FAQs
NO DOGS PERMITTED
The site is a working farm so ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED
CAMPERS AND CARAVANS
We have a small area for campers and caravans only. There are no open fires allowed in this area.
For safety and insurance, we have to keep vehicle based camping separate. There is a surcharge per vehicle to use this field to cover the impact on the ground (the fields are used for stock grazing during the rest of the year). Cars are not permitted in this field unless towing a caravan. Roof tents and fixed awnings are permitted. There are no open fires permitted in this field. Maximum length of camper van that we can fit into this field is 7 metres overall length. Please do not bring any vehicles over this length as you will be turned away without refund. Please note that camper vans and caravans are not allowed to be occupied overnight on the rest of the site, most definitely not the car parks. This is not an area where you can have a tent next to your car. It is purely for living within a vehicle.
ELECTRIC HOOK UPS
There are no electric hook ups for caravans or campers.
WATER POINTS
There are mains fed drinking water standpipes around the site. They are shown on the map in the show guide. Campers and caravans would need to fill their own tanks prior to arrival or bring jerry cans to use on site. for public safety driving a vehicle to the standpipes is not permitted.
TRADING GOODS
Trading in goods, promoting of services or events without having a booked trade stand onsite is strictly forbidden. If found doing so you will be asked to leave without recourse or refund.
FULL EVENT TICKET INFO
A whole event ticket includes camping from and including Thursday to Saturday nights, access to all workshops and coyote/coyote kids workshops for younger bushcrafters. You have access to all onsite demonstrations and the story telling, plus of course the music in the evenings.
For entryif pre booked, bring proof of advance purchase such as e-receipt that will be automatically emailed upon successful purchase to the email address entered.
Please note: Once purchased tickets are non refundable.
DAY TICKET INFO
Access to the site, the traders, demonstrations, coyote and coyote kids activities i. You can access the workshops for a fee per person and also buy masterclass tickets if any are available at the front desk.
ADDED EXTRAS
The only other things you can add to your ticket are rental of a bell tent and masterclasses.
CAR PARK LOCATION
HOW FAR WILL MY CAR BE FROM MY TENT? Literally in the next field if camping in the field. Cars are not allowed in the camping field for safety reasons. The weekend car park is about 300m from the woodland camping.
OPEN FIRES
Please use a fire bowl or basket to raise the fire off of the ground. No Fires in the caravan/camper area. ABSOLUTELY NO FIRES ON THE GROUND PERMITTED.
FIREWOOD
There is a very reasonably priced firewood seller in the Information stand every day for all the firewood you may need for the weekend.
You can only forage for dead wood on the ground, please do not cut any wood down.
WOODLAND CAMPING
Camping in the woodland is now bookable in advance, there is a limit on numbers and only bashas, tarps and hammocks will be permitted. This is a return to the original principles of Bushcraft camping and to preserve the quality of the woodland for future use. ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS IN THE WOODLAND PERMITTED.
SHOWERS
Showers are free to use and are situated near the show field entrance. They are marke on the map in the show guide.
FOOD
There are food concessions onsite, open all days from breakfast to evening meal.
CAN I COME AND GO?
Yes with a full event pass, you will be given wristbands on arrival.
IS THERE A 1 OR 2 NIGHT RATE?
No, the full event ticket covers camping from 1 night up to the full Thursday-Saturday.
FULL EVENT TICKET ARRIVALS
From 2pm on Thursday.
DAY TICKET ARRIVALS
Opening times for day tickets: 9am until 5.00 pm on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
EARLY ARRIVAL NOT PERMITTED
Please don't arrive early, the site is closed on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to allow us to set up in safety. Please do not contact the site directly to make other arrangements.
BELL TENT RENTAL
IF I RENT A PRE ERECTED BELL TENT, WHERE WILL IT BE? In the main camping field.
CAN I MOVE THE BELL TENT? No
DO THE BELL TENTS COME WITH BEDDING? No, just as a bare tent with a fitted groundsheet at 4 metres diameter. You'll need to bring your own bedding.
FURTHER INFO
You'll be sent a weekend visitor information sheet by email prior to the event. Your tickets are your email receipt from purchase and will be exchanged for wristbands at entry. There will be an information stand in the food court.
CONCESSIONARY TICKETS
There are no concessions or discounts available on weekend tickets.
For day visitors We admit one accompanying registered carer free of charge when accompanying a full-paying person upon production of a letter of disabled designation by your local authority.
COYOTE KIDS
DO I HAVE TO ACCOMPANY MY CHILD TO COYOTE KIDS ACTIVITIES AND STAY WITH THEM? Yes you do, we do not offer a child minding facility, more of a joint learning experience.
CHILDRENS' KNIFE SAFETY
On successful completion of our Coyotes (11-16 years old) knife safety class they can carry a knife to and from classes they are needed for (and use them there). They are not to be carried around generally. Whilst we actively encourage a healthy respect for safe knife use and the recognition of knives as tools through our Coyote Kids and Coyote training programmes. We would like to remind all concerned that this does not give carte blanche for children to wander the site carrying knives.
LAST BOOKINGS
The booking office will be closed at 2000 on the last Saturday before the event. Whole Event tickets will still be available on the gate from 2pm Thursday.
CANCELLATION
If we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, we will reschedule the event for the next available date and rest assured your ticket will still be valid.
Advance Booking Options:
Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th August 2025
The ticket office for advance bookings will close at 8pm on Saturday 9th August. From 2pm on Thursday 14th August you will be able to purchase full weekend tickets at the Wilderness Gathering entrance gate at Hole Park TN17 4JA. Day tickets are available at the gate from 0900 Friday 15th.