The Recreation Ground, Burghfield Common. RG7 3EN.
Ditch the car and walk or come by bus. There is a Bus No 2/2a which stops nearby.
Parking available at The Willink.
Please do not park on the road
Disabled parking only on-site
What are the opening times?
- Friday September 27th – 3pm – 11pm
- Saturday September 28th – Midday – 11pm
“Last orders” is called at 10.45pm.
Tickets Available Now
Entrance to the event on the day costs
- Adult Weekend £20.00
- Adult Friday £15.00
- Adult Saturday £15.00
- Under 18’s FREE
Those wishing to consume alcohol, need to purchase a Burghfest 2024 branded polycarbonate glass, bring a Burghfest glass from a previous year, or rent a Santa Recycles glass for use for the day.
Glass rental and alcoholic drinks are purchased with £2.50 tokens. 1/2 pint of cask ale costs 1 token, a glass of wine costs 2 tokens. See Price List for full details.
Advance Tickets available now.
Save £5 on admission plus the option to buy 12 drink tokens for the price of 10!
1Booking fee applies
Terms and Conditions
- Only alcohol purchased on the premises can be consumed at Burghfest.
- Drinking alcohol on the premises requires an age verified ID band, obtained from the ticket desk in exchange for a ticket.
- Under 18s will be issued with a wristband, identifying their restricted access. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children at all times. For younger children it is recommended that parents/guardians write emergency contact information on the wrist band.
- The Management reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone, at any time
- Burghfest is a Drugs-free zone. Any form of drug use will result in ejection and barring from the Premises
- As Burghfest is a Licensed Premise, if the Management request you leave, it is a criminal offence not to do so
Are children allowed?
Yes. Children can attend the festival and are welcome to participate in all activities except for the consumption of alcohol. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children at all times.
Admission for under-18s is free but they 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.
How much do drinks cost?
Those wishing to consume alcohol, need to purchase a Burghfest 2024 branded polycarbonate glass, bring a Burghfest glass from a previous year, or rent a Santa Recycles glass for use for the day.
Glass rental and alcoholic drinks are purchased using tokens. Cash is not accepted at the bars.
Tokens cost £2.50 each and are available from the ticket desk.
Drinks pricing is:
| Santa Recycles 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 | |
| Aperol Spritz | 3 tokens | |
| Pimms & Lemonade | 1/2 pint | 2 tokens |
| 3pt Jug | 10 tokens | |
| Gin & Tonic | 25ml | 2 tokens |
| 50ml | 3 tokens | |
| Soft Drinks | 330ml | 1 token |
1 125ml available at the same price
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 18’s can purchase alcohol.
What if I don’t like Beer?
We have a great range of local cask ale, craft beer and cider, including alcohol-free beers, so, if you are over 18, maybe we can change your mind.
If not, we have a fabulous range of Wine & Prosecco , Gin and other spirits, and we will also be serving Pimms & Lemonade.
Of course, soft drinks and tea/coffee are available for sale from the food vendors and tap water is free.
What types of beer are available?
Santa has selected an amazing range of locally brewed Cask Ale and Craft Beer for you to try.
Cask Ale or ‘Real Ale’ is the traditional form of British Beer. It is a “living” product that continues to ferment in the cask until it is served and according to CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, it represents the “pinnacle of brewing art”, critics would categorize it as “flat & warm”!
The term Craft Beer originated in the USA. Mass-produced bland lager led to the growth of small independent brewers being formed to brew beer with great taste. The predominant style was based on India Pale Ale (IPA) originating from England but these new brewers experimented by adding loads more hops and a range of other ingredients. More recently, they have similarly experimented with other traditional beer styles. They coined the term ‘craft beer’ and defined it as beer brewed traditionally by small independent brewers. Craft beer is force carbonated and served chilled – “cold & fizzy”.
To help you choose your beer we have categorized our “Cask Ale” and “Craft Beer” as shown below:
Lager |
Lager is a fizzy beer served chilled that has a reputation, at least amongst beer nerds, for lacking taste.We have selected a Craft Lager for the festival that shows that this doesn’t have to be the case! Perfect for those who prefer a chilled fizzy drink. Real ale drinkers should try it to see how good lager can be.
Check out our Craft Lagers. Lager is not available as a Cask Ale |
Pales & IPAs |
India Pale Ale was first brewed for the colonial market and is strong in alcohol and high in hops to survive the sea journey. Look for juicy malt, citrus fruit and a big spicy, peppery bitter hop character, with strengths of 4% upwards.
Golden Ale was developed in the 1980s as a lower strength refreshing summer drink to tempt lager drinkers. Golden ales are lighter hopped and hence less bitter that IPAs. Check out our Cask Pales and Craft Pales. |
Bitters |
These are the traditional English beer style. Look for a spicy, peppery and grassy hop character, a powerful bitterness, tangy fruit and juicy, and nutty malt.
Best Bitters are stronger than Bitters and the malt and fruit character tends to dominate. Check out our Cask Bitters and Craft Bitters. |
Milds & Stouts |
Mild is the oldest beer style in the country but out of fashion until recently. It has a taste all its own. Look for chocolate, fruity and nutty flavours. If you have never had Mild before, give it a try!
Stouts have a profound dark and roasted malt character with raisin and sultana fruit, espresso or cappuccino coffee, liquorice and molasses, all underscored by a bittersweet taste. Check out our Cask Darks and Craft Darks. |
Sours |
Sour beer is a type of beer that has an intentionally tart, sour, or acidic taste. It’s made using wild yeasts or acid-producing bacteria. Fruit can be added to sour beers to make them taste more tart. The flavor of sour beer can range from light and fruity to intensely sour, and it can also include familiar beer flavors like malts and hops.
Check out our Craft Sours. |
We also have Alcohol-Free (AF) and Gluten-Free (GF) beers available.
Some of our beers are suitable for Vegans (Vg). Check out our Vegan Cask Ales and Vegan Craft Beers.
Can I get a printed copy of the beer list?
We are not producing a printed programme this year as part of our efforts to reduce the impact on the environment.
| We recommend that you use our Event Guide available at burghfest.org.uk from your smart phone, This gives access to the drinks listings, music schedule and much more. |
If you do not have a smart phone, please see the information boards in the beer tent.
Lost parents
Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children at all times.
If a child is found without a parent, volunteers will calmly escort the child to the ticket desk, which serves as the designated safe area.
Efforts will be made to contact the parent using the information on the child’s wristband, or announcements may be made over the event’s PA system.
A copy of our Safeguarding policy is available from admin@burghfieldsantas.org.uk.
Are there toilets and disabled facilities?
Yes. There are both.
Is there camping?
No. Camping is not permitted in the recreation ground.
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.
Can you bring your own chairs and picnic rugs?
Yes you can.
Is it safe and secure?
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- We have a full and SIA approved security team and medical first-aiders on-site
- The event is approved by the Police, Council and Fire officers.
- The Burghfield Santas will 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.
How can I help?
There are still sponsorship opportunities available and we are always looking for volunteers.
I still have a question?
Please email the Burghfield Santa’s at admin@burghfieldsantas.org.uk