RUGBY UNION FESTIVAL 24–25 APRIL 2027 — CHEDDAR GORGE, SOMERSET
REVEL RUGBY CHEDDAR
Rugby at the foot of the gorge — basecamp for the best weekend of the season.
AGES U7–U15
Park stays run 3-night packages around the festival weekend — arrive the day before, leave the morning after.
THE WEEKEND
There aren't many festivals where the backdrop is a 400-foot gorge. Cheddar is our adventure weekend — rugby in the morning, caves, climbs and gorge walks in the afternoon.
The festival runs out of our Mendip basecamp, so the whole tour lives together: teams around the firepits, coaches comparing notes, kids running between lodges until someone finally calls time.
It's the festival coaches pick when they want the weekend to feel like a proper tour — compact, loud and completely unforgettable.
WHAT'S IN THE WEEKEND
- Matches with the gorge on the skyline
- Caving and climbing between games
- Firepit evenings at basecamp
- Silverware on the line in every age group
READY WHEN YOU ARE
from £88 per person
Instant quotes are priced from this season's live availability.
THE FORMAT
HOW THE RUGBY
WORKS
Day one runs a group format, with each team playing three to four matches. Fixtures are staggered across age groups, so squads typically play in the morning or the afternoon — less waiting around, and the rest of the day free for the park.
Day two is seeded from day one's results: top-performing teams compete for the Revel Cup, middle-ranked teams for the Revel Challenge Cup, and lower-ranked teams for the Revel Shield — so every team plays both days against opposition of a similar standard, still in the hunt for silverware. Depending on entries, additional cups may be awarded in each age group.
After each final, teams take the stage with music and the families in full voice, and medals and trophies are presented.
| AGE GROUP | SQUAD SIZE | MAX PLAY / DAY | FORMAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 7 | 4 | 50 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 8 | 6 | 50 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 9 | 7 | 60 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 10 | 8 | 60 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 11 | 9 | 70 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 12 | 12 | 70 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Under 13 | 13 | 80 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Under 14 | 15 | 80 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Under 15 | 15 | 90 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
Playing times per World Rugby / union age-grade guidance. Cup count per age group depends on entries.
THE PARTY LIVES AT THE PARK
STAY & PLAY
The rugby is only half the weekend. The whole tour stays together on park — and once the boots come off, the evenings take over: fancy dress, karaoke, live entertainment and a dance floor full of teammates and parents. It's the part of the festival nobody plans for and nobody forgets.
PARKS SELL OUT BEFORE THE RUGBY DOES — EARLY CLUBS GET FIRST PICK
Petruth Camping
ENGLAND
PRICED ON ENQUIRY
Nestled on the edge of the Mendip Hills in Cheddar, Petruth Paddocks is the perfect home for teams and families during the Revel Rugby Cheddar Festival. Known for its…
“Families love the safe, welcoming environment, while groups can enjoy evenings around the firepits, swapping stories and celebrating the day's rugby.”
Sandy Glade Holiday Park
BURNHAM-ON-SEA, UNITED KINGDOM
FROM £81 PER PERSON
The Sandy Glade Holiday Park is easy to reach, just fifteen minutes from the M5, yet puts you right on a great stretch of Somerset coast. You can enjoy the long, sandy…
“We also have a clubhouse with nightly entertainment and a cafe and takeaway to make your stay even easier.”
THE WEEKEND
IN MOMENTS
EVERYTHING HANDLED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ✓Team Entry Into Revel Rugby Cheddar One Day Festival 2027
- ✓Medals For All In Non-Competitive Age Categories
- ✓Medals For All Finalists & Trophies For Winners At Each Final
- ✓Dedicated Revel Tour Manager, To Help You Through The Booking Process
- ✓Onsite First-Aid Services Available During the Entire Festival
- ✓Comfort With Accommodation Included In Your Chosen Package
“Thanks Jodie and John for such a great weekend the boys absolutely loved it and we are all in one piece! Where can we go next year?”
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