FAQs

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Dates & Opening Times

Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th July 2027, with an exclusive Thursday Campers Party on Thursday 22nd July.

The campsite opens for arrivals 9am–7pm on Thursday (early access ticket holders), Friday and Saturday. After 7pm on Saturday, no further camping arrivals are permitted.

The arena opens at 2pm on Thursday and 10am Friday to Sunday. It closes at 11pm Thursday, 2am Friday and Saturday, and midnight Sunday.

Weekend entry-only gates open at 12pm Friday to Sunday, with last arena entry strictly at 7pm. Arrive early to beat the queues.

Location & Parking

Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9HQ, easily reached by car, train or coach.

There will be an hourly shuttle bus from Chester Station to Bolesworth Castle from Friday at 10am

Yes. Parking passes are £25 per vehicle, allocated first come, first served, so we recommend booking ahead.

9am–7pm each day. Campers must leave site by midday on Monday 26th July 2027.

There are two car parks: one for weekend campers and one for everyone else. A parking ticket is required for both.

Camping

Absolutely, it's a huge part of the weekend. The campsite has a convenience store, breakfast traders, showers, toilets and a dedicated BBQ area.

9am–7pm on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th July. All campers must leave by 12pm on Monday 26th July 2027.

Yes. The early access add-on gets you into the campsite from 9am Thursday plus entry to the Thursday Campers Party. Pay for camping tickets in full before 01/01/2027 and it's included free.

Pitches are first come, first served, so arrive early (or grab Early Access) for the best spots.

One that suits your group. Oversized tents may be asked to re-pitch.

Yes, all weekend. Bring your own towel, shampoo and shower gel..

Yes! Our Water & Loo packages get you access to the posh facilities.

Yes, plus food and drink traders for all your camping needs.

Food is welcome in the campsite, and there'll be coffee and breakfast traders every morning. Own food and drink isn't allowed in the Main Arena.

No campfires or open gas fires, for safety. There's a designated BBQ area and plenty of food stalls instead. Anyone found starting a fire will be asked to leave immediately. Please check our gas canister guidance here.

Only purpose-built gas stoves with small (2.2kg) bottles, no spares. Stoves can only be used in the designated cooking area, never inside tents. No other LPG on site.

We love dogs, but a festival isn't much fun for them. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.

Yes, charging stations are available in the arena at an extra cost. Sadly, no Nokia 3310s left to run for a week on one charge.

No. Camping space is limited, so gazebos aren't permitted.

Please help us cut waste: use the bins and recycling points provided and look after the land while you're here.

Glass, candles, gas canisters, flares, knives, illegal substances, drugs, 'legal highs', lasers, megaphones, nitrous oxide, animals, fireworks, smoke canisters, poles, drones, and anything the Promoter considers a risk to safety, enjoyment or the running of the event. Everyone is searched on entry and prohibited items will be confiscated.

No, for health and safety reasons

No, your whole group needs to arrive and enter together.

Yes! The Jolly Green Sherpas are back with trolley hire at £8 per 30 minutes (plus a refundable £100 deposit), and they plant a tree for every hire. No need to pre-book, just find them in the car parks. You can also volunteer with them at jollygreensherpas.com.

Food & Drink

Loads, across all sorts of cuisines. Full trader list coming soon.

Free drinking water standpipes are in the campsite and arena, so bring a refillable bottle. Bottled water is also on sale at bars and food units. Stay hydrated!

Campers can bring their own into the campsite, on your FIRST trip from the car only. Per person: EITHER 10 cans of beer, lager or cider OR 10 premixed spirit cans (max 250ml) OR 1 bottle of wine decanted into plastic.

  • Strictly no spirits or hard liquor

  • No glass

  • Searches on entry; anything over the allowance will be confiscated

  • Alcohol can only be consumed in the campsite

  • Sealed water and soft drinks are fine (no limit) but will be checked

  • Car access is 9am–11am only, and once parked, campers can't leave site

No. Bins are provided at the gates.

Yes, plus gluten-free. If you have very specific requirements, we'd recommend coming prepared.

Campsite food stalls open at 7am with teas, coffees, smoothies and hot food.

Age Policy

Yes, we're all ages. Under 18s must be with a parent or legal guardian aged 25+, who is fully responsible for their safety and welfare. We don't accept any duty of care for under 18s on site. Challenge 25 applies at all bars, so bring valid photo ID (driving licence or passport).

No, all under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Tickets

Only buy from our Official Ticket Partners and Brand Ambassadors. Avoid eBay, Gumtree, Viagogo and anyone offering to "transfer" tickets cheap. Fraudulent tickets will be cancelled and entry refused.

They'll land in the Fever App up to 7 days before the event, with QR codes attached.

No, we'll scan the QR code straight from your email or the Fever App.

Check the Fever App, or contact the Fever support team via the form above.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

General Admission gets you full access to the site, stages and music all weekend.

VIP is the upgrade: everything in GA, plus access to our exclusive VIP area, with:

  • VIP entry lane into the arena
  • Private bars and shorter queues
  • Dedicated luxury toilets
  • Seating and chill-out space
  • Hot tubs and daybeds (pre-bookable)
  • Premium drinks, hosted service and elevated food
  • Exclusive entertainment and surprise moments