Cheltenham Racecourse

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Getting here and access parking

Getting to Wychwood couldn’t be easier! Situated at junctions 10, 11 and 11a of the M5, Cheltenham lies within the main motorway network in easy reach of London, Bristol and Birmingham. If travelling from the north on the M5 it is possible to leave from junction 9 and take the A435 south. The racecourse can also be reached from the East and West by the A40.

By Car
If you are arriving by car and need to use the access car park please key in address Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, GL50 4SH into satellite navigation. When you arrive, please follow the signs to the customer car parks. When you arrive at the customer car park please advise a traffic steward that you need to use the Access Car Park; you will need to show your blue badge. You will then be directed to the Access Car Park on the main festival site which will be directly opposite or adjacent to the customer gate.
By Live-in Vehicle
If you are arriving in a live-in vehicle please key in address Southam Lane, GL50 4SH into satellite navigation and follow the signs for the festival. On arrival at the check-in point for live-in vehicle please advise a traffic steward that you need to park in the Access Campsite and show your blue badge. You will be directed round to the Box Office. At the Box Office you will be able to be checked in, receive your festival wristbands and a member of the site management team will be called by the Box Office staff to collect you and grant you access into the Access Campsite.

ALL GUESTS STAYING IN CAMPERVANS MUST HOLD A VALID WEEKEND WITH CAMPING TICKET. IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED A WEEKEND WITHOUT CAMPING TICKET PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TICKET PROVIDER TO UPGRADE YOUR TICKET TO A WEEKEND WITH CAMPING TICKET.

Wristband Collection

When you arrive at Wychwood Festival you will need to collect your festival wristband at the wristband exchange point. The car parks for access customers are close to the wristband exchange points and there will be signage and stewards who can direct you on arrival.

In addition to your festival wristband, which gives you general access to the festival, you will also be able to collect your access customer wristband and accessible viewing platform wristband. Access customer wristbands can be collected at either of the below locations.

  • Campsite Office: At any time
  • Main Arena Info Point:

Access Campsite

If you are staying in the festival campsite, once you have collected your festival wristband and in the campsite our stewards will be able to direct you to the Access Campsite. Additionally there is a campsite office which is managed by the Wychwood Team close to the campsite entrance who will be able to assist with directions to the Access Campsite.

Festival Facilities

The below facilities will be available onsite for access customers at Wychwood Festival.

  • Accessible car parks and drop-off points
  • Clear festival and directional signage
  • Lowered access counters at festival bars with priority queuing
  • Accessible toilets, including a Mobiloo unit in the main arena, showers and changing areas
  • Main Stage viewing platform
  • Wheelchair charging points

Key Contact Information

If you have any issues over the weekend please contact us via email at access@wychwoodfestival.com or speak with a member of our team at the Info Point or Campsite Office.