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Marple Bridge & Mellor

u3a Festival 26 - booking now open!

Event type: Outing
Date: 1st July 2026
Duration: 3 days
Until: 3rd July 2026
Group: Outings
Venue: York University
Organiser:
Cost: £18 for a day, £50 for all three days
Booking: Note that booking is required.

u3a Festival is back – the biggest celebration of the curiosity, creativity and community spirit that makes u3a so special.

Join us for three days of hands-on workshops, musical performances, sports tournaments, fascinating talks and many more surprises. 

Tickets are limited - let your members know so they can book now and avoid disappointment!

Book your festival ticket and accommodation on the u3a website

Festival volunteers needed 

The Festival team are looking for u3a sports teams and members to host activities at the festival. The idea is to offer participants the chance to try a new sport in an accessible environment, and support them to stay active.

Some sports we'd love to see include: new age kurling, walking sports (cricket, netball, football), pétanque, badminton, tennis, croquet and running.

Please share this opportunity with sports groups in your u3a - they can get involved by emailing festival@u3a.org.uk.