Tulip Festival Returns to Glenarm Castle May Bank Holiday Weekend

Monday, 27 April 2026 14:48

Special Guest Appearance | BLUEY | Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th May Only

The countdown is ON for 20 Years in Bloom at Glenarm Castle. Join us this May Bank Holiday Weekend (2nd–4th May) for a celebration of spring like no other. Wander through the breath-taking Walled Garden bursting with thousands of vibrant tulips and soak up a festival atmosphere packed with colour, music and family fun.

Families can also enjoy a Meet & Greet with Bluey, appearing at intervals on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May. Don’t miss your chance to meet everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler pup and have your cameras at the ready!

Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy live music and entertainment, explore craft stalls and exhibitions, and indulge in a variety of delicious food and drink from local vendors. For thrill-seekers and little adventurers, the festival offers family-friendly carnival rides and our famous Mini Land Rover Experience, ensuring fun for all ages.

Festival Highlights

Meet & Greet with the Official Bluey – the fun loving, adventure seeking Blue Heeler pup
Show-stopping tulip displays
Live music and family entertainment – Including K-POP Dance with Don King
Carnival rides
Mini Land Rover Experience for young adventurers
Artisan craft market
A wide selection of delicious food and drink
And so much more…

Lady Antrim commented; “We are delighted to be celebrating 20 years of the Glenarm Castle Tulip Festival this year. The garden team worked tirelessly over the winter months, planting in excess of ten thousand tulips, which are now in their bold, colourful prime. It’s always a wonderful way to herald the start of the summer season and we hope our visitors will come and enjoy the tulips, as well as the rest of the garden, as much as we do.”

The Tulip Festival takes place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend, from Saturday 2^nd to Monday 4^th May 2026 with Bluey appearing at intervals on Sunday 3^rd and Monday 4^th May. Each day, gates will open at 10:00AM, with the last admission between 4:00PM and 4:15PM, before the festival concludes at 5:00 PM.