ROCKAWAY PARK EVENTS
Like everything else, our events are unique, and here is where you'll find all the info, as well as any booking links. If you're a band or performer who would like to play at Rockaway, check out the Performing at Rockaway Park section at the bottom of the page.
For a taster of our events, here's a couple of short videos to give you an idea.
Somerset Arts Week Launch & Gig
Sunday Market, Music & Vegan Roast
Parking at Rockaway for Events
Please be aware that when it's been raining heavily, the parking field at Rockaway can become water-logged. This means we will only have parking available on site for disabled visitors. When the field is unusable, we'll issue any important updates to online ticket holders via email, as well as update this page and our social media channels.
For all our events, ticketed or free, we'd like everyone to try and do their bit for the environment by using public transport, taking a taxi, or car sharing wherever possible. If you'd like a little exercise, you can also park in the nearby village of Temple Cloud and walk to Rockaway, but please
DON'T PARK ON EASTCOURT ROAD.
It's too narrow and we need to have emergency vehicle access at all times.
The 376 bus stops at the end of our road, at Cameley Road Surgery (Temple Cloud).
This bus comes from Bristol, Wells, Glastonbury and many other locations. You can find the full bus timetable below, and thank you for planning your journey to Rockaway.
We really appreciate it.
A handy PDF map with the best route to reach us by car, plus a map of the 5-minute walk from Temple Cloud village to Rockaway across the field, can be downloaded below.
OUR EVENTS
November Sunday Session
24th November, 12pm - 4pm
Why not join us for an afternoon of fantastic live music, delicious home-made vegan roasts, open studios and an arts market of local artists, crafters, makers and recyclers? The wonderful Sarah Lewis and Tracey Calvert from Normal Magic will be offering free mental health advice. Plus, Dan, our friendly Rockaway social worker and bargee, will be offering advice on how to access family support if you're worried about the safety of someone you care about (all anonymous and off grid!)
Sarah and Tracey are also offering their free drop-in family sensory workshop in the Rockaway Classroom, 11.30am - 1.30pm. Informal, fun and inspirational, you can explore a range of activities that use our sense of sound, sight, touch, taste, smell, body awareness and balance.
For this first Sunday Session, we’re excited to be joined by folk singer/songwriter, Jon Parry. Influenced by the likes of Frank Turner, Bob Dylan, Shane McGowan and Luke Kelly from the Dubliners, and having amassed more than 500 gigs over the last 13 years, this troubadour is well-versed in giving crowds an event to remember.
Jon has a voice so powerful, it could knock the head off a pint of Guinness from 50 metres away! With a happy-go-lucky stage attitude, a carefully crafted and well-rehearsed repertoire of familiar covers and thoughtfully written original songs, you won't be disappointed!
Our family-friendly Sunday Sessions are free to attend, with a £5 fee for each vehicle if the Parking Field is operational. Keep an eye out for updates about parking nearer the time.
You'll also need to book your Sunday roast in advance from the Vegan Café page to help us avoid food waste. So, if you'd like to feast on our famous Seitan Steak, Stuffed Mushroom Parcel, Stuffed Squash or Nut Roast, just click below to book
by 7pm on Friday 22nd November!
Rockaway Christmas Markets
Sunday 8th & Sunday 15th December, 12pm - 4pm
Live Music, Vegan Festive Roasts, Open Studios, Christmas Market!
We have two festive Christmas market days this year. So, why not join us for a day of live music, festive vegan roasts, an alternative Christmas arts market, and open studios, set in our incredible venue.
For the 8th December, we’re excited to feature Commoner, Cornwall’s rising folk punk sensation. Armed with just a guitar, Commoner blends the energy of skate punk with the soul of folk storytelling. Expect a fast-paced, raw, and heartfelt performance that delivers a punk rock punch, with 'campfire chords' that resonate deeply (as praised by Cornish Gig Guide.) Live music for Sunday 15th December will be confirmed shortly...
You won't want to miss our festive vegan roasts either, but remember, they must be booked in advance by 7pm on 6th and 13th December to help us avoid food waste.
Our festive roast menus are now available on our Vegan Café page, so please click below for all the details and to book.
We look forward to you joining us for an alternative end of the season vibes!
OUR REGULAR EVENTS
Our Sunday Sessions are free - you just need to book your Sunday roast! There is a £5 parking charge and all donations are welcome to support any performers.
Mad also hosts the Yoga + Roast Club, which runs alongside our Sunday Sessions. The club begins at 11.30am with a yoga session in the Rockaway House.
Dates for our Sunday Sessions and the Yoga + Roast Club appear above, in our calendar, our newsletter and social media channels.
If you would like to have a market stall at one of our Sunday Sessions, or during a Rockaway Park event, please contact us below.
PERFORMING AT ROCKAWAY PARK
We often hear from bands and performers who would like to play at Rockaway Park. However, we're not a typical venue with a regular schedule of gigs and performers who just rock up and play! So, here's some useful info about how we operate for you to check through before contacting us.
Like everything else at Rockaway, our events are unique. It's not just the location and setting, with its festival vibe, but also how we actively collaborate with bands and performers to create an event that's a bit special and not like anything you'll see in a pub or music venue. Our calendar of events fills up quickly each year too, with a wide range of activities, so we have a limited number of dates available. However, we're always planning ahead and are happy to hear from bands and performers who are interested in working with us.
We're always on the lookout for performers who would like to play at our Sunday Sessions, which have a relaxed family atmosphere, and feature market stalls showcasing work by local artists and craftspeople, plus our famous vegan roast. We also hold celebrations at Rockaway, along with away days and symposiums, and are often asked about musicians and performers who could help make an event exciting.
So, if you would like to work with us on an event, it would be good to know more about you to help us with our planning. If you could please download the questionnaire below, then once completed, email it to us via the link included, that would be great. We look forward to hearing from you!
ROCKAWAY PARK
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