May Day
Experience a traditional May Day at the Ulster Folk Museum on Monday 4th May.
May Day, also known as 'Bealtaine', (the Celtic festival where many of our May Day traditions are derived from), marks the beginning of the summer season This day is full of traditions, superstitions and tales of mischievous fairies!
Tie a ribbon on the fairy tree for luck, visit our exhibition houses adorned with yellow flowers to fend off the fairies 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).
What to know
Everything you need to know about May Day
Choose our Green Ticket and save 20% if you travel to the event by public transport! The discount will be applied when a valid public transport ticket is presented.
Parking is available in the main museum car park and nearby overflow car parks, but we would advise that you use public transport wherever possible and opt for discounted Green Tickets.
Pop into the Ballycultra Tearooms for a spot of lunch, or bring your own picnic along to enjoy in one of our outdoor picnic areas scattered across the site.
