Conwy Castle steps into the future with an incredible clash of cultures featuring Medieval and Oriental displays this August.

The event marks the twinning of two international landmarks: Conwy Castle and its Japanese counterpart, Himeji Castle, which was celebrated in October 2019.

On Sunday, August 18 the historic castle will host live Japanese drummers, sword displays from both cultures, "have a go" sessions, samurai photoshoots, and much more.

The exciting celebrations will aid Tŷ Gobaith, the only children's hospice in North Wales.

The event is being organised by Marc Roberts and Rodney Davies, who represent the Knights Templar.

With various zones inside the castle, attendees will have the unique opportunity to both witness and try out medieval and Japanese sword skills with safe non-live blades.

Organisers Rodney Davies and Marc Roberts at Conwy Castle  (Image: Hope House Tŷ Gobaith)

Mr Davies said: "We've never seen anything like this in Conwy, it's going to be a completely unique event."

Attendees can enjoy live performances from Tengu Taiko Drummers and watch demonstrations from Fay Goodman, the well known 7th Dan Lady Samurai - the only woman outside of Japan to acquire Samurai status.

According to Davies, "Those walls are going to rock!"

Visitors will come face-to-face with chivalric knights as well as practitioners of Bushido - the moral code of the Samurai.

Mr Roberts, a practitioner of Iaido (the art of drawing the sword), said: "We're really proud to be supporting Tŷ Gobaith with this event.

"We will have QR codes available to scan and donate to them in each zone on the day and some collection buckets."

He also said: "We’re hoping to take a similar event over to Japan in the future or even create an annual event."

Andy Everley, the fundraising team leader for Tŷ Gobaith, shared the organisation's joy at being the chosen charity for this excellent event.

He said, "Every penny raised will help us to keep on providing the best care, respite and counselling services to local families that need us."

The twinning celebration will be at the popular UNESCO World Heritage Site from 10am to 4pm on August 18.