Ticket holders left furious after Nottingham festival moved 25 miles away and dates changed
The festival was due to be held at Wollaton Park in May
Ticket holders looking forward to attending a three-day festival at Nottingham’s Wollaton Park next month have been left furious after the event was moved to a new location 25 miles away.
The Balloons and Beats Festival, due to be held at the park between May 16 and May 18, has now been moved to Thoresby Hall in Ollerton.
Organisers have also changed the festival’s dates, with the event now taking place between June 13 and June 15.
The decision to move the festival’s location and change its dates has angered ticket holders, with some claiming that they only found thanks to a post on social media.
Balloons and Beats Festival moved to Thoresby Park
One furious ticket holder said: “I now have a wedding the weekend you have moved this too! No email to say the date AND venue has changed! Where can I get a refund?”
Another added: “Very disappointing that those who have already purchased tickers for Wollaton have not been informed via email.
“We are not able to make the new venue or dates and would like a full refund please.”
Pitched as being “perfect for families”, the Balloons and Beats Festival will feature hot air balloons, live music and stunt shows.
A spokesperson told BBC News: “Our operations teams have been successfully working with all other venues, councils etc but sadly Nottingham seems to be particularly tricky to get across the line.
"Sadly our venue agreement fell through due to some traffic/roadworks happening around the venue which were unforeseen.
"We have done our best to move the event; however we appreciate this is a stretch for some customers.
"All customers have been emailed and offered a refund for their tickets."