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The campsite is open from noon Friday until 11:00hrs 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 on 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 noon Friday until 11:00hrs Monday. Please take all rubbish home with you and make sure your pitch is clean and tidy when you leave.
Enjoy the 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.