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Getting Here

There are plenty of ways to get to Childerley Orchard – by car, train, shuttle bus, bike and more.

Please note there is no pedestrian access to the site, as the nearby roads are not suitable for pedestrians.

Check over the options below and plan your journey! Any questions, give us a shout on our social media or email.

  • As nearby roads are unsuitable for pedestrians, there will be NO pedestrian access to site.

    If you are not arriving by Car, Taxi, Bicycle or Live-in vehicle you MUST arrive by shuttle bus. Book yours here.


    1. CAMBRIDGE NORTH STATION – continuous service

    Return shuttle buses will be running directly from Cambridge North train station (CB4 0WZ | What3words: ///groups.fruit.looks) to the festival site. Please book in advance.

    • First bus will leave Cambridge North train station at 11:00

    • Last bus back to Cambridge North train station at 23:30 (Friday & Saturday) and 22:00 on Sunday.


    2. CAMBRIDGE CITY CENTRE - timed departures only

    Pickup location at the bus layby on East Road (A603) adjacent to The Fire Station (CB1 1HS | What3words: ///sounds.vouch.habit).

    Book your ticket in advance for a guaranteed seat. Departure times are below.

    *If you haven’t booked a departure time for the city centre bus please email or DM us.


    Friday 7th June

    • Departures from East Road (A603) at 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30

    • Departure from the festival site back to East Road at 23:00

    Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June

    • Departures from East Road (A603) at 11:30, 12:30, 13:30 14:30, 15:30 & 16:30

    • Departure from the festival site back to East Road at 23:00

    *If you wish to leave before the City Centre shuttle you can use the Cambridge North shuttle service.

    Monday 10th June

    There will be no City Centre or Resident shuttle bus services on Monday. There will be a one way service from the festival site to Cambridge North Station only.

    • First bus - 8:00

    • Last bus - 12:00

  • Parking is available on site. Drive directly to the festival site at Childerley Orchard CB23 8BA, where there is a secure car park.

    Please purchase a car parking ticket beforehand (one ticket per vehicle).

    Please note, you cannot park by your tent and you cannot stay in a vehicle in the car park overnight.

    Car park opening times:
    Friday : 11:00 camping ticket holders - 12:00 for all other ticket holders

    Saturday – 11:00

    Sunday – 11:00

    *Please note car park will close at midnight for day ticket holders. Car park closes 12pm Monday 12th June.

  • The nearest station is Cambridge North. From here you can use our return shuttle bus service or take a short taxi from here to the festival site.

  • Make use of our free drop-off and pick-up point (PUDO) located on site. Please follow the signs and drive directly to the festival site at CB23 8BA.

    Taxis will be dropping off and picking up from this PUDO at the site too.

  • We encourage you to travel by bike if you wish. You can cycle directly to the festival site and lock your bike up for the day / weekend in our car park. Bikes are left at owners’ risk.

  • To stay over on site – with exclusive after dark entertainment and morning wellness sessions – check out our Camping and Glamping options here. You must have a ‘Weekend With Camping’ ticket to access the campsite.

    Alternatively, we can recommend some fantastic local hotels. Graduate Cambridge (our trusted hotel partner for the festival) is set by the scenic River Cam in the centre of Cambridge.

    We also have special rates at hotels across the Cambridge area with Hotel Planner. Find a room at a discount when you book through them here.

LOCAL RESIDENTS SHUTTLE BUS

Living locally to a festival site has its perks, especially when there's a free shuttle bus running every hour! Please click here to see the local shuttle bus timetable.

Consider arriving at the stop a few minutes before the scheduled pickup time to ensure you don't miss the bus. Check over the options and plan your journey! Any questions, give us a shout on our social media or email.

Please note you must present a valid festival ticket when boarding.