Camping - FAQs

When can we gain vehicular access to the camper/caravan fields?
First entry for weekend camping tickets is from Friday 26th May 10am. There will be NO access to the camper/campervan fields prior to this. Please be considerate of local residents and businesses.

Can I park my campervan/caravan in the main car parks?
Separate fields for ticket holders to park campervans and caravans are available adjacent to the Festival site. Sleeping in vehicles in the car parks is strictly forbidden, as it is contrary to our licence. Regular checks will be made by Security patrols.

What size is a general Camping pitches?
They are 7m by 5m.

Can I park my car next to my tent?
No, please use the designated car park facility.

Can I make a barbecue next to my tent?
No, please use the dedicated barbecue area.

How far is the car park from the campsite?
It is approx. 5min walk.

Do I need a special ticket for the campervan/caravan fields?
Yes. Campervan/caravan tickets to park in these fields are available for an additional fee of £120. See the Tickets page for details.

Does every person staying in our campervan/caravan need a Festival ticket?
Yes. No one will be allowed into the Campervan/Caravan fields without a Festival ticket.

Will there be the relevant facilities if I bring my own chemical toilet?
Yes there will be facility for disposing of waste from a chemical toilet. There will also be toilets provided in both camping and caravan fields for you to use.

How do our friends gain access to the campervan fields if they travel separately?
If your friends are arriving separately to your campervan or caravan they will not be able to gain vehicular access to the campervan fields (as only one car is permitted on the pitch). They will need to buy a car park ticket to park in the public car parks, or travel by public transport, and make their way to the campervan fields on foot via the pedestrian gates.

What counts as a live in vehicle?
Your campervan/caravan MUST have purpose-built fitted sleeping facilities and either fitted cooking or washing facilities. Any converted vehicles must clearly be live-in vehicles. This does not mean simply a van with a piece of foam cut to size for a bed, and a bucket for washing!

A team of campsite staff and security staff will check that campervans and caravans coming into these fields have bona fide living accommodation. No other vehicles will be let onto these fields under any circumstances – not even late replacement vehicles in the case of a breakdown – sorry.

What will happen to my vehicle if it is considered unsuitable for the campervan fields?
Unsuitable vehicles, including unconverted vans, with tickets for the camper van fields, will not be allowed entry and will be sent to one of the festival car parks – and, as it is contrary to our licence, security patrols will not permit sleeping in any vehicles in these car parks.

What facilities are provided in the campervan/caravan fields?
Water, toilets, and showers. The fields are patrolled by security staff.

Will there be facilities to dispose of Grey Water Waste?
Yes there will be a disposal point for grey water.

Is electricity available?
There is no electricity provided for field users.

Does the Festival provide campers or caravans for hire on site?
The Festival does not rent caravans to ticket holders, or have any arrangements with contractors to rent caravans.

Can I hire a campervan/caravan myself and bring it to the Festival?
Yes, provided you have purchased a weekend Festival ticket and a campervan ticket.

Can the Festival supply details of campervan/caravan hire companies we can use?
The Festival holds no such details, and is unable to provide any information regarding hire. Please make your own enquiries.

How do we gain access to the campervan/caravan fields on arrival?
Please follow the festival signage on the approach to the site, please turn off SatNav and follow the signage to the correct parking camping or motor home entrance.

When can we gain vehicular access to the camper/caravan fields?
First entry for weekend camping tickets is from TBC. There will be NO access to the campervan fields prior to TBC. Please be considerate of local residents and businesses.

How are pitches allocated?
General camping and general motor home will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Can our group of friends have pitches next to each other as a group?
Sorry, we can’t hold pitches so if you want to park next to each other you will need to arrive together.

How far is it from the campervan site to the Festival?
The camping field is adjacent to the festival site and estimated walking time is 5 minutes maximum.

Can my car be kept beside the caravan in the campervan/caravan field?
Yes, there is space for one car to be parked beside or in front of the caravan. However, any other member of your party arriving separately by car will need to purchase a car parking ticket.

If I am travelling in a separate vehicle to the caravan/campervan can I park in the campervan fields?
There is space for one towing vehicle to be parked beside or in front of the caravan only.

Can I pitch a tent beside my caravan/campervan?
The Fire Officer will not allow ticket-holders to camp beside campervans or cars due to the risk of contiguous fire, but it is permitted to camp behind them.

Can I bring my trailer tent?
Yes, as long as it is a purpose-built, manufacturer-made trailer tent. You will need to purchase a caravan/motorhome pass.

Can I bring a Winnebago or extra large caravan?
Yes. However, the maximum length of a caravan or motor home is 8 meters.

Will I be able to put up an awning? Can I sleep under the awning?
Yes, manufacturers’ awnings are acceptable and can be slept in if they are a manufacturers’ annex or inner tent, but please make parking steward aware if you are sleeping in the awning.

How will I know where to place my campervan/caravan/towing car/awning/tent in the field?
Stewards will be on hand in the campervan fields to advise on siting vehicles. It is not possible to reserve a specific area – space is allocated on a first come first served basis. Caravans, their towing cars and campervans will be parked in rows, with a 4 metre fire road between the rows. Each pitch will be 7 metres wide by 8 metres long.

Can I bring a generator?
No. Absolutely no generators are to be brought on site.

Can I bring a picnic?
Families camping are welcome to bring as much food as they wish to be consumed in the campsite.

Can I bring alcohol to Geronimo for personal consumption in my tent/ Campervan? 
Geronimo is a very family friendly environment. No alcohol will be admitted into the festival site. There will be Craft beers, Pimms and Prosecco available at our bars. Drunk parents and kids parties are not a great mix. Please drink responsibly.

Can I bring glass bottles with me in my campervan/caravan?
Glass is not permitted anywhere on festival site. The usual Festival confiscations policy applies to campervans and caravans. The security staff will also check for any other items not permitted on site, as specified in the terms and conditions on weekend tickets. Security staff will confiscate any such items and may refuse entry to the site. Domestic items that will stay within the campervan are unlikely to be confiscated, however we would advise not to bring anything valuable just in case. The decision of the security team will be final.

Can I bring a barbecue to the campsite?
You can’t use small barbecues in the campsite but we will have a designated barbecue area which you can go to.

How much camping gas can I bring?
You can bring 220g camping gas canister and one spare. There will be a shop to buy things like this on site. 
For caravans / campervans you can bring one spare gas canister the size that your vehicle holds

Can I leave my rubbish in the campsite?
We separate and manage recyclable waste offsite. We ask you very kindly to respect our land by making sure you put rubbish in the ample bins provided. We operate a ‘leave no trace’ policy and we will be increasing the provision of bins.

How many people does a family ticket cover?
A family ticket is 4 people.