You may be searched at the entrances and upon exit from the festival site.
What you can and can’t bring.
| Item | Campsite | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Disposable BBQs and permitted cooking stoves: meth stoves including fuel, trangia stoves, solid fuel stove / hexi stoves, gel stoves, green base camp cooker, firelighter stoves | Yes | No |
Can you take disposable BBQ to Leeds?
While it is perfectly legal to have BBQs on some beaches, a lot of local councils are now implementing their own rules that mean you cannot use disposable BBQs. Having a single-use disposable BBQ on beaches where they are prohibited could see you landing a £100 fine and it being confiscated.
What can I bring to Leeds Fest?
Most important things to pack
- Your festival ticket. I’m not sure there’s a worse feeling than turning up at Leeds Festival after an eight-hour journey to realise you’ve left your ticket at home.
- Bank cards and cash.
- Tent.
- Sleeping bag.
- Self-inflating roll mat.
- A proper rucksack.
- Reusable water bottles.
- A sturdy trolley.
Can you have fires at Leeds Fest?
Fires. Small bonfires (no larger than knee height) are permitted within the campsites, excluding the campervan area. All bonfires will be monitored closely by stewards and security and instruction must be adhered to if requested to extinguish the fire.
Can you take gas cookers to Leeds Fest?
Camping stove, cooking utensils and cutlery
Greenheat Base Camp Cookers, solid fuel and firelighter stoves, disposable BBQs and Trangia spirit burners are all permitted for use on the campsite at Leeds Festival, so be sure to take along some food you can easily whip up at your base.
What can you not take into Leeds Fest?
Banned from event – Gas canisters, aerosols over 250ml, airhorns, fireworks, flares, glass, illegal substances, drugs, ‘legal highs’ – this includes Nitrous Oxide and associated equipment including balloons, unidentified substances, new psychoactive substances (NPS), illegal items, laser equipment/pens, megaphones,
What bin does a disposable BBQ go in?
Do not dispose of them in the recycling bin, as they cannot be recycled. Once completely cold, they should be placed in the household waste bin. Care should be taken when using disposable BBQs in the countryside. Never leave them unattended and make sure they are fully out and have gone completely cold after use.
Can I take food to Leeds Fest?
Only food for personal consumption may be brought into the Arena. We only allow sealed soft drinks under 500ml, as well as empty reusable water bottles of any size into the Arena. Please refill your empty bottles at the water points inside the Arena for free.
Can you take a bottle of water into Leeds Arena?
Food and drinks cannot be brought into the venue unfortunately.
Are you allowed to take alcohol to Leeds Fest?
You cannot bring alcohol into the arena. Items confiscated will not be returned. In general, under 18s are not allowed to bring alcoholic beverages to the festival site. To find our latest stories and features about Leeds Fest you can visit our homepage dedicated to the event.
Is there sniffer dogs at Leeds Fest?
We put a lot of time and effort on briefing and training and run emergency exercises. We also have a team of sniffer dogs working around the clock.
Can you sleep in the car Leeds Fest?
No vehicles are to be parked in the fire lanes at any time. The designated campervan/caravan area of the site is the only place where ticket holders can sleep in vehicles. We do not permit sleeping in cars and security will ask you to leave the car park.
Can you vape in Leeds Arena?
The venue operates a no smoking policy. It is illegal to smoke anywhere in the Leeds Arena and anyone smoking will be asked to leave with no re-entry. The unauthorised use of photographic equipment is prohibited / tapes or films may be destroyed.
Can you take gas stove to festivals?
Don’t bring your barbecue or stove into the tent even after you have finished cooking and the barbecue is cooling down as it can still release harmful carbon monoxide that you definitely don’t want to be inhaling. It’s always best to leave barbecues outside, whether you’re cooking on them or not.
How much drink can you take to Leeds Fest?
You are allowed to bring soft drinks/water with you (of not more than 500ml per bottle), as long as these are unopened/sealed when you arrive. Anything considered open will be confiscated on the gate.
Can you take paracetamol to a festival?
Make sure to add plenty of pain relief to your festival first aid kit to keep aches and pains at bay. This includes: Ibuprofen or paracetamol.
Can you put disposable BBQs in the bin?
Disposable barbecues aren’t recyclable. Making sure they are completely cool first, they should be placed in the residual waste bin (your black wheelie bin) or transported to a Recycling and household waste site for disposal.
Where can I use a disposable BBQ UK?
Promoted Stories. For example in places like London and Birmingham, there are by-laws in place that prohibit the use of disposable BBQs in green spaces. Whereas in other parts of the country having a BBQ in public parks is allowed as long as it’s in a designated area and care is taken to reduce the risk of a fire.
Why are disposable BBQs being banned?
Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Aldi previously announced they would no longer stock disposable barbecues because of the potential detrimental impact they have on the environment and wildlife. The Co-op and Morrisons on Friday moved to a national ban after earlier halting sales close to national parks.
Is food expensive at Leeds Festival?
Prices range from £10 to £12 for meat dishes. You can get chicken / beef / king prawn with noodles – £10 for regular, £12 for large.
Are there free showers at Leeds Fest?
Are there showers or phone chargers? Yes and yes! There are free showers on site, so you don’t have to wet wipe yourself for the whole weekend if you don’t have to.