May Day Celebrations

Flowers, May queens, milkmaid's buttermaking and other traditional May Day activities.

Milkmaid's Butter-Making Making butter by hand is a good reminder of how people used to do things in times past but it’s a bit of slog – the jam-jar method can take up to 30 minutes’ hard shaking. It’s fun if you make it together, with each family member taking turns to shake and find their own technique. Alternatively, it takes just five minutes in a hand mixer or food processor.  More >
Merrie May Days Some May Day traditions you might like to try out this year! More >