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 25th – 3pm – 11pm
- Saturday September 26th – Midday – 11pm
“Last orders” is called at 10.45pm.
Are children allowed?
Yes. Teens (13-17) and Under-13s can attend the festival and are welcome to participate in all activities except for the consumption of alcohol.
However, please note that Teens(13-17) and Under 13s’ will only be admitted when accompanied by an adult. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their Teens and Under-13s at all times.
Admission for 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.
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 | |
| Hugo Spritz | 3 tokens | |
| Pimms & Lemonade | 1/2 pint | 2 tokens |
| 3pt Jug | 11 tokens | |
| Any Spirit & Mixer | 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.
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 bring your own chairs. However, gazebos are not allowed.
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 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.
I still have a question?
Please email the Burghfield Santa’s at admin@burghfieldsantas.org.uk