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Roll up roll up. Brockholes Village Fete is returning again this summer.
Back by popular demand and bigger than ever. This August bank holiday weekend join Brockholes for three whole days of village fete fun. This summer celebration will take place in stunning natural surroundings, allow you to start your holidays in style and celebrate the best of British village spirit. There will be games, food, crafts and plenty of nature to explore. Learn more below about what the weekend entails below.
What to expect on the day:
Artisan market. Local makers and handmade treasures.
Entertainment. Punch and Judy, kids magic shows and animal balloons.
Vintage extravaganza. Classic cars and vintage machinery.
Live music. From samba beats to steel drums.
Owl encounters. Meet rescue owls and learn about their stories.
Meet animals. Say hello to Brockholes conservation animals*.
Nature trails. Explore the reserve with your curious young explorers.
Bouncy castles and soft play. Unlimited fun for little ones.
Crafting, cookie decorating and face painting.
Campfire skills and den building*. Wild fun for adventurous little ones.
Fete games, model displays and a full-size calliope.
Extras, not included with your ticket. Book early to avoid disappointment.
The café will be serving delicious food all day, alongside amazing local food stalls and ice cream vendors.
Ready for a weekend full of fun, nature and nostalgia? Secure your place now to avoid disappointment.
| Season (23 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday - Monday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adults | £8.00 per ticket |
| Children | £15.00 per ticket |
| Family (two adults & two children) | £33.00 per ticket |
Tickets available for add on activities.
Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018From Preston: At the roundabout of the M6 J31and A59 go straight over under the motorway signed A59 to Blackburn. Stay in the left hand lane. Just before the traffic lights, take the FIRST exit signed “Brockholes Nature Reserve” heading north over the river (adjacent to the off-ramp slip road). Follow this road left, round doubling back and under the slip road bridge to the site entrance. From M6 north bound: As you come off the motorway get in the middle lane. At the roundabout turn right, signed A59 to Blackburn. Stay in the left hand lane. Just before the traffic lights, take the FIRST exit signed 'Brockholes Nature Reserve' heading north over the river (adjacent to the off-ramp slip road). Follow this road left, round doubling back and under the slip road bridge to the site entrance. From Samlesbury and south-bound off the M6: From Samlesbury - At the roundabout of the M6 J31and A59 you need to go all the way round the double roundabout as if you where going to head back along the A59 towards Samlesbury. As you come round the roundabout past the Tickle Trout Service Station stay in the left hand lane. Just before the traffic lights, take the FIRST exit signed 'Brockholes Nature Reserve' heading north over the river (adjacent to the off-ramp slip road). Follow this road left, round doubling back and under the slip road bridge to the site entrance. From M6 southbound: As you come off the motorway turn right at the roundabout towards Preston. Stay in the right hand lane and continue around the roundabout, As you come round the roundabout past the Tickle Trout Service Station stay in the left hand lane. Just before the traffic lights, take the FIRST exit signed 'Brockholes Nature Reserve' heading north over the river (adjacent to the off-ramp slip road). Follow this road left, round doubling back and under the slip road bridge to the site entrance.
Bus: Take the No. 59 Bus from Preston bus station. Alight the bus at the Tickled Trout Hotel. From the bus stop walk towards the bridge where traffic is easier to see, cross over and turn LEFT to the end of the bridge. There is a farm road to the right, follow this short road to a metal gate, passing a sign for Brockholes Wood. Cross over the style at the side of the gate. Follow the metal fence on your right to the next gate and at the left side of the gate there is a gap onto a rough roadway. Remain on this roadway to the end the boundary is marked by another metal gate. To the right of the gate there is a style marked Ribblesway go over the style and turn left and you will see the next style to cross. Keep to the right and follow the wooden fence under the motorway bridges, and as the road bends you will see the entrance to Brockholes. This walk is not suitable for pushchairs or anyone that cannot climb a style. During the walk there is a possibility of seeing several species of birds and insects due to the close proximity of the river and the woods. By train: The nearest railway station to Brockholes is Preston.
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