Beltane
May 1, 2030 @ 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Beltane
Celebrating the beginning of Summer and the sun bringing life and fertility back to the world
Date: 1st May
Time: 6.30am – 6:00pm (last entry at 5:30pm)
Where: Chalice Well Garden
Who: All are welcome
Price: FREE ENTRY – 6:30am – 12:00pm then normal entrance fees apply
7:00am: Beltane Fire Ceremony – In the Cressfield (the field behind the Wellhead). We will be joined by Jana’s drumming circle and the Grandmother Drum. After the ceremony you can jump the Beltane Fire!
9:00am: Livestream Meditation: on Facebook.com/theChaliceWell
9:15am: Music from Alenta da Lúa on the lower lawn
10:00am: Glastonbury Morris Dancers
10:45am: Maypole Dancing
12:00pm: Midday Meditation: at the Wellhead
After 12:00pm: Conversation Café: At the fire on the lower lawn
Extra Information
Refreshments: Available from 6:30am (cash or card). Vegan and Gluten Free options available.
Parking: As we have very limited Disabled Parking, please call the office on: 01458 831154 or email info@chalicewell.org.uk to book in advance. Alternatively, there is paid parking at Drapers Car Park which is a 5 minute walk from the well.
Accessibility: We have a mobile scooter available for use free of charge. Please call the office on: 01458 831154 or email info@chalicewell.org.uk to book in advance.
Pets: The Chalice Well is an ecologically sensitive area with open waterways. For this reason we are only able to welcome highly trained assistance dogs that accompany their partner. No other type of dogs or pets can be allowed in the garden.
Staying on Retreat: If you would like to stay at Little St. Michaels Retreat House for this event, to enquire about availability.
- please call the office on: 01458 831154 or
- email info@chalicewell.org.uk
Please note: we have a 2 night minimum stay policy. The Office is closed on Beltane – so we have no check-ins on this day.