May Day Weekend at The Duke

Friday 1st May - Monday 4th May, 2026

Location: Duke of Marlborough, Somersham, Suffolk IP8 4QA

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Friday 1st May - it’s Happy Hour from 5-6pm! Our bar is open 12-11pm. Plus our kitchen is open 12-2:30pm (when Senior Lunches are available) & 6-9pm.
Saturday 2nd May - our bar is open 12-11pm, and from 8:30pm it’s THE RETRO REBELS Rockabilly Band taking you back to the 1950s! C'mon Everybody!!! Rhythm guitar and smooth vocals leading the way, they'll have you swinging through classics from Eddie Cochran to Jim Reeves and everything in between. Expect toe-tapping tunes, vintage vibes, and a night full of feel-good 50s rock'n'roll - perfect for a May Day Weekend pint and a dance!
Our kitchen is open 12–9pm on Saturday.
Sunday 3rd May - we’re doing Sunday Roasts and food on Sunday lunchtime as usual from 12-4pm - plus it’s Happy Hour from 5-6pm! But we are closed on Sunday evening due to a private booking.
Bank Holiday Monday 4th May - we’ll be open from 12-8pm for drinks and we are welcoming Boudicca Border Morris Dancers at 3pm - with clashing sticks, ringing bells, and plenty of spirited energy, their performance blends age-old folk customs with a dash of modern mischief.  A true May Day Bank Holiday treat for Somersham, they're guaranteed to raise smiles, turn heads, and get the whole pub garden buzzing and we can't wait to host them at The Duke of Marlborough!
The superb folk-duo, The Larks will be performing from 5-7pm - oozing with warm harmonies, traditional roots and modern flair. Expect rich acoustic melodies and a lively set - perfect for a springtime pint in the countryside - soak up the sunshine or settle in for the evening, their music is the perfect soundtrack to a May Bank Holiday well spent.
Our kitchen will be closed on Monday though.
We really look forward to seeing you!
Thank you, Claire