11/06/2026
π§οΈπͺ Calling all Download Festival goers! πͺπ§οΈ
The weather may be a little wet this weekend, but Castle Donington is ready to welcome you with plenty of fantastic local businesses offering great food, drinks, and entertainment throughout the festival weekend.
If you're looking to escape the rain, grab a hearty breakfast, enjoy some live music, or support local independent businesses, here's what's on offer:
π³ Tylers Tea Rooms and Restaurant, Castle Donington
Start your day the right way with a Full English Breakfast and a drink for just Β£11.
π Tylers Takeout
Don't fancy heading out? Tyler's Takeout are delivering directly to the festival, so you can enjoy some great food without leaving your campsite.
πΆ Jolly potters
Live music tonight from 7pm β the perfect way to kick off your festival weekend.
πΉ The Castle Inn
A packed weekend of entertainment awaits:
β¨ Live music tonight from 8pm
πΈ Gin Social Night
π₯ Fizz Friday
π΅ Free Music Friday
π Saturday Pizza Deal
πΉ Cocktail Specials
π½οΈ Sunday 3-Course Roast for Β£30
π₯ The Nagβs Head Bar & Grill
Serving breakfast on Friday and Saturday from 9:30am β 11:00am. Ideal if you need a recovery breakfast before another day of festival fun!
πΊ Borough Street Bar
Why not try their new session pale ale, Internet King from Pentrich Brewing? A great choice for real ale fans.
π₯ͺ No 11 deli
Open every day except Sunday, serving delicious breakfasts and lunches throughout the festival period.
π½οΈ Priest House by the River
If you're looking for somewhere to relax and unwind, The Priest House offers a fantastic Sunday dinner, a lovely bar, and beautiful riverside scenery. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a meal, a drink, and a peaceful break away from the festival crowds.
π Wanted Wardrobe
Got caught in the rain? Had a last-minute wardrobe malfunction? Forgotten your jacket, or festival outfit? Wanted Wardrobe has you covered! From shoes, coats, tops, dresses and shorts to all sorts of hidden gems, you'll find everything you could possibly need for the rest of your festival weekend.
At Martin & Co Castle Donington, we're proud to support our wonderful local businesses and community. If you're visiting Download Festival this weekend, we'd encourage you to pop into the village and show these fantastic businesses some love.
Stay safe, stay dry (if possible! π
), and enjoy an amazing Download Festival weekend! π€πΈ