"Made in Wales" and Royal Approved: The Princess of Wales Visits Cardigan

As a small holiday complex just a stone's throw from Cardigan, we at Trenewydd Farm are always excited when our corner of West Wales gets the spotlight. This week, the excitement was palpable as the town welcomed a very special visitor: Catherine, the Princess of Wales.

Continuing her support for British craftsmanship and sustainable industry, the Princess spent Tuesday visiting two of our most iconic local textile producers: Melin Tregwynt, and Hiut Denim.

A Royal Touch in Cardigan
The highlight for many of us in Cardigan was her visit to Hiut Denim on Bath House Road. If you’ve stayed with us before, you likely know the story of Hiut: they brought jean-making back to Cardigan after the town’s original factory closed in 2002, famously stating they would "try to get 400 people their jobs back."

The Princess wasn't just there to watch. She jumped right onto the factory floor, meeting the "Grandmasters" of denim. She even tried her hand at cutting out a pair of the new "Mari" slim-fit jeans and helped stitch a "Made in Wales" label into a pair of "Hack" jeans for Prince William! She joked that she hoped he’d like them, adding that her own sewing experience was usually limited to making pyjamas.

She also took a moment to greet a local favorite - Barney, the factory’s English cocker spaniel - before spending time outside chatting with well-wishers and schoolchildren from Ysgol Aberteifi who had gathered to catch a glimpse of her.

Heritage at Melin Tregwynt
Earlier in the day, the Princess visited the historic Melin Tregwynt woollen mill, just a scenic drive down the coast from us. Clad in a vintage Welsh wool coat - a perfect nod to the industry - she impressed the staff with her mending skills. After successfully repairing a broken thread in a roll of reversible fabric, workers praised her technique, saying she truly "had the skill."

Why We Love It
Visits like these remind us why we are so proud to be based here. From the artisan sourdough at Crwst to the world-class craftsmanship at Hiut, Cardigan is a town that balances its rich history with a modern, creative spirit.

If you’re planning a visit to Trenewydd Farm soon, we highly recommend a trip into town to see these spots for yourself. You might not see a Princess every day, but you will definitely feel the warmth and talent that makes Cardigan so special. Come explore the town the Princess of Wales fell in love with this week!