(For everyone who didn't receive an email, apologies, we don't know why its not coming through as all ticket holders have been emailed! Here is the email 🫡)
Hellooo creatures of the forest! Your big weekend is fast approaching, we hope you are all excited! Below are some helpful pointers and things we need to make you aware of :)
Getting there
Elvaston castle has it's main carpark entrance easily signposted, but that's not our carpark! Please head to the entrance indicated on the graphic below. It will be sign posted. The road you are looking for is called Bedford drive. The what3words for the entrance is ///Slurping.post.nozzle. (Hah).
If you are being dropped off in a taxi, you can use the main carpark entrance if you wish. It's much easier to turn around in and you will only have to make a short walk to the back of the field. You will spot us by the cars on the field and the fencing!
The other thing to bar in mind is Borrowash Bridge. PLEASE AVOID! This bridge is single lane traffic and is traffic light operated. It does not take much to back this road up and we cannot have that. Please set your sat navs to go round this bridge. The what3words for the bridge is ///tilt.mingles.curated
Fire watch
As many of you know, the council have raised the fire risk level. That means we MUST comply as an event and as attendees. Thankfully, we have been able to find some compromises with the council this year!
You may bring your gas powered stoves, but please use the communal cooking marquee. This will be sign posted.
You may smoke, but you must head to the two RED mini marquees to do so. These marquees have water buckets, sand buckets, dampened ground and cigarette bins. A discarded ciggy butt next to a tent can become a problem very fast on the dry grass. Respect the venue and each other, please stay safe.
Weather
We are set to have some lovely daytime weather this year. Not too hot, not too cold! We do want to highlight however, that nighttime will be as low as 12 degrees. So please pack warm for night time. Thick pyjamas, thick sleeping back, extra blankets and thick socks. Good thick socks will help your body stay warm at night. Please heed us, pack warmer than you expect! 12 degrees in a bed is far different to 12 degrees with the earth underneath you!
Upon arrival
Please have your ID and ticket details ready! Baggage checks will be performed by our external security team as is normal for festival events. Please flag any weapon / prop replica items you have so they can be inspected.
If you upgraded your ticket using the upgrade system, please let the reg team know when they ask about your ticket tier.
Please also let them know if you are a DJ, events host, vendor, or guest. Your process may be a bit different and you may require an extra wrsitband.
Bar / communal area
Plenty to see and do, but your bar area is your go to for a lot of things this year!
- Charity donation QR codes will be sign posted here.
- Merchandise will be sold at the bar also, along with some surplus items from last year and exclusive festival items.
- You can purchase shower tokens from here.
- You can approach bar members for the end of the puzzle challenge.
- You can sit down to eat, drink and chat here.
- Play some games we have provided.
And of course, you can grab all sorts of fantastic drinks here! Our bar team have crafted some amazing cocktails for you to try. They also toured Nottingham, trying various independent breweries to find the best ones. They've worked really hard! Our bar is how the festival survives. If you can, please support the bar. All bar and merch sales go straight into funding our running costs.
Please also review our alcohol policy before packing :) Please understand the policy is not just about our bar surviving. it is a legal licensing requirement for us, as the venue, to reasonably manage the amount of alcohol on site for safety reasons.
Campsite etiquette.
This year we have a much larger area which is great! We are also sectioning some walk ways through the campsite so that it's easier to navigate. These will
Hellooo creatures of the forest! Your big weekend is fast approaching, we hope you are all excited! Below are some helpful pointers and things we need to make you aware of :)
Getting there
Elvaston castle has it's main carpark entrance easily signposted, but that's not our carpark! Please head to the entrance indicated on the graphic below. It will be sign posted. The road you are looking for is called Bedford drive. The what3words for the entrance is ///Slurping.post.nozzle. (Hah).
If you are being dropped off in a taxi, you can use the main carpark entrance if you wish. It's much easier to turn around in and you will only have to make a short walk to the back of the field. You will spot us by the cars on the field and the fencing!
The other thing to bar in mind is Borrowash Bridge. PLEASE AVOID! This bridge is single lane traffic and is traffic light operated. It does not take much to back this road up and we cannot have that. Please set your sat navs to go round this bridge. The what3words for the bridge is ///tilt.mingles.curated
Fire watch
As many of you know, the council have raised the fire risk level. That means we MUST comply as an event and as attendees. Thankfully, we have been able to find some compromises with the council this year!
You may bring your gas powered stoves, but please use the communal cooking marquee. This will be sign posted.
You may smoke, but you must head to the two RED mini marquees to do so. These marquees have water buckets, sand buckets, dampened ground and cigarette bins. A discarded ciggy butt next to a tent can become a problem very fast on the dry grass. Respect the venue and each other, please stay safe.
Weather
We are set to have some lovely daytime weather this year. Not too hot, not too cold! We do want to highlight however, that nighttime will be as low as 12 degrees. So please pack warm for night time. Thick pyjamas, thick sleeping back, extra blankets and thick socks. Good thick socks will help your body stay warm at night. Please heed us, pack warmer than you expect! 12 degrees in a bed is far different to 12 degrees with the earth underneath you!
Upon arrival
Please have your ID and ticket details ready! Baggage checks will be performed by our external security team as is normal for festival events. Please flag any weapon / prop replica items you have so they can be inspected.
If you upgraded your ticket using the upgrade system, please let the reg team know when they ask about your ticket tier.
Please also let them know if you are a DJ, events host, vendor, or guest. Your process may be a bit different and you may require an extra wrsitband.
Bar / communal area
Plenty to see and do, but your bar area is your go to for a lot of things this year!
- Charity donation QR codes will be sign posted here.
- Merchandise will be sold at the bar also, along with some surplus items from last year and exclusive festival items.
- You can purchase shower tokens from here.
- You can approach bar members for the end of the puzzle challenge.
- You can sit down to eat, drink and chat here.
- Play some games we have provided.
And of course, you can grab all sorts of fantastic drinks here! Our bar team have crafted some amazing cocktails for you to try. They also toured Nottingham, trying various independent breweries to find the best ones. They've worked really hard! Our bar is how the festival survives. If you can, please support the bar. All bar and merch sales go straight into funding our running costs.
Please also review our alcohol policy before packing :) Please understand the policy is not just about our bar surviving. it is a legal licensing requirement for us, as the venue, to reasonably manage the amount of alcohol on site for safety reasons.
Campsite etiquette.
This year we have a much larger area which is great! We are also sectioning some walk ways through the campsite so that it's easier to navigate. These will
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be marked out, either by fence line or marks on the ground. Please do not peg your tent lines within the walk ways.
11pm is the low noise curfew for the camp site area for our sleepy creatures. If you wanna party, please head to the stages or bar area to hoot and holler!
RV's and camping vehicles. If you need to leave / return to our site before Monday, you must let the registration know so they can escort you out safely and open the gate. Do not just drive up to the gate without letting the team know.
Thats all for now! Thank you all so much for your time! We hope your journey to our forest is a comfortable one, and we shall see you... in the forest... bye byeee!
11pm is the low noise curfew for the camp site area for our sleepy creatures. If you wanna party, please head to the stages or bar area to hoot and holler!
RV's and camping vehicles. If you need to leave / return to our site before Monday, you must let the registration know so they can escort you out safely and open the gate. Do not just drive up to the gate without letting the team know.
Thats all for now! Thank you all so much for your time! We hope your journey to our forest is a comfortable one, and we shall see you... in the forest... bye byeee!
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This is your TWO HOUR COUNTDOWN to gates open!
We assume you guys are already on the road, we hope your AC is working!
It is still very hot today. We encourage you to get your tent setup and get yourselves into the shade. We've got a lovely shaded seating area you can chill in. Please please keep yourselves cool and hydrated!
Which brings us to another point. Your main drinking tap is to the right of the shower unit, on the fencing line. Fill your boots.... And water bottles!
Can't wait to see you all here!
We assume you guys are already on the road, we hope your AC is working!
It is still very hot today. We encourage you to get your tent setup and get yourselves into the shade. We've got a lovely shaded seating area you can chill in. Please please keep yourselves cool and hydrated!
Which brings us to another point. Your main drinking tap is to the right of the shower unit, on the fencing line. Fill your boots.... And water bottles!
Can't wait to see you all here!
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EVENT update:
Parachute time today is delayed until the weather cools. We will keep you updated!
Parachute time today is delayed until the weather cools. We will keep you updated!
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The protectors are gathering seekers. Follow them to main stage!
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Damn that was crazy!
Be assured, we are already doing a lot behind the scenes for fire watch and are in contact with the council about any additional measures :)
Be assured, we are already doing a lot behind the scenes for fire watch and are in contact with the council about any additional measures :)
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Good morrnninggg creatures! What an incredible first night to kick things off. We can't thank you enough for being fantastic forest beings, you have all been wonderful today.
Just a few pointers for you today!
🛏️☮️Chill out tent and PLUR bracelets-
This tent is located between the events tent and vendors marquee.
👹💀🌲ARG puzzles-
We didn't anticipate how smart you guys really are! Some of you have somehow gotten through it... Even though at least 2 of the puzzles are within stage 2... You clever creatures!
If you are stuck, the protectors can help. And, bare in mind there are items within stage 2 that will help you on your trails. Some of them may need some close inspection...
📖You've got some fun events coming today! Make sure you check your booklets for 12!
Also, thank goodness for this cloud cover aye? Much more reasonable :D That's all for now, looking forward to the day ahead with you all ❤️
Just a few pointers for you today!
🛏️☮️Chill out tent and PLUR bracelets-
This tent is located between the events tent and vendors marquee.
👹💀🌲ARG puzzles-
We didn't anticipate how smart you guys really are! Some of you have somehow gotten through it... Even though at least 2 of the puzzles are within stage 2... You clever creatures!
If you are stuck, the protectors can help. And, bare in mind there are items within stage 2 that will help you on your trails. Some of them may need some close inspection...
📖You've got some fun events coming today! Make sure you check your booklets for 12!
Also, thank goodness for this cloud cover aye? Much more reasonable :D That's all for now, looking forward to the day ahead with you all ❤️
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Daytime photoshoot with the protectors is starting now :) head to the HOLLOW to grab a legendary photo!
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Dance showcase is starting soon!
Plus, we have a medieval musician joining us today! He will be walking around with various music instruments to serenade you with beautiful tunes. Please be kind to him, make him feel welcome ❤️ 🎶
Plus, we have a medieval musician joining us today! He will be walking around with various music instruments to serenade you with beautiful tunes. Please be kind to him, make him feel welcome ❤️ 🎶
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The night has only just begun! But weve already got DJ Ziggy spinning some tracks at the bar, and BOTH stages are open, with DJ Goggs on right now at Alter stage, and DJ Dogstorm at The Hollow! 🎧
So come grab a drink, and let's get this party started🕺
So come grab a drink, and let's get this party started
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Deaf mermaid starts soon! A expressionism performance 🏳️⚧️
This was scheduled for the activity field, but is now taking part Infront of the chill out tent. Between the vendors and events marquee. ❤️
Blood in the clocktower is also ready for entries! In the event tent :D
This was scheduled for the activity field, but is now taking part Infront of the chill out tent. Between the vendors and events marquee. ❤️
Blood in the clocktower is also ready for entries! In the event tent :D
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As you can tell... We've had a HUGE BASS UPGRADE this year to our stages. FEEL THAT BEAT IN YOUR HEART!
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That's a wrap for our Saturday! You guys are still welcome to purchase soft drinks and chill at the bar area for a while :)
If you fancy a bed time story, wonder over to the activity field for story time with the Wild North crew! :D head for the circle of hay bales for a cosy story... With a twist! ❤️
If you fancy a bed time story, wonder over to the activity field for story time with the Wild North crew! :D head for the circle of hay bales for a cosy story... With a twist! ❤️
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Morning party animals!!
Some Bar Area updates for today!🍻
Happy Hour 25% off all drinks exclusing cocktails:🍹
1pm until 3pm
Pub Quiz:❓
3pm until 4pm
Happy Hour 25% off all drinks:🍹
6pm until 8pm
Some Bar Area updates for today!
Happy Hour 25% off all drinks exclusing cocktails:
1pm until 3pm
Pub Quiz:
3pm until 4pm
Happy Hour 25% off all drinks:
6pm until 8pm
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