Question 1

WHAT IS STAXTONBURY ALL ABOUT?

Accepted Answer

Staxtonbury is a family friendly, safe and fun festival. There are great local bands, local beers and local foods on show in a lovely Yorkshire countryside setting.

Question 2

IS THERE PLENTY FOR THE KIDS TO DO OVER THE WEEKEND?

Accepted Answer

There are lots of free activities on within the arena. Previous years have seen the likes of Magic Mike Shows, kids disco, archery birds of prey display, Moo Music Musical Story time, Farmer Tom’s Haystack, Tennis & Football Coaching and best of all lots of clean, safe grassy open spaces to play.

Question 3

WHEN CAN WE PITCH OUR TENTS, CARAVANS, CAMPERS ETC?

Accepted Answer

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 to 8pm on the Friday.

Question 4

ARE DRINKS AND FOOD EXPENSIVE?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

WILL I BE ABLE TO PITCH NEXT TO MY FRIENDS?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

ARE DOGS ALLOWED TO STAXTONBURY?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as they are well behaved and are monitored closely by their owners and kept on a lead.

Question 7

CAN WE BRING OUR OWN FOOD AND DRINK?

Accepted Answer

es, no problem as long as it is for personal consumption only. Please bare in mind no glass is allowed to be taken in to the festival area. Please try to support our concessions where possible. Thank you.

Question 8

WILL THERE BE A QUIET AREA FOR MY YOUNG CHILDREN TO GET A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there will be a designated area for families and people who prefer a quieter area.

Question 9

SHOULD I BRING CASH TO THE FESTIVAL?

Accepted Answer

Although most vendors will take cards, some vendors will still take cash. There will be no cash machines on-site, however the closest cash machine is just down the road at the Shell Garage on the A64.

Question 10

I DON’T LIKE TO CAMP. CAN I LEAVE SITE AT NIGHT AND RETURN IN THE MORNING?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY?

Accepted Answer

Tickets are purchased on a non-refundable basis; however individual circumstances will be looked at and applications for refunds should be made through info@staxtonbury.co.uk. Only the face value of the tickets will be refunded i.e., not including any booking fees.

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