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Archipelago Festival of Colour

Willow and Lore, 15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, BT436RQ
A small crowd are gathered in meadow clearing behind tall grasses on a summers day

About

Immerse yourself in a weekend celebration of all things natural colour! An intimate festival dedicated entirely to natural dyes, pigments, and inks, honouring the Land that provides them.

Picture yourself at a weekend-long picnic on a dreamy traditional farm in the Ulster countryside, surrounded by fellow colour fairies, alchemists and the occasional hedge witch.

The Archipelago Festival of Colour is the first-of-its-kind weekend of playful activities for crafters and families to explore plant-based dyes, pigments & inks through workshops and play.

All-weekend tickets: give you access to all workshops and activities on Saturday and Sunday, plus 3 daily meals for both days.

Sunday tickets: give you access to all activities from 10:30am to 6:30pm, except where indicated otherwise. Lunch is included in the ticket price.

Accommodation is not included in the ticket price. On-site camping, glamping and camper park-up are available at an additional price. Alternatively, you may choose to stay at a nearby hostel

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Activities accessible for visitors with disabilities
  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
  • Guide dogs permitted

Catering

  • Gluten Free Options Available
  • Vegan Options Available
  • Vegetarian Options Available

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)

Establishment Features

  • Accommodation nearby
  • Accommodation on site
  • Outdoor Event

Event Facilities

  • Booking Required

Parking & Transport

  • Frequent bus services
  • On site parking
  • Station nearby

Guide Prices

See website for prices.

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Opening Times

Season (25 July 2026 - 26 July 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday08:30 - 21:00
Sunday08:30 - 18:00

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