Tudor May Day at Kentwell Hall

Tudor May Day at Kentwell Hall

Saturday 3 May 2025 to Monday 5 May 2025

Times: 11.00am

Prices: Various

Venue: Kentwell Hall

Event details

May Day was an important festival in Tudor times.


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.

Times: Gardens open 11am - 5pm, House opens 12pm - 4pm
Tickets: Adults £19.95, Senior (over 65) £18.95, Children 8-15 £12, Children 4-7 £7.50 and Children 3 & under go free
Booking: Essential - via the Kentwell Hall website.
Venue: Kentwell Hall

This event is promoted by Kentwell Hall

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free parking available on site. Tearoom available for drinks, lunches and cakes. £2 extra for paying at the gate

All activities continue whatever the weather - it rained and was windy or cold in Tudor times too!

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