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Wychwood Festival 2025: What you need to know

Chloe Harcombe
BBC News, Gloucestershire
Matt Higgs A shot of the stage and crowd at Wychwood Festival. The picture was taken in the evening - it is getting dark and the lights are on on the stage. A band is performing. Matt Higgs
Wychwood Festival returns for its 20th edition this weekend

The Wychwood Festival is returning to Cheltenham Racecourse this weekend as the summer of live music gets under way across the West.

The music and comedy event will take place from 30 May to 1 June.

Thousands of people are expected to attend the festival's 20th year to see acts like Shed Seven, James and Doves perform.

We've compiled a list of everything you need to know ahead of the festival.

What's on?

As well as the headline acts, pop-rock trio Scouting for Girls will be playing the main stage on Friday.

Daniel Bedingfield and Fisherman's Friends will also perform on Friday and Sunday, respectively.

For comedy fans, the line-up which includes Bridget Christie, Lost Voice Guy and Steve Royle.

Fitness coach Joe Wicks will also be appearing on the main stage to lead a workout on Saturday morning.

Where can I buy tickets?

The festival offers a range of ticket options to suit everyone via its website.

A tiered system is in place, meaning the earlier people buy, the less they will pay.

The last remaining tickets for Saturday are on sale and tickets for Friday, Sunday and the Weekend are running low.

Tickets will be issued electronically and sent out ahead of the festival.

Visitors have been told to either print their tickets or them onto their phones so they can be scanned when they arrive at the site.

How do I get there?

Festival organisers are encouraging people to use public transport to reach the racecourse.

Cheltenham Spa is the closest train station, with direct services to and from London Paddington, Bristol, Birmingham, Swindon, Cardiff, Plymouth, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Buses run regularly from the town centre, the bus station and the railway station to the racecourse. Stagecoach is one of the main operators in the area.

National Express coaches to Cheltenham arrive at the Royal Well Road Bus Station, which is about two miles (3.21km) away from the festival site.

Drivers have been encouraged to car share where possible to reduce emissions.

Festival goers travelling by campervan must arrive at a separate entrance on Southam Lane. They must also hold a valid weekend with camping ticket.

Campervan Saver ticket holders will need to arrive via the Evesham Road entrance.

What should I bring?

Festival goers must have their tickets ready for scanning when they arrive.

The event is cashless, so all attendees must bring payment cards for food and drink and merchandise.

ID cards, such as ports, driving licenses, Validate UK or Citizen Cards are accepted.

What time does it start?

The festival begins on Friday, with the box office and campsite open from 09:30 BST. The Festival Village will open at noon and performances will begin shortly afterwards.

Camping customers can arrive from 09:30 BST every day.

Those who are not camping can arrive from 12:00 on Friday and 09:30 on Saturday and Sunday.

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