May Day

Family Event • Living History • Costumed Characters • Music • Plays

May 3rd - May 5th

Gardens Open 11am - 5pm ~ House Open 12pm - 4pm

TUDOR MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS

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See What Daily Life Was Like in Tudor England

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Approx 100 Living History Specialists

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May Queen, Procession, May Tree, St George & The Dragon plus much more!

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TUDOR MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS 〰️ See What Daily Life Was Like in Tudor England 〰️ Approx 100 Living History Specialists 〰️ May Queen, Procession, May Tree, St George & The Dragon plus much more! 〰️

May Day was an important festival in Tudor times, one of the first outdoor celebrations of the year.

At Kentwell, daily life in Tudor England is brought to life by about one hundred of Living history specialists - come and join in!

See the May Queen and her attendants, help make garlands to decorate carts and people, join the procession, tie your wish on the May Tree and dance to welcome in the May.

The Players will perform their May Day play of St George and the Dragon - watch, enjoy, boo and cheer!

The festivities take place against the background of everyday Tudor life from the gentlefolk, to the cooks and artisan craftspeople.

Entrance to the House (only the parts used for the Event) and Gardens is included. The Gardens at this time of year rich in spring bulbs and blossom. On the farm, this year's lambs will be gambolling in the paddocks.

All activities continue whatever the weather — it rained and was windy or cold sometimes in Tudor times, too.

£2 extra paying at the Gate.

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FAQs

  • Tickets can be purchased on the gate. However, this will incur an extra £2.00 charge.

  • Dress with suitable clothing and footwear for the weather!

  • The Tearoom will be open until 15 minutes before closing time.

  • No dogs, except guide dogs, are permitted within the grounds.

  • We operate a no-refunds policy for when we're open. Tickets are not transferrable to other days, or to other events. Please always check our website before travelling to check we are open.

  • The majority of the gardens are reasonably accessible by wheelchair in good weather but less so when underfoot is muddy.