Accessibility at Septembersong

Wood HQ is committed to understanding and improving access for everyone. Wood HQ has signed the Attitude is Everything Live Events Access Charter.  We are currently working towards Bronze certification.  For more information about the Attitude is Everything Live Events Access Charter please click the button below. 

We are fortunate to be a small festival and are able to discuss accessibility requirements on a case-by-case basis if needed. Please feel free to contact us to discuss how we can support your attendance at our event by emailing info@woodfestival.com

Attitude is everything live events access Charter
Joe Bennett escorting a vehicle at Wood Festival.

Contact Information

One of our small team (Claire, Robin or Joe) will be able to answer questions you might have about coming to our event. 

Just email info@woodfestival.com and we will usually respond within 5 working days. In the lead up to our events, we can get busy and this response time might be longer.

All the information included in the Accessibility section of our website can is available as an MS Word document (or alternative formats as required) and we would be happy to send this to you. 

To get the information sent to you as an MS Word document, please email us at info@woodfestival.com

A photo of the Barn with the Barn Doors open.

The Site

Septembersong takes place at Braziers Park. It is a green field site.

Music and activities take place in Braziers Barn and on the Bowling Lawn next to Braziers House. There is an accessible ramp to access the entrance to the Barn. 

Camping is in Braziers Park Camp field. There is a downhill gradient between the accessible camping field and Braziers Barn/ Bowling Lawn. 

Most of the site is on chalk hills so drains well but we may experience muddy conditions in some places. We recommend being prepared for muddy terrain. 

There is hard standing outside the Barn. 

Due to the nature and size of the event, we do not lay trackways.

An photo of the Bowling Lawn looking into the Junior Makerspace Tent.

Accessible Facilities

Accessible camping is located on the right hand side of Braziers Park Camping field a few meters from the entrance. The ground is flat. 

Accessible parking for those who are camping is just inside the main entrance to the festival. 

Accessible parking for day ticket holders is down by the main house. 

There are two accessible toilet blocks. One just inside Braziers Park Camping Field next to accessible camping and parking and and one next to the Barn. 

There is no need to book accessible camping or parking in advance but please contact us if you have further questions or would like to discuss your accessibility requirements by emailing info@woodfestival.com

a photo of the stage in the Wonky Church with s apeaker giving a presentation at Septembersong 2023

Personal Assistant/ Companion Tickets

We offer a free Personal Assistant or Companion ticket for ticket holders over the age of 18. These tickets are available only if you have purchased an adult ticket and are unable to attend the event on your own. 

If you are attending with a child under the age of 18 with access requirements, please contact us to discuss your ticketing needs.  

We are a small event with limited capacity so we ask for supporting evidence to make sure our ticket holders with accessibility requirements can access the support they need. 

We ask you to provide one of the following: 

  • Both sides of your Blue Badge.   
  • Confirmation letter showing receipt of PIP or DLA dated within the last 12 months 
  • Document of registration as severely sight impaired (blind)
  • Recognised Assistance Dog ID card
  • Valid Access Card
  • A letter from a Doctor or Medical Professional outlining your requirement for accessible facilities dated within the past 12 months.

Please feel free to block-out any personal or confidential information on your supporting evidence.

If you have any questions or to request a free Personal Assistant or Companion ticket please email info@woodfestival.com

The Clubhouse All Stars performing in the Marquee Tent at Septembersong 2024

Live music performances and talks

Music performances take place in the Barn which has an accessible entrance using a ramp.

Due to the nature of the space and the size of the event, we do not have accessible viewing platforms.

We do not offer British Sign Language, an Audio Induction Loop, Captioning or Audio Description at this time. 

a photo of stone carver, Will O'Leary, carving the word 'Septembersong

Workshops and activities

Workshops and activities take place in the Barn, the Old Ways Makerspace, the Junior Makerspace and in the wooded area around the festival site. 

These are all within a short distance from accessible parking (no more than 150 m). 

The Barn has an accessible entrance via a ramp. 

The Old Ways Makerspace are Junior Makerspace are both large marquees located on flat ground and have matted flooring.  

Some activities take place in the wooded copse around the festival site. This is a natural area and the terrain may be uneven or on a gradient. If there are workshops or activities scheduled in the wooded area that you would like to attend but feel you cannot access, please get in touch by emailing info@woodfestival.com 

The full schedule of activities will be published nearer to the event.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are allowed on site but we kindly ask for proof that the dog is registered with an organisation that is a member of Assistance Dogs UK. 

Please email us at info@woodfestival.com at least 2 weeks before the event if you will be bringing an assistance dog.