Carnival Afternoon

Carnival 2026 is ready to throw Woodley's biggest party! The annual carnival brings our community groups and businesses together in Woodford Park (Memorial ground) for the biggest outdoor event in Woodley town's calendar.

The Carnival comprises of stalls from charities and local groups, free participation attractions, a funfair, an arena full with acts from local groups, food outlets and the Carnival Bar.

We had lots to see on the field during Carnival Afternoon 2026 :

• the Dog Show, brought to you by Holistic Hounds - head to get involved to enter your canine
• the Classic Car Show, brought to you by Hants and Berks Motor Club
• the Flower Show, brought to you by Woodley Flower Club
• JAC Outreach farmyard, bringing a range of animals, including ponies!
• fantastic displays from local enthusiasts
• our roaming attractions bringing bubbles, movie characters and stilt walkers to the field
• the incredible Falcon Display and Show thanks to Trademark Windows

For younger visitors we had three FREE participation attractions thanks to our Headline Sponsors.

• Go for a bounce around the Inflatable World thanks to Woodleys Estate Agents
• Take on the Inflatable Assault Course thanks to Woodleys Estate Agents

Local community groups also provided over 80 stalls for you to explore, maybe you tried your luck on a tombola or human fruit machine, had a go on a bungee run, purchased cakes and crafts, joined a club or signed up to be a volunteer for a community charity.

Fancied an adrenaline rush? Maybe you headed over to our Carnival Fairground and took a ride on the dodgems, waltzer, ferris wheel and more.

At the heart of the Carnival field, our main arena is always bursting with activity from our local groups with a range of singing, dancing and acrobatic displays for you to enjoy. Performance timetable will be announced nearer the day.

As a non-profit event our bar is a vital source of income. Operated by the Carnival Committee's friends and family, prices remain low with 100% of the profits going towards covering the cost of the Carnival.

Rum Punch - £4.00
Spirits with Mixer - £4.00

HOT FOOD VENDORS

Hot food vendors will be on site to help keep you refreshed and fuelled throughout the day. You'll have lots to choose from with a menu including Burgers, Wraps, Indian, Cajan and Pizza. Finish off with a sweet treat, maybe some Ice Cream and Churros.

FACILITIES

The event toilets will be adjacent to the Coronation Hall, this is also where the disabled toilet is situated. The Oakwood Centre toilets are not accessible from the carnival field.
There are ample parking facilities adjacent to the carnival field in the local Town Centre pay and display car parks.

ENTRY PRICES
Tickets available on the day at entry.

0 to 11 - FREE
12 to 16 - £5.00
17+ - £13.00
Entry for the Afternoon and Evening, or evening only

0 to 11 - FREE
12 to 16 - £1.00
17+ - £5.00
Last Afternoon only entry is at 4pm, exit by 5pm

SECURITY CHECKS AND ENTRY RESTRICTIONS
Security, bag and outer body checks, will be conducted on entry:
- No Alcohol
- No Opened Liquid
- No Offensive Weapons
- No Illegal Substances
- No Face Covering
except for medical and religious
- No Flammable Liquids
including BBQs, Gas Lighters, Flares
- No Glass