Event:Gŵyl y Mari Lwyd

National Waterfront Museum

All are welcome to celebrate the magic of Midwinter with one of Wales’ most intriguing and wonderful traditions, the Mari Lwyd. 

Join us for a day of creative workshops, artist and maker stalls and festive fun, leading up to a performance and parade led by the Mari Lwyd herself! 

The Mari Lwyd is a unique Welsh tradition in which a beautifully decorated horse’s skull is brought to life with music, mischief and plenty of merriment. 

This creative winter event explores the stories, customs and folklore surrounding the Mari Lwyd, with opportunities to get creative and discover something new. 

A celebration of the turning of the year, rooted in Welsh tradition and the magic of the deep winter. 

Information

10 January 2027, 12-3
Cost Free
Suitability All
Mari Lwyd

Plan your visit

 Accessibility

Here you can find information about accessibility throughout the Museum including parking, wheelchair access, lifts, baby changing facilities, assistance dogs, Braille resources, and induction loops.

Access Guide

 Parking

The National Waterfront Museum does not have a dedicated car park.

However, there are several pay and display car parks situated just a short walk from the Museum. You can find more information on car parking facilities here

Visiting by public transport, bike or foot?

You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.

 Eat, Drink, Shop

  • Our café is open, but providing a limited offer. 
  • The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
  • You are welcome to bring a picnic , while there’s nowhere to eat these within the museum, there are benches around the marina outside which make for a nice spot. 

 Location

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