May Day Festival

DATE: Monday 5th May 2025
TIME:
3pm onwards
LOCATION:
East Quay Courtyard
ALL WELCOME!

Celebrate the arrival of summer at East Quay this May Bank Holiday!

Join us for an afternoon and evening packed with music, dancing, local crafts, and fantastic food & drink, as we welcome the season of sunshine and mark Beltane.

  • Get creative in a family friendly kids workshop making paper flower crowns
  • Get hands-on with craft demos – from bowl turning to wool weaving and nettle cordage making.
  • Dance around the Maypole and soak up the festival atmosphere.
  • A May Day blessing to celebrate the changing seasons.
  • Round off the night with a lively Céilidh – no experience needed, just bring yourselves. 

Free entry and no need to book.

Stay tuned for the full event schedule.

Please download our Summer Holiday Workshop Booklet to see what is happening over the 6 weeks!

From new exhibitions and opening parties, to family events and activities, accommodation offers and wider news, let us know your preferences below and we’ll get started!
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