Winchester: Foodies Festival 2025 - North Walls Recreation Ground

Foodies Festivals 2025
Available until 20 July 2025

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Save up to 50% on tickets & enjoy a family day out in Hampshire when you get festival tickets for the Winchester Foodies Festival 2025 

Visit Foodies Festival Winchester for 2025 for the nation's biggest celebration of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music.

One of the very best days out for Winchester foodies, watch MasterChef champions, Great British Bake Off stars, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their delicious recipes, as they share their best baking hints and tips, before heading for some tasty street food and enjoying live music from Symphonic Ibiza, The Wanted 2.0 and Blue!

If you're looking for things to do in Winchester this July, head to North Walls Recreation Ground in Winchester for the Foodies Festival, one of the best days out in Hampshire that the whole family will love! 

See Symphonic Ibiza, The Wanted 2.0 & Blue in Winchester

  • Friday 18th July: Symphonic Ibiza
  • Saturday 19th July: The Wanted 2.0
  • Sunday 20th July: Blue

What's On at Winchester Foodies Festival 2025?

  • Live Music Stage: Enjoy iconic live music, with iconic artists providing the sounds to accompany your epic weekend. 
  • Chefs Theatre: Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes. 
  • Cake & Bake Theatre: Learn how to make show-stopping cakes with expert bakers, including Great British Bake Off stars.
  • Drinks Theatre: Sample an array of new wines, champagnes and cocktails. 
  • Kids' Cookery: Let your young chefs join in on the fun as they cook up some recipes of their own! 
  • Barbecue Skills: Join the flaming hot BBQ action at the incredible Fire Pit station. 
  • Nigel Brown Cook School: Learn from the culinary legend himself! Additional fees may apply. 
  • Silent Disco: Sessions to suit all, from old school bangers to new chart hits. Additional fees may apply. 
  • Artisan Market: Enjoy a huge selection of tasty treats from the market on your day out.
  • Fairground: Enjoy a range of family-friendly fairground adventures, fun for all ages!
  • Street Food: Try tasty foods of all flavours from around the world at the pop-up vendors.  
  • Chili-eating competitions: Challenge chili-eating world champion, Shahina Waseem in a red hot contest! 
  • NEW for 2025: Brought to you by Great Taste, the world’s largest and most respected award scheme for food and drink. The Great Taste Market is a gathering place for food and drink lovers and a space where people can come together to discover new tastes and celebrate the art of good food.

Chef Line-Up at Winchester Foodies Festival 2025: 

  • Ritchie Stainsby (MasterChef: The Professionals 2024)
  • Jack Sturgess (Bake with Jack)
  • Ben Piette (Maison)
  • Andrew Du Bourg (The Elderflower)
  • PLUS: More to be announced!

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Location
River Park Recreation Ground,
River Park Leisure Centre,
Gordon Road,
Winchester
,
SO23 7DD
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How to find us

Address: River Park Recreation Ground, River Park Leisure Centre, Gordon Road, Winchester, SO23 7DD

What3Words: toxic.mixing.staple

By car:

Tatton Park is situated in the town of Knutsford, Cheshire in the North West of England and is easily accessible from major roads and railways with good public transport links to Knutsford. It is just 20 miles from Manchester and 30 miles from Chester.

Parking is available inside the Knutsford Entrance of Tatton Park and at the Old Hall with the main parking area near Tatton Park's Mansion and Stableyard area. 

By bus:

Local bus services are available to Knutsford including the D&G Buses route 88 from Macclesfield and Altrincham via Wilmslow, D&G Buses route 89 from Northwich and Warrington’s Own Buses route 47 from Warrington. 

By train:

Knutsford Railway Station is situated half a mile from the Knutsford Entrance to Tatton Park. It is a further two mile walk down the estate drive to the Mansion and Stableyard area where the Garden entrance is located along with Tatton’s speciality shops and Stables Restaurant.

Facilities
  • Food & Drink vendors
  • Toilets
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Is the Foodies Festival wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Foodies Festival is wheelchair accessible. Carers attend for free!

What are the opening times for Foodies Festival in Winchester?

The opening times for Foodies Festival in Winchester are as follows:

  • Friday 18th July 2025 – 2pm–10pm
  • Saturday 19th July 2025 – 11am–9pm
  • Sunday 20th July 2025 – 11am–8pm
What's the itinerary for Foodies Festival in Winchester?

The itinerary for Foodies Festival in Winchester is as follows:

Headliners:

  • Friday 18th July – Symphonic Ibiza
  • Saturday 19th July – The Wanted 2.0
  • Sunday 20th July – Blue

Itinerary:

  • Live Music – all day
  • La Española Chefs Theatre – 12-6pm (Fri 2.30-7.30pm)
  • Drinks Theatre – 11.30am – 6.30pm (Fri 3-8pm)
  • Cake & Bake Theatre – 11.30am – 5.30pm (Fri 2-6pm)
  • Kids Cookery Theatre – 12-6pm (Fri 2-7pm)
  • Nigel Brown Cook School (£25 supp) – 1-5pm (Fri 3-6pm)
  • Silent Disco (£8 supp) – 5-7pm (Fri 4-7pm)
  • BBQ Stage – 12-6pm (Fri 2.30-7.30pm)
What is Foodies Festival?

Foodies Festival offers a fun day out for all the family. Foodies Festival, the UK’s largest celebration of food & drink where visitors can feast on a vast array of culinary activities, making Foodies Festival the social event of the summer.

There are top chefs cooking in the Chef’s Theatre; wine, beer, and cocktails in the Drink’s Theatre, a live entertainment stage and kids can learn to cook too in the Children’s Cookery Theatre.

Is Foodies Festival vegetarian or vegan-friendly?

Yes, there are vegan cookery demonstrations in the Chefs Theatre at most venues, with plenty of street vendors selling vegetarian and vegan food to be tasted on site. 

Can I bring my own food or drink to Foodies Festival?

In the cases of allergies or baby food you may bring your own food. You may not under any circumstances bring your own alcohol. Any alcohol you bring will be confiscated and disposed of. 

Can I bring my dog to Foodies Festival?

Yes, dogs are allowed into Foodies Festivals if they are kept on a short lead. 

Does Foodies Festival have disabled access?

Foodies Festivals sites have Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets and Carers are admitted FREE on the day.

Is Foodies Festival child-friendly?

Yes, the festival has plenty of activities that children can enjoy including a Children’s Cookery Theatre.

All kids under the age of 6 years gain free entry to Foodies Festivals.

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