The Sports Field

The Sports Field is where the pulse of sport comes alive. A vibrant space that blends stories, spirit and full on spectacle.

Here, sporting legends, grassroots clubs and hands on experiences come together to showcase every side of athletic life. It’s not just about elite performance; it’s about the mindset, resilience and community that shape great athletes.

Expect inspiring conversations, skill building sessions, live demonstrations and the kind of behind the scenes insight that reminds you why sport has the power to unite, motivate and thrill.

Your Hosts

The Champions

Champion moments: watch legends in action, try a masterclass, or join a friendly pick‑up game. The Sports Field is a wide, sunlit arena for large‑scale demos, tournaments and participatory games. Expect spectacle, friendly rivalry and crowd moments - from organised matches to pop‑up challenges and big‑screen highlights. Plenty of chances to join the fun.

The Oak Tree

The Oak Tree is the inspirational heart of the Sports Field Zone - a place where the human side of sport takes centre stage. Here, sporting legends open up about the moments that shaped them, sharing the stories behind their success with honesty, humour and depth. Through live interviews and thoughtful conversations, visitors gain rare insight into the mindset, resilience and mental wellbeing that underpin elite performance. It’s a space that explores not just the victories, but the setbacks, pressures and personal challenges that define an athlete’s journey.

Take a look at a few of the sporting challenges we’ve lined up for you…

From challenges inspired by the sporting legends featured at The Oak Tree, to challenges or weekend long competitions, there is always something happening and everyone is welcome to be part of it.

The Village Green is more than a competition space; it’s a place to gather, support one another and experience the community spirit that lies at the heart of sport.

Dive into one of the festival’s most joyful bursts of energy - the Tug of War. Step up to the rope, join a team and feel the buzz as the crowd rallies behind you. It’s simple, loud and brilliantly competitive - the kind of activity where you can throw yourself into the moment, laugh with strangers, dig in your heels and celebrate every hard won inch. Whether you’re pulling for victory or just soaking up the fun, it’s a lively, hands on highlight that captures the playful spirit of the festival.

A chance to put your golfing skills to the test. Step up to the tee, take your shot and see how close you can get to the target - whether it’s a longest drive contest, a precision aim challenge or a playful putting course designed for all abilities. With quick fire rounds and a leaderboard that keeps the stakes high, it’s a brilliant chance to try something new, show off your swing or simply enjoy a light hearted moment with friends.

Our cricket challenge brings a burst of playful competition to the festival, inviting you to step up, take a swing and test your skills. Whether you’re aiming for the perfect cover drive, trying to smash the ball past the boundary or seeing how close you can get to hitting the stumps, it’s a fun, fast paced way to get involved and a brilliant chance to try something new, show off your technique or simply enjoy a moment of sporting fun.

Join us for our 5 a side football tournament, giving you the chance to jump straight into the action and feel the buzz of the festival from the pitch. Grab a team, step onto the turf and dive into a fast, high energy game where quick passes, sharp tackles and last minute goals keep the excitement flowing. With short matches, rolling subs and a crowd cheering every moment, it’s a brilliant way to show off your skills, have a laugh with friends or simply enjoy the thrill of playing together.

The village green

Inspired by the traditional British village green, this is the social heart of the Sports Field Zone - a welcoming space where people come together to watch, compete, connect and celebrate the joy of sport.

Throughout the day, The Village Green plays host to friendly tournaments, interactive challenges and community-led competitions, creating an atmosphere where visitors can pull up a deckchair, cheer on friends and fellow competitors or sign up to have a go themselves.

What to Expect

Whether you’re joining in, cheering from the sidelines or unwinding in a deckchair, The Lawn offers a chance to relax, connect and enjoy the lighter, more playful side of sport. Blending casual play with warm hospitality, it creates a welcoming social hub where conversation, laughter and shared moments matter just as much as crossing any finish line.

Playing pétanque brings a touch of laid back charm to the day, a chance to slow down, gather with friends and enjoy a classic game that’s as social as it is satisfying. Feel the weight of the boules and take aim as you try to land closest to the jack - a simple idea that quickly becomes delightfully competitive. With gentle guidance for beginners and plenty of space for casual matches, it’s a perfect moment of connection, laughter and friendly rivalry.

Enjoy a wonderfully relaxed, quintessentially British moment in the middle of all the excitement. Step onto the lawn, pick up a mallet and take aim as you guide your ball through the hoops - a simple, satisfying challenge that’s as much about technique as it is about enjoying the company around you. It’s elegant, playful and effortlessly social, adding a touch of classic summer charm to the weekend.

Pick up a beanbag, take aim and see if you can land the perfect throw - guaranteed to spark laughter whether you hit the board or nail a clean shot through the target. With relaxed, drop in play and plenty of space for casual matches, come along and have a bit of fun, cheer each other on and enjoy a bit of light hearted skill.

Let’s Go Big and dive into grown up play that’s bigger, brighter and impossible to ignore. Whether you’re stacking oversized Jenga blocks, or facing friends across a supersized board game, everything feels instantly more fun. These larger than life games are easy to join and perfect for those spontaneous moments when you want to laugh, compete (just a little) and enjoy something delightfully simple.

The lawn

The Lawn is where the pace eases and the atmosphere of the Sports Field truly settles in offering a relaxed, sociable space.

It’s a place to gather with friends, enjoy great food and drink, and dip into a mix of classic games and informal sporting activities whenever the mood strikes. It’s a chance to have a go… simple, inclusive activities with no competition, just easy-going enjoyment.