Now, let’s talk about the real festival experience: waiting for food. The food trucks were great, but the queue for the burger van was longer than a Boris Johnson apology. I ended up buying a halloumi wrap from a van called “Cheesus Christ,” and it was genuinely the best decision I made all weekend. The cheese squeaked in a way that felt like a hug.
The bar situation was a masterclass in middle-aged patience. There was no “Jägerbomb” in sight. Instead, you had choices like Prosecco and craft ale with a funny name. I saw a man pay £12 for a plastic cup of Chardonnay and say, “Worth it.” He meant it. He was wearing a fleece. This was a safe space.
The Toilet Situation: A Lesson in Perspective
Every festival has dark corners. For Radio 2 In The Park, it’s the portable toilets. They were… an experience. But here’s the thing: people were surprisingly civil. No one banged on the door. Instead, someone started humming “Your Song” by Elton John. It became this weird, communal soundtrack to a very human moment. A woman came out, fixed her hair, and said, “Well, that wasn’t as bad as Glastonbury.” We all nodded. We understood.
Radio 2 in the Park 2026 highlights - Visit Preston
