Venue
Hitchin Rugby Club
Old Hale Way
Hitchin
SG5 1XL
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Please note this is a predominantly outdoor event with some indoor space in the marquee. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions and plan ahead as you may need to queue for entry at busy times.
Public Transport
Hitchin Station is served by regular trains from Ely, Cambridge, Peterborough and London with trains running till after the festival closes each night. Please see nationalrail.co.uk for timetable information. The station is approximately 20 mins walk from the festival site, and has a taxi rank, and bus stop outside. Buses from the station take you part way (to Grove road) where it is a further 15 mins walk to the site.
The recently launched route 9 bus between Stevenage and Bedford goes right past the festival site: 9A and 9C go along Old Hale Way, and 9B and 9D go along Bedford Road at the back of the rugby pitches.
9A, 9B, 9C, 9D – Stevenage to Bedford via Hitchin, Arlesey, Ickleford, Henlow & Haynes.
By car
The festival is about showcasing beer and cider, and whilst we do carry a range of non-alcoholic beers ciders and soft drinks we do not advise people to drive to our festival as parking is extremely limited on site.
Designated drivers are welcome and do not have to pay to enter – but will not be able to purchase items at our bars (including non-alcoholic beers).