50 FREE THINGS TO DO

With just 50 days to go until the start of CarFest presented by bp pulse, we're excited to share 50 FREE activities you can enjoy at the event! Designed for the whole family, CarFest promises a weekend packed with fun, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences.

In Cars at CarFest, experience three stunning track shows daily at The Kwik Fit-Michelin Track. Admire a vast array of 500 cars across the festival site, take cars for test drives, and meet leading car manufacturers such as Mazda, Skoda, BYD UK, MG Motor, GWM Ora, Subaru, Isuzu, BMW Mini, Land Rover, and Nissan. Connect with Car Clubs fuelled by Sustain Fuels, including the Classic Corvette Club, Citroen Club, Hampshire Rally Sport, and Club Lotus. Learn about electric vehicles from industry experts at The EV Café Talks.

In StarFest, get up close and personal with your favourite idols at the StarFest Stage, crafted by Mazda, featuring stars like Ben Miller, Ed Byrne, James May, Shirley Ballas, and Rob Brydon. Meet authors such as Bryony Gordon, JoJo Moyes, and Adele Parks and have your books signed with Waterstones. Enjoy a hands-on class at the Instrument Petting Zoo with The Music Workshop. Marvel at this year’s amazing Masked Singer costumes, rave at Club CarFest crafted by Mazda, dust off your dance shoes with Move It! dance workshops, or step into the world of performing arts with The Basingstoke Gang Show.

In SpaFest, listen to expert health advice at The SpaFest Stage with Dulux from Dr Louise Newson, Dr Megan Rossi, and Dr Rangan Chatterjee. Hear inspiring stories at The Inspiration Hub from David Monteith, Dr Alka Patel, and Simon Alexander Ong. Participate in various wellbeing classes such as meditation, yoga, stretching, and breathing at The Studio. Engage in mindfulness workshops including tapping, sound bathing, and manifestation sessions at The Haven. Create your own paint colour with Dulux and cuddle the iconic Dulux dog.

In AdventureFest, meet extreme explorers at the Explore-More Stage with Skoda and hear their incredible stories from Ray Mears, Tim Peake, and Anita Rani. Try land sailing, fencing, and laser shooting with Pentathlon GB, learn bushcraft skills with The Wildish Club, and challenge yourself on a Surf Simulator or rock-climbing wall.

In KidsFest, meet beloved childhood characters at Pudsey’s Spot, including Bluey & Bingo, Hey Duggee, Clangers, Peter Rabbit, SuperTato, and Pudsey. Enjoy the giant marble run with GraviTrax, engage in fun chemistry experiments, and play with robotics and VR gadgets. Learn about dinosaurs with the Geology Society, explore the human body using ultrasounds and EKG machines with fake skin, train to be an astronaut, beat the goalie at hockey, practice your swing with England Golf, bounce on trampolines, or join the circus to practice juggling and plate spinning!

In FoodFest, watch amazing chef demonstrations at The Chef’s Stage, prepped and served by Cuisinart, featuring Angela Hartnett, Atul Kochhar, Michael Caines, and The Happy Pear. Enjoy sizzling BBQ demos at The Big BBQ Cookout with Napoleon Grills, hosted by Sam & Shauna and Omar Allibhoy. Join intimate chats at The Kitchen Table with Cuisinart, learn cooking skills at The Cook’s Companion, listen to up-and-coming bands on The Wigwam Stage at The BarFest Arms with Timothy Taylors, or participate in the Laverstoke Foodie Workshops to ice biscuits and make micro pizzas.

In RetroFest, have a blast at our Silent Disco, reminisce with playground favourites like space hoppers, swing ball, and badminton. Experience two stunning WW2 displays representing the British Army and the US Army & Navy at our D-Day Commemoration.

And of course… dance the night away with 20 amazing performances on The Main Stage, featuring Richard Ashcroft, Olly Murs, UB40 feat Ali Campbell, Sam Ryder, Beverley Knight, Jake Shears, Deacon Blue, Judge Jules, and many others. Make new friends at the CarFest Buddies Meeting Point, listen live to the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio on Friday morning, visit The Costa Lounge for a chance to win exciting prizes, and enjoy a night of fun activities at The Big Early hosted by Costa Coffee.

Join us for a fantastic weekend that’s definitely worth every penny! And that’s just the free stuff..!