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HOW MUCH DO TICKETS COST?

Adult advance: £13

Adult on the day: £17

Children 15 and under: free

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I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY TICKET

Please use the following links to rectify any ticket issues:

 

Ticket FAQs

https://bakewellahs.ticketsrv.co.uk/help

 

Enquiries Form

https://bakewellahs.ticketsrv.co.uk/contact

 

Ticket resend link

https://bakewellahs.ticketsrv.co.uk/resend

 

WHAT TIME DOES BAKEWELL COUNTRY FESTIVAL OPEN?

Event gates open: 9:30am

Event finished: 5pm

Gates closed and locked: 6:30pm

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ARE DOGS ALLOWED?

Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Bakewell Country Festival. If you are bringing a dog, you must keep them on a short lead
to avoid inconvenience or disruption to staff and the general public. You must also ensure you bring a sufficient supply of dog
poo bags and clear up after your dog.

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CAN I GET THERE ON THE BUS?

Travel Derbyshire will provide us with timetable information for buses running into Bakewell on Sunday 13th July for neighbouring villages, towns and cities. We will post the timetable here closer to the event once the correct information is available. Please click here to open last year's timetable as an example.

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WHERE CAN I PARK?

Parking is available on different parts of Bakewell Showground and can be accessed from Coombs Road (A619) or Haddon Road (A6). As you drive closer to the event the Showground entry points will be clearly signed from the road. Parking will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, directed by event stewards.

 

We have space for around 1,000 cars and parking costs £5 for the full day. Parking can be pre-booked online when you purchase your tickets and we would recommend this option to ensure your space is secured. Cash and card payment options will be available for any remaining available spaces on the day. The event finishes at 5pm and car parks will be closed and locked at 6pm so please ensure you have vacated the Showground by this time.

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Additional parking is available in pay and display car parks around Bakewell. Please be aware that the town can become congested so please leave ample time.

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IS DISABLED PARKING AVAILABLE?

Disabled parking will be allocated on a first come, first served basis as close to the event entrances as possible. Blue Badge holder cars will be directed by parking stewards.

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IS BAKEWELL SHOWGROUND ACCESSIBLE?

The Showground has tarmac roads and areas of hardstanding to facilitate access. Disabled toilets will be available on the Showground on event day, please refer to our map on arrival. Mobility scooters will be available for hire during the event and further details on booking and cost will be posted as soon as this information is available.

Please note that the event takes place on an uneven Showground, which is mostly grass and can be muddy in places.

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IS THERE A MAP AND TIMETABLES FOR THE EVENT?

An event map with timetables will be available on arrival.

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ARE THERE FACILITIES FOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN?

We are proud to be hosting a family-friendly event. There is one main track through the event to facilitate pushchair access but please note that much of the event takes place on grass, which can be uneven and muddy in places. We will have a baby change area available, as well as a private space for anyone wishing to breastfeed. Please view our event map for details on the locations of these spaces.

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WHAT SAFETY MEASURES DO YOU HAVE IN PLACE?

Visitor safety is of paramount importance and we work closely with a health and safety consultant as well as the council and police to continually review the event. This includes the development of contingency plans that cover a range of scenarios created in conjunction with the police and other relevant bodies.

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• Please be ready to show tickets or pass out stamps when asked to do so.
• If you have a vehicle pass please ensure it is correctly displayed in your windscreen before accessing the Showground.
• Please report anything suspicious to a steward or Showground staff member.
• Please help us by complying quickly with any requests from stewards or staff members.

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CAN I BECOME A MEMBER OF BAKEWELL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY?

Membership of the society is free and open to all. Please visit our Membership page to find out more and apply.

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WHAT IS THE POLICY ON ACCESS FOR CARERS?

The Society does not wish to discriminate against visitors with disabilities, so the full admission rate will be charged. However, if a visitor has a full-time carer, a free ticket is available for them at the time of purchasing a standard price visitor ticket in advance. This concession is only available by applying online when purchasing an adult ticket and supporting documentation is required.

If you are a carer for a child and require a ticket please email bridget.hope@bakewellahs.co.uk.

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WHERE CAN I BUY A PROGRAMME?

We will not be producing programmes for this event, but free information maps will be handed out on entry to the Showground. These include timetables for centre ring, the culinary theatre, talks stage and festival stage.

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CAN I GET CASH ON THE SHOWGROUND?

No cash points are available on Bakewell Showground. The nearest cash points are located next to the Co-op in Bakewell town centre, which are within five minute walk of the Showground over the pedestrian bridge near the Agricultural Business Centre.

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WHERE CAN I BUY FOOD AND DRINK AT THE EVENT?

We are excited to welcome a plethora of local food and drink traders to Bakewell Country Festival. These include local breweries who will be operating bars for on-site consumption as well as traders selling all manner of food.

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