Download Festival 101
- Hill Farm
- May 26, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 19
Everything you need to know:

IT IS SO NEARLY HERE!
And you are making our phone ring off the hook with all the questions coming at us!
So we wanted to give you guys some peace of mind and answer your burning Qs.
Firstly, yes, the WHOLE SITE is fully booked, so great job in booking ahead, and everyone staying is here for Download - you are part of the crew.
Because of this, we’ve made some changes to our normal day-to-day arrival times etc.
Have a read through these questions before giving us a call. We are getting them daily.
If you have any others, pop them in the comments, trust us, you won’t be the only ones asking, so type away and we will answer them ASAP.
What time can I arrive?
You can arrive for an early check in from Thursday 8th June at 11am.
What do I do on arrival?
The A-board will be out, but if you miss it for any reason, give us a call and someone will be along to welcome you in. Tara: 07889985328
Do you know any local taxis?
Here are a few:
Gold Star Taxi’s 01283 562562
Arrow Cars: 01332 814000
Go Green Taxi’s: 01635 736222
Grantham taxi: 01476 820920.
Donnington Cars: 01332 854848
Can I catch the bus to Donnington Park?
Yes, the bus route goes from the outside the Crew and Harper (pub round the corner) and goes to the Donnington track.
Do you close the campsite gates?
No, we don’t close our gates, you can come and go as the wind blows.
Any other questions, please drop them in the comments!
See you in a few short weeks!
Tara & Ollie
Hi, we are booked in from Wednesday evening - travelling from North Wales after work (a bit earlier if I can). Saw on the website that last arrivals is 8pm. I hope to make it before then, but is there anywhere to park up for the night if we get held up in traffic, please? Cheers. GJ.