General Information
Where is the Isle of Wight Festival?
The Isle of Wight Festival is held at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight.
When is the Isle of Wight Festival?
The 14th Isle of Wight Festival is on the 22nd, 23rd & 24th June 2012.
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.
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).
Opening Times
The Campsite will open on Thursday 21st June at 12 noon and stay open until 12 noon on Monday 25th June. Strawberry Fields will be open for campers only on Thursday 21st June from 6pm - 11pm.
- Friday gates open at 2pm, the Main Arena closes at midnight, Strawberry Fields close at 2am
- Saturday gates open at 11am, the Main Arena closes at midnight, Strawberry Fields close at 2am
- Sunday gates open at 11am, the Main Arena closes at 11pm, Strawberry Fields 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 peaktime.
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.
Access to Newport
Newport is the Island’s main town and retail centre. Close to the bus station are Somerfield, Morrisons and Marks and Spencer. There are also plenty of cafes and pubs in town. Get there on the Newport shuttle bus, or it is a 15-30 minute walk, depending which part of the festival site you are starting from.
Alternative Accommodation
For those not staying at 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 Glaming check out Tom's Eco Lodge.
Traders Info
If you're interested in your stall having a pitch at the festival....email any enquiries to traders@isleofwightfestival.com
Press Contact
For print press and broadcast enquiries please contact Amazing Media - isleofwight@amazingmedia.co.uk
General Enquiries
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.
