MARITIME MAYHEM 2025

Join us for our third and final Maritime Mayhem with a week of fun-filled, sea-inspired events across East Quay and the Visitor Centre & Boat Museum. From hands-on workshops to shanty singing, there's something for everyone, so come along and join the fun!

Events and Workshops Happening During the Week

East Quay

Free Family Workshops, Drop-In, 11am - 1pm (Tuesday - Thursday)

  • Tuesday 27th May: Under The Sea Wax Resist Workshop
  • Wednesday 28th May: Paper Sea Creature Plushie Workshop
  • Thursday 29th May: Underwater Mini Sculpture Workshop

Plus, a free drop-in creative activity available in the East Quay foyer all week!

Watchet Visitor Centre and Boat Museum

Friday 30th May

  • 11AM: Shanty Walk with Dave Milton. Tickets £6
  • 2PM: Beach Art Walk with Sky. Tickets £6
  • 7PM: Shanty Night with the Beach'd Buoys. Tickets £6

Buy tickets at Watchet Visitor Centre, call 01984 632101 or email info@lovewatchet.co.uk

East Quay

Saturday 31st May, Free Entry

  • 10AM-5PM : Pirate Craft Activity in the EQ foyer, Free*
  • 11AM: Sam O'Shanty Puppet Show
  • 1PM: Sam O'Shanty Puppet Show - repeat performance
  • 3.30PM: Elgar's Sea Pictures - Songs of the Ocean
  • 5PM - 6.30PM: Maritime Inspired Spoken Word Performances and invitational open mic
  • 7.30PM: LINE UP CHANGE: We are really sad to let you know that due to the seriousness of the allegations regarding the Old Time Sailors, we have taken the decision to cancel their gig with us on the evening of Saturday 31st May. We are working on confirming an act to replace them and will let you all know the plans as soon as we have them. The rest of Maritime Mayhem will go ahead as planned.

Visitor Centre & Boat Museum

Saturday 31st May, Free Entry

  • 11AM - 3PM: RNLI Charity Stall
  • 10AM: Shanty Songs with Dave Milton
  • 10.30AM: Maritime Craft Activity
  • 11AM & 1PM: Rope Making Demonstration
  • 12PM: Treasure Hunt
  • 1.30PM: Community Choir Performance
  • 2.30PM: Sam O'Shanty Puppet Show

Bring your friends and family - see you there!

Please download our Summer Holiday Workshop Booklet to see what is happening over the 6 weeks!

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