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About the Festival

A day of connection, discovery and celebration. Rooted in nature, guided by dogs and flavoured with truffle.

The UK Truffle Festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration of Britain's most elusive ingredient, and the extraordinary dogs trained to find it. Launched in 2022 and sold out every year since, it brings together foodies, dog lovers, foragers, mycologists and curious newcomers for one unforgettable day in the Sussex countryside.

Yes, wild truffles grow right here in the UK, and this is your chance to experience them like nothing else on the British events calendar.

What to Expect on the Day

• Taste fresh British truffle — paired simply, served beautifully, and at the heart of the day.
• Try truffle hunting with your own dog — open to all breeds, no experience needed. Entry is free.
• Expert talks on truffle hunting, truffle cultivation, mycology, truffle dog training and sustainable & ethical foraging.
• Truffle Discovery Zone — see, smell and examine real British truffles under the microscope. The science and story, up close.
• Live Truffle Dog Demos — watch working truffle dogs uncover hidden truffles, with expert tips from the trainers.
• Live cooking demos from leading UK chefs, working with fresh truffle and seasonal ingredients.
• Live fire cooking over open flame — raw, dramatic, and delicious.
• Local Artisan & Truffle Market — artisan producers, dog-friendly brands, nature-inspired makers, and fresh British truffle to take home.
• Live music throughout the day, plus a relaxed festival atmosphere in the Sussex countryside.
• The UK Truffle Dog Championships awards ceremony — held live at the festival.
• The Truffle Cup Competition — for truffle hunters. Bring your finest find and compete for the title.
  
  

Fresh Truffle Canapés and a Welcome Glass

On arrival, guests can collect a selection of freshly prepared canapés made with real British summer truffle (Tuber aestivum), paired with a chilled glass of sparkling wine. A small but unforgettable taste of what the day is all about.

"Exceptional, delicious, and a beautiful use of fresh truffle." — Louis Houette, Director at Cément La Truffière, French chef and lifelong truffle connoisseur.

Every canapé is made with fresh British truffle, a highly prized ingredient typically ranging from £700 to £1,000+ per kilo. Prepared on the day to let its genuine aroma and flavour shine. No artificial oil, no flavouring, no shortcuts.

Included with every VIP ticket, or as an add-on to your order (canapés £30 per person, sparkling wine £12 per glass). Please note: canapés are pre-order only and cannot be purchased on the day.

Ticket Options

General Admission — £35
Includes:

• Full-day festival entry (9:30am–4pm)
• Access to all live cooking demos, talks and the Local Artisan Market
• Free on-site parking

Option to add-on the truffle canapés and welcome glass of sparkling wine on arrival

VIP — £95
Includes:

• Everything in General Admission, plus:
• Fresh truffle canapés and a welcome glass of sparkling wine on arrival
• A VIP truffle goodie bag
• Free on-site parking

Children 16 and under go free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Bring the Dog

This is proudly a dog-friendly event. Dogs are warmly welcomed across the festival site. Water stations and shaded spots provided throughout.

The UK Truffle Dog Championships

A separate event this year, held the day before on Friday 13th November 2026 in a natural woodland setting. The main awards ceremony takes place live at the festival. Learn more or enter the Championships here →

Event Details

• Date: Saturday 14th November 2026
• Time: 9:30am to 4pm
• Venue: Hickstead All England Jumping Course, Sayers Common, Hassocks, Haywards Heath, BN6 9NS
• South Gate (main entrance): ///blockage.fiction.ounce
• Festival Venue (within the site): ///appeal.neatly.honest
• Parking: Free on-site parking, included with every ticket
• Capacity: Strictly limited — sold out every year since 2022

Getting There

By Car
Hickstead is located just off the A23 London to Brighton road, approximately 10 miles north of Brighton and 4 miles south of Haywards Heath. Turn off the A23 at the Hickstead Junction (signposted) and follow festival signage on the day. Postcode for satnav: BN6 9NS. For pinpoint accuracy, use the What3Words address for the South Gate main entrance: ///blockage.fiction.ounce.

By Train
The nearest stations are Haywards Heath (4 miles) and Burgess Hill (3.5 miles). Taxis are available from both. Pre-booking a cab for the return journey is strongly recommended.

Parking
On-site parking is free and included with every ticket. Please allow extra time to find a space and follow the directions from our parking marshals on arrival. The car park can fill up, arriving before midday is recommended. 

Accessibility
Disabled parking spaces are available close to the venue entrance. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please get in touch via our contact page in advance and we'll do our best to assist.

Proudly supporting Underdog International — children helping dogs, dogs helping children. We're proud to support this brilliant UK charity. Consider adding a £5+ donation at checkout to help their work.

Also from Truffle Forager

You can add tickets to our other workshops, hunts and experience days to this same order — browse all Truffle Forager events here.

Truffles. Dogs. Great food. Great people. Book your place before it's gone.