MayFest 2025

DATE

Fri 3rd - Sun 5th May 

TIME

10am-5pm

LOCATION

Richmond Castle 

SUITABLE FOR

Everyone

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of fun and festivities at Richmond MayFest 2025, taking place from 3rd to 5th May! This annual celebration has something for everyone, with a vibrant mix of music, dance, drama, and hands-on activities.

Join us at the Castle to step back in time at our Living History Camp: Try on medieval armour, and enjoy daily archery and combat displays. Plus, unleash your inner performer at a circus skills workshop!

Highlights include:

  • Traditional Maypole Dancing
  • Uplifting choirs and lively folk music
  • Energizing samba and Morris dancing
  • Engaging storytelling sessions
  • The much-loved MayFest Comedy Play

Check out the full event schedule and plan your visit on the official MayFest website: richmondmayfest.org

Prices

Type Price
English Heritage members Free

How to book

English Heritage members receive free entry. Residents of DL9, DL10, and DL11 can also enjoy free entry with proof of address.

How to find us

Property: Richmond Castle
Address: Tower Street, Richmond, DL10 4QW
Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber

Membership starts from £42

Membership gives you unlimited access to castles and gardens, historic houses and abbeys, and kids go free...

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UNLIMITED ACCESS TO OVER 400 HISTORIC PLACES

Live and breathe the story of England at royal castles, historic gardens, forts & defences, world-famous prehistoric sites and many others.

FREE ENTRY FOR UP TO SIX CHILDREN

Free entry for up to six children accompanied by an adult member (under 18 years and within the family group).

FREE HANDBOOK TO PLAN INSPIRING DAYS OUT, WORTH £10.95

Complimentary full colour handbook worth £10.95. Plus our award winning Members’ Magazine delivered three times a year.

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