Wales' Oldest Family Businesses
Family Business United are committed to compiling and maintaining a record of the oldest family businesses across Wales and below you will find the current listing of the oldest family firms in the country, going back generations and representing thousands of years of familial ownership and leadership.
In compiling the listings, we have used various means to make it as comprehensive and accurate as possible. However, due to the fact that there is no legal requirement to disclose the status of the underlying ownership in business it is not an easy process. We used our networks, connections at trade bodies and extensive desktop research to determine the oldest family businesses but are not able to say unequivocally that there are not a few other hidden gems out there. From time to time another long-standing family firm is brought to our attention and after the necessary research and confirmations have been obtained, the business is added and the list updated.
If you are aware of a family business that needs to be considered for inclusion then please do not hesitate to get in touch so that we can update the list accordingly.
Rumney Pottery Limited
1830
Rumney Pottery has been part of the Rumney community for nearly 200 years, though pottery on this site is said to date back to Roman times. Nestled along Newport Road, the pottery’s riverside location provided clay, transport, and coal—making it the perfect place for a thriving craft.
Felinfoel Brewery Company Limited
1878
Felinfoel Brewery, located in the village of Felinfoel near Llanelli, is the oldest brewery in Wales. Established in 1878 (with roots dating back to the 1830s), it remains a family-owned independent business, now in its sixth generation of master brewers
Leekes Limited
1897
The Leekes Retail and Leisure Group is an independent, fourth-generation family-owned business headquartered in South Wales. As of February 24, 2026, the group has officially launched two new departments—Homestyling and Clothing—covering 30,000 sq ft at its flagship Llantrisant store.
CASTLE DAIRIES LIMITED
1966
At Castle Dairies, they have been crafting their premium butters and spreadable butters since 1966, at their family run dairy in Caerphilly, South Wales.
HILLTOP HONEY LIMITED
2009
Hilltop was founded in 2011 by Scott Davies. With no prior experience or qualifications – he started by jarring up & selling his own honey from his parents’ kitchen table in Newtown, Wales.
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