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The campsite is open from 12:00hrs Friday until the later time of 11:00hrs on Monday
CAMPING
Camping and reception is on the Grove Parish Council playing fields next to Grove Rugby Club who kindly allow us use of their facilities. There is space for tents, caravans and campers. If the weather is wet cars should be left in the car park next to the campsite to minimise any damage to the grass. Fires are not permitted and barbeques are only allowed if they are raised off the ground. Dogs are welcome but they must be kept under control at all times and all mess must be collected and placed in the bins provided. The campsite will be open from 12:00hrs on Friday until 11:00hrs on Monday morniing.
Please note: During the Big Sing on Saturday (13:00 – 16:00hrs) and the Big Sing on Sunday (13:00 – 16:00hrs) and for 30 minutes either side, the campsite gates will be locked, to allow all those concerned to enjoy this part of the festival. If you need to use your vehicle during these times, please make sure that it is in the car park before these times
Please follow the folk tradition by making sure that your pitch is free of rubbish and by taking all rubbish home with you, when you leave.
Enjoy your weekend
Food
BREAKFAST
Grove Rugby Club will be serving a full cooked breakfast on Saturday & Sunday morning.
OTHER FOOD
The Rugby Club will be serving food in the club house
The Bay Tree and the Volunteer Inn serve food.
In the village, there is an Indian restaurant, a Chinese takeaway, two chip shops, Munchies café and a Costa café. There is also a Kebab Van (cash only) in the layby next to the sports field. There is a Co-op, grocer’s, Aldi, Tesco Express and a daytime coffee-shop.
TEA TIME
On Saturday in the marquee, from 5.30, there will be bread and cheese for the morris dancers. Everyone else is welcome to bring their own food or takeaways and eat in company, accompanied by tunes from a session.
Drinks will be available from the Rugby Club.
Please do NOT take drinks into the Rugby Club which have not been purchased there. Thank you for your understanding
White Horse Merchandise
White Horse Folk Festival T-Shirts will be available at the festival to help us to get quantities, it would be good if you could preorder your White Horse Folk Festival T-Shirt by filling in the form below.
Maximum price £15
Pre order your 2027 White Horse Folk Festival T-Shirts here, so we can make sure we have enough ordered. The more orders, the less it will cost us and you. We will be ordering more than were preordered, in various sizes.
will be attending the Festival again with a selection of White Horse Caps, mugs and other items. Please support this wonderful community Museum.
- At the Vale & Downland, you’ll discover so much more than a museum! From fossils to Formula One, we have objects and stories to fascinate all ages.
- Our vibrant and frequently changing programme of exhibitions and events ensures there is always something new to see and do for everyone.
- Enjoy delicious home-made cakes and light lunch served in the Coffee Shop. Our shop also stocks a range of books, gifts, toys and souvenirs.
- Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am • Last admission to the Galleries is 3.30pm • Admission is free.
ACCOMMODATION
We have not been well blessed with B&B options in Grove itself, but The Volunteer now offers accommodation. There are a few possibilities to choose from in Wantage. (Wantage is about 1-2 miles walk, or an easy bus ride – and buses are frequent). We can recommend Regis Guest House and The Bear Hotel from our own experience.
There is also accommodation at La Fontana in East Hanney.
The Bell
Address:
Main Street,
Grove,
Wantage,
Oxon.
OX12 7JT.
Map: Google Map
Saturday – Big Sing 13:00 – 16:00hrs with Tim Brooks
Sunday – Big Sing 13:00 – 16:00hrs with TBA
Grove
Village Hall
Main Street,
Grove, OX12 7JY
Ceilidh and Concert – Saturday 20:00 – 23:30hrs
(Concert at 21:00)
Travelling to Grove
From Midlands
Head south on the A34 to Oxford. Exit at the A420 to Swindon. After three miles take the A338 towards Wantage. Follow signs for ‘Grove Technology Park’. At the Venom roundabout turn right towards Grove. At T-junction turn right, and when road bends to left take the right turning towards Grove Rugby Club. Campsite and reception are next to the Rugby Club.
From M4
Take junction 13 onto the A34 and follow it north. Exit at the Didcot junction and follow signs for Wantage. Follow signs for ‘Grove Technology Park’. At the Venom roundabout turn right towards Grove. At T-junction turn right, and when road bends to left take the right turning towards Grove Rugby Club. Campsite and reception are next to the Rugby Club.
From Swindon
Take A420 towards Oxford, then the A338 towards Wantage. Follow signs for ‘Grove Technology Park’. At the Venom roundabout go straight ahead towards Grove. At T-junction turn right, and when road bends to left take the right turning towards Grove Rugby Club. Campsite and reception are next to the Rugby Club
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
THE RIDGEWAY
Britains oldest road, used for at least 6000 years.
UFFINGTON WHITE HORSE
Britain’s oldest and most famous hill figure, which has recently been dated at 3000 years old. It is unusual that the horse faces to the right while all other horses and other animal hill figures face left.
WANTAGE
Birthplace of legendary King Alfred the Great (849AD) whose statue graces the market place.
WAYLAND SMITHY
Wayland Smithy long barrow is one of the most impressive and atmospheric Neolithic burial chambers in Britain.
The White Horse Folk Festival originated in Stanford in the Vale in 1986
- Origin Year: 1986
- founded by Kate and Dave Guest
- in Stanford in the Vale before moving to Grove, near Wantage, Oxfordshire.
- Milestone Reference: The 2010 event was recorded as the 14th festival.
- Current Format: In its home in Grove, the festival continued to be run by dedicated folkies, Elaine and Jeff Gillett until and including 2026 when the reigns were passed on to Cathy Wallis, Bob Hawks and Simon Thomson). It maintains its intimate, participatory character—featuring daily music sessions, informal singarounds, interactive artist-led workshops, Morris dancing sides, the Saturday/Sunday “Big Sings,” and a lively Saturday English Ceilidh hosted in collaboration with White Horse Ceilidhs at The Old Mill Hall.
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