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We are looking forward to welcoming you to Little Glastonboro on Saturday 21st June 2025. To ensure an enjoyable and safe festival experience for everyone, please read the following important event information carefully.
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Timings
Gates Open: 1 PM
Last Entry: 7 PM
Music Finishes: 10 PM
Curfew: 10:30 PM
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Re-Entry
There will be no re-admittance to the festival if you leave the grounds. This includes children wishing to leave for the park and then return. This policy is in place to strictly comply with our licensing agreement and to support our approach to drug and alcohol safety.
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Food & Drink
Only food and drink for very young children or for medical reasons will be permitted.
A Foodie Village will be on-site offering a variety of food vendors. Outdoor festival bars will serve alcoholic and soft drinks, alongside the indoor bars.
STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL is to be brought into the venue.
Bag searches will be carried out on entry. Anyone found attempting to bring alcohol on-site will be refused entry with no refund given.
This policy is essential for our licensing and also supports our local food traders and businesses.
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Tickets
Everyone must have an individual ticket to enter the festival.
If you booked online, please ensure you print your tickets or have them available on your mobile (if selected).
If you have paper tickets, each person in your group must have their own.
Ticket categories will be checked on entry to ensure they match the person using them.
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Children
Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+).
Children under 6 are free, but still need a ticket. These can be obtained for free at:
Children aged 6–15 require a child ticket.
Anyone aged 16 or over requires an adult ticket.
In compliance with our licence, no unaccompanied children will be admitted.
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Ear Protection
This is a live music event. If you are bringing young children, consider providing them with ear defenders, as prolonged exposure to loud music can be harmful.
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Filming & Photography
The festival will be filmed and photographed for marketing and promotional use. By entering the site, you are giving your consent to be featured in any such material.
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Rubbish & Litter
As this event takes place during the cricket season, we ask that you respect the grounds and dispose of rubbish in the bins provided or take it home with you. This greatly helps our staff and volunteers prepare the pitch for the next day’s game.
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Dogs
Only assistance dogs will be allowed into the festival.
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Token System
We will be operating a token system again this year to speed up bar and vendor service.
Tokens can be purchased at the Token Station, clearly visible on-site.
Payment methods: Cash or card
Cash tokens sold in increments of £20
Each token is worth £2.50
All food, drink, and other purchases at the festival will use tokens.
Tokens are available from 1 PM – 10 PM
Refunds: Tokens can be reimbursed on-site before you leave, or within 24 hours after the event.
❗ Tokens cannot be refunded after this period.
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Cash & Card Payments
Please bring cash and small change where possible for quicker token purchases.
Card payments are accepted but may take longer.
❌ There is no ATM on site.
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Challenge 25
We operate a strict Challenge 25 policy at the bars.
Please bring valid photo ID.
Anyone found purchasing or attempting to purchase alcohol for someone under 18 will be removed from the site with no refund.
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Clothing & Footwear
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for the weather forecast.
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Chairs & Umbrellas
This is primarily a standing festival, but you are welcome to bring:
Camping chairs and Picnic blankets
Please place them away from the front of the stage to allow standing space.
We kindly ask that you refrain from bringing umbrellas as they obstruct the view.
Gazebos or tent structures are not permitted due to viewing and safety concerns. This will be strictly enforced.
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Bag Searches & Pat-Downs
For everyone’s safety, our security team will carry out bag checks and pat-downs on entry.
We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone bringing prohibited items. No refunds will be given.
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Transport & Parking
There is no parking available on-site.
We strongly encourage arriving on foot, via public transport, or arranging drop-offs and pick-ups nearby.
Please do not block driveways or local access roads. Respect our neighbours and local estates.
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Rain or Cancellation Policy
Little Glastonboro is an all-weather event.
Please come prepared for rain or shine. In the unlikely event of cancellation due to extreme conditions, we will communicate via our website, email and social media channels.
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Smoking & Vaping
Please be respectful of others when smoking or vaping.
Avoid smoking in crowded areas or under cover, especially around families and children.
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First Aid
There will be a First Aid team on-site throughout the event.
If you need assistance, please approach the nearest steward or security personnel, who will direct you to help.
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Personal Possessions
The festival and venue accept no responsibility for the loss or damage of personal belongings.
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Behaviour & Conduct
This is a family-friendly event. Please be:
Respectful to others
Courteous to staff and volunteers
Responsible with your behaviour
Any unruly, abusive or disrespectful behaviour may result in removal from the site without refund.
Please also be respectful to local residents and their property when arriving and leaving the event.
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Final Note
We ask that you respect all the above rules and enjoy the amazing atmosphere that Little Glastonboro brings.
Thank you for your continued support!
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