MIDDLESBROUGH, LISTEN UP! 📢

BRAND NEW for 2025 is The Ormesby Hall Food & Drink Festival, taking place on September 6^th – 7^th 🥳

We’re bringing the celebration to Ormesby Hall, a historic National Trust Mansion surrounded by an oasis of natural scenery and stunning views 🌳

So, take a moment to picture this: A selection of delicious bites in hand, a refreshing drink beside you, lounging back on a comfy deckchair next to The Live Music Stage, as the region’s up-and-coming talent echoes throughout the fields of Ormesby Hall. The best bit? That’s only part of it!

Whether you’re looking to learn culinary secrets from Yorkshire’s top chefs in The Live Cookery Theatre, enjoy whimsical family entertainment on the Live Entertainers Stage, or explore the grounds of Ormesby Hall, there’s a little something for everyone✨

Get your friends and families on board and join us for a weekend brimming with exciting live music, delectable food, bustling marketplaces, and an abundance of activities for all ages.

Love Food? Love a warm, vibrant community atmosphere? Then you’re in the right place…

⭐ Join thousands for a Summertime Feast beside the breathtaking Ormesby Hall⭐

...Early bird tickets are now on sale, and we expect them to fly off the shelves. Grab yours today before they sell out!

**All tickets include entry into Ormesby Hall and Gardens.**

See what's in store below...

What's in Store? 👇

🌳 FREE Access to Ormesby Hall, including the surrounding grounds and gardens

👩‍🍳 Live Chef Demos hosted by Anthony O’Shaughnessy (Minimum of 8 Demos over 2 days)

🎸 Live Music (Minimum of 12 acts over 2 days)

🛍️ Explore the Artisan Markets (Doughnuts bursting with jam, Tasty Cheese, and Gooey Brownies to name a few)

🌮 Street Food Arena (From Halloumi Fries to Pad Thai & Freshly Fried Churros)

🥂 Independent Bars (Including an Ale House, Speciality Cider, Rum, Gin & Wine Bars)

🍺 A Full Ale House – Featuring Ales, IPA’s, Lagers & Cask favourites

✨ FREE Live Entertainment/Performing Arts – 6 shows per day

🎟️ FREE Festival Programmes

🤹 FREE Kids Activities

🚗 FREE Parking

🥳 Furniture Dotted Around Site to Lounge On

🎢 Fun Fair & Inflatable Land

🎨 Art Displays

🐐 Mobile Educational Farm

🤹‍♂️ Wacky Roaming Entertainment & Comedy - Chefs on stilts riding bicycles, anyone?

😁 “A fab day out with the family and a buzzing atmosphere” – Capturing the delight of seasoned festivalgoers.

...Join the fun!

⭐ Picturesque location beside National Trust Mansion⭐

🚀 Your generosity has meant over £127,000 raised for local mental health charities so far – lets continue to make an impact in 2025! 🚀

Get your tickets today.

ADDED TIDBITS

ADDED TIDBITS

International Street Food

Let your senses guide you as the irresistible aromas of freshly prepared street food takes you through the idyllic fields of Ormesby Hall. Whether it’s the fiery spices of Cajun chicken skewers, the smoky tenderness of slow-cooked brisket, or the bold flavours of crispy pakoras, there’s something for everyone. Treat yourself to silky burrata with ripe tomatoes, crunchy sweet potato fries topped with feta, or savour warm apple fritters coated in brown sugar and served with a salted caramel dip. Explore global flavours from India, Venezuela, China, Mexico, the U.S, and more – it’s a world tour of taste, brought to your doorstep in Middlesbrough!

Independent Drinks

Enjoy signature cocktail classics, icy-cold beers, speciality spirits, crisp apple ciders, and everything in between. Sit back, relax, and indulge in a variety of refreshments as live music serenades the tranquil festival grounds.

Fine Artisan Markets

Showcasing the UK’s most talented artisans, local businesses, and entrepreneurs, our Artisan Markets offer a delectable display of freshly baked goods, handmade crafts, premium produce, and much more. Alternatively, explore vibrant jewellery, unique art pieces, aromatic soaps, flavoured coffees, top-quality cheeses, and everything in between.

Live Chef Demos

Watch on as the region’s most talented culinary experts and renowned chefs provide all the tips and tricks for mastering your favourite dishes. Inside our Live Cookery Theatre, you’re invited to learn the craft of local delicacies and cultural specialties from top experts.

Live Music & Entertainment

Middlesbrough’s up-and-coming talent takes centre stage, with a widespread variety of soloists, duos, bands, and choirs performing across the weekend. Sing along to renditions of all-time classics, or dance along to the original tunes of rising performers. Don’t miss the two tribute acts headlining each evening of the event!

Fun for the Kids

There’s plenty for the kids to do, including a Free Kids’ Quiz & Fact-Hunt, a Traditional Fun Fair & Inflatable Land, Interactive Roaming Comedy, a Mobile Petting Zoo, and more to be announced. Alternatively, take the family along to the Live Entertainers Stage, spotlighting family magic shows, performing arts, and interactive circus workshops.

Supporting Mental Health
We’re extremely proud to partner with Teesside Mind for our debut event. Thanks to your steadfast generosity, we have collectively raised over £127,000 for mental health initiatives across the north. Together, lets add to that total!

Join us this September for the debut of The Ormesby Hall Food and Drink Festival 2025. Attendees can anticipate an unforgettable weekend packed with entertainment tailored to friends and families of all ages. Plenty more to be announced, including the Live Music and Cookery Theatre lineups, featuring top tribute acts and esteemed culinary experts!

📅 When: September 6^th – September 7^th, 2025

📍 Where: Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough.

🎶 Full Live Music & Cookery Theatre line-ups to be announced soon!

🎟️ Limited Discounted Early Bird Tickets: Starting at just £6.95 per adult.