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Venue

Key Information

Find Us:

Sir John Lawes Playing Fields, Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4Q.

Pedestrians must enter the site through the school car park entrance on Manland Way.

Vehicle Access and Parking

  • Parking near the event is extremely limited with parking restrictions in place.
  • Local residential roads are easily congested, so please walk or come by public transport if possible.
  • A limited number of on-site parking spaces are available for pre-booking at £5 each on our ticketing site.
  • Public parking is also available at Harpenden Station and Bowers Way.

Food and Drinks

  • We recommend that you take advantage of the excellent hot and cold food and drink options at the event.
  • There is a bar on site and please note that neither alcohol nor any glass may be brought in by ticket holders.

Seating and Gazebos

  • You are welcome to bring rugs and camping chairs as seating is not provided.
  • No parasols or wind shields are allowed.
  • A limited number of 4m x 4m gazebo pitches are available for purchase on our ticketing site.
  • Please note that we do not provide a gazebo. Terms and conditions apply to the purchase of gazebo pitches.

Wristbands and Re-entry

  • Wristbands will be handed out on arrival, distinguishing between adult and child ticket holders.
  • Only those with adult wrist bands will be allowed to purchase and consume alcohol (see above).
  • Re-entry to the Festival is allowed only with a valid, undamaged wrist band. Do not remove wristband if you wish to re-enter the Festival.
  • Please bear in mind that sound levels may be high, which may not be suitable for some young children.

What You Can and Can’t Bring

  • You are welcome to bring rugs and camping chairs, as seating is not provided.
  • No animals (except guide dogs) are allowed on the site.
  • You cannot bring your own alcohol, but there will be licensed bars on the site.
  • No glass will be permitted on site.
  • You are welcome to bring soft drinks in non-glass containers.
  • No barbeques of any kind are allowed on site.
  • Please do not light open fires on the site.

Thanks to Our sponsors

Without their generous support, this event could not take place.

Want to join the fun?

Don't delay, buy your tickets today and join us on Sat 4th July for the 5th biennial Festival on the Field!
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