EVENT INFO

FRIDAY | THE LUKE COMBS EXPERIENCE

• Date: Friday 14th August

• Opening Times: 6:00pm – 10:00pm

• Last Entry: 8:00pm

Set Times:

• 6:00pm – 7:00pm | DJ Big T

• 7:00pm – 7:30pm | Ollie Hawkins

• 7:30pm – 8:00pm | DJ Big T

• 8:00pm – 10:00pm | The Luke Combs Experience

SATURDAY | THE GEORGE MICHAEL SINGERS

• Date: Saturday 15th August

• Opening Times: 2:00pm – 10:00pm

• Last Entry: 8:00pm

Set Times

• 2:00pm – 6:30pm | DJs

• 6:30pm – 8:30pm | 80s vs 90s DJ Set

• 8:30pm – 9:30pm | The George Michael Singers

• 9:30pm – 10:00pm | DJs

CASTLE ADDRESS

Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4LE

BY CAR

Parking  is available at:

• Steamer Point, Penny Way, Christchurch BH23 4TA (15-20 min walk)

• Highcliffe Cliff Top Car Park, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5DF (50 min walk)

• Blue Badge Parking: A small number of Blue Badge parking spots are available at Highcliffe Castle (subject to availability).

• Car Drop Off: If you are being dropped off by car, please note that the drop off location is outside the front of the main gate of Highcliffe Castle (Rothesy drive) Only taxis will be permitted to go through the main driveway

BY TAXI

• Taxi drop-off and collection is just inside the castle carpark and will be signposted.

• We recommend pre-booking your return journey with United Taxis 01202 556677.

BY TRAIN

The nearest station is Hinton Admiral, which is approximately a 10-minute taxi journey or a 30-minute walk from Highcliffe Castle.

Your ticket includes a full evening of live entertainment, plus access to the festival gardens where you'll find outdoor bars, artisan shopping stalls, delicious street food and live entertainment throughout the day.

Optional Wine Tasting Upgrade

You can also upgrade your ticket with a 2-hour wine tasting experience inside Highcliffe Castle.

Your upgrade includes:

• A 2-hour wine tasting session

• The opportunity to sample over 300 wines

• A festival tasting glass

• Complimentary bottled water

• Full access to the festival gardens before the evening entertainment

Visit https://southcoastwinefestival.co.uk/ and enter the code COCOLOCO at checkout to purchase your upgrade for the exclusive price of £10.

Please note that the wine tasting takes place inside Highcliffe Castle and the festival stage is not visible from the tasting rooms. We recommend selecting a tasting session that fits around the performances you'd like to see.

No. Please ensure your tickets are downloaded to your phone before you arrive, as mobile signal around the venue can be limited.

If you're attending as a group, we recommend sharing tickets with everyone before you travel.

Dress comfortably for a summer festival. Much of the event takes place on grass within the grounds of Highcliffe Castle, so comfortable footwear is recommended.

As much of the event is outdoors, we recommend checking the weather forecast and dressing appropriately.

You're welcome to bring:

• Mobile phone

• Camera

• Small bag

• Sunscreen

• Sealed water bottle (non-glass)

• Picnic blankets/Camping chairs (for daytime use)

Please note that picnic blankets and camping chairs cannot be used within the designated standing areas in front of the stage.

There is plenty of seating available throughout the festival grounds.

A fantastic selection of food vendors, outdoor bars and refreshments will be available throughout the event.

Outside food and drink are not permitted.

Sealed water in non-glass bottles is permitted.

Yes. This is an outdoor event in the grounds of Highcliffe Castle. Much of the venue, seating and garden areas are outdoors. Please dress for all weather conditions. Refunds will not be issued due to poor weather unless the event is cancelled because of severe conditions.

The inside of Highcliffe Castle is fully accessible. Facilities include:

• Accessible toilets

• Step-free access

• Wheelchair-friendly routes

• Assistance dogs are welcome

The festival grounds are accessible but some routes are a little uneven and the distance from the castle & grounds to main stage is about 150 metres.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact contact@southcoastwinefestival.co.uk before your visit and we'll be happy to help.

Visit the shop located within the castle during the festival and they will relay onto us.

After the event contact: contact@southcoastwinefestival.co.uk and we will liaise with the castle for any lost possessions

Remember when packing, the following items are not allowed:

Glass, Candles. Gas Canisters Larger Than 300g, Smoke Canisters, Knives, Illegal Substances, Legal Highs, Nitrous Oxide, Laser Pens, Megaphones, Fireworks, Flares, Poles, Banners, And Flags, Animals (Other Than Registered Guide Or Hearing Dogs), Any Items Which May Be Used As A Weapon

This is an over 18s event. The event will operate a Challenge 25 policy. All guests who appear to be under 25 will be asked to produce photo ID to prove they are of legal age before being sold any alcohol.

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.

However, if we cancel or postpone the event for any reasons related to Covid-19 (or any mutation), we shall notify you and you may be permitted to transfer your ticket to the next calendar year event or you may apply for a refund within 1 calendar month of the date of cancellation/postponement. Refunds will be processed in accordance with your ticket provider’s terms and conditions.