INFORMATION
Festival Opening Times
Festival Sites will be open as follows:
| Thursday 16th October | Friday 17th October | Saturday 18th October | Sunday 19th October | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxenhope Exhibition Shed | 13:45 until 22:45 (Last Orders 22:30) | 11:00 until 22:45 (Last Orders 22:30) | 11:00 until 22:45 (Last Orders 22:30) | 11:00 until 18:00 (Last Orders 17:45) |
| Ingrow Station Yard | – | 11:00 until 22:45 (Last Orders 22:30) | 11:00 until 22:45 (Last Orders 22:30) | 11:00 until 18:00 (Last Orders 17:45) |
| Keighley The Old Parcels Office | 12:00 until 21:45 (Last Orders 21:30) | 09:00 until 22:00 (Last Orders 21:45) | 09:00 until 22:00 (Last Orders 21:45) | 9:00 until 17:30 (Last Orders 17:15) |
Timetables Coming Soon!
We’re putting the finishing touches on the whole festival and train timetable – stay tuned! Keep an eye on this page and our social channels for the latest updates. You won’t want to miss a moment of the music, beer, or steam-powered fun!
Glasses and Tokens
When you purchase an Adult Weekend Event Rover or an Adult Event Day Rover for Friday or Saturday in advance, a Festival Glass is included as part of your ticket.
If you’re visiting on Thursday or Sunday, or attending on Friday without advance booking, you can buy a Festival Glass for £5.00.
The 2025 Festival Glass features our official logo and comes in two styles, available on a first-come, first-served basis:
- Pint glass (also marked for half-pints)
- Stemmed half-pint beer glass
Please note, Festival Glasses are non-refundable and yours to keep as a special memento from the event. You can collect them at Ingrow, Keighley, and Oxenhope stations. If you choose not to purchase a glass or don’t have one, disposable plastic glasses will be provided at the bar.
Just like many festivals, all drinks at the Beer & Music Festival are purchased using tokens, not cash.
Where can I use tokens?
You can spend your drink tokens at:
- The main festival bar at Oxenhope
- Brewery bars at Oxenhope, Ingrow & Keighley
- Cider bars at Oxenhope & Ingrow
- The wine & gin bar at Oxenhope
- On-train bars throughout the line
What does a token get me?
- A single token typically gets you half a pint of most draught beers or ciders.
- Some stronger or premium drinks may require extra tokens or come in smaller measures.
- Tokens can also be used to purchase wine or gin & tonic at Oxenhope, with pricing varying by drink.
Pricing:
- 1 Drink Token: £2.50
- Token Card (6 tokens): £14.25 – Online in advance (on the day £15.00)
Where to buy tokens:
- Available at Oxenhope, Ingrow & Keighley stations
- Also sold on both on-train bars
- We accept cash and credit/debit cards
A few important notes:
- Tokens are valid all weekend (Thursday to Sunday), so feel free to carry them over day to day.
- Tokens are non-refundable and cannot be used after the event – buy only what you plan to use.
- No cash machines at stations – please plan ahead. The nearest ATMs are:
- Keighley: ASDA supermarket, 3-minute walk from the station
- Haworth: SPAR store opposite the station
- Oxenhope: CO-OP store, 10-minute walk from the station into the village
General Information
The Beer and Music Festival, along with all activities on the Railway, are brought to you by our volunteers who give up their free time to organise and run this event and all the operational and maintenance activities which allow our trains to run. We always need more volunteers, so please see the Volunteering page on the KWVR website for more information if you are interested in joining us.
Challenge 25
The Railway operates the ‘Think 25’ policy with regard to the sale and consumption of alcohol. If you are lucky enough to look under 25 you will be asked to prove that you are at least 18 years of age, so please ensure you bring an appropriate ID with you. Please do not be offended if asked; if only we were all lucky enough to still look young!
We will have a stock of ‘Age Verified’ wristbands to avoid you getting asked for ID on multiple occasions.
Children under five travel free on our trains, and children aged 5 to 15 can travel at reduced fares.
Accompanied children are welcome in our Festival Venues at Oxenhope and Ingrow until 2000 and are admitted free. According to the Licensing Act 2003, unaccompanied children cannot attend our Festival Venues at Oxenhope and Ingrow. Please remember that the event can get jam-packed sometimes, and some music can be very loud.
Due to their busy and loud nature, dogs are prohibited from the Exhibition Shed at Oxenhope and The Marquee at Ingrow-West on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at the event and on our trains on Thursday, provided their owners ensure they do not distract the train or inconvenience other customers. In addition, dogs are not allowed onto carriage seats.
Please remember that the event can get jam-packed sometimes, and some music can be very loud. Please consider your dog’s well-being and do not bring it along if crowds or loud music may distress it.