May Day at the Ulster Folk Museum
May Day, also known as 'Bealtaine', is one of the most important days in the Celtic calendar and marks the returning of light. This day is full of traditions, superstitions and tales of mischievous fairies! At this time of year, the hedgerows, woodlands and verges of the Ulster Folk Museum are bustling after the long winter months.
Visit our exhibition houses adorned with yellow flowers to fend off the fairies, tie a ribbon on the fairy tree for luck and listen to folklore tales. Watch craft demonstrations by our talented makers, listen to traditional music and make your own flower crown with Sow Grateful made with flowers grown on their local nature-friendly flower farm (while stocks last).
- You can arrive anytime between 10am and 3.45pm - the museum closes at 5pm
- May Day is a popular event and pre-booking is recommended, walk-up bookings will be subject to availability
- We anticipate that our car parks may reach full capacity, where possible please do make use of public transport
- There is a green ticket option providing a 20% discount for visitors that travel by bus or train to the event (proof of transport ticket required on arrival)
- An accessible bus will be available on-site during opening hours to support with overflow car parking
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May Day, also known as 'Bealtaine', is one of the most important days in the Celtic calendar and marks the returning of light. This day is full of traditions, superstitions and tales of mischievous fairies! At this time of year, the hedgerows, woodlands and verges of the Ulster Folk Museum are bustling after the long winter months.
Visit our exhibition houses adorned with yellow flowers to fend off the fairies, tie a ribbon on the fairy tree for luck and listen to folklore tales. Watch craft demonstrations by our talented makers, listen to traditional music and make your own flower crown with Sow Grateful made with flowers grown on their local nature-friendly flower farm (while stocks last).
- You can arrive anytime between 10am and 3.45pm - the museum closes at 5pm
- May Day is a popular event and pre-booking is recommended, walk-up bookings will be subject to availability
- We anticipate that our car parks may reach full capacity, where possible please do make use of public transport
- There is a green ticket option providing a 20% discount for visitors that travel by bus or train to the event (proof of transport ticket required on arrival)
- An accessible bus will be available on-site during opening hours to support with overflow car parking
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