Your Own Festival, Your Own Rules
Secret Valley offers something rare: a private festival venue where you control every detail. No shared weekends, no venue restrictions on creativity, no neighbours to worry about. Just 400 acres of Somerset countryside, professional infrastructure, and the freedom to create exactly the event you envision.
Planning a micro festival for friends and family? A brand activation that needs to land? A staff celebration that rewards your team properly? Our venue adapts to your vision. We provide the canvas and the practical support; you bring the creativity.
From intimate gatherings of 50 guests to larger celebrations approaching 500, our site scales to your needs. Exclusive hire means your event has the entire venue, the barn, fields, lake, woodland and accommodation, without compromise.
Site Capacity & Scale
Flexible capacity for events of all sizes
50-150
Intimate micro festivals, milestone birthdays, private parties with overnight stays in glamping
150-300
Staff festivals, brand experiences, community celebrations with mixed camping and glamping
300-500
Large private festivals, corporate events, and celebrations requiring full site utilisation
Event Spaces
Multiple zones for different atmospheres
Quantock Barn
Our restored agricultural barn provides covered space for 150+ guests. Use it as your main stage area, dining hall, or wet weather backup. Stone walls and timber beams create atmosphere, while power and lighting infrastructure supports professional production.
- • 150+ standing capacity, 80 seated dining
- • Permanent power and lighting rigs
- • Commercial kitchen facilities
- • Bar service area
Festival Fields
Open meadows provide space for main stages, marquees, and festival infrastructure. Gently sloping terrain creates natural amphitheatre effects. Multiple field options let you zone your event for different vibes and activities.
- • Multiple flat areas for stages and structures
- • Natural bowl for audience viewing
- • Vehicle access for production
- • Designated camping zones available
Lakeside & Woodland
Our natural lake and surrounding woodland create intimate spaces for chill-out zones, acoustic stages, or wellness areas. These areas bring festival magic with their natural beauty and separation from main entertainment zones.
- • Waterside seating and fire pit areas
- • Woodland clearings for smaller stages
- • Swimming access (supervised events)
- • Natural shade and shelter
Fire Pit Circle
A dedicated gathering space for evening socials, acoustic sessions, and late-night conversations. The fire pit becomes the heart of any festival as the sun goes down.
- • Tiered seating for 60+ guests
- • Safe, permanent fire pit installation
- • Ambient lighting infrastructure
- • Perfect for storytelling and acoustic music
Event Infrastructure
Professional facilities for smooth production
Power Supply
Mains connections at barn and key points. Generator hire arranged for field power requirements.
Catering Access
Commercial kitchen, water points, waste management. Bring your own caterers or use our network.
Vehicle Access
Production vehicle routes, supplier access, on-site parking for 100+ cars with overflow options.
Build Time
Early access for setup. Multi-day builds accommodated. Post-event breakdown time included.
Festival Accommodation
Comfortable options for overnight festival experiences
Glamping (70 guests)
Our permanent glamping accommodation provides festival comfort for VIPs, organisers, or guests who prefer beds to sleeping bags.
- • 3 timber lodges with ensuite
- • 3 shepherd's huts
- • 20 heated wigwams
- • 4 lotus belle canvas tents
Festival Camping (200+ guests)
Designated camping fields allow guests to pitch their own tents in true festival style. Flat, well-drained areas with water access nearby.
- • Bring-your-own-tent zones
- • Bell tent hire can be arranged
- • Portable shower and toilet blocks
- • Quiet camping area available
Example Festival Weekend
A typical private festival timeline
Thursday: Setup Day
Production team arrives. Marquees erected, staging built, sound systems installed. Caterers set up kitchen operations. Decorations and signage placed. Evening walk-through and final checks.
Friday: Arrivals & Opening Night
- 14:00 - Gates open, guests arrive and set up camp
- 17:00 - Welcome drinks and site orientation
- 19:00 - Opening feast in the barn
- 21:00 - First acts on main stage
- 00:00 - Late night acoustic by the fire pit
Saturday: Main Festival Day
- 09:00 - Breakfast service, yoga by the lake
- 12:00 - Daytime programme begins (workshops, activities)
- 14:00 - Main stage entertainment starts
- 18:00 - Street food and drinks
- 20:00 - Headline acts
- 00:00 - Silent disco or fire pit finale
Sunday: Wind Down & Departure
- 10:00 - Leisurely brunch
- 12:00 - Closing ceremony or final acoustic set
- 14:00 - Guest departures
- 15:00 - Breakdown begins
Events We Host
From personal celebrations to corporate experiences
Micro Festivals
Private music festivals for friend groups, families, or communities. Full creative control with professional venue support.
Staff Festivals
Reward your team with a company festival they'll remember. Better than any conference centre Christmas party.
Brand Experiences
Product launches, influencer events, and brand activations that need an impressive, controllable environment.
Milestone Celebrations
Significant birthdays, anniversaries, and life celebrations that deserve more than a venue hire.
Festival Venue FAQs
Practical answers for event planners