Thursday, Friday & Saturday are for over 18s only.
Sunday is family day. A free of charge ticket for under 18s can be added at the time of checkout
Sunday Terms and Conditions
Refunds up to 30 days before event
Tickets & Sessions
What are the dates? Farm Trip is running from Thursday 31st August 2023 – Sunday 3rd September 2023
What sessions are available? As with last year the sessions are for the full day. Sessions are Thursday 12 – 9pm, Friday & Saturday 12-10pm, Sunday 12-9pm.
When are tickets available? Friends Of The Tap presale is from 10am Friday 28th April 2023. General Sale Tickets are avaialble from 10am on Friday 5th May 2023
How much are tickets? Ticket prices are available throught the booking portal. There are different packages available to suit everyone.
What is included in my ticket? Ticket includes to the full festival for the day you have purchased your ticket. All customers will get this years Official Farm Trip 2023 glass and programme at check in
Beers & Other Drinks
How many bars are there? We have 4 bars across the farm; The Taproom, The Tap Beneath The Trees, The Tunnel & a NEW bar for 2023.
What lines are pouring? We have 3 Cask lines & over 45 Keg lines
How many beers will be pouring? This year we have over 50 breweries pouring over 140 different beers over the course of the event. We will have over 45 lines pouring at any one time, so each day will have different beers. We can't guarantee which beers will be on which days. Live beer menus will be available throughout the event.
When will the breweries be announced? We will be releasing the list of breweries pouring by the end of June.
When will the beer list be published? This will be released around 2 weeks before the event.
How much are the beers? Will we be operating a token system, where all keg beers will be in 1/3 or 1/2 pours & cask beers will be in ½ pints (some special releases may be in 1/3 pours). Most beers will be either 1 or 2 tokens. This year we are working hard to ensure a lot more beers are 1 token. Some rare or imported beers may be a up to 4 tokens to reflect their cost.
How much is token worth? Each token will be worth £3.00, or you will have the option to buy 8 for £20. Unused tokens are not refundable, but can be used towards the purchase of takeout cans or Merch. These tokens cannot be used for external vendors i.e. food, desserts etc.
Will all the beers be really strong? This year we will ensure that there are more session beers available at each bar. We will still have a great mix of (pretty much) all styles.
Will other drinks be available? We will be serving a wide selection of Wine/Gin/Cider/Spirits & Soft Drinks, which can be paid for using Farm Trip tokens.
Opening Hours
12-9 Thurs, 12-10 Fri & Sat, 12-9 Sunday
30 mins drinking up time will be added at the end of all sessions.
Camping
Will there be camping? This year we have a limited number of bell tent pitches. There will be a bell tent & entry package available. This year, we will also have a very limited number of spaces for Campervans & Caravans (without electric hook up). These can be purchased as an add-on to your festival ticket at the time of booking. We will not be able to offer space for tents, however, our friends at the Bay Horse at Heath Charnock have plenty of camping spaces available in their meadow. To book, please call 01257 485 849
Where to Stay
Where are the closest hotels? We have quite a few hotels in the local area. Hotels nearby; The Black Dog Belmont, Bolton Whites Hotel, University of Bolton Stadium Premier Inn, Bolton West Premier Inn, Bolton (Stadium/Arena) Premier Inn - Chorley North, Dressers Arms - Wheelton, Chorley Plaza Hotel - Chorley
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE RIVINGTON LODGE HOTEL IS ACTUALLY SITUATED ON THE M61 SERVICES AND NOT IN THE LOCAL VILLAGE, DESPITE WHAT BOOKING WEBSITES MIGHT SAY
Public Transport
What train can I catch & when is the last train? Please click here to see train times
What are the local bus routes? The 125 runs from Preston & Bolton through Horwich & Adlington for the time table, please click here
We will be offering visitors who can present a valid public transport ticket (Bus/Train) 1 free drinks token each.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BUS & TRAIN TIMETABLES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Parking
Will there be parking? There is very limited parking on site, and this will be offered on a first come first serve basis. In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we would encourage visitors to please use public transport where possible.
We will be offering visitors who can present a valid public transport ticket (Bus/Train) 1 free drinks token each.
Food & Entertainment
Will there be food available? This year we will have at least 3 traders serving throughout. These vendors accept cash or card.
Will there be music? This year we will be having a DJ on Friday & Saturday Evening. We will also have acoustic acts performing at the Tap Beneath The Trees throughout the festival
Children & Dogs
Are Kids Allowed? Thursday to Saturday is strictly over 18s only. However, this year we have designated Sunday as Family Day. Under 18's can attend with an Free Of Charge ticket (this can be added at time of purchase)
Are Dogs Allowed? Well behaved dogs are allowed and must be kept on a lead at all times.
Health & Safety
For all the details on your safety around the site, please click here
Farm Trip Fringe
New For Farm Trip 2023 This year we will be hosting Fringe events around Farm Trip week with breweries attending the Festival. We are using these events to highlight the thriving craft beer scene around us.
Venues will be confirmed at a later date
Camping rules
Make the most of your Farm Trip weekend
One caravan, campervan or motorhome per pitch ticket purchased.
Strictly no awning or campfires.
Cars cannot remain in the camping area and must be moved once set up.
Max two persons per pitch (not including children.)
A toilet drop point will be available.
No electric hook up will be available.
Please note that personal generators and Barbeques are not permitted on the farm.
Restrictions to on site movement of live-in vehicles may apply throughout the event. Live-in vehicle pitches are only valid in conjunction with festival entry tickets.
No spirits or glass bottles are allowed. Please remember any personal alcohol brought to the event is only for consumption within the campsite and not the festival areas.
Please note, for the consideration of all campers, no music is to be played on site. Please ensure that you do not disturb the peace after 11.00pm.
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