These Hills Beer Festival returns to Glynde Place on 8 and 9 August 2026. Hosted by Beak Brewery, this two-day festival brings together 40 or more of the world’s best independent breweries alongside natural wine producers, cider makers, street food traders, live music and DJ sets, all set within the stunning grounds of Glynde Place in the South Downs National Park. If you are heading there from Lewes, from a surrounding village, or arriving on a Gatwick flight for the weekend, AZ Lewes Taxis runs reliable pre-booked transfers directly to the festival site and back again.
Glynde Place sits 4 miles from Lewes town centre. AZ Taxis Lewes drivers know this route well. The team covers Glyndebourne opera transfers and regular Glynde journeys throughout the year, so every driver arrives at the festival site knowing exactly where to drop you and where to collect you afterwards. This guide covers Lewes taxi prices to the festival, village pickup fares, airport connections, and every other service AZ Lewes Taxis provides for These Hills weekend.
These Hills 2026 What the Festival Offers
These Hills is one of the South East’s most respected independent beer festivals. Beak Brewery organises the event each year at Glynde Place and builds the programme around a curated selection of small independent producers from across the UK and internationally. The 2026 edition runs across Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August with doors opening at 11am each day.
Ticket holders get access to limited-edition beers, wines, meads and ciders, a free pour of their choice, These Hills glassware, and a 10 percent Beak taproom discount across the festival weekend. Alongside the drinks programme there is street food, live music across the two days, DJ sets, and the kind of folk traditions and Sussex rituals that make These Hills genuinely unlike any other beer festival in the country.
- Date: Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August 2026
- Venue: Glynde Place, Glynde, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5AF
- Doors: 11am each day
- Distance from Lewes: 4 miles
- Breweries: 40 or more international and UK producers
- Extras: street food, live music, DJ sets, Sussex folk rituals, natural wine and cider
Lewes Taxi Prices to These Hills Festival at Glynde Place
AZ Lewes Taxis charges fixed fares on every journey. The price you see when you book is the price you pay when you arrive at the festival site. There are no hidden charges and no surge pricing on festival days. Here are the current Lewes taxi prices and surrounding area fares for These Hills 2026.
| Pickup Location | Distance to Glynde Place | AZ Lewes Taxis Fare |
| Lewes Town Centre | 4 miles | From £12 |
| Lewes Station | 4 miles | From £12 |
| Ringmer | 3 miles | From £11 |
| Barcombe | 4 miles | From £13 |
| Plumpton | 5 miles | From £15 |
| Laughton | 3 miles | From £11 |
| Ripe | 3 miles | From £11 |
| Kingston near Lewes | 5 miles | From £14 |
| Southease | 5 miles | From £14 |
| Firle | 2 miles | From £9 |
| Rodmell | 5 miles | From £14 |
| Newhaven | 7 miles | From £22 |
| Seaford | 9 miles | From £28 |
| Brighton | 10 miles | From £35 |
| Eastbourne | 13 miles | From £42 |
| Gatwick Airport | 29 miles | From £80 direct to festival |
Why Taking a Taxi to These Hills Makes More Sense Than Driving
Glynde Place sits on narrow country lanes on the edge of the South Downs. The festival organisers recommend arriving from the Ringmer direction to avoid driving through Glynde village itself. On festival days both Saturday and Sunday the approach roads get busy and parking within the site, while available, means driving to and from a two-day beer festival. Most people who attend These Hills want to enjoy the drinks properly. A pre-booked taxi with AZ Lewes Taxis means you do exactly that.
Beak Brewery’s own festival FAQ tells visitors that taking a taxi from Lewes is a straightforward and recommended option. AZ Lewes Taxis is the local taxi service in Lewes that covers this journey every day of the year, not just on festival weekends.
- Drink freely at the festival without worrying about the drive home
- Fixed fare confirmed at booking so you know the cost before you go
- Pre-booked return transfer means your driver is waiting when you are ready to leave
- No navigating narrow East Sussex lanes after dark
- Driver drops you at the festival entrance rather than a distant car park
Taxi Glyndebourne AZ Lewes Taxis Knows Glynde Place Well
Glynde Place hosts the Glyndebourne Festival Opera season from May to August as well as These Hills and other events throughout the year. AZ Lewes Taxis runs regular taxi Glyndebourne transfers for opera-goers attending evening performances across the full festival season. Every driver on the team knows Glynde Place, the approach roads, the entrance points, and the best pickup spots on and around the estate.
This local knowledge makes a real difference on festival days. When you book an AZ Lewes Taxis transfer to These Hills, your driver already knows the fastest route in from the Ringmer direction that the organisers recommend, where to drop you closest to the festival entrance, and where to be when you message them at the end of the day. The taxi Glyndebourne service and the These Hills festival transfer use the same local knowledge and the same reliable drivers.
For anyone attending both Glyndebourne opera and These Hills Beer Festival this summer, AZ Lewes Taxis covers both events with the same pre-booked, fixed-price local taxi service. Book either or both through the website or by calling 01273 474141.
Airport Taxi Service from Gatwick AZ Lewes Taxis for Festival Weekend Arrivals
These Hills draws visitors from across the UK and some from further afield. For people travelling specifically for the festival and flying into Gatwick Airport, AZ Lewes Taxis provides a reliable airport taxi service from Gatwick directly to Lewes accommodation or straight to the Glynde Place festival site.
Gatwick Airport is 29 miles from Lewes and approximately 31 miles from Glynde Place. AZ Lewes Taxis covers the Lewes to Gatwick airport taxi route every day of the year from £65 with meet and greet in arrivals and real-time flight monitoring included on every pickup. For festival visitors landing at Gatwick on Friday 7 August and heading to Lewes for the weekend, the airport taxi service gets you directly to your accommodation without trains, connections, or luggage across busy platforms.
| Airport Taxi Service | Distance | AZ Lewes Taxis Fare |
| Lewes to Gatwick Airport | 29 miles | From £65 |
| Gatwick to Lewes Town Centre | 29 miles | From £65 |
| Gatwick to Glynde Place direct | 31 miles | From £80 |
| Lewes to Heathrow Airport | 65 miles | From £135 |
| Lewes to Stansted Airport | 89 miles | From £195 |
| Lewes to Southampton Airport | 76 miles | From £130 |
| Lewes to London City Airport | 56 miles | From £240 |
Full AZ Lewes Taxis Services Year Round Across East Sussex
AZ Lewes Taxis covers far more than festival runs. The team handles local rides, long distance transfers, school runs, corporate travel, and airport connections across Lewes and East Sussex every day of the year.
Local taxi in Lewes. Short and medium distance rides across Lewes and East Sussex. Brighton from £25. Eastbourne from £38. Newhaven from £18. Seaford from £25. Haywards Heath from £40. Uckfield from £23. Available 24 hours a day.
Airport taxi service. All major UK airports from Lewes. Gatwick from £65. Heathrow from £135. Stansted from £195. City Airport from £240. Luton from £175. Southampton from £130. Meet and greet and flight monitoring on every return pickup.
Taxi Glyndebourne. Outward and return transfers to Glyndebourne Opera House throughout the festival season from May to August. Evening performance returns covered including late night collections.
Long distance taxis. Any UK destination from Lewes. London from £175. Dover from £190. Southampton from £130. Ashford International from £150. Fixed fares agreed before every journey.
School runs. Regular daily school transport for children across Lewes and surrounding East Sussex villages. Licensed and DBS checked drivers on every run.
Executive and corporate travel. Business meetings, client transfers, and corporate event transport across Lewes, Brighton, and East Sussex. Executive vehicles available.
Sightseeing and day hire. Full day taxi hire for visitors exploring East Sussex. Seven Sisters from £35. Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum. Charleston Farmhouse. Beachy Head. South Downs National Park.
Group bookings. Saloon for up to 4 passengers. MPV for up to 5. Minibus for up to 7. Group fares available for festival runs and family outings.
How to Book AZ Lewes Taxis for These Hills 2026
AZ Lewes Taxis accepts bookings online through the website, by phone on 01273 474141, or through the AZ Taxis Lewes app on iOS and Android. Online bookings need at least 6 hours notice. For same-day or urgent bookings call the team directly. The festival runs across two days so it is worth booking both your outward and return journeys together when you first contact the team.
AZ Lewes Taxis accepts cash, card, contactless, and Apple Pay. Every Lewes taxi price is fixed at the time of booking. No surge charges on festival days, no hidden fees, no last-minute increases. The fare quoted when you book stays the same at the end of your journey.
Frequently Asked Questions Taxi to These Hills Festival 2026
How far is These Hills Beer Festival from Lewes?
Glynde Place is 4 miles from Lewes town centre. AZ Lewes Taxis covers this journey in around 10 to 15 minutes. The fare from Lewes starts from £12.
Does AZ Lewes Taxis cover village pickups near Glynde Place?
Yes. AZ Lewes Taxis picks up from Firle, Ripe, Laughton, Ringmer, Barcombe, Plumpton, Kingston near Lewes, Southease, Rodmell, and all surrounding East Sussex villages. Call 01273 474141 to confirm your location and get a fixed fare quote.
Can I book a return taxi from These Hills at the end of the day?
Yes. AZ Lewes Taxis operates 24 hours every day. Book your return transfer at the same time as your outward journey so your driver is confirmed for the end of the festival day. Call 01273 474141 or book online.
Does AZ Lewes Taxis provide an airport taxi service from Gatwick for These Hills visitors?
Yes. AZ Lewes Taxis runs the Lewes to Gatwick airport taxi route from £65 every day of the year. Festival visitors flying into Gatwick for the weekend can book an airport transfer directly to Lewes accommodation or to Glynde Place. Meet and greet and flight monitoring are included.
What is the fare for a group of 5 or 6 going to These Hills from Lewes?
AZ Lewes Taxis offers an MPV people carrier for up to 5 passengers and a minibus for up to 7 passengers. Call 01273 474141 for group fares. Travelling together in one vehicle works out cheaper per head than individual bookings and means the whole group arrives and leaves together.