tickets
Experience a world of food
Your entrance ticket ensures you have access to a delightful array of festival activities, including the Chefs Kitchen, Live Music, BBQ Grill stage, street theatre stage, free wine talks/tastings, and a fantastic range of exhibitors and entertainment for children. Please note that food and drink are available for purchase.
The admission cost is vital for covering various festival expenses. This includes venue hire charges, lighting, setup, staff, advertising, music, street theatre, celebrity chefs, presenters and children’s entertainment. Additionally, it contributes to essential aspects such as park cleaning, insurance, security, and maintenance of trees and grounds, with payments made to the Cheltenham Borough Council.
The masterclass fee is allocated to cover specific costs associated with the masterclass experience. This includes providing samples of cheese, craft beer, craft cider, wine, rum, as well as covering staff and presenters involved in delivering the masterclass. Your participation in the masterclass helps support and enhance this unique and enriching aspect of the festival.
Children.
Children under 16years are free to attend when accompanied by a ticket buying adult, we never charge for children and there is no ticket given by us for children.
Entrance Tickets
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| SUNDAY 21st June 2026 Discounted Ticket | £10 | |
| SATURDAY 20th June 2026 - Discounted Ticket | £10 | |
| FRIDAY 19th June 2026 - Discounted Ticket | £7.60 |
Entrance Tickets - available on the gate on the day.
Cheese Masterclasses - Friday
Cheese Masterclasses - Saturday
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Anything but the cow - Cheese Masterclass: Saturday - 12.15pm | £12 | |
| Selection of winners - British and Irish Cheese Awards Masterclass: Saturday - 1.45pm | £12 | |
| Cheddar: Exploring Britain’s Most Iconic Cheese - Masterclass: Saturday - 4.45pm | £11 |
Cheese Masterclass - Sunday
Wine Masterclasses - Friday
Wine Masterclasses - Saturday
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| 6 ‘crazy good’ wines from New Zealand Masterclass Saturday - 1.30pm | £12 | |
| Six English Wines that truly stand out. | £13 |
Wine Masterclass - Sunday
Drinks Experince - Friday
Drinks Experince - Saturday
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| A Taste of Rum - Ian Burrell Masterclass Saturday - 3.00pm | £12 |
Drinks Experince - Sunday
Free Talks and Tastings
There are many Free talks and tastings to attend, please refer to the Wine page and the Drinks Experince page for the free listings.
(a main festival entrance ticket is required) they run for 45minutes and include sampling. Seating is limited so please arrive early.