N-FEST 25
Newbury’s favourite festival is back, renamed N-FEST! With 200+ drinks, 2 music stages, family fun and a Prosecco & Gin Tent to top it off!
Date and time
Location
Northcroft Park
Northcroft Lane West Berkshire RG14 1RS United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 10 hours
- ALL AGES
- In person
- Doors at 12:00 PM
Refund Policy
About this event
N-FEST is the new name for The Newbury Real Ale Festival. We are a not for profit festival staffed by volunteers from Newbury and Thatcham Hockey Club – raising funds for local charities.
Everyone's favourite end of summer festival is BACK and it is going to be bigger and better than ever! With over 100 different ales and ciders to try, alongside a wide range of gin, prosecco, Aperol Spritz, Pimms and a huge selection of soft drinks, there is something for all ages and tastes to enjoy!
This year's main stage line up is mega, and we'll have you singing and dancing all day and into the night! There are two stages for live music which kicks off on the main stage at 12.15. Our second stage has an awesome array of local talent to be announced, follow our socials to stay up to date!
In 2024 we raised £50,000 pounds for charities like Sport in Mind, Hampshire Air Ambulance & Mary Hare School and since it's inception 20 years ago it's raised over £200,000. Thank you to all our attendees for supporting these great causes and having a great time while doing it.
Food can be purchased from vendors at the festival. Food may also be brought into the festival site but no alcohol. Fresh water stations are located at the end of every bar.
We highly recommend buying your tickets in advance to ensure you get your tickets for the best price!
‘The biggest beer garden in the south of England for a day!’
PS - Fancy extending your weekend of fun? Strictly limited numbers can join the setup team, volunteers and some of our sponsors on Friday from 4 until 8pm for a quiet drink (or two) in one of our bars. The whole site wont be open but we'll have a good selection of drinks you can preview, music and some relaxed after work drinks. (Card payments only). Select Friday Night Sundowner in the 'Add-ons' section when you order your Saturday tickets.
Frequently asked questions
Re-entry is permitted before 6pm, but your wristband must be on and untampered with. Please note that an ID check may be required and that, in line with licensing regulations, security staff will not permit anyone into the premises if, in their judgment, they are under the influence of alcohol.
We offer a range of food options on the site but those who wish to bring a picnic/snacks may do so. No alcohol can be taken into the site. Fresh water stations are located at the end of every bar.
Yes, families are more than welcome. Obviously we can only sell alcohol to over 18s but there will be a tuck shop selling soft drinks and snacks. U18s will still need a ticket
Registered assistance dogs are welcome and we will do our best to make them comfortable. However, as a matter of public safety, we have a strict policy that dogs that do not have a formal registration as an assistance dog will not be allowed onto site
No, unfortunately we are not allowing gazebos but will allow children's small popup sun shelters etc.
Tickets are available in advance or 'on the door' but the best way to avoid the queues is to buy in advance
No, in order to contol the glasses used around the site, we will only be able to serve in the provided Plastic Pint Cup
We accept both cash and card transactions, but we prefer cards if you can. Thanks!
No bicycles or scooters are permitted onsite
es, there is a small range of alcolhol-free ales and drinks are marked as 'low gluten' and/or 'vegan' where applicable.
No. We ask all our guests to not park at the Northbrook leisure centre and to make their way to the venue on foot.
Yes. You need to download the Eventbrite App and login with the same email you used to buy the tickets and they should appear.
Yes. If you login to Eventbrite with the same email address you used to buy the tickets, you should be able to buy add-ons. You wont be able to edit the original order, but so long as you use the same email it should all work fine. They will be priced as per the current price at that time.
Don't worry we've got you, nearer the time we'll issue you tickets via the EventBrite platform.