By festival bus from Cheltenham

A dedicated bus service runs from Cheltenham throughout the festival on Friday and Saturday, approximately every 20 minutes but more frequently at peak times and less during mandatory driver breaks. Tickets need to be bought in advance but are valid for unlimited journeys. The service starts at Cheltenham Portland Street and stops at Cheltenham Racecourse en route. The ongoing Bishops Cleeve road closure means we’ve had to change the route slightly, so this year there will be request stops at Barley Road bus gate and Prestbury High Street after the initial rush. A full timetable is shown below. Well behaved dogs may travel on festival buses, provided they remain on a lead and on the floor.

By festival bus from Winchcombe

A continuous minibus shuttle runs between Winchcombe and the festival throughout Friday and Saturday. Tickets need to be bought in advance but are valid for unlimited journeys. The service starts at Winchcombe Library, running via North Street and Gloucester Street, and will stop at public bus stops if flagged down. On Friday the first shuttle departs Winchcombe at 17:30 and the last departs the festival at 23:40. On Saturday the first shuttle departs Winchcombe at 11:00 and the last departs the festival at 21:40.

By road

Postlip Hall is located off the B4632 between Cheltenham and Winchcombe. Parking is free. Use postcode GL54 5AQ if using SatNav.

Upon arrival please follow the signs and instructions from our marshals when you get to the entrance. If the driver is not attending the festival, they may drop you off in a designated area of the parking/camping field and pick you up from the same place.

The driveway to the Barn is an approximately 1 kilometre walk. If you have mobility issues please speak with one of the marshalls at the end of the drive and they can arrange a free “taxi” to the barn.

By hired vehicle

Small (up to 16 passenger seats) mini-buses may park in the field. If you plan to hire a larger vehicle, please contact us as soon as possible.

To go to Google Maps click here or simply use the map below.

By public bus

Stagecoach service W operates between Cheltenham and Winchcombe every day except Sunday (see timetable).

By rail

The nearest train station is Cheltenham Spa (approximately 8 miles to the south west). For tickets and station information see the National Rail website.

On foot

Alternatively, why not take advantage of the Festival’s unique setting by following the Isbourne Way for two miles upstream from Winchcombe, or for the more ambitious, enjoy the magnificent views from Cleeve Common by walking from Prestbury (about 4 miles) or Cheltenham (about 6 miles). The exact distances depend on the route chosen—and you will need a map!