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The Watermill Family Fête

Sun 14 Jul 2024

Come and join us for an afternoon of fun at The Watermill Family Fête! 

Have a go at some traditional fête activities, brush up on your circus skills or unleash your creativity with our circus themed fancy dress competition.

You can also enjoy live music on the lawn with refreshments from the bar, browse our fabulous stalls and treat yourself to some sweet treats, artisan craft products or a plant or two.  Plus... the infamous Watermill duck race is back!

All while raising important funds for The Watermill, to support our artistic programme and community outreach work. 

Parking will be limited, so please try to car share where possible. 


Time: 12-4pm
Entry: £3 adult, £1.50 under 16s (under 2s go free)
There will be an additional cost for some activities
Advance booking recommended 

Food and Drink: Available on site from our bar

Live Music Timetable:

  • 12:15pm - 12:45pm The Wallace Quartet 
  • 1:00pm - 1:30pm Newbury Nomads
  • 1:45pm - 2:15pm The Wallace Quartet
  • 2:30pm - 3:00pm Charlie Lloyd and Emma Louise-Price
  • 3:15pm - 3:45pm Three Rivers Choir

 

Activities include:

 

  • Coconut shy
  • Splat the Rat
  • Tombola
  • Face Painting
  • Temporary Tattoos
  • Bottle Hoopla
  • Duck Race (at 1pm & 3pm)
  • Quiet Craft Area
  • Garden Trail
  • Fancy Dress Competition (2pm)