Date: Friday 13th August

Opening Times: 4:00pm-10:00pm

Entertainment Times: 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Last Entry: 7:00pm

Your ticket allows entry from 4:00pm, so why not arrive early and enjoy the atmosphere with outdoor bars, street food and live DJs before the headline performance?

Date: Saturday 14th August

Opening Times: 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Last Entry: 7:00pm

Your ticket allows entry from 2:00pm, so why not arrive early and enjoy the atmosphere with outdoor bars, street food and live DJs before the headline performance?

We strongly recommend using pre-booked taxis for drop off and pick up. Please note that Highcliffe Castle car park will not be available for event parking.

TAXI DROP OFF AND PICK UP

Please use the designated taxi point just inside the main entrance to Highcliffe Castle. We recommend pre-booking your return taxi, as demand will be high.

CAR DROP OFF & PICK UP

Please use the designated drop-off point outside the main entrance to Highcliffe Castle. Do not enter the castle car park or grounds.

LOCAL CAR PARKS

• Steamer Point Car Park Penny Way, Christchurch BH23 4TA

• Highcliffe Cliff Top Car Park Highcliffe BH23 5DF

BLUE BADGE PARKING

A limited number of Blue Badge parking spaces are available at Highcliffe Castle (subject to availability).

BY TRAIN

• Hinton Admiral is the nearest railway station. It’s 5 minutes by taxi and 20-25 minutes on foot to the castle.

• Christchurch Station is also close by. It’s 10 minutes by taxi. We would not recommend walking

BY BUS

Highcliffe Castle is served by the Morebus 81 route, which run from Bournemouth Town Centre and stops right outside Highcliffe Castle.

For the latest timetables, please visit the Morebus website before travelling.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

• Download your tickets before you arrive – phone signal can be limited.

• Bring valid photo ID (Challenge 25 is in operation).

• Check the weather forecast.

• Charge your phone.

• Plan your journey home and consider pre-booking your taxi with United Taxis 01202 556677

WHAT TO WEAR

Dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear, as much of the event takes place on grass.

WHAT TO BRING

• Bring a small bag with your essentials, including; your phone, sunscreen and a sealed, non-glass water bottle.

• Camping chairs are welcome but cannot be used in the designated standing area in front of the stage.

• Picnic blankets are NOT permitted.

FOOD & DRINK

Outside food and drink are not permitted. Sealed water in non-glass bottles is permitted. A selection of food vendors, bars and refreshments will be available throughout the event.

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.

Dogs are not permitted at the event. Registered assistance dogs are welcome.

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.

No. Outside food and drink are not permitted.

A selection of food vendors, and an outdoor bar will be available throughout the event.

• Meram Kitchen – Turkish cuisine

• Alla Greek – Greek cuisine

• Funki Grilla – steaks and burgers

• Warrens Ice Cream

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.

• 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.