The below info was for 2011, this page will be updated when we have more details.
Inside the Arena Information - Part 1 of 2
Where is the Isle of Wight Festival?
If you travel to the festival on a bus you will arrive at the campsite where you can gain entry through the campsite into Strawberry Fields and the main arena. You will walk back the same way if you are catching a bus at the end of the festival.
Your wristband is needed to gain access all weekend so take care of it, replacements will not be issued.
The Hampshire Constabulary will be conducting a structured drug disruption operation again at this year’s event. They will utilise passive drugs detection dogs during the course of the weekend covering points of entry to the site. Amnesty bins will be provided in advance of these check points to give people the opportunity to surrender illegal substances.
Special Needs Access
If you have booked your place on the Viewing Platform and in the Platform Access Car Park please go to the Backstage Artist/Disabled/VIP Entrance located opposite Seaclose Stores on Fairlee Road. From there you will be directed to the parking area and then towards the Viewing Platform.
If you do not require parking please arrange to be dropped off at the same Backstage Entrance and from there follow directions to the Viewing Platform.
The Viewing Platform and Platform Access Car Park are both fully booked. If you are not already booked in these sections we will not be able to accommodate you should you turn up at the site with Special Needs requirements. If you do have mobility difficulties you can be dropped at the Backstage/Disabled/Vip Entrance to enter the Festival. Please contact Ticket Zone to arrange this 08444 99 99 55.
Facilities
- Charging points for electric wheelchairs are available upon request , please ask campsite staff or stewards.
- Accessible toilets will be positioned at various places around the festival including the campsite and we aim to protect them from general public use.
- There is a shuttle bus between the special needs camping area and the main stage arena.
- Stewards will be on hand to help with any issues that may arise during the weekend.
Food and Drink
Please do not bring any food or drink into the arena, with the exception of soft drinks in plastic bottles, with unbroken seals (up to 500ml per person). Exceptions can be made for diabetics or those with specific dietary requirements.
Alcohol
You have to be 18 years old to purchase and drink alcohol, please remember to being proof of age as you may be asked at the bar.
Facilities in the Arena & Strawberry Fields
There are bars and stalls as well as plenty of toilets- so boys, please don't use the fences! You will find Welfare marquees’ in the campsite and the festival arena. Welfare will provide you with information on the site as well as travel (ferries, buses). The following services are also provided; counselling, message board, lost property, lost persons, health promotion (general & sexual). There are several ATM's located behind the horse shoe of concessions as you walk through the arboretum from the arena into Strawberry Fields. There are stand pipes were you can get free water thoroughout the site, please see the map.
