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It’s was a nice afternoon out but…
It’s was a nice afternoon out but things were expensive probably won’t be returning anytime soon. Could have done with more variety of entertainment in arenas and more free things for the kids to do
13 april 2024
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Hi Cathy,
Thanks for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the variety of entertainment wasn't to your taste! We hope your children made full use of participating in our free circus and parkour workshops, Easter character entertainers and Bubble Fairy. As well as the 14 showings at our arenas showcasing various stunts plus our on stage entertainment throughout the day :)
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Good day out but a shame we couldn't…
Good day out but a shame we couldn't see anything!
The main arena isn't an arena that you can all gather around to view the activities it's just a roped off area in a straight line meaning the audience are all a dozen or more deep on level ground so if you're not one of the lucky ones at the front you can't see a thing. It wouldn't take much imagination to create a horseshoe shaped arena so everyone could see and then position all the side stalls on the outskirts of that. We did get a good view of the Parkour Workshop in a separate arena and were all sat around a picnic blanket with 2 babies having their diner when all of a sudden they opened up the railings in front of us to let some kids in for training and a stampede of youngsters started and trampled all across us almost knocking the babies out of their low chairs, there was no roped off area or notices that this would be used for access during the events. Very disappointed with the organisation, call me next time and I'll lay it out better.
13 april 2024
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Hi Alan,
Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you nearly got trampled on during your picnic, we do provide a covered picnic area next to the food village with appropriate seating for families to enjoy their picnics! Event timetables were handed out to everyone upon entry so that you could see exactly what time workshops were starting. With there being 14 viewings throughout the day we also encouraged families to arrive early if they wished to get a good view of the arenas.
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Abington spring fest was amazing
Abington spring fest was amazing. We’re a family of 4, kids 10 and 13 and there was something there for all of us. Live music was good, monster trucks where our highlight!
13 april 2024
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Hi Tom,
Thank you so much for your positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable experience and found there was entertainment for all ages :)
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing
Lots to see and do for all ages
Great event 👍
Well organised
13 april 2024
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Hi Kay,
Thank you so much for your positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable experience at our first event of the year :)
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Absolutely brilliant
Absolutely brilliant
Great music having taken four children think the funfair should have remained at the lower price all day.
13 april 2024
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Thank you for your feedback, we will consider this when planning future events! We are happy to hear that you had a brilliant family day out :)
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Bought tickets for Abingdon Springfest…
Bought tickets for Abingdon Springfest but was bitterly disappointed. It was well advertised and my family were especially excited to see all the monster trucks jumping cars but there were only two monster trucks doing a 5 minute display. One of which unfortunately broke down after the first display.
The whole festival was very spread out and there were huge empty spaces where trade stalls could have filled gaps and given people so much more to actually look at and do.
There were lots of rides at the fairground end but as expected very expensive and only so many times the kids can go on each ride for £4-£6 each per go!
The helicopter ride was £60 per person for a quick whizz round the airfield and the queue for the monster truck ride round the field was at least 90 minutes long.
We arrived at 1pm and got parked easily but by 3pm everyone was bored and we'd already walked round it all twice. We were really looking forward to seeing the Wurzels play but that didn't start until 7pm and by 5pm we admitted defeat and joined the 100's of other people leaving as it just wasn't worth waiting whilst trying to keep the kids and bored adults entertained.
13 april 2024
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Antwoord van Xplosive Events
Hi Chrissie,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about Abingdon Springfest. We appreciate your feedback and understand that you were looking forward to the monster truck displays and other festival attractions. We want to remind all our guests that we provide a detailed festival schedule to help manage expectations regarding event timings, including shows and performances. This is intended to enhance planning and ensure that visitors can make the most of their experience at our event. We regret that your visit didn't meet your expectations.
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Will never go back
If it wasn’t for the good weather, it would’ve been a horrible day.
The images used in the promo are completely false (fair, inflatable course, onsite train etc.) which is very deceiving. The only correct picture is the disheveled supposedly Easter bunny.
Queues were absolutely ridiculously long. We didn’t pay early bird because we didn’t know about it before so ended up paying over £80 for a family of 3 and it was not worth it all.
Also they advertised on their website or info page sent before the event that the train will be free and will be going around taking you from wherever point to any other point which was of course not true. £2 pp per ride for a 3 min ride around the circus area.
If you were not at the front of the queue to see the monster, good luck seeing them at all especially as a child even on parent’s back!
The good thing is there were enough toilets and plenty of parking space.
It was an absolute waste of money and will categorically not go back again!
13 april 2024
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Hi Racha,
We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to ensure all promotional materials accurately represent the event's offerings! Whilst we do try to improve queue management, we do advise that families arrive in plenty of time prior to the main arena showings so that they can pick their own best spot to get a good view of the shows. Thank you for noting the ample parking and sufficient facilities :)
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Event was great - exit arrangements not so
Event was great. Second time we’ve been to one of their events at Abingdon. The events were both great but the exit arrangements left much to be desired. They need to organise that side of things as well as everything else and then it would be perfect.
13 april 2024
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Hi John,
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are sorry to hear that exit arrangements didn't quite meet your expectations. We will take this feedback on board when planning future events.
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Absolutely great event
Absolutely great event, beyond expectations. All the staff and organisers were friendly and helpful. Lots of stuff to entertain the kids and the adults.
13 april 2024
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Hi Lily,
Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it really boosts the team morale! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time and found plenty of entertainment for your family :)
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
An OK event...
The monster truck event fell short of expectations. The presenters were more talk than action, and the ground-level setup made viewing difficult, especially for those with disabilities. Despite high ticket prices, the entertainment was lacking, leaving me with the impression of a missed opportunity for a more joyful experience.
13 april 2024
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Hi Rodrigo,
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the event entertainment didn't meet your expectations. We will take on board your feedback regarding accessibility :)
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Fun but VERY expensive
Range of things to do/see were great, but baring in mind the considerable entry fees, the paid for activities were very expensive. Also queues were longer that we would have liked, so provision was not big enough for number of tickets sold. They say they have no control over fairground ride prices, which is nonsense, this can be included in contracts, £5 is too much, they should enforce £3 per ride maximum
13 april 2024
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Antwoord van Xplosive Events
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the range of activities at our event. Regarding pricing, we aim to keep entry fees reasonable while offering high-quality attractions. While we don't directly set the prices for independent fairground rides, we take your concerns seriously and are continuously working to negotiate better rates with our vendors to enhance affordability.
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
I was one of the worst events…
I was one of the worst events I have ever attended. A lot of cancellations and delays.
I paid £70 to see 1 monster truck break down and another who jumped over 2 cars. Awful!
Apart from this, high prices on all the rides and basically everything you wanted to do you have to spend money.
I blame myself for getting tricked by the advertising. A total waste of money!
13 april 2024
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Hi Mihai,
Thank you for your feedback and we're sorry to hear that the event did not meet your expectations. We can confirm that the running of the event ran completely to time apart from Big Pete braking down of which the Monster Truck team came together to put on an extra show at the end to compensate for this slight hiccup. Our advertising is transparent as we highlight exactly what attractions are included in ticket price, and what is at an additional cost so that families have the choice of what entertainment they would like to partake in :)
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Entrance fee was way too expensive
Entrance fee was way too expensive. It would have been fair if the entry fee included raids as well.
13 april 2024
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Antwoord van Xplosive Events
Thank you for your feedback. We aim to provide a fair and valuable experience for all our guests. While our entrance fee primarily covers the event's setup, security and entertainment. For full transparency, we also highlight that rides are at an additional cost so that this doesn't come as a shock to customers.
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Disabled access policy
Policy on not providing complimentary tickets for carers is disgraceful in this day and age. Disabled people often cannot attend events like this on their own and forcing them to pay double to attend with a carer is discriminatory. Please sort it out and join the vast majority of event organisers in the UK who recognise this.
Much respect to the stuntmen and women and other people who put on the show.
14 april 2024
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Antwoord van Xplosive Events
Hi Tom,
We recognize and value the importance of accessibility for all our attendees, and it is our ongoing goal to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. After careful consideration and review of our past experiences, we have adopted a policy where we do not offer specific discounts or free entry for carers. This decision was not made lightly and stems from significant challenges we have faced, including the exploitation of such provisions and the confrontations that arose at entry points, which compromised the safety and enjoyment of our volunteer scouts and staff who were having to challenge members of the public who were obviously exploiting the option.
This policy is also aligned with a number of other event organizers who have faced similar challenges. We understand this may be disappointing, and we want to assure you that we continuously assess all our accessibility options to ensure we are meeting the needs of all attendees.
Additionally, we want to confirm that this information is publicly available on our event website to ensure transparency with all potential attendees. While we understand that this might not be the preferred arrangement for everyone, please know that this decision has been made with the intent of maintaining fairness and safety for all involved.
We value the support and understanding of all our participants, and we are committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone.
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
We found the queues a long wait 2 hours…
We found the queues a long wait 2 hours for Monster Truck rides. If the display could be more central and view around a circle giving viewing a better chance.
13 april 2024
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Antwoord van Xplosive Events
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are always looking at how we can improve aspects of the day for future events so this is definitely something we will consider going forward :)
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Springfest 2024
Springfest 2024 - Went here with my son for the 1st time and it was fantastic! My son had an amazing time and absolutely loved the Monster Trucks and stunt bikes. Have been to the Air Show previously and found parking was a nightmare, so used the pedestrian walk through this time and was brilliant! Looking forward to booking this again next year!
13 april 2024
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Hi Nicola,
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear that the Monster Trucks and stunt bikes exceeded expectations :) We look forward to welcoming you back to Abingdon Springfest next year!
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Poor traffic management.
Poor traffic management.
Very expensive for seeing very little of the car stunts.
Fair ground was ridiculously over priced.
Not at all worth the money.
Very, very disappointing.
13 april 2024
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Antwoord van Xplosive Events
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the event didn't meet your expectations.
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Went to Abingdon Springfest
Went to Abingdon Springfest. A bit overpriced for what it is. Essentially you pay to go in and then pay to wonder around food vehicles and fayre ground rides. You can do this at your local field fayre. Obviously the monster trucks and motorcross was ok, but very basic. If it actually had some sort of market stalls to have a wonder around and look at like a market alongside it it would be a lot better. For comparison, winter wonderland in London is cheaper and has far more stuff.
13 april 2024
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Antwoord van Xplosive Events
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your feedback on your experience at Abingdon Springfest. We appreciate your comparison, but please note that our event is structured differently from larger events like Winter Wonderland in London. Our focus is on providing a unique local experience that includes specialty acts like monster trucks and motocross shows. We understand that you were hoping for more variety and we continuously seek to improve and diversify the attractions and amenities at our festival.
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Fantastic Event
Fantastic Event, kids loved it and something there to entertain the whole family.
Gutted we didn’t get the chance to go on the monster truck but will definitely be back next time.
Event organisers did a brilliant job from start to finish.
13 april 2024
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Antwoord van Xplosive Events
Hi Curtis,
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a great family day out :) We look forward to welcoming your family back to future events!
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
Worst festival ever everything…
Worst festival ever everything expensive form entrance 30£ doesn't offer you nothing to paint if beer 7£ and a ridiculous hotdog 12£ omg what a world 60 pound 5 minutes with helicopter... ridiculous prices... seriously is nothing else to do just see that monster truck show ..nothing else ... worst festival ever.never comeback
13 april 2024
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Antwoord van Xplosive Events
Hi Laurentiu,
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a diverse range of entertainment and amenities at our festival and we will consider your feedback about pricing.
Thanks!
Xplosive Events Team
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