Accessibility at Wood Festival

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, so please get in touch at least 7 days before the event.

All the information included in the Accessibility section of our website is available as an MS Word document which can be accessed by clicking the link below:

Accessiblity at Wood Festival (MS WORD)
A view from the Wood Stage to the main arena. Nick Cope is performing with his guitar.

The Site

Wood Festival takes place at Braziers Park camping field. It is a green field site.

Most of the site is flat, although there is a slight incline in the main arena in front of the main stage.  

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 no hard standing. 

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

An image of the main walkway to Wood Festival with the signpost for different areas in the foreground. The signpost reads

Accessible Facilities

Accessible Camping

Accessible camping is located next to Giant Redwood. The ground is flat. Both main stages and the workshop village are within 150 m of accessible camping. 

Accessible Parking

A limited number of accessible parking places are located just inside the main entrance to the festival and less than 20 m from the main entrance and Box Office. It is separate from Accessible Camping. For the safety of our attendees, we restrict vehicle movement on site. Please email info@woodfestiival.com  to book an accessible parking space or if your access requirements include loading and unloading.

Campervans

Campervans are separate to accessible camping and sited in by the main entrance. Campervans require a separate ticket and must be purchased in advance. 

Toilets

There are two accessible toilet blocks. One just inside the main entrance next to accessible parking and one next to accessible camping.  

The toilet block inside the main entrance is less than 50 m from accessible parking and camper van parking. 

The toilet block next to accessible camping is less the 20 metres from the accessible camping area.

All accessible toilets are fitted with Radar locks. A spare Radar key will be available in Festival HQ. 

Assistance

If you require assistance, we have a dedicated team of volunteer stewards (who will be wearing yellow high visibility vests) in the campsite or you can enquire at Festival HQ or the Box Office which are both within 150 m of accessible parking and accessible camping. 

Booking

Due to the small size of our event, we ask that you contact us to book accessible parking and/ or camping by emailing info@woodfestival.com

A view of the Wood Stage with a audience watching Thomas Truax perform. Some audience members are seated on the ground and some are standing.

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.

This request needs to be made two weeks prior to the event. 

If you have accessibility requirements but cannot provide one of the documents above, please provide any evidence you do have. In this situation, we will review what you can provide and decide on a case-by-case basis

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

The Oxford Ukuleles performing in the Treebadour Tent

Live music performances and talks

There are two stages featuring live music, the Wood Stage and the Treebadour Tent.  The Kindling tent hosts talks on Saturday and Sunday.

The Wood Stage is an outdoor stage at the bottom of a small incline. 

The Treebadour Tent is a 15-metre round marquee with an extension for the stage. The Wood Bar is on the far side of the Treebadour Tent opposite the entrance and serves drinks from 11 am to 1:30 am. 

The Kindling Tent is a 10-metre square stretch tent with a stage at one end. 

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

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

Please email info@woodfestival.com if you have any questions, to discuss your access requirements. 

The full schedule of music performances and talks is available as an MS Word document which can be accessed by clicking the link below. 

Wood Programme (MS Word)
an image of two people learning how to crochet

Workshops and activities

There are several workshops and activities spaces. 

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

The structures vary in size and include: a semi-permanent building, 5 marquees, a tipi and a geodesic dome. All the spaces are accessible except the geodesic dome (Hazel) which has a 30 cm pole spanning the floor of the entrance. 

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

Please email info@woodfestival.com if you have any questions or to discuss your access requirements.

Below is a link to the full schedule of activities as an MS Word document. 

Wood Programme (MS Word)
a photo of a family arriving at Wood Festival. It is a sunny day and a man is pulling a trolley with camping gear. He is followed by two children. There are other people coming and going in the background.

Arrival

Travel information and arrival times can be found on our Information Page by clicking the Wood Festival Information link below. This will open in a new tab.

For those arriving by taxi, the drop off point is inside the main entrance next to the Box Office. 

When you arrive, please go to the Box Office to show your ticket QR code and get your wristbands. The QR code can be on your mobile device or printed out on a piece of paper. 

Children 12 years and under need to register in our Child Registration Book at the Box Office. 

If you need to park in Accessible Parking, please have your Blue Badge available. 

If you have any questions when you arrive, please ask any of our friendly volunteer stewards wearing a high-visibility waistcoat. You can also ask anyone in the Box Office or Festival HQ. Both are within 150 m of Accessible Parking and Accessible Camping.

Wood Festival Information

Assistance dogs

We welcome Assistance Dogs at our events but we kindly ask for proof that the dog is registered with an organisation that is a member of Assistance Dogs UK. Please provide this evidence at least 2 weeks before the event by emailing info@woodfestival.com

We will send you additional guidance on bringing an Assistance Dog to Wood Festival.

If your Assistance Animal is not registered with an organisation that is a member of Assistance Dogs UK, please email us to discuss your access requirements. 

Email us at info@woodfestival.com if you will be bringing an Assistance Dog/Animal or with any related questions.  

Medical and welfare information

Information about medical and welfare services can found be on our information page by clicking the Wood Festival Information link below. This will open in a new tab.

Wood Festival Information

Website Accessibility Statement

We have followed WCAG guidelines, along with guidance from Attitude is Everything in the creation of this website. We are aware there may be some issues which include heading structure. We are working on this and hope to have it resolved by July 2026. If you experience difficulties accessing information, please email info@woodfestival.com and we can provide the information in an alternative format (MS Word Document).