The Crown Inn at Benson

11/06/2026

The Football World Cup starts TODAY at 8pm!🎉

Join us tonight to watch the game LIVE! We will be showing the game on two screens⚽️

03/06/2026

Join us this weekend at the Crown for fantastic live music

30/05/2026

We will be showing the champions league final today on two screens! ⚽️🏆

Watch all the action live with us! Kickoff at 5pm!🍻

19/05/2026

16/05/2026

🌟 ROKEFEST IS BACK! 🌟 Next Friday 22nd.....

📍 The Chequers Inn, Roke
📅 Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th May 2026
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

That's right – THREE full days of incredible live music, community spirit, and family fun, and it won't cost you a penny! 🎶❤️

All for charity! This year we're proudly supporting Style Acre – so bring your generosity along with your dancing shoes. 🎗️ And don't miss our great raffle prizes too!

We've got 14 amazing acts across the weekend – from rock n roll and country to Britpop – showcasing the very best local talent in the most charming village pub setting.

🎸 FRIDAY 22nd MAY
🎤 Live music from 6pm
🍻 Real ales, beers, cider, wine & more
🍔 BBQ & food available

🚗 SATURDAY 23rd MAY
🚗 Classic vehicles from 11am
🎤 Live music from 2:30pm
🎪 Bouncy castle
🎨 Face painting
🍔 BBQ
🍗 Southern fried chicken
🍦 Ice cream
🍬 Sweet stall
🍻 Real ales, beers, cider, wine & more

🚂 SUNDAY 24th MAY
🚂 Steam engines from 11am
🎤 Live music from 2:30pm
🎪 Bouncy castle
🎨 Face painting
🍬 Sweet stall
🌯 Sunday roast wraps
🍔 BBQ
🍻 Beers, ales, cider & more
🧸 Children's entertainment

Come for the music, stay for the food, drink, and incredible atmosphere. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your picnic blankets – and don't forget to bring some cash for the charities and raffle! 🎗️

Parking: Berrick and Roke Village Hall, Cow Pool, OX10 6JJ (approx 10 minute walk – please follow signs on the day)

Let's fill the car park (not the roads please), support our local pub, and make Rokefest 2026 the best one yet! 🙌

Tag your crew below! Who's coming? 👇

12/05/2026

There’s two chances to catch live music at The Crown this weekend! 🎶

Friday from 8pm | Sunday from 4pm✨

Live music from fantastic musicians, great atmosphere, and amazing food and drink! The perfect way to spend your weekend!😊

06/05/2026

The weekend is almost upon us!
Get on thereeeee!

Sun, drinks and fun lays ahead!

27/04/2026

Join us for the first Bank Holiday of May…

The legend that is John Radcliffe starts at 4pm Sunday 3rd May on the patio… alfresco music is back at The Crown

24/04/2026

It’s Friday… the sun is out and that can only mean one thing!

Sundowners on the patio! Chill out with a glass of fizz, wine or beer, soak in the sun and relax. Those of you with children, don’t forget the bouncy castle is here every Saturday and Sunday over spring and summer, tucked away out the back in the garden!

03/04/2026

What are you up to this weekend?

Join us for Live Music, Easter Sunday Roast and our Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ 1pm on Sunday (kids between 0-12 years old)