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: Maritime Inspired Spoken Word Performances
  • 7PM: Old Time Sailors

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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