Frequently Asked Questions
Q: General Questions
Q: Travel
Q: Camping and Caravanning
A: General Questions
Who qualifies for the concession price tickets?
Concessions are available for anyone who is over the age of 65 or who is
registered as disabled. Proof will be required on site when you collect your
ticket.
Do you provide any concessions for students?
No, but students make very good stewards!
Do you need any Stewards and what do they do?
We have a list of regular stewards who come every year, however if you would
like to apply to Steward we expect 10 hours work over the weekend in return for
free weekend admission and free camping on site. Duties include vehicle
management, car park duties, bar work, checking wristbands, litter picking, etc.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, we’re still dog friendly. Your dog will be registered when you arrive
and given a tag to wear with your name and mobile phone number on it. Dogs must
be kept on a lead at all times. Poop bags are available from the Box Office and
Control tents and you asked to keep your dog under control and clean up after
it.
Could you tell me if the Marquees and other venues are seated. I am a
pensioner and can’t stand for long.
Marquee 1 is fully seated, Marquee 2 has some seating around the edge and
Marquee 3 has none. You are welcome to bring your own fold up chairs into
Marquees 2 & 3 but please try not to obscure other people’s view.
What time is the first concert on Friday evening?
The first concert on Friday evening starts at 7.00pm in Marquee 1.
When can we sign up to play in the Club Tent?
Performers can sign up in the Beer Tent at 12 noon on the Saturday. There is
a 10-15 minute slot for the Club Tent Best performer on Sunday evening opening
the Main concert in Marquee 1.
We only want to come for the evening, what time can we arrive on site to
qualify for an evening only ticket.
Evening only tickets will allow you access on site from 6pm.
Can I sign up now to do a short 'slot' in the club
tent?
Sorry, sign up for the Club tent session is 12 noon on the Saturday of the
festival in the Beer tent.
Is there any disabled parking on site for the Ely folk festival?
Yes, we can arrange parking close to the actual site/marquees if you let us
know when you book so your details can be kept at the Box Office and a space
kept free for you. Please note the whole site is a grassed football field.
I cannot seem to find any start or approx finish times for the festival- can
you please let me know as trying to sort out transport
Festival officially opens at 6pm on Friday 11th July - first concert starts
at 7pm. Festival closes at 10pm on Sunday night when the committee head
for the bar to finish the beer off!!
Q: Travel
How far is the site from the town centre?
The festival site is a 5 minute car drive and a 20 minute walk from Ely town
centre. A free shuttle bus will run approx. every 15 minutes from Market Street
in the town centre to the festival site.
I’m arriving by train, how do I get to the festival site?
The festival shuttle bus will pick up at Ely Railway Station between 2pm –
8pm on Friday. If you need to be collected from the station outside of these
times please contact us before the festival and we will accommodate your request
if possible
Q: Camping and Caravanning
What time can we arrive to pitch tents?
The festival site is open from 1pm on Friday for campers arriving and
setting up. The Beer tent and Trade stalls will all be open by 6pm on Friday
when the festival officially starts.
Is parking alongside camping pitches? As we are bringing our dog we prefer
this so he can be left in the vehicle if need be during the evening.
Unfortunately we can't allow cars on the campsite, due to Fire Regulations
and limited camping space. We allow cars on the campsite to unload and then we
ask for them to be moved. Parking for campers is however within the main
festival site and is not open to the public.
Can we use our camper van? It appears that only tents and caravans are
acceptable.
Campervans are fine
We have a pitch booked for our caravan for the Ely Festival. Are we able to
put an awning up?
Yes! no problem
Can you let me know please when we need to leave the camping site by on the
Monday
The campsite must be cleared by 12 noon on Monday 14th July
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