Litha at Windmill Hill City Farm: Celebrate the summer solstice

22nd May 2026

Happy Summer! As the days grow longer and the sun reaches its peak, we’re inviting you to join us for a joyful community celebration of Litha at Windmill Hill City Farm. Nestled in the heart of Bristol, our city farm will transform into a vibrant gathering space filled with creativity, music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities, all inspired by the spirit of the summer solstice.

 

Whether you’re coming for a relaxing afternoon in the sunshine, a hands-on craft session, or simply to soak up the atmosphere, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy.

What to Expect on Litha Day

 

11AM – 2PM: Jumble Sale & Creative Crafting

 

Browse our community jumble sale and give pre-loved fashion a second life. We’ll be selling hand-picked clothing donated by our stylish farm staff for just £2 an item, perfect for finding a unique summer treasure while supporting sustainable shopping.

Get creative at our flower crown workshop, where you can design your own beautiful headpiece using woven willow bases, dried flowers and foliage grown right here on the farm, plus ribbons, textiles, and other decorative touches.

 

2PM – 3PM: Traditional Folk Performance

 

Settle into the afternoon with a live traditional folk performance by The Swanning Folk!

 

The Swanning Folk are a queer, folk clog dance troupe, who blend traditional clog dance styles and delight in keeping historical dancing alive and well!

 

Free Energy Advice from Retrofit West

 

This event will include a mini energy fair with advice available from Retrofit West and others. Find out how to save money on your energy bills, make your home more comfortable in the summer and warmer as well as healthier in the winter.

 

This Litha celebration is a pay-what-you-can event. While a suggested donation is £7 per ticket, any contribution, big or small, goes directly back into supporting the farm. GET YOUR TICKET HERE.

 

Enjoy the farm all day

 

Make the most of your visit with seasonal food and drinks from our City Farm Café. Our summer menu will feature refreshing favourites including the Mango Matcha Latte alongside delicious lunches made with fresh, farm-grown produce.

 

And if you fancy lingering into the evening sunshine, Bruhaha’s Farm Tap will be serving cold pints and drinks in the Tap Room, the perfect way to round off a summer’s day.

More Than Just a Day

 

Litha is just one part of an exciting week of creativity, wellbeing, and community events happening across Windmill Hill City Farm from 20th–28th June 2026 as part of our Summer Solstice celebrations.

 

Here’s what else is coming up:

There’ll also be cold plunges available all week at Orchard Sauna, open seven days a week during the Summer Solstice.

 

Together, these events celebrate creativity, sustainability, wellbeing, and connection, all rooted in the community spirit of the farm.

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