May Day Festival - Upstairs Tours Only, downstairs FREE
Few places suit steampunk quite like Woodchester Mansion. This unfinished Victorian Gothic masterpiece, with its exposed structure, soaring spaces and air of mystery, provides the perfect backdrop for a festival where engineering, fantasy and history collide.
Set deep in a hidden valley, the Mansion’s dramatic scale and unusual architecture invite visitors to step into a world where past and possibility intertwine, making the Steampunk May Day Festival an unforgettable experience unlike any other in the region.
Expect a joyful mix of Hobby Horse Racing, Tea Pot Racing, Tea Duelling, Mini Cheese Rolling, Morris Dancing, and thrilling displays of Armoured Combat, alongside stalls, performances and colourful characters throughout the site.
Whether you stay for an hour or the whole day, there’s always something happening to spark curiosity and delight. Bring the whole family!
Henry's will be cooking up delightful treats and serving
The downstairs of the Mansion is free entry for visitors. For those wanting to explore further, upstairs tours are available: £5 adults | £2 children
Henry’s will be on site creating delicious treats, perfect for a mid-morning indulgence or an afternoon pick-me-up, while stalls inside Woodchester Mansion will be selling a range of handcrafted items, perfect for presents or just a treat for yourself.
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Gift Aid let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid – an extra 25 per cent – all of which goes straight back into the upkeep of this unique, historic site. with no extra cost to you.
Few places suit steampunk quite like Woodchester Mansion. This unfinished Victorian Gothic masterpiece, with its exposed structure, soaring spaces and air of mystery, provides the perfect backdrop for a festival where engineering, fantasy and history collide.
Set deep in a hidden valley, the Mansion’s dramatic scale and unusual architecture invite visitors to step into a world where past and possibility intertwine, making the Steampunk May Day Festival an unforgettable experience unlike any other in the region.
Expect a joyful mix of Hobby Horse Racing, Tea Pot Racing, Tea Duelling, Mini Cheese Rolling, Morris Dancing, and thrilling displays of Armoured Combat, alongside stalls, performances and colourful characters throughout the site.
Whether you stay for an hour or the whole day, there’s always something happening to spark curiosity and delight. Bring the whole family!
Henry's will be cooking up delightful treats and serving
The downstairs of the Mansion is free entry for visitors. For those wanting to explore further, upstairs tours are available: £5 adults | £2 children
Henry’s will be on site creating delicious treats, perfect for a mid-morning indulgence or an afternoon pick-me-up, while stalls inside Woodchester Mansion will be selling a range of handcrafted items, perfect for presents or just a treat for yourself.
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