Volunteer
Help welcome neighbours.
Remember loudly
Marrowlight is a free community gathering honouring family stories through food, music, costume and shared ritual. Everyone is welcome to add a name, a photograph or a flower to the evening altar.
Lantern run
Choose the 3K river loop or the full 8K course. Both finish beneath the lantern arch with fruit, music and hot chocolate.
Register to run →Night garden dance
Move through an illuminated garden with brass, strings and a roaming puppet orchestra. Costumes are warmly encouraged.
Save a place →Host a table
Share food or a family craft.
Make an offering
Add a memory to the altar.
Evening schedule
- 16:00 · Festival begins
- 16:45 · Lantern procession
- 18:00 · Shared table opens
- 19:30 · Night garden dance
- 21:30 · Final song
Come prepared
- Live music and performance
- Accessible food and warm drinks
- Children’s craft tent
- Quiet space and step-free routes
- Costume repair station
Questions, answered
Is the festival free?
Yes. No ticket is required for the main programme.
Can I bring children?
Absolutely. Family activities run until 20:00.
Are costumes required?
No—come exactly as you are.
Is the route accessible?
The main site and 3K loop are step-free.
Community partners
RIVER TRUSTCOMMON TABLERADIO EASTMAKERS HALL