Things to see and do
The field is a popular meeting place buzzing with the festival atmosphere surrounding the Main Marquee, Kid’s Zone Marquee, an artisan market, food and drink outlets and much more. There are lots of free activities on the Festival Field, Diamond Jubilee Field WA4 2AP.
Information Tent (kindly sponsored by Priestley College Warrington)
Buy tickets on Friday 5th July from 12 noon. On Saturday and Sunday volunteers will be on hand to assist with FAQs, programmes, directions and ticket sales.
Festival Box Office
Open at the Forge Shopping Centre Stockton Heath every Friday and Saturday from 14th until Saturday 29th June (inclusive) from 10am to 1pm.
Friday to Sunday
Friday
The Festival Field comes alive for the opening night double-bill. Festival-goers can enjoy the Rock Night concert showcasing two talented local bands The Fleegals and Bemonts.
At “Friday o’clock” meet friends, and let your hair down at the main Festival Marquee opening concert!
Rock Night: Double Bill
Saturday
10.30am: Studio 54 Dance Academy
11.30am: Warrington Rock Choir
3.30pm: Olivia Booth
4.30pm: Warrington U3A Sea Shanty choir
5.15pm: Si Barnard
Saturday & Sunday: AT Dance (From 4pm Kid’s Zone Marquee) and Stockton Heath: A Short History in Pictures.
The Killers Kollective
Sunday
10.30am: JC Dance Academy
11.30am: Melody Makers Choir
1pm: Kiwi Chorus
4pm: Line Dancing taster for beginners, join the experienced teacher in the Festival Marquee.
The Deltatones: Festival Finale
More to explore!
Various venues:
– St Thomas’ Church WA4 6HJ
– Stockton Heath Scout Centre WA4 2AP
– Stockton Heath Library WA4 2AN
– Appleton Parish Hall WA4 5EQ
– Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden WA4 3DS
– Hill Cliffe Church WA4 5AL
– Methodist Church Hall WA4 6NL
Open-air theatre: Romeo and Juliet
Say hello!
In addition to the packed programme of events, visiting the Festival Field over the weekend will be many community organisations such as a police museum, U3A, Cheshire Cycles (bike and safety checks), Moore Camera Club, Cheshire Wildlife Trust, St Thomas’ Church, Bethesda Church, Stockton Heath Parish Council, Warrington Disability Partnership, Hill Cliffe Church, Warrington Rotary, the local WI and Wild About Stockton Heath (WASH).
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Heritage Walks
Village history from pre-Roman days to today.
Thursday 4th July, 6pm: Heritage Walk North.
Saturday 6th, 2pm: Heritage Walk South
Sunday 7th July, 2pm: Heritage Walk North.
Heritage Trail
Can you find hidden clues in Stockton Heath Village? Pick up a leaflet in local shops during the festival week, or from the Festival Box Office. Free, all ages.
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Out and About
Friday
7pm: Bollin Morris Dancers, Victoria Square (Mulberry Tree), Stockton Heath.
Saturday
2pm: AT Dance, Victoria Square.
7pm: Movie Night Kung Fu Panda 4, Hill Cliffe Church (free, get tickets from the Festival Box Office).
Sunday
10am to 3pm: Allotment Open Day, Red Lane. Learn from growers and buy freshly picked produce! Tea and refreshments available.
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Alexandra Park Cafe
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July
1pm to 5pm: Afternoon tea and cakes. Join the Friends of Alexandra Park at the pavilion. All proceeds go back into the park and the community.
2pm to 4pm: Crown Green Bowling free taster sessions.
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Stockton Heath Library
Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July
A packed programme of free activities for all ages including “Rumble in the Jungle” storytime and craft, poems, pixel art and badge-making sessions, and the Stockton Heath Writers Group activities.
Timing varies – see “more” below.
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Art Exhibition
Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th July
Don’t miss the opportunity to browse and buy affordable art from talented locals, and cast your vote for the Tudor Pole “People’s Favourite” award.
New for 2024 meet artists, take part in workshops and a life drawing session (featuring Vicar Michael, resplendent in his vestments)!
Fancy supporting the festival?
As a charity, the festival relies on volunteers and sponsorship. To volunteer, you must be over 18 years old with a few hours to spare. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
To sponsor, various packages are available so please express your interest in supporting the festival below (planning for the 2024 festival begins in October 2023).
Fill out the brief form below and choose the area you’re interested in and a member of the Festival Team will get back to you.
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