All you need to do is book your travel, drive to the ferry terminal, board the ferry in your car, drive off at the other side and follow the directional signage to the Festival. You can park at the Festival site. We recommend that you pay for your car parking in advance when you buy your Festival ticket.
Is there parking at Isle of Wight Festival?
CAR PARKING
Parking tickets are available in advance at £20 for the weekend. On Ticketmaster these are add-ons at the 2nd stage of the checkout process. With The Price is Wight you can buy them on their own, but you will still need weekend festival tickets to enter the event.
What road is the Isle of Wight Festival on?
The main route for festival traffic from the Red Funnel terminal at East Cowes will be up York Avenue and along Whippingham Road where it will turn right onto East Cowes Road and into the festival car park.
Which ferry port is closest to Isle of Wight Festival?
Southampton is the gateway to the Isle of Wight Festival and is easy to reach by car, train, coach and plane from anywhere in the UK or Europe. We operate passenger vehicle ferries from Southampton to East Cowes on the Isle of Wight and Hi-Speed passenger-only services to West Cowes.
What time do the gates open at Isle of Wight Festival?
The Car Park gates open from 0600 on Thursday 15th September. Regular camping is freely available to everyone with a weekend festival ticket, no reservations required. The options below and in the Boutique Camping page are optional extras that need booking or reserving.
How far is the car park from the Isle of Wight Festival?
There is 2 spaces £ 25 each space. 15 min walk away from festival.
Are there sniffer dogs at Isle of Wight Festival?
Passive drugs detection dogs will be working during the course of the weekend covering points of entry to the site.
Do you need wellies for Isle of Wight Festival?
Summer clothes – check out my cheap festival fashion tips for inspiration. And winter clothes – however sunny the day starts off, it could all change by the afternoon, especially on a little island. What is this? Comfy wellies – check the weather beforehand but you definitely need some wellies on standby.
Can I take a chair to Isle of Wight Festival?
Camping style chairs & inflatable seating are allowed on-site, but please be aware there will be a designated point in the Main Arena beyond which you will not be able to take such items. Look out for signage on site.
What time are the Red Arrows at the IOW festival?
6pm
The jets will cross the Solent and perform at the Isle of Wight Festival at 6pm.
How much does a ferry cost from Southampton to Isle of Wight?
Passenger Fares to the Isle of Wight
| Southampton to East Cowes (Passenger Vehicle Ferry Service) | Senior (60+) | Child (5-15) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Trip | £7.00 | £5.50 |
| Standard Day Return | £13.00 | £10.10 |
| Off-Peak Day Return* | £13.00 | £9.60 |
| Super Off-Peak Day Return** | £5.60 |
What is the easiest way to get to the Isle of Wight?
Hovertravel is the quickest foot passenger service to the Isle of Wight with journey times of only 10 minutes, the ferry runs from Southsea in Portsmouth into Ryde on the Isle of Wight and has easy links on each end for people travelling by train, couch or bus.
Do you need a passport for the ferry to Isle of Wight?
Do I need a passport? We are part of the United Kingdom therefore a passport is not required for travelling over to the Isle of Wight.
Do you need ID for Isle of Wight Festival?
The Promoter reserves the right to cap the number of Child Tickets it issues. Proof of age may be required on entry for Child tickets. Please ensure that you have ID with proof of age with you for your child/children in case you are asked.
Is the IOW festival cashless?
CASHLESS. All bars and food traders at the Isle of Wight Festival 2022 will be accepting cashless payments only.
Who is headlining at the Isle of Wight Festival?
Announcing Pulp, George Ezra, The Chemical Brothers and Robbie Williams as 2023 Isle of Wight Festival headliners.
What is the prettiest town on the Isle of Wight?
Steephill Cove – is often said to be the prettiest place to visit on the Isle of Wight. What is this? Steephill is a hamlet near Ventnor, and Steephill Cove lies roughly 400 yards to the south of the town.
How long does it take to drive around the Isle of White?
How long does it take to drive around the Isle? From one end to the other would take around an hour without traffic. You could circle the entire perimeter in three hours. But then, that doesn’t include all the stops you want to make – so a day will actually feel pretty short.
What should you not miss on the Isle of Wight?
Top 10 things to do on the Isle of Wight
- Dinosaur Isle, Sandown.
- Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth.
- Osborne House Queen Victoria’s country home, Cowes.
- The Needles, Alum Bay.
- Monkey Haven, Newport.
- Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Ryde.
- Hovertravel, Ryde.
- Carisbrooke Castle, Newport.
Can you take paracetamol into 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 police strip search you at a festival?
Many festivals require you to give consent to being searched as a condition of entry. If you refuse to consent to a search they reserve the right to not let you into the festival. Security guards do not have the power to perform a strip search. Police officers are legally able to stop and search you.