The event attracts hundreds of people from all over the country and this year the festival is welcoming the likes of The Proclaimers and Fisherman’s Friends.
The well attended festival is taking place between August 3 and August 6 and yesterday ticket holders had the opportunity to see acts including Show of Hands, Martyn Joseph, Track Dogs and 21st Century Abba.
Here are 11 pictures from the first day at Wickham Festival:
5. Wickham Festival 2023
Wickham Festival 2023 started on Thursday, August 3, in Blind Lane, Wickham. Picture: Sarah Standing (030823-229) Photo: Sarah Standing
6. Wickham Festival 2023
Wickham Festival 2023 started on Thursday, August 3, in Blind Lane, Wickham. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
7. Wickham Festival 2023
Wickham Festival 2023 started on Thursday, August 3, in Blind Lane, Wickham. Pictured is: Claire Horn from Leeds with her three daughters (l-r) Eliza (9), Rory (8) and JoJo (8). Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
8. Wickham Festival 2023
Wickham Festival 2023 started on Thursday, August 3, in Blind Lane, Wickham. Pictured is: (l-r) Sharon Hollows and John Wyeth from New Milton with grandchildren Kai Henderson (9) and Ava Henderson (7) who are visiting from Chesterfield. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing