Category: FAQ

• • Hermits Hill
  • Burghfield Common
  • Reading
  • RG7 3YG

Burghfield Boxkart Bash takes place on the Reading Road (also known as Hermits Hill) between Burghfield Common and Burghfield. The  start point is at the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association  Headquarters and the end point at The Hatch.

By Car

Parking is located in the field at the corner of Sulhamstead Road and Clay Hill Road. Approximate postcode for Sat Nav RG30 3SE.

There is a £3 parking charge which, of course, goes to charity.

Disabled parking is on the corner of James Lane and Reading Road.

By Public Transport

Bus No 2/2a from Reading to Mortimer stops near the start and the end of the course.

By Bike

Bike parking is available at The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association HQ and The Hatch.  Please be aware that the road will be closed, so you will  need to dismounted and walk for Guide Dogs.

Santa Cinema is an Outdoor Cinema event held the night before Box Kart at the Guides for the Blind HQ. Advance ticket is required.

For more details and answers to questions about this event, see Santa Cinema Presents…

Glass Deposit £2 or bring your own

Box Kart Special

£5.00 – 1/2 pint,  £9.00 - 1 pint
	PIMM's & Lemonade The taste of summer!
£6.00 – Pint,  £3.50 Half-Pint
	Santa Pils by Mysterious Lager - 4.3% ABV Refreshing on its own or try it with Lemonade,

 

Craft Beer

£6.00 – Pint,  £3.50 Half-Pint
	Mysterious - Santa Pils Pilsner - 4.3% ABV Craft Lager GF A German inspired Pilsner lager brewed for the Burghfield Santas.  Classic cracker notes from the crisp lager malt, whilst the Perle hop delivers a bold spicy floral balance.
	Mysterious - Super Derek DDH Pale Ale  - 4.0% ABV Craft Beer GF The superhero you didn’t know you needed. We unleash the power of Super Delic; a hop bursting with tropical candied fruit and zesty citrus. It's a full-flavoured smack to the taste buds that’ll send them into overdrive!

Real Ale

£5.00 – Pint,  £3.00 Half-Pint
	Loddon - Citra Quad Quadruple-hopped Session IPA -  4.4% ABV Cask Ale Abundantly hopped with Citra over four stages of the brewing process, this 4.4% beer packs a punch of intense flavours and aromas that will be sure to get your mouth watering.
	Loddon - Hullabaloo Best Bitter -  4.2% ABV Cask Ale English Fuggles impart a dry, herby bitterness which is balanced by the distinctly biscuity flavour of Crystal and Amber malts.

Cider

£5.00 – Pint,  £3.00 Half-Pint
	Thatchers Gold Medium Dry - 4.8% ABV Cider Crafted from a blend of Dabinett, Porter’s Perfection and Harry Masters Jersey apples. Try it with a dash of blackcurrant.

Wine & Prosecco

£5.00. - 125ml, £5.00 – 175ml
	Alessandro Gallici Prosecco NV 11% ABV Italy Full of delicious apple and lemon-scented flavour. Very pale with fine bubbles.
	Il Papavero Pinot Grigio 2023 White Wine - 13% ABV Italy Crisp, fruity Pinot Grigio from Scipione Giuliani, the genius behind the Il Papavero range.
	Abbesse Sauvignon Blanc 2023 White Wine - 11% ABV France Very lively, ripe; intense citrus, gooseberry and herbaceous notes.
	Lobo e Falcão 2022 Red Wine - 14% ABV Portugal A delicious blend of Portuguese grapes from a former royal falconry, Lobo e Falcão has lovely warmth, satisfying richness and dark, spicy fruit.

Gin & Tonic

£5.00 – single (25ml), £6.00 – double (50ml)
	Bombay Saphire 40% ABV Classic London Dry Gin.
	Beefeater Pink 40% ABV A vibrant strawberry gin from Beefeater London. Try it with Lemonade!

Soft Drinks

£1 – per item
	Soft Drinks Coca-Cola and Diet Coke. Rio. Lemonade. Water.

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association HQ

Sourdough Pizza by Fornoza (V, Vg)

Greek Street Food by Fink (V, Vg)

Roselawn Corner

Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Ice Cream and more…

The Hatch

Chicken or Egg Plant Parmas from Parma Medics (V, Vg, GF)

The following traffic restrictions will be in place for Sunday 22nd June 7am – 7pm.

• Road Closure from Man’s Hill to Hatch, including Theale Road between Reading Road and Sulhamstead Road.
• Residents Only Access will be possible between Man’s Hill and North Cottage for residents of Regis Manor Road and Hillside Road.
• Residents on Reading, Theale and Sulhamstead road(s) adjacent to the hatch, along with those on Hermit’s Hill are encouraged to park on Jame’s Lane if day-time vehicle access required, or request a permit for the car-park. Email request to admin@burghfieldsantas.org.uk
• There will be a No-Waiting enforced along Clayhill and Sulhamstead Road to ensure the Diversion route can operate efficiently.

Diversion signs will be in place on the day directing you to take a detour down Clayhill Road.

Yes.

Disabled parking is on the corner of James Lane and Reading Road.

We have a disabled viewing zone at Roselawn Corner right in the centre of all the action!

All the toilet blocks also have accessible facilities.

For insurance and safety purposes the event is limited to 5000 people. We advise you to purchase tickets in advance to ensure your space and get up to 50% discount.  However, we anticipate that some tickets still be available for purchase on the day.

Ticket price on the day will be:

• Adult Ticket £10.00
• Under 14 Ticket £4.00

Family tickets are only available for advance purchase.

Card payments are preferred.

Cards are accepted for admission as well as at all the bars and food vendors.

There will be no spaces available on roadside, but for The Guide Dogs HQ , The Hatch, bars, food and funfair this is absolutely fine.

Note that there are two disabled viewing areas.

Yes, well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. We will have water available for 4 legged friends at the bars, but please be aware that the pavements will be very crowded with thousands of people.

Cameras for personal use are welcome. No professional filming or photography is allowed unless prior permission is obtained from the event organisers Burghfield Santas.

Please note that visitors might be photographed by Burghfield Santas or designated photographer and may be used in future promotional material.

The Box Kart Bash would not be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to meet people, have fun, and gain free entry to the event.
So please sign up and why not bring a friend or two along as well!
There is a wide selection of roles available, including roles suitable for 16-18 year olds.

We’re using SignUp.com to manage this. Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

Go to our SignUp page on SignUp.com Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

If you are a local community group that can provide volunteers, you can raise money for your own organisation.  Check out the Burghfield Santa’s Affiliate programme for details.

Any questions? Please email volunteer@burghfieldsantas.org.uk

Despite the Burghfield Santas (the Organisers) taking all reasonable precautions, box karting can be dangerous and unavoidable incidents can happen. You attend at your own risk and take full responsibility for your own safety, any and all persons attending with you under the same booking(s). The Organisers, the Sponsors and the Local Council accept no responsibility whatsoever or howsoever caused for any damage, loss, or injury to any equipment, person or persons (as an organiser, volunteer, spectator or entrant) and/or property.

• PLEASE follow the instructions of the Marshals; they are there for your safety.
• NEVER stand in Prohibited Areas, escape roads, or attempt to cross the course with a kart approaching or against the instruction of a Marshal.
• PLEASE use the official car parks. Parking on roadside grass verges may result in a Parking Ticket being issued by the Police and could also prohibit emergency access.
• CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS be accompanied by an adult who should be responsible for their behaviour.
• PLEASE be aware that this is not the Mediterranean and the weather could be unpredictable. Please dress accordingly with adequate clothing & footwear on the day.
• DO NOT block access roads or double park, they may be needed by Rescue Units in an emergency.
• ALWAYS stand on the crowd side of barriers, DO NOT sit children on top of pedestrian fencing, or protrude limbs through the barriers.
• DO NOT light fires or any BBQ. They can cause major fires as straw will be present.
• SMOKING is prohibited unless in a designated smoking area.
• DOGS are welcome, however, please keep them on the lead and under control. Please clear up after them.
• TAKE YOUR LITTER HOME. We all want to come back again next year and the event is staffed entirely by volunteers that will need to collect your rubbish before the road can be re-opened.
• AND FINALLY. The event takes place with the consent of West Berkshire Council and the Residents on route. Please do not do anything to damage the good relationship we have with the people concerned.

THANK YOU

Please email the Burghfield Santa’s at admin@burghfieldsantas.org.uk