About The Festival
A day of connection, discovery, and celebration—rooted in nature, guided by dogs and flavoured with truffle.
Launched in 2022, The UK Truffle Festival brings people together to celebrate, learn and indulge in the incredible world of truffles. It also aims to raise awareness about sustainable foraging and our native British truffles. Yes, wild truffles grow right here in the UK— and this festival is your chance to experience them like never before.
With an intimate setting of fewer than 500 guests, the festival offers a truly special and immersive experience. Enjoy the thrill of tasting freshly prepared truffle dishes, watching top chefs in action, and learning from foragers and industry experts.
You’ll also have the chance to witness the excitement of The UK Truffle Dog Championships, where both new and experienced truffle dog teams go nose-to-nose in a fun yet fiercely competitive event — all vying for the top prizes and the coveted title of UK Truffle Dog Champion.
The festival is dog and family-friendly — a perfect day out for food lovers, foragers, and adventurers of all ages. Children can explore, learn, and get hands-on with nature, while well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the fun. It’s a day of exceptional food, fascinating insights, and unforgettable moments — a truffle lover’s dream come true.
Tickets are limited and we’ve sold out each year, therefore we highly encourage you to purchase early or (if tickets are not on sale yet) to subscribe to our maililng list to get notified first about offers and when tickets go on sale later this summer. (Ticket Information)
"Great day out to learn more about truffles, see truffles, taste truffles and even let your dog have a go at finding truffles"
Carolyn Chandler, Truffle Dog Club member
★★★★★
“Today’s event has been fantasitc. Really well organised. The food’s been fantastic. It’s been great meeting all the truffle dogs and the handlers"
Prof. Paul Thomas, Mycorrhizal Systems
★★★★★
"Unpretentious and very chilled out... very friendly and warming."
Tom Radford, Eat The Country
★★★★★
This Year’s Featured Experiences
New chefs, new demos and even more truffle magic!
Truffle Talks
Live Cooking Demo's
Black & White Truffles
Truffle Inspired Food
The UK Truffle Dog Championships
Truffle Dog
'Have-a-Go' Fun Challenge
Truffle Tasters & Canapés
Local Makers Market
And More...
Choose Your Experience
Find the perfect ticket for you!
COMPETITOR
Compete in the UK Truffle Dog Championships and compete for top prizes and the title of UK Truffle Dog Champion — festival access included.
GENERAL ADMISSION
The GA Ticket Experience grants full festival access, including live cooking demos, expert talks, the truffle dog have-a-go arena and more.
VIP
[New For 2025] The VIP Ticket Experience includes welcome gourmet truffle canapés, a glass of sparkling wine, free parking and more.
What People Are Saying
Join hundreds of truffle & dog lovers and have a wonderful day out!
Event Details
Everything you need to know before you arrive
✦ Date – Saturday 15th November 2025
✦ Location – All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, BN6 9NS (Venue directions)
✦ Time – 9:30am to 4pm
✦ Tickets – General, VIP, Young Persons and Child ticket options [Ticket Info & Pricing Page]
✦ Dog-Friendly – Well-behaved dogs welcome
✦ Family-Friendly – Onsite activities for children
✦ Food & Drink – Truffle tastings, food and drink stalls and more.
✦ Parking – Onsite parking available. Pre-book or on-the-day price
Visit Hickstead’s website for further instructions about how to find the venue.
FAQ
Will I be able to buy fresh truffles?
Yes, we will have a variety of British and European truffles available to purchase, depending on seasonal availability.
Is parking available?
Yes, paid parking is available on site. Options to pay online at the time of booking or on-the-day. Prices will vary.
Is accessible parking available?
Yes, there are designated accessible (blue badge) parking spaces.
Can I show up and buy tickets on the day?
Tickets will not be available to purchase on the day. Please purchase your ticket online before arriving to the festival.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, please consider the temperament of your dog before you decide to attend. The venue building can get very busy with people and their dogs, and knowing your own dog(s), you should consider if this is an environment they will be safe in. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times – preferably on a non-extending lead. Drinking water will be available and please ensure you pick up your dog’s mess. You will need to bring your own poop bags.
Please Note: When purchasing your tickets, you will need to indicate how many dogs are coming with your booking. Please refer to our Animal Welfare Guidelines above and our full event and ticket T&Cs for more information.
Will there be toilets on site?
Yes, as well as an accessible toilet.
Do I need to bring printed tickets to the event?
Tickets will be scanned at the entrance to the festival. You can either bring printed tickets or show the e-ticket on your phone.
Do you have a concession for carers?
Yes, we offer free entry for carers. You will need to book tickets for everyone else in your group but the carer/s will receive complimentary entry. Please email team@trufflefestival.co.uk with your booking number along with one of the following documentation – a photocopy of blue badge, PIP or DLA letter. Our event team will then issue a carer ticket to the original bookers email free of charge.
I'm having problems booking a ticket online, what should I do?
We recommend using a different browser or device and if the problem persists, please email our team at team@trufflefestival.co.uk and we will be happy to help.
I can no longer attend - can I get a refund?
- You are entitled to a refund within 14 days of your ticket purchase, provided your purchase was made more than 30 days before the event date.
- If you purchase your ticket within 30 days of the event, you will not be entitled to a refund, regardless of the reason.
- All booking fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Should you no longer be able to attend the event but are not eligible for a refund you have two options:
- 1 – You can either hand over your ticket to a friend or family member and they can go in your place – they just need your ticket confirmation email with the ticket QR code on the day.
- 2 – You can try and exchange your ticket for sale via our trusted 3rd party ‘fan to fan’ ticket resale site called Tixel (www.tixel.com). We have fully integrated our ticketing system with this site so it is the safest way for you to resell or buy tickets for the event should they sell out/become available.
- Please note: For your own protection, do not try and sell or buy tickets outside of TicketTailer or Tixel.
I can no longer attend - can I transfer my ticket to a friend?
Yes, as long as the attendee has your booking confirmation with the original tickets. Please note, we do not encourage ticket reselling on any platform other than Tixel.
Can I leave and re-enter the festival on the day?
Yes, security will issue a re-entry wristband on your way out. Please ensure you collect one as you will not be able to get back in without this.
Can I buy products for my dog at the festival?
Yes, please visit the Partners & Traders section for info on who will be joining us on the day.
Will there be food and drink available?
Yes, we’ll have a number of vendors selling hot and cold drinks and a variety of food. Please visit the Partners & Traders to see who will be joining us.
Will there be a cash machine on site?
No, however you will be able to pay with either cash or card at most of the traders on-site.
