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May Day at Ulster Folk Museum

Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU
May Day flower crowns at the Ulster Folk Museum

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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). 

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Season (4 May 2026)
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Monday10:00 - 17:00

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Visitors enjoying picnics in the grounds of the Folk MuseumUlster Folk Museum, HolywoodRefresh the connection at Ulster Folk Museum, a place where traditions and heritage skills are preserved and celebrated to help shape future generations.

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