New for 2020

The accessible parking and camping area has moved this year, with access to the Festival up the main drive along the tarmac road with a slight incline.

PA Tickets

We offer a free Personal Assistant (PA) ticket for anyone accompanying someone who is registered disabled and is in receipt of DLA, Attendance Allowance, PIP, or has an Access Card or equivalent. Blue Badge is not eligible for a PA ticket. Info on how to apply is below.

Site & Layout

The Festival takes place in and around the beautiful Larmer Tree Gardens. Much of the gardens are lawns with some graveled and tarmacked paths between different areas. There are no steps to the Water Gardens, but there are some gentle slopes - access around the Festival can be challenging in extreme weather.

Accessible Facilities

You must book in advance to use the accessible camping and parking areas (see below for Booking PA Tickets & Accessible Facilities). There are easy access toilets and showers in the accessible campsite, as well as in the Festival Village and near the Main Lawn. Info on how to apply is below.

Power & Charging

We have a limited number of powered pitches (9X8m) when booked in advance. Please only book if essential (specialist medical equipment). If you require power to charge an electric wheelchair only, you can also access a charging tent in this area.

Viewing area

If you require the use of a stage viewing area, you will need to request this at the time of booking your tickets. Each group can be issued with two passes (one for the person needing help and one for the PA). Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis at the festival. Info on how to apply is below.

Other

Arrival: Please display your vehicle pass on your dashboard to help our stewards direct you. Just make sure you remember to bring your tickets and vehicle passes with you.

Medical services: A team of paramedics and first aiders are on-site during the Festival. There’s also a fridge available for storing medication.

Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs that are registered with an organisation that is a member of Assistance Dogs UK are welcome at the Festival. Let us know if you need to bring an assistance dog by emailing tickets@larmertreefestival.co.uk

Strobe lighting: Laser, strobe and other lighting effects may be in use during the Festival. If we know in advance that an artist’s set will contain strobe lighting, we’ll try to include a note on their line-up page on our website. At the Festival, a sign will go up at the entrance to the stage or area when strobe lighting is in use.

Whilst short term illnesses, recent injuries and pregnant women do not qualify for PA tickets, wherever possible we will do our best to make sure everyone’s Festival is as enjoyable as possible. If you can’t provide the standard evidence to support your request, we’ll still review every application on a case-by-case and availability basis.

Booking PA Tickets & Accessible Facilities

You must buy your tickets and car/van pass before we can process your access requests. When your request has been processed, we will add the free PA ticket and any accessible passes to your order. Space is limited, so please tell us as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.

If you wish to apply for a PA ticket, Accessible Camping or Accessible Parking Only, please email the relevant information (listed below) to tickets@larmertreefestival.co.uk

PA Ticket Request:

1. Email a copy of one of the following: DLA/PIP or equivalent, deaf or blind registration, Access Card or equivalent
2. Names of ticket holder & personal assistant
3. Email address the tickets were ordered with
   
   Accessible Camping Request

1. Are you bringing a tent or a van/caravan to sleep in?
2. How many in your group? (Maximum of 5)
3. Do you require a powered pitch (size 9x8m)? Please specify usage (not charging a wheelchair or general power)
4. Do you require power for recharging an electric wheelchair?
5. What are the model and registration number/s of your vehicle?

Accessible Parking Only Request (not camping with us):

1. Email address the tickets were ordered with
2. Please email a copy of your Blue Badge or equivalent
3. What are the model and registration number of your vehicle?

Viewing Platform Request:

1. Do you require access to the viewing areas?
2. Maximum of 2 people per group.
3. Not transferable, and non-replaceable.

Once all documentation has been received and processed, you will receive a confirmation by email. All documentation is kept secure and destroyed after processing.