Event Information For Bloodstock Open Air
OPENING TIMES
THURSDAY
CAMPSITE ONLY - 12.00 NOON *PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE THIS TIME*
GUITAR HERO 3/
KARAOKE BAR - 5.00PM - 2.00AM
FRIDAY
ARENA - 10.00AM - 12.00AM
GUITAR HERO 3/
KARAOKE BAR - OPEN UNTIL 2.00AM
SATURDAY
ARENA - 10.00AM - 12.00AM
GUITAR HERO 3/
KARAOKE BAR – OPEN UNTIL 2.00AM
SUNDAY
ARENA - 10.00AM - 11.30PM
GUITAR HERO 3/
KARAOKE BAR – OPEN UNTIL 2.00AM
MONDAY
THE VENUE MUST BE VACATED BY NO LATER THAN 4PM
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
THERE WILL BE A SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE FROM LICHFIELD CITY TRAIN STATION ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY
THERE WILL BE A SMALL CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE
TIMES TO FOLLOW SHORTLY
AGE RESTRICTIONS
THIS IS AN ALL AGE FESTIVAL ALTHOUGH ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
ATM MACHINES
SHOULD YOU RUN OUT OF MONEY THERE WILL BE ATM MACHINES ON SITE
ALCOHOL
ALCOHOL WILL NOT BE PERMITTED INTO THE ARENA UNLESS PURCHASED FROM INSIDE THE ARENA. ONLY ONE CASE OF BEER PER PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE VENUE. PLEASE BE CLEAR THAT SECURITY WILL CHECK VEHICLES AND RUCKSACKS ON ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL SITE AND WILL CONFISCATE ANY ALCOHOL FOUND OVER THE ALLOCATED INDIVIDUAL ALLOWANCE. ALL GLASS BOTTLES WILL BE CONFISCATED AS THERE IS A STRICTLY ENFORCED POLICY OF NO GLASS ON SITE. QUALITY CHEAP CHILLED BEERS, SPIRITS AND SOFT DRINKS WILL BE READILY AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
FOOD AND DRINK
THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS FOOD STALLS SELLING EVERYTHING FROM CHINESE, MEXICAN, BURGERS, JACKET POTATOES, STEAK BAPS, FULL ENGLISH BREAKFASTS, SWEETS AND MUCH MORE. FREE DRINKING WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE AT DESIGNATED WATER POINTS.
CAMPING
THE CAMPSITE IS AN ADJOINING FIELD TO THE ARENA. PARKING WILL BE IN A SEPARATE FIELD TO THE CAMPSITE THIS YEAR BUT VERY CLOSE BY. THE CAMPSITE WILL PROVIDE TOILETS, WATER, A CAMPSITE SHOP AS WELL AS CATERING UNITS. YOU WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED INTO THE CAMPSITE WITH YOUR FULL WEEKEND TICKET AND YOU MUST WEAR YOUR WRIST BAND AT ALL TIMES.
NO FIRES ON SITE - THERE WILL BE A DESIGNATED BARBEQUE AREA FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WISH TO BRING YOUR OWN DISPOSABLE BARBEQUES.
CAMPERVANS
WE HAVE ALLOCATED A LIMITED AMOUNT OF SPACE FOR CAMPERVANS THIS YEAR AT A CHARGE OF £20 PER VEHICLE – THERE WILL BE SEPARATE TOILET AND WATER FACILIITES FOR CAMPERVAN USERS. THERE WILL NOT BE ELECTRICAL HOOK UP FACILITIES HOWEVER.
TOILET FACILITIES
PORTALOOS WILL BE SITUATED IN THE ARENA AND CAMPSITE.
SHOWERS
SHOWERS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CAMPSITE THIS YEAR AND A SMALL CHARGE WILL BE MADE FOR USING THIS FACILITY.
LITTER
KEEP YOUR CAMPING AREA TIDY OF LITTER AT ALL TIMES. THERE ARE MANY BINS/SKIPS SITUATED AROUND THE CAMPSITE… PLEASE USE THEM. HELP US TO KEEP OUR CLEAN UP COSTS DOWN AND WE WILL KEEP THE TICKET PRICES DOWN ….. RESPECT THE COUNTRYSIDE !
DO NOT BRING
IMITATION/REPLICA FIREARMS
NON ORNAMENTAL KNIVES
SWORDS OR WEAPONS
GLASS BOTTLES
FIREWORKS/ THUNDERFLASHES
CANDLES
GENERATORS
WHAT TO BRING
BRING PLENTY OF SUNSCREEN, A HAT, ENOUGH CASH FOR THE WEEKEND, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR TICKET. THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF MARKET STALLS, FOOD STALLS AND A CAMPSITE SHOP. SHOULD YOU FORGET TO BRING ANYTHING YOU WILL NO DOUBT FIND IT AT THE FESTIVAL.
HEALTH & SAFETY
PARAMEDIC, MEDICAL AND WELFARE FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE ON SITE 24 HOURS A DAY.
THERE WILL BE 24 HOUR SECURITY ON SITE AND ON HAND AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP YOU SAFE AND OUT OF TROUBLE. HAVE FUN BUT RESPECT YOUR FELLOW METAL HEADS. BLOODSTOCK HAS AN EXEMPLARY HISTORY FOR BEING A FRIENDLY SAFE EXPERIENCE…… LETS KEEP IT THAT WAY.
SECURING YOUR PERSONAL ITEMS
THERE WILL BE ON SITE SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES AVAILABLE TO GIVE YOU THE ADDED PEACE OF MIND THAT YOUR VALUABLES WILL BE SECURE AT ALL TIMES. A CHARGE WILL BE MADE FOR THIS FACILITY….. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SHORTLY
SIGNING TENT
AS ALWAYS THERE WILL BE THE SIGNING TENT WHERE YOU CAN MEET YOUR FAVOURITE BANDS AND GET THAT ALL IMPORTANT PHOTOGRAPH OR SIGNATURE YOU HAVE BEEN AFTER FOR AGES.
DISABLED FACILITIES
A CAMPING AND PARKING AREA FOR DISABLE VISITORS IS RESERVED CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY VEHICLES DISPLAYING A VALID DISABLED BADGE WILL BE PERMITTED INTO THIS AREA, NO EXCEPTIONS.
THERE WILL BE A DISABLED PLATFORM IN THE ARENA TO ALLOW EASY VIEWING OF THE STAGE.
DISABLED CUSTOMERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH ONE FREE TICKET FOR THEIR CARER WHERE NECESSARY. TO APPLY FOR A CARER TICKET PLEASE EMAIL WEBMASTER@BLOODSTOCK.UK.COM
Where to Stay
If you look at the location map, Catton Hall is located at the centre of a triangle of towns, Lichfield, Burton On Trent and Tamworth . Each town is approximately 6-8 miles from the B-O-A venue, so if you would prefer traditional places to stay, then here are some links to local accomodation:
If you do not wish to use the campsite, then we suggest staying in Lichfield which is about 7 miles from Catton Hall. Lichfield has many B+B's, guest houses and Hotels. If you are not driving, then you can take advantage of the shuttle bus from Lichfield railway station to the venue. This shuttle will also run after the show each day back into Lichfield depending on demand.
Other places to look for accomodation are: South Derbyshire Accomodation - www.south-derbys.gov.uk
lternatively you can stay further afield in the surrounding bigger cities of Stoke, Derby , Coventry , Leicester and Birmingham , each about 20-25 miles away.
USEFUL CONTACTS
Burton Upon Trent Tourist Information
Email:tic@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk
Web: www.enjoyeaststaffs.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0) 1283 512708
Lichfield District Council
Email: enquiries@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Web: www.lichfielddc.gov.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1543 308000
TAXI SERVICE - LICHFIELD
Dial A Cab – 01543 255155
City Cars (Midlands) Ltd - 01543 254999
TAXI SERVICE – BURTON ON TRENT
Seven Eleven Cars - 01283 711800
New Street Taxis - 01283 515544
Station Taxis - 01283 532000
TAXI SERVICE – TAMWORTH
Bennett’s Taxis - 01827 54444
Tamworth Taxis -01827 55595
If you have any other questions or other queries please email webmaster@bloodstock.uk.com and we will try to come back to you within 48 hours.
