Woodland Witches - Beltane Ritual & Maypole dance 2026 (London)
Schedule
Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Queen's Wood | London, EN
Beltane - the Sacred marriage between God & Goddess, union of Masculine & Feminine. Come dance the Maypole of fertility with WitchesAbout this Event
Join us to celebrate BELTANE in the woods.. with a Pagan Ceremony & Maypole Dance. We'll drum, dance, do magic and have a feast. We will collect all attendees at 2pm from the entrance to Queens' Woods (the entrance on Queen's Wood lane), lead all to our prepared Ritual space, and begin our Beltane Festivities.
About Beltane:
`The veil between the world of men and fairy (or spirit) is said to thin twice a year, at Beltane and at Samhain, which are on opposite points of the year wheel. At Beltane (May eve) the land is at it’s most lush and green, and fertile. If Spring Equinox is the time of fertility and mating in the animal kingdom, then Beltane is one of courting couples making commitment to one another- and Handfastings! In the God-Goddess myths, this is when the playful God is said to commit to the Goddess – which is symbolised by the Sacred Marriage! The Maypole dance that is traditional at this time symbolises the fertile powers of the masculine, penetrating the land, and the ribbons danced and woven around it lock that power! A ring of flower at the tip of the Maypole signifies the feminine. Magical working with the Fay (Fairies) is an important feature at this time, in contrast to the magical work with the departed spirits at Samhain, the opposite point'
- More details of ritual outline & preparations.. nearer the time !
- We have a Strict NO DRUGS or Substances policy!
-- PRACTICAL DETAILS ----------
Venue: Queen's Woods, High gate, London (N6 5UU). These events are held in a public Open woods, with rough terrain, and in natural weather conditions .
Meeting point: (please read this carefully)
- Pease Gather at ENTRANCE to the woods on `QUEENS WOOD ROAD' / Capital Ring. Aim for postcode N6 5UU.
- Google map ref: 51.580240, -0.142252
Ritual Team member will come meet you, collect cash fees, and lead all into the woods, to our ritual space.
Woodland safety --
- If you feel unwell (even if it's just cough/ cold) please stay at home. There will be plenty of our Events & socials that you can attend in the future. (44+ coming up in 2026!)
- The woodland terrain is unevent, at places quite steep, there are tree roots, fallen logs. We veer off the foot paths and into actual woods for ceremony. It is mostly unsuitable for anyone with breathing issues, heart conditions or mobility issues.
- Those attending with any mobility issues must being your own Carer/ support.
- There are no formal toilets nearby or cafe etc. (all are about 15-20minute walk).
What to bring?
- Ritual items (optional): Moon crowns, flower crowns Ritual cloaks, capes, masks; lanterns, candles in jars..
- Torch light for safe walking at night.
- Warm clothing & rain-coats/ outdoor shoes or boots (and ankle covered socks! ).
- Small ground sheet to sit on for social.
- Your own Cups/chalice to drink from.
Food & Drinks for Social after ritual ---
Please bring food & drinks to share (optional)... example: bread, butter, pitta bread, cheese, small picnic food, soft drinks, wine.
If there are unopened food items at the end, we share them with you to all to take home.
Tidying up: Help us keep woods tidy . Please take any rubbish out to bins on pavements.
-- POLICY / GUIDELINES ------
- The Woodland terrain is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues.
- NO Drugs, NO filming or photos during ritual !
- No children allowed.
- Inclusivity: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
- All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety.
Contacting Organiser:
Please send us a private messageor e-mail if you need more info. Please avoid last minute enquiries as our team gets busy preparing for this big event.
We look forward to welcoming you & sharing our magic with you.
Bright Blessings
-Mani & London Woodland Witches .
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Where is it happening?
Queen's Wood, Queenswood Road, London, United KingdomGBP 10.00
