Happier Festival is a feel-good day event here to help you connect to creativity, community, health and joyful living. Come solo or with friends and explore local businesses, try new crafts/rituals, and leave feeling lighter, brighter and happier.

Your ticket gives you access to the full festival site, including:

• A curated selection of local stalls and indie businesses

• Access to free Dye House activities (like friendship bracelet making, screen printing, etc.)

• Chill-out spaces and picnic areas

• The option to join Sian’s uplifting Closing Circle at the end of the day

Workshops, food, drinks, and treats are available to purchase separately.

We’ve designed Happier so that 1.5 to 3 hours is the sweet spot to explore, unwind, and enjoy. But you’re welcome to stay longer! There are plenty of spaces to relax and reconnect throughout the day.

Happier isn’t designed with children in mind; and we don’t have any family-specific activities, childcare, or supervision on-site. You're welcome to bring kids (accompanied by an adult), but please be mindful that this event is primarily for adults and there won’t be facilities tailored for little ones.

Paid workshops and classes hosted in the Smithy and Stables are available for pre-booking. If there are spaces available you can sign-up on the day. Book a workshop here.

Other classes and activities in the Dye House (main hall) are drop-in only, first-come first served. Check out the line-up here.

Absolutely! Happier is the perfect space for solo adventurers. There will be creative activities, moments for reflection, and plenty of welcoming faces. Our classes, interactive activities and picnic spaces are ideal for making new connections.

Yes! We have a delicious selection of local food and drink stalls offering nourishing meals, sweet treats, and coffee. Come hungry!

Yes! We’re working closely with the venue to ensure as much accessibility as possible, including step-free access throughout, accessible toilets and space to rest. If you have specific needs or questions, feel free to reach out to happierfestival@dwtylife.com – we’ll do everything we can to support your day.

Happier Festival is being held at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury SY1 2SZ.

There is FREE parking available on site, follow signage as you arrive at postcode.

Bike racks are also available and the Flaxmill is a 0.6 mile walk from the Shrewsbury Train Station.