FAQs

Please read the FAQ's before you email us. Nine times out of ten the answers to your questions are here! 

TICKETS & VEHICLE PASSES

Q Where and when can I buy tickets for 2008?
Tickets are on sale NOW. Ticket details and links to buy can be found here

Q Does a toddler or baby have to have a ticket?
Yes. All persons, no matter what age, must have a valid ticket. Persons of all ages count as part of the festival's capacity. There are three pricing bands for children's tickets. Go to the tickets page for more information

Q Can I just come for the day?
There are no day tickets available. If you have a weekend ticket then you can attend for one or all of the days but the price is the same. Please be aware of gate times for entry if you are not camping or plan to leave and re-enter the site during the festival.

Q Do I have to buy a car parking in advance?
If you are planning to come in a car or a live-in vehicle then we strongly advise you buy the relevant pass in advance. The passes are routing stickers which will be used to direct you to the festival, on to the site and parked. Campervan/live-in vehicle passes have now SOLD OUT. Please note: We cannot accommodate caravans. 

GATE OPENING TIMES & TRAVEL

Q What time do gates open?
Gates will open for weekend ticket holders at 9.00am on Friday morning. You will not be able to camp at the festival on Thursday night. Please contact local TIC’s to find campsites or B&B’s nearby if you need them. Gates are open for entry from 10am on Saturday and Sunday.

Q What’s the latest entry time?
The gates close at 9.00pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. You cannot enter the festival site after that time – no exceptions. Please allow yourself plenty of time when travelling to the festival and be aware of gate closing time if you have left the site for any reason and plan to return.

Q Where is the festival?
Escot Park is between Exeter and Honiton, off the A30. Your car parking or live-in vehicle pass is a routing sticker. There are directions to the festival on the travel page on the website (and on the back of the routing stickers). Just follow AA signs off the A30 to get to the festival entrance and on to the site.

Q If I'm being dropped off do I need a car parking ticket?
No. There is a separate gate for those arriving by taxi, bus or being dropped off. Simply follow AA road signs for the RED ROUTE to the festival. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY A PARKING PASS IF YOU ARE BEING DROPPED OFF.

Q Are there any buses running?
We hope to be running buses from Exeter to Escot. As soon as a timetable is confirmed we will post details on the website.

CAMPING

Q Can I park my car next to my tent or drive to the campsite to unload?
No. No vehicles are allowed on to the campsites before, during or after the festival. The car park is about a 10 minute walk from the festival arenas and we will have people assisting with transporting equipment.

Q Can I bring my caravan?
No. Due to our licence we are unable to accommodate caravans.

GENERAL QUERIES

Q What time does the music start on Friday?
Music starts at 6pm on Friday.

Q Can I bring my own alcohol?
Yes. You can bring a personal amount of alcohol but strictly no glass. Otter Brewery have bars on site selling at pub prices.

Q Can I bring my dog?
No. No animals allowed on site - no matter how small or well behaved they are.

Q Is there a general shop on site or stalls?
Yes. Talaton Village Shop will be on site again this year selling everyday items. There is also a large range of carefully selected food and craft stalls.

Q Are there showers on site?
Yes. There are hot showers in the family camping and main campsites. They charge a nominal fee for staffing and cleaning.

Q What about the toilets?
There are plenty of toilets spread across the festival site and in the campsites. The toilets are cleaned regularly but we experienced problems reaching the toilets in a few areas of the site last year due to the weather. We have systems already in place for 2007 to improve the cleanliness of all the toilets, in all areas of the site.


For any queries regarding disabled access please see the ACCESS page on the website or email info@beautifuldays.org