Grove RFC Minis Rugby Festival 2026

Sunday 4th October 2026 | Grove Rugby Football Club, Oxfordshire

THERE IS NO PARKING AT GROVE RUGBY CLUB, PLEASE FOLLOW PARKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND SIGNAGE ON THE DAY

Join us at Grove Rugby Football Club for our annual Minis Rugby Festival - a fantastic day of grassroots rugby, bringing together children aged Under 7 to Under 12 from clubs across the region.

With over 120 junior teams and up to 1,400 young players taking part, the festival is a brilliant celebration of youth rugby and kick-starts of the 2026/27 season.

Kick-off times & parking

AM Festival – U7, U8 & U11
* Gates open: 8:00am
* First kick-off: 9:30am
* **AM parking:** Wasborough Fields, Denchworth Road, Wantage
* What3Words: `///huddling.sleepers.boss`
* Parking will be signposted from OX12 9YH.

**PM Festival – U9, U10, U12 & U12 Girls **
* Gates open: 11:30am
* First kick-off: 1:00pm
* **PM parking:** Mably Way Health Center, Mably Way, Wantage OX12 9BN. There will be overflow parking available at Wasborough Fields.

### Important parking information - There is NO general parking at Grove Rugby Club (OX12 0FL) or on the surrounding residential streets.

All visitors must use the designated festival car parks and follow the event parking signs. Please do not attempt to park at the club or in nearby residential roads.

Coach parking will be at Wasborough Fields.

Disabled parking is available at Grove Rugby Club for visitors who require it.

Food, drink & facilities
Make a day of it! Our festival will feature:
* A full programme of exciting grassroots rugby.
* Breakfast, teas and coffees.
* A licensed bar.
* A wide range of food vendors.
* A welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

Tickets & entry
Tickets are required for entry

* **£10 per car / family** - a great option for families arriving together.
* **£5 per individual entry.**

Please have your ticket ready to show on arrival.

We look forward to welcoming players, coaches, families and supporters for another fantastic day of rugby at Grove RFC!