
FAQs About the Biggleswade Beer Festival
What are the festival hours?
The Biggleswade Beer Festival runs for 3 days from Thursday 8th May to Saturday 10th May 2025. The festival is open from 3pm to 11pm on Thursday and 12 noon until 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
How much are tickets?
Admission to the event is free and no advance tickets are required. Upon entry you may purchase drink tokens and a unique festival glass.
Where is the festival held?
The festival is held in the Biggleswade & District Conservative Club that features a large function room and expansive gardens.
From the Biggleswade North (Sainsbury’s) roundabout on the A1, head towards the town centre, and follow Shortmead Street as it bears right after the bridge. Follow Shortmead Street for half a mile until you reach the mini roundabout junction with the High Street. Go straight across (2nd exit), and the venue will be on your right.
The venue is located within the town centre, so enjoys easy access to shops, services, and a choice of accommodation.
The venue is well served by Biggleswade Railway Station that is situated on the East Coast Main Line. Direct services from London depart St. Pancras International and King’s Cross. It takes approximately 5 minutes to walk between Biggleswade Station and the venue. Several bus routes serve the venue.
For those looking to stay overnight, nearby accommodation includes The Crown Hotel, Stratton House Hotel, and Stratton Cottage Guesthouse.
The venue has a small car park and when this is full is well served by additional car parks.
If you’re using Sat Nav, our postcode is SG18 8BA.
Can I return my glass or unused drinks tokens?
You are also free to take your unique festival glass home if you wish. Please ask for free bag to carry your glass safely as you leave. If you don’t want to keep your glass it can be returned for a refund.
Any portion of unused drinks tokens can also be returned for a refund.
As an alternative to receiving a cash refund you can choose to donate any unwanted tokens or your glass deposit to the festival’s official charity.
What can my nominated driver drink?
The festival bars will have a small selection of low or alcohol free products. The venue will operate a cash bar for anyone wishing to purchase soft drinks, or drinks that are not available from the festival bars.
Can I bring children?
Children and families are welcome. All children must be under the direct supervision of an accompanying adult at all times.
WIll food be available?
Yes we’ll a full range of snacks and hot food available! We’ll publish further details nearer the date.
Will the festival have vegan and gluten free drinks?
Yes. All products will be labelled so that attendees can check which products are vegan or gluten free.
More FAQs coming soon.