TRANSPORT & LOCATION
There is Car Parking at the Festival (but this is limited) and drinking also
restricts your ability to drive. We
do NOT encourage Drink-Driving.
Those requiring directions to the Festival should set their SAT-NAV to the Post
Code
CO6 2DS and follow the signs to Chappel & Wakes Colne Station.
We advocate the use of Public Transport as far as possible and there are good
public transport links to the Festival.
TRAIN - A Special train service is operated by
National Express East Anglia for the duration of the Festival, with extra trains
and extra connecting trains stopping at Marks Tey. Last Train home is 2325. Special Timetables for the Marks Tey - Sudbury Branch and connections
BUS - Eastern National Bus
route 88 runs until Late Evening and stops on the main road in the village, near
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BEERS
Beer List for 2009 will be displayed here in late August and will be
updated with significant changes as the Festival approaches.
There will also be a range on Cider & Perry
Previous Festival Beer Lists for Info:-
2002 Festival
2004 Festival
2005 Festival
2006 Festival
2007 Festival
2008 Festival
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BANDS
Due to problems with noise in the past we have had to restrict the type of music available. This year two bands will play.
Tues & Weds Nights are "Quiet" Nights.
Thurs is Songs From The Blue House - Click this link to see details
Fri & Sat Nights Sixteen String Jack.
We hope to have some Morris Dancers performing as well Saturday Afternoon.
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CAMPING
There is a field set aside for campers adjacent to the Festival. While camping is free, services and
facilities are very limited, or even non-existent, e.g. the only toilets
available are on the station, which is several minutes walk away. Camping is available on a first-come,
first-served basis, with full preference given to staff.
Camping is not allowed anywhere else (including the car park).
We must not damage the field, to avoid upsetting the Farmer, so if you are camping, please
read the rules attached in the link below.
Camping Rules
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CHILDREN
The festival welcomes well-behaved children until 7.30pm each day, provided that
they are accompanied by their parents or guardians at all times. Please note we do not have a crèche
or other supervised areas for children.
There are numerous opportunities for uncontrolled children to injure themselves
by climbing on railway exhibits, etc.
It is therefore paramount that all children are supervised at all times
and any children found to be unsupervised, or misbehaving will be asked to leave
the festival along with their parents or guardians.
Please note that we will not tolerate the sale of alcohol to (or consumption of
alcohol by) persons under 18 years of age.
Acceptable forms of identification for those who are 18 or over (but are fortunate enough to
look younger), are a valid Passport, current Driving Licence (with photo ID) or
a 'PASS accredited proof-of-age card' with the 'Pass' Hologram |
CATERING & SALES STANDS
We are expecting the following Catering and Sales stands:-
John Coleman - Burgers, Hog Roast, Chips, Vege Curry, Pies etc.
Leons Vegetarian
caterers - Leons
M and L Engraving - Glasses, Tankards, Flasks, Goblets, Belts &
Buckles
Beery Bits & Bobs - Breweriana, Shirts & Beer Mats.
Beery Bits & Bobs
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