When Mayall was three years old, he and his parents—who taught drama—moved to Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, where he spent the rest of his childhood and performed in his parents' plays.
Ketika Mayall berusia tiga tahun, ia dan orang tuanya –yang mengajarkan drama– pindah ke Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, di mana dia menghabiskan sisa masa kanak-kanaknya dan tampil dalam drama orangtuanya.