May Day, a pagan religious festival, is best known for dancing around a Maypole or the crowning of the Queen of the May. As a celebration of the start of summer it was a popular and wild occasion.

Many of the old traditions associated with the day have died out - such as the giving of May Baskets (filled with flowers or sweets) - but village fetes or fairs often still occur. In some places specific celebrations are arranged: in Oxford the Magdalen College Choir sing in the dawn from the top of their chapel tower, in Padstow they celebrate 'Obby 'Oss Day and there's a Sweeps Festival held in Rochester.

However you choose to celebrate the May weekend why not do it in fancy dress?

Whether you're having a themed party, attending a fete or are part of some May Day festivities we have a selection of fancy dress costumes, to hire or buy, to make you the star attraction!

Dress as a traditional king and queen, be a superhero or a character from history.

Select from our wide range of quality fancy dress costumes available to hire or pick out an outfit or accessories to buy.

If you need a specific costume why not give us a call so that we can advise on availability.

We have a wealth of experience and knowledge and a range of fancy dress ideas to help you chose the best costume to suit your event.