Syston Food festival 2027

Sat 17th & Sun 18th July
10:30am - 5pm Central Park, LE7 2EN
Eating Comps
Kids Rides
Live Music
£2 Entry
Age 14 & under Free!
Ran by realfest

GATES OPEN IN

Sat 17 & Sun 18 July 2027, from 10:30am

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It's Here!

What's on

Two days of eating, drinking and music at the Bath Grounds, with plenty to keep the kids busy.

Hot food and drink from local and visiting traders, all weekend.

Acts on stage both days. Line-up announced closer to the date!

Think you can handle it? Sign up COMING SOON

Rides, games and activities for younger visitors.

Handmade gifts, crafts and local makers to browse.

£2

ENTRY


UNDER 14'S FREE


Pay on the gate

£2 for over-14s

Under-14s go free

Cash & card accepted

Every ticket goes back into the festival. It supports the traders, musicians and makers on site, and helps Realfest CIC keep putting on events Syston can be proud of.

Plan your visit

WHERE

Central Park
Syston
Leicester
LE7 2EN
Leicestershire
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WHEN

Sat 17 & Sun 18 July 2027
10:30am to 5pm both days

Parking

The main car park in Syston is located off Melton Road near the Brook Bridge.

  • It has 60 standard bays and five disabled spaces, with a two-hour maximum stay, though disabled parking has no time limit. Charnwood Borough Council

Getting here

By road: Syston can be reached via the A46 and the A607 (Melton Road).


By train:Syston station is run by East Midlands Railway, with step-free access to the platform.

  • Leicester to Syston by train takes about 9 minutes and runs hourly.


By bus: Arriva's route 5 runs Leicester to Syston to East Goscote every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday daytime, and every 30 minutes on Sundays and bank holidays. 

Dogs welcome

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. We even have doggy stalls!

Rain or shine

The festival goes ahead whatever the weather. Bring comfy shoes and a picnic blanket.


We have MASSIVE gazebos that is for shade or cover from the rain!

Good to know

Can't find your answer? Email enquiries@realfest.co.uk or call 01530 560177.

  • Can I bring my dog?

    Yes. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

  • How do I pay for entry?

    Pay on the gate. It's £2 for over-14s and free for under-14s. Cash and card are both accepted.

  • Does it go ahead if it rains?

    Yes. The festival runs rain or shine. We have MASSIVE gazebos that is for shade or cover from the rain!

  • What should I bring?

    Comfortable shoes, a picnic blanket and a big appetite.

  • Is the site accessible?

    We have accessible toilets, The main car park is off Melton Road near the Brook Bridge and has blue badge parking. The festival is on grassplease keep an eye on the weather. We do our absolute best to make sure that the site is always accessible.

  • Can I leave and come back?

    Yes Absolutley! 


    We give you a stamp on entry on your had and if you show the people on the gate that stamp you will be allowed re entry into the site. 

Got a stall?
Pitch up with us.

Thousands of visitors across the bank holiday weekend. We're looking for a mix of traders to make it the best one yet.

Street Food

Drinks

Sweet treats

Artisan & retail