St Werburghs Spring Fair 2026 at Boiling Wells, St Werburghs City Farm
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"The green pastures of St Werburghs unveil their spring community blowout for 2026. Featuring scorching roots outfit Golden Guild’s modern one-drop anthems, meditative cello and sitar raga from Pete Yelding + loads of outdoor live music, DJs, yummy local produce, kid's farm activities and general summery frolicking."

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A gig on Saturday 25th April. The event starts at 12:00.


Spring Fair - Boiling Wells - Saturday 25th April 2026 - 12:00 – 5:00pm

TICKETS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ON THE DOOR.

Shake off the winter blues and join us for a joyful celebration of spring at St Werburghs City Farm’s annual Spring Fair!

Dive into a day bursting with live music, enchanting storytelling, and playful games and activities for kids of all ages. There will be delicious, locally sourced food and refreshing drinks to enjoy while basking in the hopeful glow of spring sunshine (fingers crossed!).

Bring your friends, family, or just your bright smile! Everyone is invited to experience the warmth and wonder of our farm community.

Performers:
The Golden Guild - a Bristol-based 6-piece reggae band who blend roots with original tracks charged by powerful lyrics and skank-fodder basslines!

FOLI - a Bristol-based djembe drumming group, who will bring their lively West African rhythms and implore you to get moving!

Pete Yelding - a multinstrumentalist whose performances offer truly unique interpretation of traditional Hindustani raga-based music, integrating the cello as well as the style’s native sitar.

Shaun Gary Palmer - a local singer-songwriter whose spoken word and luscious folk melodies will bring uplifting meditations on humankind.

The Green Man - a magical, mischievous, much-mythologised storytelling session from long-time friend of the Farm.

Activities:

Seed Ball Making drop-in with Bristol Seed Swap and Alive Gardening

Henna with Holistic Henna

Face painting, farm-themes fair games, nature-themed scavenger hunt, face painting.

Handmade crafts stalls

Food & Drink:

Spring BBQ including vegan, gluten free and halal options!
Coffees & cakes courtesy of Joes Bakery, Cakesmiths and more
Beers, ciders and softs courtesy of Bristol Beer Factory, Branch Cider, Bristol Cider Company & Counter Culture

Why come?
By joining us, you’re not just enjoying a fantastic day out - you’re supporting a fundraiser for this green oasis in the heart of Bristol where people, animals, and nature thrive together. Your ticket helps raise vital funds to nurture community projects, care for our beloved animals, and maintain the land that brings us all closer to nature.

Ticket Prices -
Adults: £6 (online & on the door)
Teens (13-17): £3 (available on the door only)
Children under 12: Free entry

A few friendly reminders -
- Boiling Wells is a charming woodland with some slopes - please check our accessibility info if you have mobility concerns. Please visit - https://swcityfarm.co.uk/accessibility/

- No dogs allowed on site except for assistance dogs.

- There is no parking on the lane, so please plan your journey with public transport, walking, or cycling in mind.

- Mobile signal can be patchy, so bringing cash is a good idea.

Google Maps: https://bit.ly/42r2a0U



Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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