Bowshaw Festival 2025: Your Ultimate Summer Day Out + Stay in Sheffield
Why Bowshaw Festival Is a Must-Visit
The Bowshaw Community Festival returns on Sunday, 10 August 2025, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at Bowshaw Showground near Dronfield, just inside Derbyshire (S18 2GB). Formerly Lowedges Festival, this event brings together local crafts, live music, food, and family entertainment in one vibrant afternoon.
Top Attractions at Bowshaw Festival:
- Live reggae line-up featuring Rob Wellington, Tixxy Bang, Tanni Browne, and a Bob Marley tribute act
- Funfair rides (£2–£3 per ride), free climbing wall, inflatable wipeout, sand beach with deckchairs, and Punch & Judy shows
- Classic car show, living history reenactments with knights, dog show, drumming workshops, and more
- Markets: farmers, craft & food stalls, a car-boot sale, and Ye‑Olde Market
With onsite parking for around 2,000 cars (£1 per person or £2 per car entry), this festival offers affordable, family‑friendly fun in a community atmosphere.
After the Festival: Relax at Best Western Sheffield City Hotel
Planning a stay nearby? Whether you’re attending Bowshaw Festival or exploring Sheffield afterward, here’s why Best Western Sheffield City Hotel is an excellent choice:
- Ideal location: Located in the lively Quay Side area of Sheffield city centre, just a 12‑minute walk from Sheffield station and within a 10‑minute drive of the festival site and the M1 motorway
- Modern comfort: The hotel offers 111 stylish ensuite rooms (approx. 23 m² each), all with free Wi‑Fi, smart TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, and generous bedding
- On‑site amenities: Enjoy The Quays Restaurant for full English or continental breakfast (about £10 per person) and dinner; plus The Blonk Bar for drinks in a relaxed setting
- Business and events: The Omega Suite (up to 50 delegates) and Alpha/Beta suites (up to 25 delegates) offer meeting-ready spaces with A/V, daylight, climate control, and Wi‑Fi
- Pet friendly + parking: Pets welcome (usually £25/day, service animals exempt), limited parking on‑site (£10/day), with an exclusive discounted rate at adjacent NCP (approx. £4.20 for 24 h)
