TOP TIPS
We want you to have a fantastic day out
so here are some top tips to help!
THORESBY PARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
19th + 20th September 2026
NEW Notts Bus Travel
Notts Bus on Demand available Saturday Only. With Notts County Council.
It’s time to tear up the timetable and try a new, flexible way of travelling by bus!
Getting to Thoresby Park
Use the postcode NG22 9EP for your SatNav, which will bring you through the main park entrance, follow this road until you reach the car park. Please research your route before setting off as some SatNav may attempt to take you on a fruitless adventure through private roads!
The address is
Thoresby Park,
Nr. Ollerton,
Newark, Nottinghamshire,
NG22 9EP
Thoresby Park is only 22 miles North of Nottingham City centre.
Follow Military Museum and Courtyard signs from the A614, A1, A616 and A6075.
Opening Times
10am – 5pm daily
Bring Cash
Our amazing producers and exhibitors have so many great things to buy but the signal for card machines and technology in the forest is limited. The event field is surrounded by trees and the signal is intermittent. Make sure you don’t miss out on anything you might want to buy… All our exhibitors take cash!
Weather
Whatever the weather come along! It’s England so we know how to deal with the weather. We are prepared as the Festival of Food & Drink has a number of large marquees including our Beautiful Things, Kids Cookery School and Cookery Theatre, lots of great companies and activities around the main field and weather cover close to Street Food, catering, bars and cocktails! We are ready! Are you? Rain or shine!
The Festival of Food & Drink is coming to Thoresby, are you coming too?
Make a short break of it with a 3-night stay at the beautiful adults only hotel, Thoresby Hall, positioned a stone’s throw away from the event giving you the ultimate convenience. You’ll enjoy free breakfast and dinner, activities, access to leisure facilities, and great evening entertainment, all with no children and no hidden costs. Just book online at www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk or call 01623 821000
Places to Stay
Local campsite Trentfield Farm can comfortably take up to 80 units (Tents/ Caravans/ Motorhomes), they we are super dog friendly and have availability for the weekend of the festival.
For more information and to book – https://www.trentfield.co.uk
Our favourite hideaway
The Sherwood Hideaway has a 3 night luxury lodge with hot tub package for the weekend. Take a look: – https://www.sherwoodhideaway.com
I have mobility issues, where can I find out information about how to get around?
The park is accessible for scooters/wheelchairs and also has accessible toilets. The festival will be on a mixture of hard standing and short cut grass areas.
Dogs ARE Allowed
Well behaved dogs will be welcome to come along to the festival. We ask that all dogs are on a lead at all times and that all mess is cleaned up and disposed of. We have a great selection of traders with lots of pet treats to shop! Dogs won’t be allowed in the Cookery Workshops, classes or the Cookery Theatre.
Where can I buy tickets from?
Tickets for 2025 are now on sale you can book here. You will also be able to purchase tickets on the day at the festival, these are subject to availability. We recommend you take advantage and buy your tickets in advance. Tickets will be at a higher price on the day.
What does the ticket include?
General admission includes: Parking, access to the festival on your chosen day, seeing all the fantastic traders for shopping, the TV chefs in our Cookery Theatre on your chosen day, live music, and BBQ demonstrations.
For families – circus school and artventurers arts and crafts are included. Other activities will be available including rides and attractions which will be chargeable.
I have a question about my ticket(s) that I have purchased?
Please contact See Tickets Customer Service Team – Click Here
VIP tickets what’s included?
The VIP ticket will include: –
- Priority parking on arrival
- Fast track entry into the festival
- Access to a VIP area with seating for you to take advantage of throughout the day
- A ‘Meet and Greet’ with our special celebrity chef guests – in the VIP area
- An exclusive Goody Bag with samples and offers.
*Meet and greets are subject to availability and the event organiser will select which of our guests on the day will to go into the VIP area. The meet and greet times will be advertised in the VIP marquee each day.
How do I book Adult workshop/sessions?
You can add on your session via the ticketing page. These sessions will have limited tickets available so we strongly recommend booking in advance.
Go to the ticketing page and click to add – ‘I have already bought my admission ticket’.
How do I book Kid’s cookery sessions?
Kid’s cookery sessions for pasta, ice-cream, butter making etc are bookable on the day at the Kids Cookery Workshop Tent – £4 each on a first come first served basis. Get there early.
Do you have concession tickets?
We provide a free personal assistant ticket to customers who are unable to attend The Festival of Food and Drink without the aid of a designated person.
To apply for a complimentary PA ticket please contact info@channellevents.com
What music will there be at the festival?
We will have live music in our street food area. Singers/bands will be announced soon!
What is on at the festival?
Take a look at our what’s on section on the website. All timetables and schedules will be added to the website a few weeks before the festival. Also join our social media channels as we post regular updates on there,