28–30 August 2026 · Free admission · Day visitors welcome

Know before you go

Plan your visit

Address, directions and practical details for day visitors, campers and room guests at the Lower Lode Inn near Tewkesbury.

Essential facts

  • Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026.
  • Free admission andno event ticket is required.
  • Day visitors welcome.
  • Day-visitor parking in the gravel areas.
  • Fancy-dress and disco themes each evening.
  • Camping and rooms require direct booking.

The address

Lower Lode Inn

Lower Lode Inn
Bishops Walk
Forthampton
Near Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL19 4RE
GL19 4RE
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Event site map

See the pub, Oktoberfest marquee and stage, gravel parking, camping fields, riverside pitches, toilets, showers, water, Elsan point and dog-walking routes before you arrive.

Lower Lode Inn event site map showing the pub, Oktoberfest marquee and stage, outside seating, gravel car parking, camping areas, toilets, showers, water, Elsan point and dog-walking routes.
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The Lower Lode Inn reflected in the River Severn, viewed from the opposite bank.
Right beside the River Severn—and unmistakably Lower Lode.
The historic brick-and-timber Lower Lode Inn viewed across its lawn.
The historic inn at the heart of the weekend.

Choose your visit

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Coming for the day

  • Free admission.
  • No event ticket required.
  • Use the gravel day-visitor parking areas on the right as you enter.
  • Check the latest updates before travel.
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Camping at the Lower Lode

  • A confirmed booking is required.
  • £18 per pitch per night without electric hook-up.
  • £30 per pitch per night with limited electric hook-up.
  • Showers, toilets, drinking water, Elsan and waste disposal are listed.
  • Arrive from midday on Friday 28 August 2026; leave by midday on Monday 31 August 2026.
  • No open fires or firepits; raised, off-the-ground barbecues are permitted.
Call to book camping

Stay in a room

  • 5 en-suite rooms at the inn.
  • Subject to availability.
  • The pub confirms prices and arrangements when you call.
Call to check rooms

Entertainment

Three evening themes

Entertainment starts at 7pm on Friday. The final Sunday entertainment finishes at 11pm.

Friday evening is Country & Western, Saturday evening is Bavarian and Sunday evening is a 90s throwback. These are the fancy-dress and disco themes for each evening. Join in if you fancy it or simply come as you are.

The complete daily running order will be added when confirmed.

Booked stays

Arrival and departure

Guests who have pre-booked a camping pitch or room directly with the pub may arrive from midday on Friday 28 August 2026. Overnight guests should leave by midday on Monday 31 August 2026.

Want to arrive a day or more earlier, or stay longer? Mention the extra night or nights when booking and pay the additional accommodation charge.

Support the free event

Food and drink areas

Food and drink brought from elsewhere must not be consumed in the pub, marquee, outside seating or other event areas. Guests with a pre-booked camping pitch may consume their own food and drink at their pitch only.

Free admission is funded by the pub, so please support the venue. If you have an essential medical or dietary requirement, contact the pub before travelling.

Arrival

Parking and keeping access clear

Day visitors should use the gravel parking areas on the right as they enter. Do not enter or park in a camping area unless your vehicle is connected with a pre-booked pitch.

If the gravel parking is full, some day visitors use the approach lane. Only park there where it is legal and safe, pull fully to the side and leave enough clear width for emergency vehicles and large motorhome or car-and-caravan combinations. Never obstruct an entrance or access route.

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River conditions

Weather and high water

The Lower Lode sits beside the River Severn and can be affected by high water. If the weather has been unsettled, check this site and the official 2026 Facebook event before travelling.

Latest official updates

Access

Accessibility

The main pub is described by the venue as wheelchair friendly. Festival areas may include outdoor ground and temporary structures, so detailed event-specific access information will be published when it is confirmed.

For a specific access requirement before travelling, call the Lower Lode Inn on 07813 883605.