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General
The festival gates open at 11:00am on both days with live music starting from 12pm. The site closes and music finishes at 10.30pm.
Opening hours are 11:00am – 10:30pm. Last entry is 5pm.
No – once you’re in, you’ll be with us for the whole day. Please make sure you bring everything you need with you before entering the site.
The same regulations apply at Summer Fest as the rest of the country. You can smoke in open air but not inside big tops and tents – including the VIP tent and bar marquees.
There are no cash machines on the site, but there are cash machines around Weston-super-Mare that you can use before entry into the festival.
The bag allowed into the site must be carried, and only one per person, and not on wheels or wheeled on. One wheeled event trolley will be permitted per group (not individual). Any bags inside the trolley will act towards the bag allowance for the group (i.e. 3 people in group and 3 bags in trolley this would be the full allowance and any additional carried bags would not be permitted). Security and management have final say.
Due to licensing restrictions you are not permitted to bring alcohol on site. Searches will be conducted on the front gate – please do not be offended it is for the safety of all guests. Any alcohol or illegal substances will be confiscated if found.
Unfortunately, no food is permitted into the festival, with the exception of baby food and sealed water bottles. There is a huge selection of food vendors to suit all tastes!
The festival provides accessible toilets and a viewing platform with limited capacity for guests who are mobility impaired. Please note that, due to the nature of the site, some areas may have uneven ground.
We offer 20% discount for a companion ticket can be added to your order. Please email Custcare@skiddle.com with your order number and one of the following documents to get this discount:
– Front page of DLA / PIP (no specific rate)
– Front page of Attendance Allowance letter (no specific rate)
– Evidence that registered severely sight impaired (blind)
– Recognised Assistance Dog ID card
– Credibility’s Access Card
Gazebos and tents are not allowed inside the festival site. Camping chairs are permitted, but only beyond the ‘no furniture’ line.
Please note that personal furniture will not be permitted in the VIP Area. However, we have a wide selection of seating options available for your comfort, including deck chairs, rattan furniture, and park benches. These seating choices are provided to ensure you have a relaxing and enjoyable experience in the VIP area
Only assistance dogs are allowed at the festival.
There will be merchandise available to purchase at the festival. We will also be selling tickets to next year’s Summer Fest at a discounted price!
Set times will be released nearer the time.
No – as per government guidelines you are no longer required proof of vaccination or negative PCR to enter festivals.
TICKETING
Skiddle will be able to help with all ticket enquiries purchased online – email:
custcare@skiddle.com
It’s unlikely that tickets will be available on the day. If they are, they can be purchased on-site at the festival from our ticket box office, subject to availability.
Wristbands will be issued and secured when you enter the festival gates. Please keep yours on for the duration of the event, as lost or removed wristbands cannot be replaced.
No, there will be a specific weekend wristband that stays on the same person for both days. Please do not remove your weekend wristbands as they cannot be replaced.
TRANSPORT
We offer a limited number of pre – booked parking spaces on site T&Cs Apply. Click here for more info
Yes, there are several local car parks available in Weston-super-Mare. Please see the links below for parking information:
– Grove Park Car Park
– Carlton Street Multi-Storey
– Walliscote Place Car Park
– Locking Road Long Stay Car Park
– Weston-super-Mare High Street NCP
– Worle Parkway / Diamond Batch Car Park
We offer return National Express coach travel from 23 locations across the UK, running each day of the festival.
Book your coach tickets at the same time as your Summer Fest at the Beach event tickets – it couldn’t be easier. Click here for more info
Yes, a Park and Ride service is available. You can book your Park and Ride tickets here
Yes there is please use this link to plan your journey:
Click here for more info
If you have any questions, you can reach their team at:
Email: customerfeedback@nationalexpress.com
Or you can email laura@summerfestatthebeach.com
Local road closures will be announced in the coming months.
Child Safety
All children under 18 must attend with an adult. Please keep children under supervision at all times. Under 4’s are free and no ticket is required.
If you are bringing an infant to the event please be mindful of the following information:
– Buggies will not be permitted in the golden circle or dance area. Whilst the space is large a buggy will present additional trip risks to other guests and also risk to the child.
– Buggies will be allowed in the VIP area (not golden circle) and the main seating.
– There will be a buggy viewing area located on the parade next to the accessibility viewing area. This will be near the ramped entrance onto the beach.
– Whilst security will be around, please DO NOT leave any child or infant unattended, or ask security to mind them as we cannot do this.
– Baby harnesses – it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure the safety of their child; harnesses may pose additional risks due to crowds and also if the parent wants to dance and the child’s head is not properly supported.
– Space – the event dance area is likely to be busy and busier in certain areas such as the stage front and edge of golden circle. There are quieter areas around the site, in the seating area and the welfare area on the lawns.
– Noise – please ensure you child/infant has correct noise protection.
– Welfare – there are a number of family toilet provisions around the site and welfare area, if you need to feed them.