Two girls making 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 the exhibition houses adorned with yellow flowers to fend off the fairies and listen to folklore tales. Watch craft demonstrations by their 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).

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£15.00 per ticket
Child£9.35 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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May Day at Ulster Folk Museum

Type:Spring Events

Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Belfast, Antrim, BT18 0EU

Tel: +442890428428

Opening Times

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