Free to visit
Come for the day without buying an event ticket.
Our story
Bavarian spirit, Lower Lode welcome
A free August Bank Holiday weekend of live entertainment, riverside atmosphere and an excuse to bring out the blue-and-white bunting.
The festival
From a lively first year to an annual weekend
The first Lower Lode Inn Oktoberfest took place over the August Bank Holiday in 2025. The marquee was dressed in Bavarian blue and white, the DJ booth lit up, and visitors danced into the evening.
The festival returns from 28–30 August 2026 for edition 2. Admission remains free, day visitors are welcome, and visitors can book camping or one of the inn’s rooms to make a full weekend of it.
Stay on site
Book a camping pitch or an en-suite room directly with the pub.
Riverside setting
A historic pub beside the River Severn near Tewkesbury.
Independent character
A local festival with real people, real photographs and a properly relaxed Lower Lode atmosphere.
The venue
Five centuries by the river
The Lower Lode Inn is a traditional public house dating from the 15th century, set on the banks of the River Severn in Forthampton. The venue combines a pub, riverside beer garden, function space, guest rooms and a lawned camping and caravan site.
Visit the Lower Lode Inn website