Wiggle Festival of Sport

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  • Date Thu 6th August 2020
  • Location Christchurch, Hampshire

Event summary

Get ready for a vibrant and communal celebration of sport at the Wiggle Festival of Sport, organised by Wiggle and taking place from August 7th to 9th, 2020 in Christchurch, Hampshire. This exciting three-day event will feature activities for runners, cyclists, swimmers, and sports enthusiasts of all levels. With events ranging from open water swimming on Friday to a choice of sportives and running events on Saturday and Sunday, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The festival will also include fitness classes, professional massage, live music, comedy, artisan food, and inspiring talks. Don't miss out on the opportunity to try out the latest gear and tech from top brands, enjoy thrilling activities like zip-lining and climbing, and participate in a vibrant Colour Run on the final day. Tickets are available for adults, youths, and children, with options for accommodation including camping and camper van spaces. Visit www.wiggle.co.uk/events for more information and to secure your spot at this exciting festival of sport!

Organiser's Description

Join us at the Wiggle Festival of Sport for three days of a vibrant, colourful, and communal celebration of sport taking place in August 2020 in the New Forest.

The packed three-days of sporting activity and fun takes place from August 7th to 9th 2020 with events for runners, cyclists, swimmers, and sports enthusiasts of all levels.

Taking place in a family-friendly atmosphere, the event is situated in the green grounds of Avon Tyrell Activity Centre within the stunning natural surroundings of Bransgore, Christchurch.

Weekend Festival-Only Tickets give you access to every day of the hotly-anticipated festival and include entry to the main sporting events taking place on each of the days.
Friday – Swim events

The Friday ticket is ideal for swimmers and triathletes looking to improve their stroke. Includes access to a choice of open water swimming events, 500m/1000m/1.2m/2.4m, as well as access to the festival from 12 noon – 9pm. Coach to and from swim venue included. We will contact you in April to ask what distance you would like to enter.

Saturday – Sportive and running events

Take advantage of a choice of sportives, from a casual 25-mile event up to a testing 102-mile epic. Saturday Day Tickets include a choice of sportive events, 25 miles/38 miles/82 miles/102 miles*. All distances are subject to change. Day ticket also includes access to the festival from 6am to 9pm.

We will contact you in April to ask what distance you would like to enter.

Sunday – Running events

Take part in a range of distance runs taking place throughout the day from 1.2-mile laps and upwards to technical 4-5k loops - all on-site at Avon Tyrell Activity Centre.

We will contact you in April to ask what distance you would like to enter.
What will the Wiggle Festival of Sport involve?

Included as part of the festival will be a huge schedule of different running activities, from one-mile fun runs to overnight ultras taking place on different days.

Road cyclists can take part in a range of sportives taking place on Saturday, from 25 to 102 miles. Open water swimming events take place on Friday, with complimentary coaches to full ironman distance swims provided.

Alongside the main sporting activities, weekend and day ticket holders can enjoy a range of fitness classes like Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, and Crossfit, as well as guided stretching and access to professional massage.

There will also be an array of quality bands, DJs, comedy, a huge selection of quality artisan food, communal barbeques (barbeque tickets sold separately) and talks by inspirational experts, sporting professionals, and industry insiders on the future of the sport.

There will also be access to a soothing wellness area to fully recharge.
A huge array of activities

Some of the biggest brands in cycling and tri-sports will be represented at the event, giving you the chance to try out the latest gear, bikes, and tech.

MTB enthusiasts will enjoy an exciting mountain bike demo with expert-led MTB rides, and a pump-track tuition session.

Thrill-seekers will find a huge array of challenging pursuits, from adrenaline-charged zip-lines to on-site climbing walls and tree-top adventures.

And there will be a huge range of free fun activities for the kids, with an expert-led junior MTB ride, sport-inspired entertainment, and a play and activity area for the under-fives.

The festival will culminate on the Sunday evening with a vibrant Colour Run when families and festival goers can take part in an inspirational mass-participation event full of colour and music.

Wiggle Festival of Sport Weekend tickets (no accommodation) details

1. Adult ticket (18 and over) = £130
2. Under 18 = £69 (max 2 per adult)
3. Under 5s = £0.1p (max 2 per adult)

Adults must be 18 and over. Youths are under 18 and can only be bought with at least 1 adult ticket. A maximum of 2 youth tickets are permitted per adult.

House, Lodge, Camper van and Camping tickets also available. Please see www.wiggle.co.uk/events.

Tickets for under 5s are £0.1p but must be purchased with at least one adult ticket, with a maximum of two under 5s per adult.

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Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch BH23 8EE, UK

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