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Padstow 'Obby 'Oss (May Day)

Padstow

One of Britain's oldest folk festivals. On 1 May the whole town dances behind two 'Osses, the Blue Ribbon 'Oss and the Old 'Oss, to accordions and drums. Singing starts at midnight outside the Golden Lion, the 'Osses come out mid-morning, and they meet at the maypole in the evening. Up to 30,000 people come.

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Where to stay

  • PadstowHarbour hotels and inns, book a long way ahead
  • Rock and WadebridgeAcross the estuary or a few miles inland
  • Trevose Head and the baysSeaside hotels and holiday lets nearby
  • NewquayThe most choice, about 30 minutes away

Getting there

  • There is no railway; the nearest station is Bodmin Parkway, then bus or taxi
  • Buses run from Bodmin, Wadebridge and Newquay
  • Car parks fill very early on May Day, so arrive early or stay in town
TipRooms in Padstow for May Day go very early. Expect packed streets and wear white with a touch of red or blue to join in.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Padstow 'Obby 'Oss (May Day)?

Padstow: Harbour hotels and inns, book a long way ahead. Rock and Wadebridge: Across the estuary or a few miles inland. Trevose Head and the bays: Seaside hotels and holiday lets nearby. Newquay: The most choice, about 30 minutes away.

How do I get to Padstow 'Obby 'Oss (May Day)?

There is no railway; the nearest station is Bodmin Parkway, then bus or taxi. Buses run from Bodmin, Wadebridge and Newquay. Car parks fill very early on May Day, so arrive early or stay in town.

Any tips for visiting Padstow 'Obby 'Oss (May Day)?

Rooms in Padstow for May Day go very early. Expect packed streets and wear white with a touch of red or blue to join in.

Which airport is closest to Padstow 'Obby 'Oss (May Day)?

The nearest airport on this site is Cornwall Airport Newquay, about 7 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.

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