| Where: | Lewes, Sussex starting at the Gun Garden in the Castle and ending at Cliffe High Street |
| When: | May Day Bank Holiday Monday |
| Time: | 10am at Castle, prizes given 11.15 approx |
Knots of May the local dance group organise a traditional Garland Ceremony each May Day Bank Holiday Monday in Lewes. They take their name from the old tradition of gathering knots or garlands of flowers to mark the arrival of spring. There’s a competition for local children to make the prettiest floral garland; this is judged by the Mayor at the Castle, followed by a procession with the Knots of May and guest Morris dancers down the High Street, where the prizes are given at the Precinct . The history of the tradition in Lewes goes back to Victorian times, and was revived relatively recently by the dancers.
Helpful Hints
In 2025 it should be on Monday May 5th.
The Gun Garden at the Castle is a very photogenic location for the dancing! After the prize giving, the dancers continue through the day at various locations around town (check the Facebook page for full up-to-date details).
Click here for the Knots of May Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnotsofMay/
and website: http://www.knotsofmay.org.uk
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