RUGBY UNION FESTIVAL 2–5 APRIL 2027 — NORTH DEVON COAST
REVEL RUGBY DEVON
Surf, sand and rugby on the North Devon coast.
AGES U7–U16 · GIRLS & BOYS
Park stays run 3-night packages around the festival weekend — arrive the day before, leave the morning after.
THE WEEKEND
Devon is where the season opens — a long weekend where the beach is as much a part of the tour as the pitch. Teams roll in on Friday, lodges fill up, and by the evening the holiday park already sounds like one big club social.
Saturday and Sunday belong to the rugby: pool games in the morning, the sea air in your lungs, parents three-deep on the touchline. Then boots off, wetsuits on — the afternoons are for the surf, the pool and the park.
By Monday the minis go home with medals, the juniors with finals fought out, and everyone with a sunburnt nose and a story they'll still be telling at training in September.
WHAT'S IN THE WEEKEND
- Pool games under the April sun
- Beach afternoons and first waves
- Medals for the minis, cup finals for the juniors
- Showbar nights the parents talk about all year
READY WHEN YOU ARE
from £135 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 |
| Under 16 | 15 | 90 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Girls Under 12 | 12 | 70 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Girls Under 14 | 15 | 80 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Girls Under 16 | 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
Sands Holiday Park
ENGLAND
FROM £135 PER PERSON
As the closest holiday park to Woolacombe Beach, our dedicated footpath to the beach will take you straight to the heart of Woolacombe through National Trust countryside…
“During the evenings, the Clubhouse is 'the' place to be for a great night of family-friendly entertainment.”
North Devon Resort
ENGLAND
FROM £160 PER PERSON
Ilfracombe Holiday Park is situated at the highest point in Ilfracombe, just a few minutes drive from the picturesque harbour. Enjoy unwinding in our thirteen-acre rural…
“Our venue showcases a great range of evening entertainment.”
THE WEEKEND
IN MOMENTS
EVERYTHING HANDLED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ✓Entry Into Revel Rugby Devon Rugby 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
- ✓Access To All Scheduled Rugby Matches
- ✓Onsite First-Aid Services Available During the Entire Festival
- ✓Comfort With Accommodation Included In Your Chosen Package
“This was by far the most well organised and excellently run festivals we have attended! Everything ran like clockwork - the communication was brilliant and most importantly the children had the most amazing experience with memories made!”
ORGANISING THE TOUR?
NO COLLECTING. NO SPREADSHEETS. ONE LINK.
Share your tour link and every family books, pays and picks their own stay — deposits and instalments included. You watch it all fill up from one dashboard.
NO COMMITMENT
BRING YOUR CLUB TO DEVON
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