THE BEACH BOYS
DAVID ESSEX + LULU
Englefield Estate, 20th Jul 2025
Iconic legends THE BEACH BOYS will be performing their only UK show in the stunning grounds of the Englefield Estate in Pangbourne, near Reading, on Sunday 20th July 2025, with special guests DAVID ESSEX and LULU!
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THE BEACH BOYS
DAVID ESSEX + LULU
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
20th Jul 2025
Englefield Estate
One of the most iconic bands in music history, The Beach Boys, have announced their only UK show for 2025 as part of their global ‘Sounds of the Summer’ tour, which will be a huge outdoor concert in the stunning grounds of the Englefield Estate, in Pangbourne, near Reading in Berkshire.
The summer show, which will also feature very special guests David Essex and Lulu, will take place as part of Englefield's Heritage Live Festival in 2025 and set against one of the country’s most stunning backdrops.
A very rare treat will open proceedings, with a unique performance by 'Buddy Holly & The Cricketers' - featuring stars from the West-End musical, 'Buddy', performing all the hits of Buddy Holly!
Giles Cooper of Heritage Live Festivals said:
‘It’s been a huge ambition of ours to host a show for the legendary Beach Boys for some time now, and we’re delighted to not only make it happen; but also to have their only UK show for next year!
This is going to be really special – the perfect summer band for the perfect summer concert and a show that will be etched in our memories for many years to come!”
For more than six decades, The Beach Boys’ music has been an indelible part of American history. Their brilliant harmonies conveyed simple truths through sophisticated, pioneering musical arrangements. The Beach Boys transcended their music and have come to represent Californian culture. They provided fans around the world with a passport to experience love, youthful exuberance, and surf culture.
Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.”
The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock n Roll Hall of Famers were also honoured at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys, Capitol/EMI's 30-track collection of the band's biggest hits, has achieved triple-platinum success with sales of more than three million copies in the U.S. since its release.
The Beach Boys are led by lead singer and critically acclaimed chief lyricist Mike Love, who, along with long-time member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago and John Wedemeyer continue the legacy of the iconic band. This concert will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.
Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor David Essex first shot to fame as a musical theatre actor before going on to enjoy a remarkable career that has combined concerts, records, composing, films and television with striking success.
He has written, recorded and produced albums that have sold millions of copies worldwide. He’s also had twenty-three Top 30 singles in Britain alone. These include the Grammy© nominated “Rock On” which not only topped the charts in Britain and the USA but sold over one million copies. Subsequent singles followed such as “Lamplight”, “Hold Me Close” and “Gonna Make You A Star” which made David a household name.
Still the name on everybody’s lips, Lulu is celebrating 60 years in the business starting at age 15 with her monster of a hit ‘Shout’, alongside some unparalleled milestones throughout her career.
Lulu made her film debut opposite Sidney Poitier in ‘To Sir, with Love’, and also performed the title track which was a No.1 hit in the US. She went on to win the Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘Boom Bang-a-Bang’, had a hit with the title theme to the Bond classic ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’, joined forces for massive hits with both David Bowie and Take That, and has just completed her final sold out tour ‘Champagne for Lulu’.
Arrive early as opening this stunning line-up of entertainment will be a very rare treat with 'Buddy Holly & The Cricketers' - featuring stars from the West-End musical, 'Buddy', performing all the hits of Buddy Holly!
EVENT INFO
Useful info
VIP GUEST AREA
Take advantage of a VIP Ticket (must be purchased on top of your concert ticket) which entitles you to the facilities of the VIP GUEST AREA.
> VIP toilets, VIP Bar (cards only), a variety of unreserved relaxed seating zones (please note that seats are first-come-first-served), plus 'street artist' entertainment.
> VIP ticket holders will also have early access to the concert arena, when possible.
ACCESS / DISABLED TICKETS
For full information on our facilities and various ticket options for Accessible Customers (at all Heritage Live shows), please see here: ACCESSIBLE CUSTOMERS
Entering the Site for Disabled/ Access Customers
Please ensure that you enter the site via Green Gate. If you enter the site via any other gate, then the facilities for Access Customers will not be available to you and Heritage Live crew will not be able to assist you, until you enter via the correct gate:-
Alcohol, Soft Drinks, Food & Campchairs
Please note that alcohol, soft drinks and food cannot be brought into the concert and prohibited items will be confiscated upon entry. Single use plastics are also prohibited, but empty, re-usable containers can be brought in to arena, which can be filled at the many free drinking water points, around the site. There will be a wide variety of bars and artisan food traders on site.
You are allowed to bring in a camping chair and deck chairs will be available to hire on the evening at £10 each. However, please note that these can only be used in the REAR of the ARENA and you will be prevented from placing them in the front arena, where it is likely to be very busy. There will also be picnic benches and hay bales scattered around the rear edges of the concert arena). For those who have purchased VIP tickets, there will also be some relaxed (unreserved) scattered seating withing the VIP Compound.
TRAVELLING BY CAR / CAR PARKING
Access to the Englefield concert site via road on concert days will be very busy - we recommend setting off early and being prepared to wait for parking. Leaving the site will also take a considerable time due to the limited road infrastructure surrounding the estate. We request that customers please be patient and respectful to our staff and neighbours when leaving the venue. Please allow a maximum of 90mins to enter and to leave the car parks.
There is plenty of car parking space in the grounds of Englefield for the Heritage Live concerts but we do advise purchasing a parking ticket in advance - whilst purchasing your concert tickets you will be offered the option to also purchase a parking ticket (priced at THE discounted advance price of £12.50 per car) to give you fast-track entry into the car-parks upon arrival. It will also be possible to purchase a car park ticket (cash or card) for £15 on the evening of your chosen concert.
Exit Junction 12 of the M4, signed for Reading. Take the A4 in the Newbury direction, go straight across at the first roundabout and at the second roundabout turn right onto the A340, signed to Pangbourne. For concerts, the site is accessed via the ornamental gates about half a mile on the left hand side. Please follow the signage to concert parking. Please note that the local road infrastructure is limited, so please allow up to 90mins to enter and leave the car parks. Access through Englefield Village is not permitted.
The Public Car Parks will be clearly signposted and are accessed via Englefield Lodges on the A340, between the junction with the A4 and Pangbourne. SAT NAV: RG7 5EN
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
THEALE STATION. The nearest railway station is THEALE, which is just 2 miles away and 5 minutes in a taxi.
READING STATION is a 20 minute rail journey from London Paddington and then just a 7 mile drive to Englefield, which takes 15 minutes in a taxi.
LONDON UNDERGROUND. Reading Station is also served by London Underground's ELIZABETH LINE.
To Book Train tickets:
Personal: Trainline
Business: Trainline Business
E-TICKETS
Please download your E-tickets to your mobile phone (or print them off) before leaving for the concert, as Wi-Fi and 4G signals are very limited onsite.
CHILDREN
Children aged 14 and under may purchase a Child Ticket (proof may be required upon entry). All children must be accompanied by an adult. Under 5’s free (no ticket required).
CAN I STAY ON THE ESTATE?
There are no facilities for camping, caravans or campervans on the Englefield Estate and please note that vehicles are not permitted to remain in the concert car park overnight.
For more information on camping and caravan sites in Berkshire, please visit the official tourist website for South East England: https://www.visitsoutheastengl....
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Prohibited items:
Alcohol, food and soft drinks are not allowed to be brought into the concert site. Prohibited items will be confiscated upon entry.
You are allowed to bring small umbrellas into the concert, but please be mindful of those around you when using them.
As we cannot always rely on British weather, please make sure you have appropriate clothing fit for rain or shine.
The concert arena is set within a natural environment with grass underfoot so please ensure appropriate footwear is worn – leave your high heels at home!
Glass is not allowed into the concert arena
It is strictly prohibited to bring into the venue any weapons, knives, guns, sharp objects, alcohol, illegal substances, legal highs, fireworks, pyrotechnics, sparklers, fires, BBQs, smoke bombs, confetti canons, air horns, lasers or flares.
All bags will be searched at dedicated security points. Personal searches may also be conducted at this point.
Animals, with the exception of assistance dogs, are not permitted.
Drones are strictly prohibited.
Commercial or professional photography, videography or dronography is not permitted.
Please place any rubbish in the bins provided or take it away with you.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Hilton Hotel, Reading: Hotel in Reading – Hilton Reading Hotel
Best Western, Reading Calcot https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-reading/best-western-reading-calcot-hotel/propertyCode.83831.html
The Cedars Hotel, Reading https://www.hospitalityuor.co.uk/accommodation/cedars-hotel/
The Hare & Hounds, Newbury https://www.hareandhoundsnewbury.co.uk/
The Chequers Hotel, Newbury https://chequershotelnewbury.co.uk/
Travelodge, Newbury https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/508/London-Newbury-Road-hotel
Berkshire Arms Hotel, Midgham https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/berkshire/berkshire-arms/hotel/
Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel, Newbury https://www.westgrangehotel.com/
Premier Inn, Grazeley Green www.premierinn.com
Premier Inn, Newbury www.premierinn.com
The Lodge, Newbury Racecourse https://www.thelodgenewbury.co.uk/
The Elephant At The Market, Newbury https://theelephantatthemarket.com/
Hilton Double Tree, Newbury https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/nbynbdi-doubletree-newbury-north/
Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa, Newbury https://www.donningtonvalley.co.uk/
Donnington Grove Hotel, Newbury https://www.donnington-grove.com/
Travelodge, Chieveley https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/56/Newbury-Chieveley-M4-hotel
Bunk Inn, Curridge https://www.thebunkinn.co.uk/
De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading https://www.devere.co.uk/wokefield-estate/
Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club, Kingsclere https://www.sandfordsprings.co.uk/
The Hind’s Head, Aldermaston https://www.hindsheadaldermaston.co.uk/
The George & Dragon Hotel, Tadley https://georgedragonhotel.com/
Bel & The Dragon, Kingsclere https://www.belandthedragon-kingsclere.co.uk/
The Wellington Arms, Stratfield Turgis https://www.wellingtonarmshampshire.co.uk/
Hampshire Court Hotel, Basingstoke https://www.thehampshirecourthotel.co.uk/
TAXIS
Local Taxi Companies
500 Cars Reading 0118 959 9999
A4 Executive Cars 0118 921 2121
Arlington Cars 0118 954 5888
Berkshire Cars 0118 950 0400
Bliss Cars 247 0118 986 0001
Cars 4 Executives 0118 466 0000
Coronation Square Cars 0118 950 0005
National Cars 0118 987 3500
Pangbourne Taxis 01491 671979
Pang Valley Cars 0118 984 1000
Platinum Executive Cars 0118 942 2222
Rg7 Cars 0118 443 9551
Reading Station Taxis 0118 956 1010
Silverline 0118 466 1500
Star Car 0118 950 5050
Theale Taxis 0118 930 2345
Woodley Cars 0118 942 4242
Xpress Cars Reading 0118 950 2222
AAA Cars, Reading Tel 0118 950 4030
Atlantic Cars, Reading Tel 0118 910 1010
Bliss Cars, Reading Tel 0118 986 0001
Kennet Cars, Reading Tel 01189 86 66 66
Ace Cars, Reading Tel 01189 67 67 67
Eco Cars, Reading Tel 01189 660 331
Yellow Cars, Reading Tel 0118 9666 555
Cabco, Newbury Tel 01635 33333
Go Green Taxis, Newbury Tel 01635 800 990
Broadway Cars, Newbury Tel 01635 847784
Ave Cabs, Newbury Tel 01635 31212
Jars Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 819844
A& Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 976888
Delta Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 242428
Compass Executive Cars, Fleet Tel 0118 970 2233
Tadley Cars, Tadley Tel 0118 327 4260
BICYCLES
Please find Englefield on The National Cycle Network
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?
Food, Alcohol and other drinks must be purchased on site and will be confiscated upon entry if found in your bag.
Single-use plastics are prohibited. Please bring a reusable bottle/ cup which can be refilled at our free water points.
All tickets purchased as 'General Admission Standing', are standing / sitting on grass.
You are allowed to bring small umbrellas into the concert, but please be mindful of those around you when using them.
You are allowed to bring in a camping chair and deck chairs will be available to hire on the evening at £10 each. However, please note that these can only be used in the REAR of the ARENA and you will be prevented from placing them in the front arena, where it is likely to be very busy.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
We do advise purchasing a parking ticket in advance - when purchasing your concert tickets you will be offered the option to also purchase a parking ticket (priced at a discounted advance rate of £12.50 per vehicle).It will also be possible to purchase a car park ticket on the evening of your chosen concert when entering the car parks, at a cost of £15 per vehicle (cash or card) .
If relevant, Covid-19 guidance and regulations with regards to social distancing will apply.
Please be aware that the road infrastructure surrounding Englefield is very limited, so please allow plenty of time for your journey to and from the venue. Please be patient and respectful to our staff and neighbours. Please allow up to 90mins to enter and leave the car parks.
Please note that vehicles are not permitted to remain in the concert car park overnight.
Please do not set-off to the concert without having first arranged how you are going to get home.
Please download your E-tickets to your mobile phone (or print them off) before leaving for the concert, as Wi-Fi and 4G signals are very limited onsite.
Please note that dogs are not allowed onsite (except Guide Dogs).
We recommend bringing a torch with you in case you need it on your way home.
Please note that the promoter has the right to change the supporting line-up.
THE VENUE
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WE CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER 2025!
Watch this space for details of our shows for 2025 - all to be announced very very soon! In the meantime, sign up to our Mailing List to be the first to know of new shows and early-bird discounts!
