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After a great deal of thought and considering all of the options available we have decided to cancel this year’s Beer and Bluegrass Festival . We have taken this decision because we cannot guarantee the safety of all festival-goers, artists and our volunteers to our
complete satisfaction. All tickets will be refunded in Full.
Thank you for your fantastic support you are all wonderfull ! FTC
 

Now in its Sixth successful year Beer and Bluegrass is proud to bring you the very best in Bluegrass and Americana.

The Festival is set in the secluded grounds of Victoria School. The main stage is set within a natural amphitheater with a woodland backdrop and the stunning ‘Claremont’ a Victorian former convent overlooking the Festival.

We are located on the South Coast of England between the towns of Poole and Bournemouth and only minutes away from the finest beaches in the UK and with easy transportation links.

Come and visit Beer & Bluegrass, one of the best small Festivals in the UK.

The Festival that never was

 
 
 

 

 

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Bluegrass Discovery – THURSDAY Evening 23rd July

On the Thursday before Bluegrass weekend we will be hosting 'Bluegrass Discovery' with FREE events scattered around Poole and Bournemouth featuring many of our Top Artists who will playing over the weekend. This is where you can sample the flavour of the Festival. These events are very popular will be FREE, we recommend you get there Early !! – All events commence 8pm approx.

Bermuda Triangle  - ………………….+ Support Ashley Cross Poole BH14 0JY

Firkin Shed – …………………… - 279 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8BZ

Barking Cat - ……………………………. - Ashley Rd Parkstone Poole BH14 9BY

All Hail Ale - ……………………………. - Queens Road - Westbourne BH2 6BE

 
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MUSIC

We are proud of our reputation of bringing top quality artistes to Beer and Bluegrass each year, and many of these are first time visitors to the UK.

Our music is based on the roots of Bluegrass so incorporates many acoustic styles. On both evenings we hold closing night ‘Jams’ where many of the acts take the stage and join together ‘Bluegrass Style’ singing around a single microphone to close each evening. The results are breath-taking and totally unique, adding a very special atmosphere to the Festival.

REAL ALES & CIDERS

We always spend a good deal of time selecting the very best of Beers and Ciders from top craft brewers. There are a couple of Festival Fav’s including Black Jesus from Great Heck and Corble from local boys 8 Arch. But expect the unexpected from Farmageddon and small batch surfer/brewer Madrigal Brewery from North Devon. There is Dark Revolution, Tapstone, Brewshack, Hattie Brown, Fallen Acorn, Elusive and Siren Craft etc etc.

Then there is Cider and plenty of it ! 30 in total, all the favs plus top new entries striving to make their mark. Silly Mo from Sussex, Meon Valley, Bumble Bee Suzie Wong, Countryman Vintage and the deadly Black Rat !

Meet the Guest Cider Maker - on Friday Night

 


FOOD

Our Festival food is hugely popular. Friday night kick off with top quality burgers and sausages from Keating’s the well-known local Wimborne butchers.

Saturday there is a Double Hog Roast from Jackie and Anthony, our Somerset farmers. If meat is not your thing then dip in to Trisha’s Vegan Chilli and West Indian Curry with Baked Potatoes or mix and match the choice is yours!

New for 2019 - Wild and Game - Game Pies and Pastries from our ethical supplier

So forget the hamper it is all here, home cooked and super fresh!

Please note this is a non smoking venue.

 

 
 
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TICKETS

Ticket prices will remain the same great value as 2018.

Children are FREE to enter if they are no higher than the tallest parent's shoulders, otherwise normal ticket price. Children under 18 are not admitted without a parent.

Dogs - Well behaved dogs are welcome but must always be a lead.

Strictly no admission without a Ticket or Proof of Purchase - No refunds on door.

Disabled Access – Although Victoria caters for disabled people there are some areas of the Festival site which are NOT wheel chair friendly, please contact us in advance if you or another visitor is disabled and are planning to visit us, so we can make prior arrangements for your Festival visit to make your visit a pleasure.

All tickets include a FREE Festival Glass and Programme !

Friday 24TH July 2020

6.00pm-11.00pm £16.00

Saturday 25th July 2020

Noon-11.00pm £18.00

Weekend Saver (fantastic Value) for both days £25.00

 

ON THE DOOR AND lOCALLY

 

2020 looks like the busiest year yet, so we cannot promise Tickets on the Door.

Due to the popularity of Beer and Bluegrass, it’s a first come, first served basis. Please Buy in advance at the Poole Tourism office just off Poole Quay (No Booking Fee) or All Hail the Ale - Queens Rd Westbourne & Firkin Shed - Holdenhurst Rd Bmth ( Both No Booking Fee ) and of course our excellent online partners

BH Live Ticket line or We Got Tickets.

Stewarding – If you have Volunteered or have been a Steward at another Festival and would like to join our happy team please drop us a email with your details and experience info@beerandbluegrass.co.uk we would love to hear from you.

 

 
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Info & LOCATION

Victoria School and Gardens

 
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‘get There anyway you can’

         Please note this is a non smoking venue.

We encourage the use of public transport and we are fortunate that Victoria School and Gardens Branksome Poole BH13 6AS is very accessible by railway and bus. Please download Map of venue here.

BY RAIL
Just two minutes’ walk away, Branksome Station is on the London Waterloo to Weymouth mainline. Upon exiting the station car park, cross the road and walk past Lidl in St Aldhelms Road and Lindsay Road is ahead of you. Cross at the pedestrian crossing and the entrance of Victoria School and is on the opposite side of the road. Signs will guide you to the Festival.

BY BUS
Again a short walk away. The bus stop is Branksome (Tesco) and is outside St Aldhelms Hall BH12 1AD. More Bus (M1 & M2) and Yellow Buses (1/1c/18) from/to Poole to Bournemouth town centre run every 2/5 mins from Bournemouth to Poole Bus Station.

AIR
Bournemouth and Southampton Airport are both served by low cost airlines. The advantage with Southampton is that the rail station is a short walk from the Terminal, and then by taking a Weymouth bound train Branksome station is less than an hour away. If you fly into Bournemouth take the Yellow Bus 737 to Bournemouth Rail Station then train to Branksome.

TAXI
Our Taxi partner is United Taxis, one of the area’s biggest fleets with an excellent service and also have seven seater taxis for groups. When you leave there is a Freephone Taxi Call button at the Tokens desk, the Taxi will then collect you from the main Entrance.

CAR PARKING
We strongly ask you not to Drink and Drive, but for designated drivers Victoria School is on Lindsay Road BH13 6AS and has ample parking. There is a one way system in operation. Enter follow signs from the main entrance and further signs will direct you to the Festival Car Parking. Please do not park in Lidl or other private car parks!

SEATING

The Festival is situated in a natural amphitheater, some people prefer chairs and while we do provide a limited number of chairs if you do want to bring your own please make them the small folding type.

CAMPING OR ACCOMMODATION
There is NO camping at the Festival.

If you want to camp there are several camp sites but none close by. As last year we have agreed with our friends St Leonards Farm Park, Ferndown BH22 0AQ

There are dozens of Hotels close by but if you are after a reasonable stay we would suggest our good friends The Southernhay Hotel Westbourne , Poole BH4 8DX. They are the closest Hotel to the Festival and lovely people !

or the Premier Inn Westcliff Poole Rd, BH2 5QU (approx 15min walk or take the bus every 2min)

If you are travelling from outside the area please contact us and we will give you guidance.

If you have any special requests or need more or require more information please contact us on info@beerandbluegrass.co.uk