GreenFest is a FREE fun, family event set in the stunning rural countryside of Hampstead Norreys, West Berkshire, to have fun seeing, interacting and hearing about tons of sustainability ideas and solutions, all in one place.
The event is organised solely by volunteers from across West Berkshire.

​Our aim is to gather sustainability inspiration all in one place to help individuals make choices, whilst having fun - so be prepared to be inspired! 

​The GreenFest committee is really look forward to welcoming you. 

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So what can we tell you about GreenFest '22?

• It's free entry, free hands-on activities, free workshops, free talks and free entertainment - all day!
• It's at 9 locations across the village of Hampstead Norreys RG18 0TD. Buses from Newbury.
• TSL Sound & Light Show FREE Immersive, spectacular sound & light experience in 3 structures built by Version2 Lighting (Strictly and I'm a Celeb and Buckingham Palace Platinum Jubilee party lighting), Trust For Sustainable Living (Living Rainforest) and Downs School Y13 Drama. Highlighting the climate change journey through land, heat, water and biodiversity..
• Graffiti Jam - all day graffiti with professional South London cooperative WOM (& our very own Layla from Thatcham) - 'have a go' activities (over 12 years) to create artworks to take home.
• It includes Zones:  Nature - Energy - EV Transport - Wellness - Community Action Groups and Projects - Talks - Education - Nature School - Crafting - Market - Forest School. 
• Each Zone includes FREE hands-on activities, workshops and advice. 
• It includes talks at 3 locations, by experts on a wide range of environmental topics.

And that's not all!

• Crafting activities for all ages - all free
• Aim to Fly - Areal circus to try out - all ages - all day
• Street vendors -  food, drink and music
• A Forest School running free sessions throughout the day and each Nature Zone exhibitor on Dean Meadow will have a free hands-on experience.
• Two Panel Discussions - quiz the experts in our 'Join the Dots' themed sessions.

• Plus a few surprises along the way!

​With so many brilliant experts, organisations, charities, communities, advice and ideas all in one place, it's impossible to ignore that together, we can and do make a difference. 
Plan to be there for the whole day as there'll be so much going on you'll be sad to leave. 
And let us know at ourgreenfest@gmail.com if you have ideas . .  yours, my, our GreenFest.

FREE Bike Check 2022
​​Session Times:  Running all day 10am- 5pm      Venue: Outside Village Hall 

Due to this free service being so popular we have two of the very best mobile cycle specialists coming to offer you free bike checks.
Meadvale-Bays Bicycle Services and Mobile Bike service Southern Cycle Services will be offering a free check and tune-up's to GreenFest cyclists, subject to availability.  They will be stationed right next to the Village Hall and the main Bike Parking for the day.
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​Nick at Southern Cycle Services offers a fully mobile bike repair service within 12 mile radius of Wallingford  - covering Oxon & Berks.
John at Meadvale-Bays is based in Beenham and offers several service packages and will even customise your bike!

Our goals

Accessible to all
Thanks to generous grants and donations, GreenFest and its activities remains free. Thank you to our supporters and donors!

Engage and inspire 
No preaching, just thought-provoking, hands-on and FUN

Relevant to all
Whatever your age, your interest, or your current understanding of sustainability, climate changes, renewables or biodiversity - GreenFest has plenty to experience all day, for every one

Practice what we preach
Help us keep waste to a minimum.
​Bring your own reusables including crockery and cutlery. 

Reduce landfill
We'll be collecting your unwanted 'stuff' for repurposing or recycling. 
​Find out more

Local where possible
Supporting local businesses and projects, sharing information and insights - building stronger communities.  Find out more

An inspirational event.
Rob Hill, visitor

Fantastic organisation.
Jean Waters, volunteer and visitor

Truly brilliant.
Victoria Lochhead, exhibitor