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Where is the Isle of Wight Festival?
The Isle of Wight Festival is held at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight.
Click here to view a google map of this location.
When is the Isle of Wight Festival?
The 15th Isle of Wight Festival is on the 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th June 2013.
Getting to the Festival
Please look at the info on the Travel page for detail info on getting to the Festival.
Don't Forget Your Festival Wristband
Please read the instructions carefully and ensure that your wristband is correctly fastened as per the instructions and so that it can't be removed without being cut. You can enter the Festival at either Campsite entrance or through the Medina Leisure Centre entrance, whether you are camping or not.
DISABLED FACILITES
Please click here for full details of our Disabled Facilities.
Buses after the Festival
From the end of the Festival on the Sunday until midday on Monday, Southern Vectis will be running return festival shuttles back to all ferry ports to connect with all departing ferries (including departures through the night).
Access to Newport
Newport is the island's main town and retail centre. Close to the bus station are Morrisons and Marks and Spencer. Get there on the Newport shuttle bus, or it's a 15-30 minute walk, depending which part of the Festival site you are starting from.
WHEN NATURE CALLS - LUXURY TOILETS
Wristband Prices, £30 Adult or £20 Child (2 - 12 years). The WNC "Loo Lounge" (New for 2013) will be at the Isle of Wight Festival providing under-cover facilities, seating and refreshments area.
CLICK HERE TO BUY
Opening Times
The Campsite will open on Thursday 13th June at 12 noon and stay open until 12 noon on Monday 17th June. Strawberry Fields will be open for campers only on Thursday 13th June from 6pm - 11pm.
- Friday gates open at 2pm, the Arena closes at midnight, Strawberry Fields & Penny Lane close at 2am
- Saturday gates open at 11am, the Arena closes at midnight, Strawberry Fields & Penny Lane close at 2am
- Sunday gates open at 11am, the Arena closes at 11pm, Strawberry Fields & Penny Lane close at 1am
We would advise those of you who would normally arrive after you've finished work on the Friday to take the afternoon off and arrive as soon after 2pm as possible to avoid the potential queues at peak time.
YOU HAVE TO BE 18 YEARS OLD TO DRINK & PURCHASE ALCOHOL, PLEASE BRING PROOF OF AGE AS YOU MAY BE ASKED FOR THIS AT THE BAR.
Alternative Accommodation
For those not staying on the Festival site, Isle of Wight Tourism can suggest accommodation alternatives (01983) 813818.
The Wight Index, GoWight, Island Holiday Homes, IsleofWight.com and Island Eye are also useful websites for independent Isle of Wight information. Or for some off site Eco Glamping check out Tom's Eco Lodge.
Contact Us
If you're interested in your stall having a pitch at the festival email any enquiries to traders@isleofwightfestival.com
For sponsorship enquiries please email sponsorship@isleofwightfestival.com
For print press and broadcast enquiries please contact Amazing Media isleofwight@amazingmedia.co.uk
If you are looking to work at the Festival please send us an email with your C.V. to staff@isleofwightfestival.com. For bar work please visit www.barcoderecruitment.co.uk
For any other enquiries please email - info@isleofwightfestival.com - Please note we receive a large number of emails to this account, and whilst we endeavour to reply to as many as possible there may be some delay. Please don't submit requests to play via this address.
ALL EVENTS VIP
Official VIP Backstage accommodation packages to suit all.
