On Licence

Summerhill Festival of Childhood

Licence summary from On Licence, 29 September 2026

Premises
Summerhill Festival of Childhood
Address
Peakhill Farm, Honeypot Lane, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4TG
Licence
Premises licence, PREM2241
Status
In force (register: Current)
Issued
1 August 2023
Licensing authority
East Suffolk Council

What the licence permits

Opening hours, other times
Monday to Sunday 00:00-00:00 This is for one 5 day event per calendar year, to be held between the months of May & September
Performance of a play (Indoors & Outdoors)
Monday to Sunday 10:00-00:00 This is for one 5 day event per calendar year, to be held between the months of May & September
Exhibition of films (Indoors)
Monday to Sunday 10:00-00:00 This is for one 5 day event per calendar year, to be held between the months of May & September
Performance of live music (Indoors & Outdoors)
Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Performance of live music (Indoors & Outdoors), other times
Friday and Saturday 10:00-01:00 This is for one 5 day event per calendar year, to be held between the months of May & September
Playing of recorded music (Indoors & Outdoors)
Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00
Playing of recorded music (Indoors & Outdoors), other times
Sunday to Thursday 10:00-00:00 This is for one 5 day event per calendar year, to be held between the months of May & September
Performance of dance (Indoors & Outdoors)
Monday to Sunday 10:00-00:00 This is for one 5 day event per calendar year, to be held between the months of May & September
Late night refreshment (Indoors & Outdoors)
Mon to Thu 23:00-00:00, Sun 23:00-00:00
Late night refreshment (Indoors & Outdoors), other times
Friday and Saturday 23:00-01:00 This is for one 5 day event per calendar year, to be held between the months of May & September
Supply of alcohol for consumption ON the premises only
Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Supply of alcohol for consumption ON the premises only, other times
Friday and Saturday 10:00-01:00 This is for one 5 day event per calendar year, to be held between the months of May & September
Licence conditions (28)
  1. This licence is for one 5-day event per calendar year, to be held between the months of May & September.
  2. Staff will be trained to ensure compliance with the law in relation to responsible alcohol retailing; the consumption of alcohol; as well as preventing sales to persons under 18 years of age, including prevention of adults buying alcohol for children. Prevention of crime and disorder
  3. No binge drinking promotions will take place.
  4. Any person who appears to be drunk or aggressive will not be permitted onto the premises.
  5. An SIA security team will be available at all times for the duration of the festival.
  6. No bottles or glass will be allowed onto the premises:
  7. All alcohol will be served in plastic glasses.
  8. There will be a zero-tolerance drug policy and individuals will be subject to random searches. Public safety
  9. Supply the Food and Safety Team with an Event Management Plan applicable to the event at least 28 days before any event where more than 500 people are expected to attend.
  10. Any changes to the event management plan that are made within 28 days of the event must be brought to the attention of the Food and Safety Team at East Suffolk Council.
  11. Supply the Food and Safety Team with health and safety risks assessments applicable to the event at least 28 days before any event where more than 500 people are expected to attend.
  12. All temporary structures will have current sign off certificates and a full drinking water safety plan will be in place.
  13. The event organiser must ensure that all food outlets are registered with a local authority.
  14. All staff will be aware of current legislation, risk assessments and evacuation plans.
  15. A medical team will be on site
  16. All aspects of health and safety/fire safety and road safety will be agreed with the relevant authorities at a SAG meeting
  17. A designated health and safety officer will be present throughout the festival
  18. An environmental recycling program will be used at the festival to ensure bins are emptied/recycled accordingly.
  19. Sufficient toilets will be in place and emptied accordingly.
  20. All structures will have the relevant risk, test certificates and suitable insurance.
  21. There shall be a full evacuation plan in case of emergency. Prevention of public nuisance
  22. All sound levels will be agreed beforehand with environmental health and monitored throughout the event in line with our sound management plan.
  23. All residents in the surrounding area will be notified of the event and will be aware of our complaint’s procedure.
  24. A traffic management plan will be undertaken and complied with. Protection of children from harm
  25. There will be a child protection policy in place.
  26. A separate family camping area will be available; as well as a children’s area with child activities.
  27. A Challenge 25 policy will be used to separate alcohol from the children’s area
  28. Where there are under 18 years of age children with a responsible adult. Proof of age will be required if someone appears to be under 18 years of age.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from East Suffolk Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/summerhill-festival-of-childhood-ip16-642029e782