Over to Bradford on Avon, and a little shout out for the Green Man Festival – one of the largest events of its kind in England.
Get out your new 2025 diary, and make a note for Saturday, May 10th!
Here’s the official blurb.
“Experience the Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival, a vibrant, family-friendly community gathering featuring traditional dance, music, song, and folklore throughout the town centre on Saturday 10 May 2025 (9.30 am to 6 pm). And the best part is, it’s free!
Witness over 50 dance groups, including 500 dancers and 120 musicians, featuring Morris dancing and diverse European styles.

Join the whimsical journey of our 10-foot-tall Jack in the Green and Jill in the Green, visiting 12 town centre venues with bands and fantasy beasts.
Discover the kid’s zone, artisan market, community hub, and pagan arts and crafts.
Groove to a samba band, mummers’ play, Folk Club stage, Wiltshire Music Centre stage, Blues @ The Shoes stage, live pub music, buskers and more!
The full programme is available on the BoA Green Man Festival website: boagreenmanfest.org
The BoA Green Man Festival has something for everyone – so dress up for the day and really get into the swing of things. “
Website: boagreenmanfest.org/welcome/