Mayfest is returning to Bridport Community Orchard - the biggest community event in the orchard since the start of the pandemic.

Alongside traditional celebrations with the May Queen and Jack-in-the-Green, there will be refreshments, games, a range of music, dancing and other entertainment. 

The event will begin with the town crier gathering people in Bucky Doo Square to proceed to the orchard, arriving at 12noon.

A spokesman for Bridport Community Orchard said: "Throughout the afternoon we have a busy programme for you to experience the traditions of early May and enjoy the orchard in blossom. Bring a picnic, we have hot and cold drinks and cakes for donations, and Dorset Nectar cider for sale - please bring your 'keep cups' if you can as we are wanting to minimise the use of plastic disposables.

"You can join in the maypole dancing, pet a sheep, make a garland, make a seed bomb, go on a treasure hunt, be entertained by the Mummers, the Wyld Morris dancers and see the magic of the Big Foolini.

"We will have storytelling and live music throughout the afternoon as well. Everyone is welcome."

Mayfest will take place in Bridport Community Orchard on Monday, May 2 from 12noon to 3pm.

For more information, visit bridportcommunityorchard.org.uk