Newstead Treefest
Flooding
Please note: We have unfortunately had to cancel Treefest 2007.
Due to bad weather the site is waterlogged - Notts County Council can't get on site to cut the grass and feel that vehicles will cause too much damage to the ground.
We sincerely apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience caused to anyone.
Please check back soon for information about future events.
— Newstead Treefest Committee, 16th July 2007
Newstead Treefest is a free festival focusing on music, arts, crafts, health
and the environment. It is held on the reclaimed Greenfield site, formerly the
location of Newstead Colliery, in Newstead Village, Notts. Treefest was initiated
to encourage and enhance community spirit and involvement, and aims to offer positive experiences
through a range of mediums.
Stewarding forms for this year's Treefest are now online. Please see our festival volunteers page for more information and to download the form. Any and all help is vastly appreciated!
Newstead Treefest is now in its 9th year as an annual weekend
festival for the local community and beyond. This FREE festival aims to offer
something for everyone and cater for all ages and tastes.
We aim to recycle a high percentage of waste from Treefest. Please remember
to bring cans not bottles!
Main Attractions
The main attraction will be the music stage with a variety of bands playing
throughout the weekend. There will be a mix of new talent and established
local acts.
The Dance and Teenage Area will be open day and night with a variety of
DJ styles and musical influencese.
The Environmental Area will offer a tranquil escape and an opportunity to
see local craftspeople at work. For those that want to completely wind down the Holistic Health Team will
be offering a range of complementary therapies.
For the youngsters there is a large Children and Families area.
The Newstead Healthy Living Centre will also be offering health promotion
and information in the Health Zone and promoting local health initiatives.
There will be craft and food stalls catering for all tastes and plenty of
room to chill out and enjoy the Festival vibe.
Free Festival
The most important aspect to the concept behind Treefest is that it is totally
Last Year's Photos
Other Info
Please note:
- Parents
are responsible for their children at all times.
- Dogs
must be kept on a lead and all excrement bagged and removed.
- There
is limited car parking and people are advised to use public transport or
cycles where they can.
- There
is limited disabled parking available and the majority of the festival site
is on level ground for disabled access.
- Please
respect our Village and the people who live in it.
- Bring
cans not bottles please and use the recycling bins provided.
Treefest-
c/o Newstead Miners Welfare and Community Centre. Tilford Road. Newstead Village.
Notts. NG15 0BS
Or contact info@treefest.co.uk with any enquiries!