restaurant on Rhyl’s promenade will also host events from 12pm until 4pm each day during the same week. Rhyl’s deputy mayor, Cllr Will Price, will open the town’s exhibition shortly after 12pm on August 24. While the St Asaph event is structured as a historical and cultural exhibition, the Rhyl programme places greater emphasis on public interaction and discussion.

Paul Yuile, of the Christadelphians, said: “Everything is free to attend and engage with, and our purpose is to show how the Bible has changed lives in the past and continues to do so today.” He added that the St Asaph exhibition is staffed by knowledgeable and passionate volunteers who will be delighted to field questions related to both the history of the book, and also the message of hope that it contains.

“In Rhyl, we will be inviting public interaction to consider some of life’s biggest questions, with discussion groups available throughout each day on topics such as ‘why is there suffering?’, ‘does God exist?’ and ‘what happens after death?’,” Mr Yuile said. He noted that there is something for the whole family; kids can engage with colouring, puppet shows and beach-based activities and challenges related to specific characters from the Bible.

Who is organising the Rhyl and St Asaph Bible events?

Both events are being organised by volunteers from the Christadelphian community, a Christian group with a long-standing presence in parts of north Wales. Paul Yuile, speaking on behalf of the Christadelphians, outlined the dual focus of the week: a historically oriented, artefact-led exhibition in St Asaph, and a more discussion-based, interactive programme in Rhyl.

As reported by local outlets covering Denbighshire, Mr Yuile stressed that all elements of the programme are free to attend and that volunteers in St Asaph will be available to answer questions on both the historical development of the Bible in Wales and its religious message. In Rhyl, the emphasis will be on open discussion groups and family activities designed to engage visitors of different ages.

What role will local mayors play in opening the exhibitions?

Local civic leaders will formally open both exhibitions on the first day. Deputy mayor of St Asaph, Cllr Katie Jones, will open the Welsh Bible exhibition at the Welsh Language Centre at 11am on Monday, August 24. In Rhyl, deputy mayor Cllr Will Price will open the town’s exhibition at the 1891 bar and restaurant shortly after 12pm on the same day.

The involvement of the deputy mayors underlines the community and family-friendly nature of the events, which are being presented as open to people of all backgrounds. Organisers have highlighted that the St Asaph site is adjacent to Ysgol Glan Clwyd, a local school, and that the Rhyl venue is on the town’s promenade, a central public space.

What artefacts and themes will the St Asaph Welsh Bible exhibition include?

The St Asaph exhibition will centre on the history of the Bible in Wales, with a particular focus on the Welsh language. It will feature rare Welsh Bibles and artefacts more than 400 years old, including material relating to Bishop William Morgan’s 1588 translation, which is widely regarded as a landmark in the development of written Welsh.

The exhibition will also examine the Bible’s influence on Welsh language and culture, and will tell the story of Mary Jones, whose 25-mile walk to Bala in the early 19th century helped inspire the creation of the British and Foreign Bible Society. By presenting these materials in a bilingual format, organisers aim to make the content accessible to both Welsh and English speakers visiting the Welsh Language Centre.

What discussion topics and activities are planned for families in Rhyl?

In Rhyl, the programme will invite members of the public to consider “some of life’s biggest questions” through structured discussion groups. Paul Yuile said these sessions will cover topics such as “why is there suffering?”, “does God exist?” and “what happens after death?”. The intention, as stated by the Christadelphians, is to provide a space for open conversation rather than to deliver a single prescribed viewpoint.

Alongside the discussion groups, there will be children’s activities including colouring, puppet shows and beach-based activities and challenges related to specific characters from the Bible. Organisers describe the Rhyl event as suitable for the whole family, with programming designed to engage younger visitors as well as adults.

Background to the Rhyl and St Asaph Bible-themed developments

The Rhyl and St Asaph events build on a longer tradition of Bible-related exhibitions and public engagement activities in Wales, particularly those highlighting the role of the Bible in shaping Welsh language and identity. Bishop William Morgan’s 1588 translation is often cited by historians and cultural commentators as a key moment in the standardisation and survival of literary Welsh, and it continues to feature prominently in exhibitions and educational projects across the country.

The story of Mary Jones, a young girl from Bala who walked 25 miles to obtain a Welsh Bible in the early 1800s, has similarly become a well-known narrative in Welsh religious and cultural history, and is frequently used to illustrate the demand for accessible scripture in the Welsh language. The Christadelphian community, which has organised these latest events, has previously run public talks, exhibitions and discussion groups in various UK towns, often focusing on biblical history and its perceived relevance to contemporary life.

Prediction: how could these events affect families and visitors in north Wales?

If attendance matches the organisers’ expectations, the Rhyl and St Asaph Bible-themed events could provide a low-cost, educational option for families in north Wales during the late summer school holidays. The St Asaph exhibition, with its focus on historical artefacts and the development of the Welsh Bible, may attract school groups, local history enthusiasts and visitors interested in language and culture. The Rhyl programme, with its discussion groups and beach-based children’s activities, is likely to appeal to families already visiting the promenade and seeking free, structured activities.

For local residents, the events may stimulate conversation about the role of religion, history and language in public life, particularly in a region where Welsh-language heritage remains a significant part of community identity. For tourism and local businesses, increased footfall around the Welsh Language Centre in St Asaph and the 1891 bar and restaurant in Rhyl could provide a modest boost during the final week of the summer holiday period.