THE WOMBATS

DOVES + HARD-Fi

Englefield Estate, 17th Jul 2025

Indie guitar heroes, THE WOMBATS, will be performing an exclusive show in the stunning grounds of the Englefield Estate in Pangbourne, near Reading, on Thursday 18th July 2025, with special guests DOVES, HARD-Fi and ALFIE TEMPLEMAN!

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SHOW INFO

Artist & dates

THE WOMBATS

DOVES + HARD-Fi

+ ALFIE TEMPLEMAN


17th Jul 2025

Englefield Estate


The Wombats will headline a huge outdoor show as part of Heritage Live Festival’s 2025 summer events in the stunning grounds of Englefield House, in Pangbourne near Reading, Berkshire.

Taking place on Thursday 17th July 2025, the show will also feature Doves, Hard-Fi, and Alfie Templeman, for what is a massive line-up of iconic UK indie acts.



The Wombats have been stalwarts of the indie scene in the UK since the release of their debut album A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation in 2007. Over the last 18 years the trio have managed to amass a hugely impressive list of bangers from their 6 albums; with tracks like ‘Turn’, ‘Greek Tragedy’, ‘Moving to New York’, and of course ‘Let's Dance To Joy Division’, which won the NME Award for Best Dancefloor Filler in 2008.

The band have also been nominated for an MTV Europe Award, and regularly top the bill at festivals around the world, as well as touring arenas across the UK. They achieved their first UK No.1 album in 2022 with Fix Yourself, Not The World, and have sold over a million records worldwide.

2025 has seen The Wombats release their 6th studio album, Oh! The Ocean, which expands the band’s guitar filled sound to the furthest it's ever been, resulting in an album more ambitious and polished than anything produced to date.

Doves recently completed their first UK tour in 15 years, in support of their sixth studio album Constellations For The Lonely. It is the follow up to 2020's UK No.1 album The Universal Want.

The band, originally from Manchester, consist of Jimi Goodwin, Andy Williams and Jez Williams – brothers Andy and Jez will be fronting the band for this show.

After arriving with two Mercury Prize nominated albums, Lost Souls in 2000, and the chart-topping The Last Broadcast in 2002, Doves released their second, successive UK No.1 album Some Cities in 2005 before following it with 2009's Kingdom Of Rust.

With over a million UK album sales, 2 No.1 albums, (3 Top 10s), and 5 Top 20 singles, Hard-Fi have been a phenomenon. Having made their debut with the Mercury Prize-shortlisted Stars Of CCTV in 2005, the four-piece proved progressive yet accessible. The album yielded singles that included ‘Hard To Beat’, ‘Living For The Weekend’ and ‘Cash Machine’, which reached number 1, and has since been certified double platinum in the UK alone.

Following this they released their second album Once Upon A Time In The West, which also topped the charts. The band also played one of the longest residencies at O2 Academy Brixton, a fully sold-out feat they share with the likes of Bob Dylan, and The Clash, after performing at the landmark London venue for five nights straight in 2006.

In November 2024 they released their first new music in a decade with the Don’t Go Making Plans EP.

Multi-talented musician, producer and songwriter Alfie Templeman will open the event, following on from the release of two critically acclaimed albums – Mellow Moon in 2022, a The Guardian Album of the Week, and 2024’s Radiosoul. The latter included the single ‘Just a Dance’, which was co-produced by Nile Rodgers who also performed on the track.

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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:-

ACCESS CAR PARK:- If you've forgotten to buy your car parking ticket for the Access/ Disabled Car Park, you can buy one here: CLICK HERE

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

BUY CAR PARKING: CLICK HERE

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

Holiday Inn, Reading South (M4/Jct 11): Click here to book

The George Hotel, Pangbourne: Click here to book

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 you have already purchased your concert tickets, but forgot to include a car park ticket, you can do so now: BUY CAR PARKING: CLICK HERE

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.

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Englefield Estate

Pangbourne, Berkshire

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