Staxtonbury is a really friendly, safe and fun festival that has a family atmosphere. There are great local bands, local beers and local foods on show in a lovely Yorkshire countryside setting. Staxtonbury has helped in donating £1000’s to local charities including St Catherine’s Hospice and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance as well as local churches, sports clubs, scout groups etc. We have also helped a large number of small local businesses to get themselves established and also given the chance for 1000’s of artists and bands to gain the experience of performing on a big stage and raising their profiles, as well as paying them for their efforts to help towards expenses and costs.
Pitching of tents, caravans, camper vans etc, can be sited from 9am to 8pm on the Thursday, the day before the arena opens, and from 9am onwards on the Friday. Due to us tightening up on security and keeping the safe friendly atmosphere we have had we will be restricting the times when festival goers can ‘set up camp’. This will allow us to make sure everyone gets the spaces they wish. The family camping areas have been substantially increased so there will be no problem in finding the space you require. Please note that tickets will have to be shown prior to setting up camps.
Not at all. We run our own bar and like our entrance fees we try to keep it within the family budget. Beer will be in line with local pub prices (as are other drinks). All the caterers appreciate the family values we promote and to this extent they keep their prices in line with ours.
No, we set ourselves a limit to people attending in line with our Health and Safety policy. Previous years have sold out quickly. We would advise you to book tickets as early as possible. Keep an eye out for our NEW Early Bear Tickets and Family Tickets!
Usually yes, the site is 24 acres so you can usually get together in your groups and park next to your tents. We have extended the family camping considerably this year so you will have no problems.
We don’t think it is possible to rain more than it did in 2012 and the field (which is sand based) stood up to it really well. There are plenty of marquees for shelter so rest assured the show will go on!
Yes, as long as they are well behaved and are monitored closely by their owners and kept on a lead.
No, groups of youths will not be admitted whatever their ages, by all means come with parents (who must camp close by), under 18’s need to be accompanied by someone over 21 and responsible.
If you are camping with us, you can bring your own food and drink to consume at your campsite. No alcoholic drinks will be permitted to be brought into the event arena. No glass will be allowed in the arena area.
We would encourage you to indulge from the range of food and drink our fabulous local suppliers have to offer.
Yes, they are the best portable toilets available in the area and are cleaned on a regular basis.
Yes, there will be a designated area for families and people who prefer a quieter area.
Follow our social media pages which will keep you updated on the line up to our event, and we will post any changes on the day should there be any, but fingers crossed all will run to plan. There will be notice boards up near the stage which will be updated on a regular basis.
We do have disabled parking slots as well as disabled toilets. The field is specially cut, rolled and flat so manoeuvrability is good within the site. Please contact Colleen on 07858518753 or email info@staxtonbury.co.uk to discuss carer’s discounts etc.
All pitches have to be vacated by 6pm on the Sunday.
Yes, Brunton’s (Bridlington) will be in charge of our waste disposal again. 70% of the waste is for recycling and the remaining 30% is recycled into combustible energy.
We would advise you to bring cash and card to the festival. Each vendor will have their own preferred method of payment. There will be no cash machines on-site.
You certainly can. Just ensure you keep your wristbands (provided when your ticket is scanned upon first entry into the arena) on throughout the weekend.
