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BLOODSTOCK 2022 TICKET HOLDER EVENT INFORMATION
DROP OFF & PICK UP LOCATION
The public pick up and drop off point is situated at the main public car park. Please follow the road signs if you are being dropped off in a taxi, minibus, by friends or family.We have 2 shuttle buses available for those with disability to use if you are unable to walk the 900 metres from the car park to the site entrance.
They are operating at the following times:
Thursday - 12.00 - 22.00
Friday - 10.00 - 23.30
Saturday - 10.00 - 23.30
Sunday - 10.00 - 23.30
Monday - 08.00 - 13.00
These are standard 17 seater minibuses and are for the exclusive use of disabled patrons and carer, guests, media and artists.
SITE MAP
The bloodstock 2022 site map will be available soonSEARCHES
All tickets holders will be subject to extra searches of their vehicles, bags and their person at this year’s festival. Please be patient if there are longer queues than normal, and please cooperate with any security requests and searches. Our resident sniffer dogs will be on site again this year.There will be plenty of trained security staff around the festival site if you have any queries or concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to them.
BAG SEARCHES AT THE ARENA ENTRANCE
We strongly advise you do not bring a bag into the Arena at BLOODSTOCK as there will be longer queues than normal while all bags are searched. If you do need to bring a bag into the arena then try and keep it small and compact, the bigger the bag, the longer the search will take. We also reserve the right to search any size bag at any time, please do bear with us if queues are a little longer than normal.Opening Times
| DATE | MAIN ENTRANCE / DISABLED BOX OFFICE |
PUBLIC CAR PARK TICKET OFFICE | ARENA | CAMPSITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY | 12:00 - 23:00 | 12:00 - 23:00 | 17:00 - 03:00 | 12 MIDDAY |
| FRIDAY | 10:00 - 22:00 | 08:00 - 22:00 | 10:00 - 03:00 | 24 HOURS |
| SATURDAY | 10.00 - 22.00 | 08:00 - 22:00 | 10:00 - 03:00 | 24 HOURS |
| SUNDAY | 10:00 - 20:00 | 08:00 - 20:00 | 10:00 - 03:00 | 24 HOURS |
| MONDAY | CLOSED | VACATE BY 13:00 | CLOSED | VACATE BY 13:00 |
DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 12:00 MIDDAY ON THURSDAY AS YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY
VIP / Guest / Media Box Office
| DATE | SERPENTS LAIR ‘VIP’ BOX OFFICE | GUEST/MEDIA BOX OFFICE |
|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY | 12:00 - 22:00 | 12:00 - 22:00 |
| FRIDAY | 10:00 - 20:00 | 10:00 - 22:00 |
| SATURDAY | CLOSED - Use Guest/Media Box Office | 10:00 - 22:00 |
| SUNDAY | CLOSED - Use Guest/Media Box Office | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Age Restrictions
This is an all age festival although anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 at all times.
Proof of Age
If you look under 25 years of age you may be asked to provide proof of age at the festival bars. Accepted forms of proof of age would be Passport, Photo Card Driving Licence, Proof of Age Card (The card must be part of the pass scheme and carry the hologram. If the proof of age card is your preferred choice you can apply for the card here)
ATM Machines
Should you run out of money there will be ATM machines on site - Our ATM machines do accept foreign cards. We have engineers on site to manage the ATM machines so please do ask them if required. There will be a charge for each cash withdrawal and this will be identified on the machines.
Lost Children
If you are attending with children under the age of 16, you will be issued with a young persons wristband on arrival at the box office to put this on the child for the entire weekend. There is space on the wristband to write the parent/guardian/carer's phone number which we would ask you to do straight away.
We also recommend the parent/guardian/carer take a photo of the child every morning on their own mobile phone in case you should get separated at any point over the weekend.
Procedure:
· The parent/guardian/carer takes a photograph of the child every morning on their own camera/phone.
· This picture is retained by the parent/guardian/carer so there are no issues with data protection or safeguarding impacting site staff
· Only if a child is reported lost is the picture used by the parent/guardian/carer to inform site security/stewards/safeguarding team of the current appearance of the child
This will make it a lot easier for the security team to help them find the child quickly and reunite them with the parent/guardian/carer
Lost and Found
LOST PROPERTY
Lost property is situated at the Rock Society Tent in the main arena. Should you find anything or indeed lose anything you can visit the staff here who will be only too happy to help. Any lost property found during the festival clean up, we will keep safe for 30 days after the event to allow you time to contact us on lostproperty@bloodstock.uk.com . Anything not reclaimed after this point will be disposed of.
Food and Drink
There will be numerous food stalls selling everything from Chinese, Mexican Burgers, Hog Roast, Jacket Spuds, Steak Baps to Full English Breakfast, and much more. We also have food stalls for those with special dietary requirements such as vegetarians and vegan, gluten free etc. Check out the Market and Food traders info page here to see who will be in attendance this year http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/events/boa-2022/traders Free drinking water will be available at designated water points in the campsites and arena. Food and alcohol will not be permitted into the arena unless purchased from inside the arena. Quality chilled beers, spirits and soft drinks will be readily available from the festival pub the ''Lemmy’s Bar’'. There is also the Late Night Bar in the Sophie Lancaster tent which is open until 02:00am. For those of you camping who can't stand the taste of warm beer that you had to bring all the way from home you can purchase a case of quality chilled beers from the Midgard campsite.
Camping
There are 7 standard campsites which are ASGARD, HEL, MIDGARD, VALHALLA, IRONWOOD, RAGNAROK and JOTUNHEIM .
QUIET CAMPSITE – RAGNAROK is the quiet campsite and ideal for families and those wanting to stay clear of the late night revellers. There is a policy of no noise after 12 midnight and anyone who feels the need to cause a disturbance after this time will be immediately ejected from this campsite.
There will be designated barbecue areas in each of the main campsites. We only allow the use of disposable BBQ’s, however you are fine to bring camping stoves that use hard fuel such as Hexamine blocks. The BBQ areas will be kept clean and tidy by a dedicated team of people throughout the weekend.
Gas appliances of any kind, naked flames, ie candle torches, Fires or fire juggling equipment, paraffin or oil lamps will not be allowed on site.
In order to give everyone enough room to camp we will not be allowing gazebo’s or large open spaces among tents as social spaces. Please feel free to camp with your mates but don’t build a village green.
Campsite Shop
Fat Franks campsite shop situated in the Midgard campsite, will be on site again this year to cater for your every camping need, offering everything you could possibly want for a great weekend of camping. You can use our free and easy click & collect service to purchase everything you need before you get to the festival and simply collect on site. No worries about having to fill your car or backpack in advance. Get yourself kitted out for Bloodstock at fatfrankscampingshop.com. We also offer a fantastic airbed inflation service, saving you time and effort bring us your airbed and we will inflate them for £2 each whilst you wait. See you all at Bloodstock & happy camping.Order now to collect your camping equipment on site at http://fatfrankscampingshop.comPre-erected tents
For those who wish to turn up onsite to find their tent set up and ready to move into with airbed and sleeping bag , you can hire these in advance from Tangerine Fields who will be situated in the Asgard campsite. Check-in is open from Thursday midday, to order your pre erected tent and accessories CLICK HERECampsite Info Hub
5 main campsites have a Information hub. So any questions or concerns you may have in relation to your camping experience, the lads and lasses manning these will be happy to help you.Campsite Samaritans
The festival Samaritans are very much a permanent fixture at Bloodstock and will be returning in 2022 situated in the MIDGARD campsite. They are available 24 hours a day should you feel the need to talk to someone.Camping Chairs In The Arena
Due to the arena capacity please be aware that able bodied individuals will not be allowed to bring camping chairs into the arena after 5pm each day. Only those with health issues will be allowed to use them after 5pm. Those with health issues needing to use camping chairs in the arena after 5pm are advised to only use them around the perimeter of the arena so as not to cause a trip hazard in crowded areas. You will be asked to move to a safe area if security feel that you are causing an obstruction to others.
Showers
The showers are situated in MIDGARD campsite and are available to all campers to use from 6am until midday Thursday to Monday for a small charge of £4 . The showers are separate cubicles with plenty of hot water and a mirror in each one.Toilets
Portaloo’s and urinals will be situated in each of the main campsites as well as in the arena. Please don’t block the toilets by putting anything down them other than the obvious.Campervan Terms & Conditions
VANAHEIM Campervan customers, please make sure you have read the following terms and conditions prior to purchasing your campervan ticket. This is to ensure all customers are adhering to Amust4music’s rules and regulations set for their campervan site.- These Terms and Conditions between you and Amust4music Ltd are incorporated into and should be read together with the Bloodstock ticket terms and conditions
- If you provide Amust4music Ltd with incorrect, incomplete or false information in relation to the purchase or use of a campervan supplement ticket for Bloodstock (“Campervan Ticket”), Amust4music Ltd reserves the right to cancel your Campervan Ticket.
- Each Campervan Ticket holder will be allocated a pitch measuring 8m by 6m within the Campervan Site (the “Pitch”). N.B. Water and electric hook-ups are not available in the Campervan Site.
- One Campervan Ticket is needed per Pitch, however every occupant staying on the Pitch (whether in a camping vehicle or a tent) must be in possession of a valid weekend camping ticket for Bloodstock.
- Only one camping vehicle will be admitted to the Campervan Site within the Bloodstock festival site per Campervan Ticket. Cars, people carriers and vans are only permitted to stay on your Pitch if they were used to tow a caravan and if both vehicles fit within the Pitch.
- Campervan pitches must be filled with at least one camping vehicle. Pitches may not be used by customers camping in tents only.
- Camping vehicles will only be admitted to the Campervan Site if they are one of the following: a campervan; a motor home; a caravan; a trailer tent; a purpose built vehicle with camping facilities within; This excludes a van with a mattress or bunk bed facility only or any other vehicle deemed to be inappropriate by Amust4music Ltd. The camping vehicle must fit within the Pitch. Cars, people carriers and vans ARE NOT PERMITTED to be slept in.
- If you do not know whether your vehicle is suitable for access to the Campervan Site, please send a picture of your vehicle to enquiry@bloodstock.uk.com. We will then contact you to inform you whether or not it is suitable. If we tell you that your vehicle is not suitable you can either bring an alternative suitable vehicle. Amust4music Ltd’s decision as to the suitability of your vehicle is final. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure their vehicle is suitable and no refunds will be issued for this reason.
- You will be permitted to erect:
- a gazebo or purpose built, fitted awning; AND
- one tent provided that these items fit within your Pitch alongside your camping vehicle. If you are asked by a member of staff to remove any vehicles, tents, awnings or gazebos, you will do so immediately. Customers are only permitted to sleep in their campervan/caravan or tent.
- You shall not bring any gas cylinders into the Campervan Site, except where they are professionally installed within the camping vehicle with appropriate certification. If we find you with any petrol, generators or gas cylinders (other than as permitted within the camping vehicle) you will be ejected from the Bloodstock festival site. Please also see the terms and conditions on your festival tickets and the event website for information on recommended cooking appliances and permitted items.
- The use of large garden type furniture such as Chimineas; Fire pits; large wood burning stoves or any other item that is deemed to pose a risk to the safety of you or other campers is not allowed at any time. We reserve the right to confiscate these items and/or refuse entry to the campervan site.
- All vehicles and belongings must be removed from the site by midday on Monday 15th August 2022. Any items or vehicles left on the Campervan site will be removed and we reserve the right to charge any costs incurred to the customer.
Disabled Facilities
DISABLED FACILITIES APPLICATION PROCESS
Once you have purchased your festival ticket you must register for a disabled/carer ticket and disabled parking if required. To do this please print off the Disabled Access Registration form HERE. Once you have filled it in, send it back to us with a photocopy of either your DLA/Personal independent Payment (PIP) letter/Access Card or a letter from your doctor clearly confirming the need for the requests on your registration form. Both the registration form and proof of disability needs to be received together in order to be reviewed. You can send the Registration form back to us with your proof of disability by any of the following methods below:
Post: Disabled Access, Amust4music Ltd, Bloodstock, 54 Arundel Drive, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7QW.
We will review the application form and come back to you within 4 weeks of receiving it.
As the festival draws closer the cut off date for submitting your registration form will be 14th July 2022, unless the disabled campsite/parking/ disabled facilities have reached their capacity for 2022 sooner than this date.
DISABLED PATRONS PARKING IN THE MAIN PUBLIC CARPARK
We have 2 shuttle buses available for those with disability to use if you are unable to walk the 900 metres from the car park to the site entrance.They are operating at the following times: Thursday - 12.00 to 22.30 Friday - 10.00 - 23.30 Saturday - 10.00 - 23.30 Sunday - 10.00 - 23.30 Monday - 08.00 - 13.00 These are standard 17 seater minibuses and are for the exclusive use of disabled patrons with carer, guests, media and artists. Please only use these shuttle buses if you have genuine health problems that prohibit you from walking the 900 metres.
ARENA FACILITIES
There is a disabled viewing platform in the main arena to allow for easy viewing of the Ronnie James Dio Stage. There will also be a viewing platform for the Sophie Lancaster and the New Blood Stages. Please note only those with physical disability that prohibits them from standing are to use this platform, all other disabled patrons will have the option to stand in front of the disabled platform in a designated cordoned off safe area. We operate a one plus one policy (Disabled customer + their Carer only if the carer absolutely needs to stand with the disabled patron). Space is always subject to availability. There are disabled toilets in the arena -Only accessible to those with a accessible wristband – not the carer.CAMPSITE FACILITIES
The disabled campsite is called NIFLHEIM and is situated right next door to the main arena for ease of access. Disabled toilets and showers are provided in the disabled campsite. There is a power charging point for wheel chair users. There is also a campsite information hub should you have any questions our staff will do their best to assist you.CAR PARKING
If you are camping in the disabled customer campsite, cars can be parked next to tents if required, although we cannot offer this to everyone as we are limited on space. For those not wishing to camp but come and go in their car each day, there will be disabled parking close by.CAMPERVANS IN CAMPSITE
If you wish to bring your campervan into the disabled campsite you will need to pay for a campervan ticket separately. Anyone who turns up on the day without a campervan ticket will be charged accordingly and/or may not be permitted onto the disabled customer campsite.Although the festival ground is very flat, please bear in mind it is a greenfield site, therefore if we do have inclement weather there could be a few areas around the site not suited for wheelchairs. Stewards are on hand at all times should you need assistance.Please do not turn up on the day expecting access to the disabled campsite and/or disabled car parking unless you have registered in advance as we cannot guarantee there will be space to accommodate.Parking
The main public car park is situated approximately 900 metres from the main entrance to the festival site. Car parking passes can be purchased through the Bloodstock store right up until 1st August 2022 at the price of £18.00 per ticket, after which these will come off line and only be available to purchase at the Bloodstock car parking gate on arrival at the revised price of £20.00. The car parking pass gives you access from Midday Thursday through to 13:00 Monday. You are also able to come and go from the car park 24 hours a day. If purchasing your car parking ticket on the gate, make sure you arrive during the car park box office opening times displayed at the top of this page. Please note – the festival can not be held responsible for damage, loss, or theft to your property whilst on siteLitter
The litter you leave behind is always a huge cost to the festival to clear up. We simply ask that you use the bins provided around the whole festival site. You will be issued with a bin bag when you arrive on site... PLEASE keep your camping area clear of rubbish and use the bin bags provided. There are plenty of bins throughout the campsites and the arena - PLEASE use them. If you require more bin bags over the course of the weekend please ask the staff manning the campsite INFO HUBS who will be happy to provide these.Medical Welfare
Paramedic, Medical and Welfare facilities are available on site 24 hours a day. The medical and welfare tent is situated in the main arena should you have need of their services.If you have prescribed medicine that you need to bring with you, please bring a copy of your prescription, your medication in its original packaging, make sure it’s labelled in the name of the ticket holder with a contact number, and you only bring enough for the duration of the festival. If your prescription is not for a well-known medicine please bring a doctor’s note to avoid any confusion on the gate searches.
If you have any specific medical needs like allergies etc please do bring your medical notes with you and make sure your group is aware so they can pass the information on to any medics. Any medical waste can be disposed of at the Medical Welfare tent in the main arena. If you need special storage or refrigeration, this can also be kept at the Medical Welfare tent. Please contact us in advance at enquiries@bloodstock.uk.com at and we can help you with your individual requirements”
The festival Samaritans are will also be on site situated in the MIDGARD campsite and are available 24 hours a day to chat to anyone who needs a friendly ear.
Safety & Security
We are working with a industry leading festival crowd management company who will be on site 24 hours a day to help keep you safe and out of trouble.Bloodstock has an exemplary reputation for having a friendly safe atmosphere, however, here are a few helpful tips to bare in mind:ALWAYS...- Know where your nearest emergency exits are
- Follow the instructions of Security Personnel or other officials
- Move away promptly from any danger
- Notify a Steward or Official if you see any antisocial behaviour
- Move to where there is more space, should a crowd surge occur
- Ask for help if you need it and help others, especially if someone falls
- Stay calm (if you are distressed, ask to be taken to the Welfare Tent)
Drugs Policy
DRUGS POLICY The misuse or unlawful supply of drugs is as illegal at Bloodstock as it is anywhere else in the country.
Experimenting with drugs can lead to adverse reactions and be a very unpleasant experience – especially in a festival environment, which can become frightening and disorienting and ruin your time at Bloodstock.
For these, and many other reasons, Bloodstock has a zero tolerance approach to anyone found in possession of substances thought to be prohibited by UK law or by Bloodstock’s own terms and conditions of entry. At the very least you will not be allowed to remain at the festival and the Police will decide on further action against you.
If you or someone you are with does take drugs and becomes unwell or disoriented, our on site medical and welfare teams are open twenty four hours a day to help you in a confidential and non-judgmental way. Please ask the nearest steward or member of event staff for help.
What to Bring
A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, rainwear, woolly jumper / fleece,– your ticket!
Check the weather before you set off so you know to bring your sunglasses and sunscreen if its hot or wellies and waterproofs if its wet. We may need to see proof of age if your lucky enough to look under 21 so don’t forget to bring I.D. Bring plenty of cash or credit cards (keep them safe!) if you wish to use the ATM machines and of course don’t forget to bring your festival ticket. There are plenty of market stalls and a campsite shop should you forget to bring anything else.
Do Not Bring
- Imitation firearms
- Bullet Belts
- Non ornamental knives
- Swords or weapons
- Glass Containers / Bottles
- Fireworks / Thunderflashes
- Candles
- Generators
- Gas Canisters
- Professional cameras (ones with interchangeable lenses) or one that looks professional.
- Video cameras
- Gazebo`s
- Liquid Fuel for BBQ`s
Signing Tent
The signing tent will be returning in 2022 to enable you to meet many of your favourite artists appearing over the weekend personally. This is situated in the arena to the right of the main stage. So get your memorabilia at the ready for that all important signature and maybe a photo if you’re lucky. Signing times will be advertised the week before the festival and are always subject to change.Secure Storage
Phone Charging
Phone charging and storage facilites are available in the arena - more details to followFilming at the Festival
Bloodstock will have a film crew on site for the full weekend and has the right to film the event including the public for subsequent international television, radio, online and mobile distribution and the use of screen and television footage for promotional purposes.Where to Stay
Catton Park is located close to the towns, Burton on Trent, Lichfield, Swadlincote and Tamworth. Each town is approximately 6 - 8 miles from the festival site.
If you don’t wish to use the campsite then we suggest staying in one of these towns. The towns have many B&B’s Guest Houses and Hotels. If you are not driving then you can take advantage of the shuttle bus service from Lichfield railway station that will bring you to and from the festival site on Thursday and Monday - the shuttle bus service is not in operation on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, so you will need to book a taxi to and from the festival site on these days unless you drive. Please see Travel Info page for shuttle Bus times.
Other places to look for accommodation can be found HERE .
Alternatively, you can stay further afield in the surrounding bigger cities of Derby, Stoke, Coventry, Leicester or Birmingham. Each are about 20 - 25 miles from the festival site on Thursday and Monday - the shuttle bus service is not in operation on Saturday or Sunday, so you will need to book a taxi to and from the festival site on these days unless you drive.
Coach Travel
DIRECT COACH TRAVEL
Ditch the train, transfers or the car and hassle of parking; Let Big Green Coach take you straight to the festival with a load of your metal brethren.
You can also secure your official, low-cost Bloodstock travel with only £10 deposit. Enjoy the entire festival without having to worry about your Monday morning journey – plus you will make friends, save money and go green!
You can get straight to the festival site from 34 locations around the UK - BOOK HERE
Useful Contacts
National Forest - www.visitnationalforest.co.ukBurton on Trent Tourist Information - www.enjoystaffs.co.uk
Lichfield Tourist Infomration - www.visitlichfield.co.uk
Tamworth Tourist Information - www.visittamworth.co.uk
Derby Tourist Information - www.visitderby.co.uk
TAXIS
We strongly recommend to use the Taxi firms we recommend. More details to follow:Preparing for a safe and fun festival experience - www.festivalsafe.com
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