Frequently asked questions

Hay Pride is taking place on Saturday 17 June 2023 from 11.30am until 01.00am.

Everyone’s welcome and all are invited to meet at The Globe at Hay from 11am , refreshments on sale.

Parade leaves at 11:30am on the day to join the parade to the Hay Castle which marks the start of the event.

The family-friendly free-of-charge day celebrations take place at Hay Castle https://haycastletrust.org/ from midday until 6pm, followed by even more live music and partying over at The Globe at Hay http://www.globeathay.org/ until late that evening.

Bright, colourful, rainbow, and/or your most authentic self. Drag is VERY welcome.

The whole day at Hay Castle* is a free event, so just turn up and enjoy the day time celebrations! We can’t wait to see you there.

For the evening at The Globe at Hay, Globe Field, Pride & Protest Stage, 6pm until late, FREE

The Globe at Hay, Main Stage, 6pm to 01:00am, Tickets £15. Click to book your ticket HERE

*Please note that Hay Castle has a £5 admission charge to any areas which are not part of the Hay Pride event. The Café, Shop and Great Hall and all outside spaces where the main event is taking place remain FREE

Yes. This is an event for all the family.

The parade will leave The Globe at Hay (Newport St, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5BG) at 11:30am. The parade will proceed from here to Hay Castle.

Of course, Pride is open to everyone: whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, questioning and/or an ally, we’d love to see you there.

Absolutely - we love dogs! There’s even a Hay Pride Dog Show they can participate in on the day too!

For support and general enquiries, please, email us at hello@haypride.com

For any artist enquiries email artists@haypride.com

We are so grateful to our team of volunteers and would love to expand the team so get in touch at volunteering@haypride.com

Please email hello@haypride.com

Please note car parking is limited in Hay-on-Wye. The main Car Park is located at Oxford Rd, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5AJ opposite the rear of Hay Castle. This is a long stay car park suitable for all vehicle types.

Hay-on-Wye lies on the Welsh side of the Welsh/English Border in the County of POWYS, Wales.

BY TRAIN

The closest Train station, approaching from England, to Hay-on-Wye is in the city of Hereford, approximately 21 miles east of Hay-on-Wye. The closest station approaching from Wales is Builth Wells, 19 miles away.

National Rail Enquiries, Tel: 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk

BY BUS

Visit Hay-on-Wye tourist information website for more information HERE

Hay-on-Wye and the surrounding area offer superb B&Bs, hotels, cottages and campsites, set in some of the UK’s most glorious and spectacular countryside. Visit Hay-on-Wye Tourist Information for a detailed listing of accommodation options here or Findmeabed here or Airbnb here

Hay Pride is committed to ensuring the event is an event everyone can attend. If you do have accessibility requirements please email hello@haypride.com

If you require wheelchair access this is through the gated entrance on Oxford road. The inside of the Castle is wheelchair accessible (including a lift) except the Crow’s nest and the Cellars.

The following items are prohibited on the site of Hay Pride events:

Strictly no psychoactive substances or legal highs.

No dangerous or hazardous items.

No alcohol of any kind to be brought onto the sites. There will be a bar on the Castle site and at The Globe at Hay.

No flares, fireworks, or pyrotechnics

No Chinese Lanterns

No Air horns / Megaphones/claxons

No goods for unauthorised trading

No portable laser equipment and pens

No dangerous or hazardous items

No spray cans (paint) or gas canisters

Please note there will be a designated smoking and vaping area within the Castle grounds.

Visitors to Hay Pride may be filmed and/or photographed for future promotions of the event.