Gather guide

Onsite

Gather stays are self-catering, so all food options are payable as you go along.

Payments

We are now cashless, so all of the following will be payable using a debit/credit card or contactless payment.

Drinking water stations
Available at the Lodge & Cedar Barn area.

Lodge cafe (pay as you go)
Breakfast 8am-11am
Serving espresso based coffee, pastries, fruit, sliced bread to toast and bowls of granola.

Lunch 12-2pm
Serving simple lunches to take out enjoy picnic style.

Cafe 2-4pm
Coffee & cake.

Lodge shop
Open everyday from 8am-4pm.
Essentials like milk, bottles of wine, eggs etc
Also, fforest t shirts and other fforest merch!

Bwthyn pub
4-11pm Monday to Saturday
Serving drinks, crisps, chocolate & mashmallows

Suppers at fforest farm

Served from 5.30pm - 7.30pm*

We've put together a great menu for this year's Gather.  There will be lots of yummy sides with each meal. Think street food energy – fun, relaxed and very tasty. 
There’s also a daily pasta option for kids who prefer a simpler meal. It can be served with the sauce of the day, or simply with butter or cheese.

Served from 5.30pm - 7.30pm*

Two courses - main & pudding
Adult £26 per supper
Child £16 per supper (half-portion)
Child £10 simple pasta with icecream pud (small portion) - available every day, served with the sauce of the day.

2026 Menu

Monday
Main Lasagne
Meat & veggie options
Pud Chocolate mousse with berries
Week 1 Monday: Book Here
Week 2 Monday: Book Here

Tuesday
Main Arayes (stuffed pitas)
Meat & veggie options
Pud Sticky toffee pudding with icecream
Week 1 Tuesday: Book Here
Week 2 Tuesday: Book Here

Wednesday
Main Dahl & Biryani Curry
Meat & veggie options
Pud Apple & Blackberry crumble with cream
Week 1 Wednesday: Book Here
Week 2 Wednesday: Book Here

Thursday
Main fforest signature BBQ
Meat & veggie options
Pud Basque cheesecake
Week 1 Thursday: Book Here
Week 2 Thursday: Book Here

Friday
Main Pizza night (our legendery pizzatipi recipes!)
Meat & veggie options
Pud Warm chocolate brownie with icecream
Week 1 Friday: Book Here
Week 2 Friday: Book Here

Saturday
Main fforest kebab night
Meat & veggie options
Pud fforest mess
Week 1 Saturday: Book Here
Week 2 Saturday: Book Here

*Limited numbers & subject to availability, so please book as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.

We can cater for vegetarians, pescatarians and vegans, plus the 14 major allergens as specified by UK regulations.

Nature Spa & sauna

Sauna & cold plunge
Cedar barrel sauna & cold plunge only
Tuesday to Saturday, 8-9am and 9-10am
£10pp, 1 hour session (max 4 per communal session, or 6 for a private session).
Adults only for communal sessions. Kids welcoem if a private session is booked.
Book here (use event password ffspecialguest)

Nature Spa
Includes cedar barrel sauna, cold plunge, wood-fired hot tub and spa relaxation lounge
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 4-6pm and 6-8pm.
£30pp, 2 hour session (max 6 per session)
Booking coming soon!

Offsite

The Boy Ashore
Our bbq shack right on Aberporth beach.
25 minute drive away.
See opening times & details here:
www.theboyashore.squarespace.com
Takeaway with tables available on a first come, first serve basis.
Even if you can’t get a table we are literally right on the beach, so bring along some towels/picnic just in case.

Albion Aberteifi
The downstairs bar area of our new hotel, The Albion Aberteifi in Cardigan is a great place to enjoy coffee & cake by day or maybe a nice cold glass of something outside on the terrace when the sun is shining!  Children welcome until 7pm

Castle Inn
Our new pub in Cardigan, The Castle Inn, is a traditional pub on the River Teifi and is a great spot for a pitstop as it’s at the end of the Widlife Walk to Cardigan.

Trips

Heritage Canoes
Our canoe trips run from the Welsh Wildlife Centre, a lovely woodland walk away (takes around 30 minutes), or a very short drive.
Please book in advance to avoid disappointment as we do get full very quickly in the Summer holidays.
http://heritagecanoes.squarespace.com/ 

Dai Crabs boat trips
Enjoy a scenic boat trip along the river Teifi with ‘Dai Crabs’ on the Diana Ellen.
https://www.daicrabsboat.com/trip-info

Local guides
For inspiration on local beaches & places to visit, eat & shop please see the websites below. The beaches North of fforest in Cardigan Bay are great for families, including Mwnt, Aberporth (we have our Boy Ashore BBQ shack here), Penbryn, Tresaith & Llangrannog.

Cardigan Bay Guide
Visit Pembrokeshire Guide
fforest’s food, shop & local Guide

Shops & markets

Fforest shop
We will have a shop open at the lodge selling our fforest products.
Open daily 8am-4pm

Siop Y Pentre
The fantastic village shop in Cilgerran, just a short drive away or an easy 20 minute walk.
Open 9am-8pm

St Dogmaels produce market (Tuesday am)
Buy the best of local from one of the UK's best local produce markets. Voted by BBC Good Food.

Glebelands
Own grown vegetables on the way to St Dogmaels.

Dewi James Butchers
Local butcher in Cardigan

Cardigan Town Just a 10 minute drive away with cafes, bakery, butchers and lots of fantastic independent shops.
You’ll also find a Tesco & Aldi here.

fforest camp rules

To make everyone's time better.

Facilities

Car parking

Parking for vehicles will be allocated on arrival.
No vehicles on site or in camping fields - cars must be left at the entrance car park. We want families to feel that their children are safe to roam and we can only do this if we limit vehicles on site. If you feel an exception needs to be made, this must be discussed with staff in advance.

We don't currently have the facility to charge electric cars at fforest.

Fires

Fires will be alight and manned in the main venue area Tipi, Bwthyn, Firepit etc). Fires are  prohibited in the camping grounds. Children and animals must be supervised around fires at all times.
In the event of an uncontrolled fire please assemble at the fire points around the site, made clear to you on arrival.

Waste & litter

No littering - please drop off your rubbish and recyclables at designated areas.

If you are having food provided by fforest please place your cutlery, dishes and drink containers in the allocated stations.

Music curfew

There is no amplified music allowed after 10pm.

Respect

Please be respectful of your neighbours.
Please be respectful of others' belongings.
Please be respectful of the local landscape and natural setting.
We do not like the use of bad language and do not tolerate any discrimination aimed towards different genders, races, religions or disabilities.

Card payments

We are now cashless, so all of the following will be payable using a debit/credit card or contactless payment.

Alcohol

Your own alcoholic beverages can only be consumed and stored in your camping area. There is a strict policy prohibiting bringing your own alcohol into the main venue. It is a licensed premises (just like a Pub, Bar or Restaurant) and statutory licensing laws will be observed.

Drugs

No recreational drugs anywhere on site.

Fences

Fences are there for a reason. Please be aware that the farmland is used for grazing so there are livestock and electric fences located around the site.

Tent & Campervan Pitches

Are 5m x 8m and will be allocated on arrival.  Please stay within your pitch boundary.  Cars are not permitted on the camping fields at any time.
Campervan pitches will be allocated nearest the entrance to the field so that you can easily get in and out.

First aid

First Aid Station will be located at the Lodge in the main venue area.

Emergency services

In an emergency please dial 999

GP surgery & minor injuries
Open Mon-Fri 8am to 6.30pm

Minor injuries 01239 801560
GP surgery 01239 612021
Address:
Cardigan Integrated Care Centre
Rhodfa’r, Lon Y Felin, Cardigan SA43 1JX

A&E Hospitals
Withybush, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ
Glangwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are welcome at a surcharge of £30 per dog (in fforest accommodation).  Please ensure that you are always in control of your dog and that you always clean up after it.
You will need to let us know in advance if you are bringing a dog along.

BYO camping - showers & toilets

Shower, toilet & washing-up facilities will be available within walking distance from the camping & campervan pitches in our ‘secret’ shower block.  Toiletries must be non-detergent e.g. Faith in Nature.  

Please leave all communal areas clean, tidy & how you would expect to find them.

No queue jumping.

We don't have electric hook-ups.

fforest accommodation - showers & toilets

Crog Lofts, Onsen Domes, Hill Shacs & Treetop Dome
The Onsen Domes, Crog Lofts, Hill Shacs & Treetop Dome each have their own private shower & toilet facilities.

Garden Shacs
We will allocate each Garden Shac their own private shower and toilet in the shower block just a short walk away.

Bathhouse Domes
Each Bathhouse Dome will be allocated its own private bathroom in the bathhouse just a short walk away.

Bell Tents
Communal shower & toilet block a short walk away.

Bedding & towels

Crog Lofts, Onsen Domes, Hill Shacs & Garden Shacs
Duvets, pillows and towels are provided.

Bell Tents
Sleeping bags, pillows & towels provided.

Bathhouse & Treetop Domes
Bedding & towels are provided for the king size bed only.
You will need to bring along bedding/sleeping bags, pillows & towels for the futon camp beds.
Or email us on info@coldatnight.co.uk to hire them at £15pp.

fforest accommodation - further information

See our Guest Guide here for further accommodation details

Laundry

We don't have laundry facilities on-site, but there is a launderette in Cardigan, just a 10 minute drive away.

Our address

fforest farm
Cwmplysgog
Cilgerran
SA43 2TB
Google Maps directions

Arrival 

Check in (Monday)
From 16:00 to 20:00

Arrival
When you arrive at fforest please park in the main car park at the entrance & give us a call on 01239 800200 so that we can check you in and direct you to your accommodation/camping spot.

We will also send the above information along with the directions to us in a text message on the morning of your arrival. You can keep us up-to-date with your ETA by replying to the text.

We often get asked for earlier check-ins, but this isn’t possible on a Gather arrival day as we have a full site to changeover and prepare for you all :)

Luggage
For guests staying in our Domes, Hill Shacs & Bell Tents we operate a luggage drop-off system.
When you check-in we will provide tags for you to label your luggage before you pop it in the luggage drop-off area.  We will then transport it to your accommodation.
Please be aware that it may take time to get the luggage to you, especially at busy check-in times, but we will get everything to you as soon as possible.
If you have any fragile/valuable items or items you need as soon as you arrive please take these with you to your accommodation.

For guests staying in Crog Lofts and Garden Shacs we will direct you to a car park close to your accommodation where you can unload your luggage yourselves.

Departure 

Check out (Sunday) by 11am

How to find us

By road 

Please click here for Google Map directions to take you straight to our car park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/21yHkAqf7F45tJza9

Handy directions as you get near to us
As you approach the village of Cilgerran follow the brown signs for the Wildlife Centre and Canoe Trips. 
Keep following the brown signs until you are on the approach road to the Wildlife Centre. 
Fforest is approximately half a mile along this access road, on the right hand side and you’ll see a tall wooden fforest sign at the entrance

By public transport

Please use Traveline Cymru to plan your journey to us via public transport: https://www.traveline.cymru/

The closest train stations to fforest farm are:
From the South:
Clunderwen, 30 minute drive away (limited services)
Fishguard, 40 minute drive away (limited services)
Carmarthen, 50 minute drive away (regular services)

From the North:
Aberystwyth, 1hr 10 minute drive away (regular services)

Public bus services from train stations to Cardigan and Cilgerran are very limited and the closest drop off point to fforest farm is half a mile away (at the junction for the Welsh Wildlife Centre access road). Most people pre-order a taxi from the station or call a taxi when they get into Cardigan bus station. See our recommendations below. If getting a taxi from a train station it is always best to pre-arrange it to meet your train.

Taxi

JJ's Taxi 07961 702206
Home James: 01239 841258

By bike

To get here by bike, the main roads coming in to Cardigan are the A487 from Aberystwyth and the A484 from Carmarthen. From Cardigan you can follow the river path leading to the Welsh Wildlife Centre. When you arrive at the gate at the end of the path, turn right onto the Wildlife Centre approach road (leading away from the Wildlife reserve) and you will find fforest about 1⁄2 a mile down the road on the left hand side. Keep your eyes peeled for the fforest car park, as the fforest sign will be facing away from you.