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How much do drinks cost?

Alcoholic drinks are only served in Burghfest branded polycarbonate glasses. These can be purchased for £2.75 or bring your own from a previous year.

Alcoholic drinks are purchased with tokens. 1/2 pint of cask ale costs 1 token, a glass of wine costs 2 tokens. Tokens cost £2.75 each.

See Price List for more details
Drinks pricing is:
Glass Rental Per day 1 token
Glass can be swapped for a different type at no charge
Cask Ale 1/2 Pint 1 token
Craft Beer 1/3 Pint 1 token
Lager 1/2 Pint 1 token
Cider 1/2 Pint 1 token
Wine 175ml1 2 tokens
Carafe 8 tokens
Carafe Re-fill 7 tokens
Prosecco 125ml 2 tokens
175ml 3 tokens
Bottle 10 tokens
Pimms & Lemonade 1/2 pint 2  tokens
2pt Jug 7 tokens
Any Spirit & Mixer 25ml 2 tokens
50ml 3 tokens
Moscow Mule 3 tokens
Soft Drinks 330ml 1 token
1 125ml available at the same price

Are children allowed?

Yes. Teens (13-17) and Under-13s can attend the festival but are not allowed to consume alcohol.

Please note that Teens (13-17) and under-13s’ will only be admitted when accompanied by an adult, aged 25 or over, who is responsible for them at all times.

Teens (13-17) and Under-13s will be issued with a wristband, identifying their restricted access. For younger children, parents are encouraged to write emergency contact details on the child's wristband to facilitate quick reunification if the child gets lost.

Is there a Fairground?

Yes. There is a fairground for the Under-13s.

It features

  • Fun House
  • Inflatables
  • Bungee Trampoline
  • Flying Dumbos
  • Roundabout
  • Cup and Saucer
  • Train Ride

Unlimited Fairground Wristbands are available. See Tickets On Sale Now

Plus for the older kids (and Adults!) we have

  • Axe Throwing

Can you bring your own alcohol?

No alcohol is to be brought on to the site. Due to licensing laws, it will be taken from you or you will be asked to leave the site. We have bars and catering throughout the festival site where over-18s can purchase alcohol.

Do you allow dogs on site?

We are dog friendly but please keep them on leads at all times, respect others, clean up and look after your pets.

Is it safe and secure?

  • We have a fully SIA-approved security team and medical first-aiders on-site.
  • The event is approved by the Police, Council and Fire officers.
  • The event is operated in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
  • The Burghfield Santas work with West Berkshire Council, as the Licensing Authority, to ensure all required measures are adopted.

Subject to Change?

The festival programme is subject to change without notice. The organisers accept no responsibility if, for example, an act fails to attend or a particular beer or cider is not available. If the event has to be canceled, all monies paid for advance tickets and beer tokens will be fully refunded by our ticketing partner, Ticket Source.

Liability for Damage/Loss/Injuries?

The organisers do not accept liability for personal damages, losses or injuries sustained at this event - including damage and losses to property and motor vehicles.

Volunteer

Burghfest would not be possible without the support of our volunteers. We  have roles suitable for everyone1 including bar-staff, ambassadors, ticket desk staff and set-up/tear-down crew. To make sure we get the coverage we need and to also ensure the volunteers get to enjoy the festival, staffing is allocated in 4-hour shifts. We're using SignUp.com to manage this. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
  1. Go to our SignUp page  on SignUp.com
  2. Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
  3. Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
All volunteers receive a meal voucher, drink tokens and free admission on the day(s) of their shift(s) but more importantly have great fun and the satisfaction of giving back to the local community. If you are a local community group that can provide volunteers, and in return raise money for your organisation, check out the Burghfield Santa’s Affiliate programme. 1Volunteers under 18 must have written parental consent to participate in the event. They will be assigned age-appropriate roles and supervised by a responsible adult. For a copy of our Safeguarding policy please email admin@burghfieldsantas.org.uk.