About the Festival
- Join us for the whole weekend or just a day
- Each booking must be for at least one adult and one child, please remember to add in the child’s ages when making your booking
- Children are put into age groups for the weekend and follow a schedule based on their age, you don’t need to pre-sign up for anything
- Everything is included for your sporting activities over the weekend…you just need to bring trainers and a willingness to learn new sports or skills in the ones you already know about
- Some sessions are core sports that everyone in that age group takes part in, but there are also sessions where you can choose what to do
- Adults must stay onsite with the children over the weekend, but can take part in activities on the adult programme at the same time as the children are doing theirs
- All coaches are DBS checked and also have experience in coaching children with access and neurodiverse needs…no one gets left on the bench!
- There’s great entertainment each evening for you to enjoy with everyone else in the main arena
- We have plenty of food and drink concessions onsite to suit all your dietary tastes and needs. This is an extra cost that you will need to budget for over the weekend
On-site payments
Credit and debit cards, cash, and digital payments via the soon-to-be-launched Festival of Sport app will be accepted for on-site purchases, including merchandise, food and beverages, and more.
Program Schedule
The programme schedule, along with any subsequent changes, will be accessible via the forthcoming Festival of Sport app. The app will also provide the option to pre-book selected activities in advance of the event.
FROM ORDERING TO ON-FIELD ACTION
- Book your ticket
- Book your accommodation (if required)
- Keep up to date with Festival of Sport news on Instagram and facebook
- Keep an eye out for our email updates
- Around 30 days before the event, your ticket will arrive in your inbox – one ticket covers everyone in your booking
- Around two weeks before the event, your car park pass will arrive in your inbox – you will need to show this when you arrive
Weekend Ticket Holders
- If staying for the weekend arrive just before gates open and park up
- Check in with the Festival of Sport team with your QR code ticket and children will be issued a t-shirt colour based on their age and the group they are going to be in over the weekend.
- NOTE: If any children want to be together with friends or family members then just let the team know at registration and they will make it happen…we just need them to be of similar age please
- Check in with Hotel Bell Tent and find your accommodation
- Come and join us for pitch up and play sessions with some of our sports from 4pm
- Join in the welcome party hosted by Suzanne Shaw
- On Saturday morning there is a sport briefing where children are put into their groups and our team of volunteers will take them to their first sporting session and then lead them around the grounds throughout the day
- NOTE: The only session that requires a sign up each morning is rowing as there a limited places in each session based on the number of boats we have
- Children follow the schedule moving around the grounds over the day to each sport
- NOTE: It’s not mandatory, if any child wants to sit out a session or join another group of a similar age then that’s OK too
- Join us each evening for the entertainment in the main arena. On Saturday this is usually music and dancing, and then the Open Air Cinema on Sunday to relax after a busy weekend
Day Ticket Holders
- If joining us just for the day please make sure you arrive in good time just before gates open and park up
- Check in with the Festival of Sport team with your QR code ticket and children will be issued a t-shirt colour based on their age and the group they are going to be in that day
- NOTE: If any children want to be together with friends or family members then just let the team know at registration and they will make it happen…we just need them to be of similar age please
- Each morning there is a sport briefing where children are put into their groups and our team of volunteers will take them to their first sporting session and then lead them around the grounds throughout the day
- NOTE: The only session that requires a sign up each morning is rowing as there a limited places in each session based on the number of boats we have
- Children follow the schedule moving around the grounds over the day to each sport
- NOTE: It’s not mandatory, if any child wants to sit out a session or join another group of a similar age then that’s OK too
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Sport |
Details |
|---|---|
Archery |
Led by Archery GB, learn the basics of shooting a bow and arrow following a safety and equipment briefing. Fully accessible and inclusive. For children aged 7 and above. |
Athletics |
Join former GB sprinters Derek Redmond and Joel Fearon to learn or perfect your running, jumping and throwing skills in our specially designed athletics zone with a sprint track and specific throwing area. |
Mini Athletics |
Run by the team at Mini Athletics who take what children love to do the most (running super fast, jumping high and throwing far) and mix it with imaginative themes. A magical combination of imaginative play, sport and burning energy! |
BMX |
Whether you’re a beginner looking to master basic ground tricks or an intermediate rider aiming to elevate your skills, the team at Fusion Extreme will be running structured workshops to ensure personalised guidance and development over the weekend. Each session will be limited to 15 per session due to the number of bikes available, and full safety kit will also be provided. For children aged 6 and above. |
Beebops |
Fun, interactive baby, toddler and preschooler sensory music classes. A sensory tent also promotes holistic development of babies and toddlers, engaging senses through activities like touching different textures, exploring colours, and hearing various sounds. |
Boxing |
Learn to box safely and fairly under the tutelage of our boxing team. The boxing zone features two rings and all the equipment you need to learn the skills of this hand to hand combat sport. Protective head gear provided. Adaptable to most wheelchair users. |
Circus Skills |
Our amazing circus skills team cover everything from juggling, hoop skills, ribbon dancing to balancing acts. |
Climbing |
The climbing zone features two different walls for climbing and bouldering wall, offering a number of different routes. Suitable for all skill levels and abilities. Suitable for some wheelchair users. |
Cricket |
Our cricket coaches, alongside former England legend Ryan Sidebottom will teach you to learn and develop the skills to bat, bowl and field like a pro. |
Dance |
Join BEAT for high-energy sessions packed with fun, movement and fresh moves for all abilities & ages . With great music, big beats and an unbeatable feel-good vibe, their workshops are all about getting everyone moving and enjoying the atmosphere. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love to dance, come and be part of the action and experience BEAT at Festival of Sport. |
Drumba |
Drumba is an innovative exercise format that combines drumming with dance steps and exercise moves, creating a fast-paced cardio workout suitable for all ages and abilities. It aims to inspire participants, especially children, to engage in physical activity while fostering a love for music. |
Football |
Our football coaches will help you to learn and hone skills to improve your running, passing, tackling and scoring goals! |
Mini Football |
Led by the team at Go4Goals, our mini football sessions are available throughout the weekend. |
Functional Fitness |
Led by a team from the Matt Hampson Foundation with a focus on accessibility but open for all at Festival of Sport. Functional fitness means training your body for everyday activities through movements such as squatting, pulling, lifting and pushing, using a combination of equipment and body weight. |
Golf |
Build your golf skills under the expert guidance of our Legend Graeme Storm and his team of expert coaches. You’ll learn the basics of the game in this multi-skills zone, featuring putting, driving, pitching and chipping, alongside a simulator to analyse all aspects of your game. |
Mini Golf |
The perfect introduction to golf for those aged 5-7 led by the Golf Foundation. These fun and inclusive sessions use colourful adapted equipment for a series of lively and fun games. |
Gymnastics |
Led by Olympic medallist Sam Oldham, this zone includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, artistry and endurance. Using specialised equipment for the weekend the team will help you to find your form whether you’re looking to become the next Simone Biles or just gain endurance skills to help you in your chosen sport. For children aged 5 and above. |
Hockey |
Led by Gary and the team from Hurricane Sports our hockey sessions are designed for all abilities to help learn and improve your stick handling, passing, flicking and shooting! With Olympic gold medallists Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh in attendance, you’ll be learning from the best! |
Judo |
Under the expert guidance of British Judo, this is an unarmed combat sport intended to train the body and mind using holds and leverage to unbalance the opponent. Watch this space for details of special guests. |
Lacrosse |
Lacrosse is a fast-paced team sport where players use a netted stick, called a crosse, to catch, carry, and throw a solid rubber ball into the opponent’s goal. Our expert coaching team will teach you all about the basics of game and help you learn the necessary skills. |
Laser Run |
Laser run is a discipline of modern pentathlon and involves alternating between running and shooting with a laser pistol. You will run a short distance, and then stop to shoot at a target with a laser pistol. Run by a team from Pentathlon GB you are in the best hands to learn about this exciting and exhilarating sport. |
Medieval Sword Fighting |
Explore history in a whole new way, with medieval swordfighting! Using historic 15th century rules and modern equipment you can learn to sword fight in duels and team battles. Soft equipment and head gear used. |
Netball |
Learn the basics or perfect your skills with the coaches and legends in our netball zone. You’ll learn tips for shooting, defending and ball skills from some of England Netball’s most successful players including Tamsin Greenway and Serena Guthrie. |
Rowing |
After a safety briefing and short training on rowing machines, you will head out to the beautiful lake at Packington. Under the expert guidance of Warwick Rowing Club you will then learn from our Olympic legends how to row on the open water. Please note, for safety this activity is only open to children aged 12-17yrs. |
Rugby |
Led by RFU coaches, you will learn about the rules, positions, safe tackling, passing, kicking and jumping skills required in rugby…will you be the next Jonny Wilkinson or Ellie Kildunne? |
Mini Rugby |
Tiny Tacklers early years rugby programme is designed to develop movement and basic rugby skills to help kids to be more confident within themselves, have fun and get ready for when they can join or transition to a rugby club or sports club. |
Skipping |
Skipping engages all levels of ability and develops endurance, coordination, flexibility, speed and agility, with something as simple as a rope. And, most of all, it is a lot of fun! |
Trampolining |
Bounce your way through this session with our fabulous trampolining team and former GB trampolinist Amanda Parker. |
Wheels Extreme |
With our purpose built halfpipe, experience the thrills of skateboarding, inline skating and scooters run by former British halfpipe skateboard champ Neil Danns and world champ inline skater Jenna Downing. |
Weekend tickets
Get your tickets now, and join us at the beautiful Packington Estate in Warwickshire for a weekend to remember! Your weekend ticket includes access on Friday afternoon to relax with special Friday night entertainment, all the sports and entertainment on Saturday and Sunday, and access to the campsite for up to three nights.
Please note that the campsite must be vacated by 10am Monday morning.
You are welcome to bring your own tent or campervan or book one of our luxury glamping tents. Options start from £95 and must be booked with our accommodation partner once you have purchased your tickets.
We do also offer the option to pay for your ticket and parking by instalments. For more information on this please email clare.jackson@festivalofsportuk.com
Weekend Ticket – What’s included?
Weekend tickets include:
- Access to ALL sports and coaching for children and grown ups on Saturday & Sunday
- Access to wellness zone talks and workshops *
- Evening entertainment, family games and sporting exhibitions Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Festival of Sport branded coaching T-shirt for each child over 3 (one per participant)
- Event guide
- Early arrival on Friday afternoon for pitch up and play activities – gates open TBC
- Late departure until 10am Monday morning
- Onsite parking for the whole weekend
If you want to camp or glamp over the weekend please make sure you book with our accommodation partner once you have booked your Festival tickets.
Day tickets
If you can’t make the whole weekend, then come and join us for the day and enjoy everything that Festival of Sport has to offer on either Saturday or Sunday.
Evening entertainment is also included in the cost of day tickets, so you can stay all evening and dance the night away with our live band and silent disco!
Gates will open at 7:30am, with a sport briefing at 9:15am and activities starting at 9:45am.
Day Ticket – What’s included?
Day tickets include:
- Access to ALL sports and coaching for children and grown-ups on Saturday OR Sunday
- Access to wellness zone talks and workshops *
- Festival of Sport branded coaching T-shirt for each child over 3 (one per participant)
- Evening entertainment, family games and sporting exhibitions on chosen day
- Event guide
- Onsite parking for the whole day
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Ticket Type |
2026 Price |
|---|---|
Weekend Adult |
£169 |
Weekend Child (5-17 yrs) |
£144 |
Weekend Child (3-4 yrs) |
£49 |
Weekend Child (under 3 yrs) |
Free |
Day Adult |
£89 |
Day Child (5-17 yrs) |
£74 |
Day Child (3-4 yrs) |
£29 |
Day Child (under 3 yrs) |
Free |
