FAQ's

We have worked on the layout for 2026, making use of the space but also still ensuring the festival retains its magic.  The new site plan can be found here 

The arena will be open from 10am both Saturday and Sunday. The on-site box office/wristband exchange will also be open each morning at 10am.

For 2026, we have tweaked entry system - and on arrival all customers must access the site through the box office, this is to ensure a smooth, secure entrance for campers and day visitors alike. (see site map)

The arena will close at 11pm both Saturday and Sunday

All campers will have to be off-site by 1pm Monday following the festival.

We like to make sure that no one misses out. If you have any questions, please get in touch: 

cffaccessibility@cambridge.gov.uk

Our accessibility page is located here

Only assistance dogs will be allowed at the event – please note this includes all campsites.

There will be no cashpoints on site. 

Attendees are permitted to bring their own food, drink and alcohol for personal consumption within the campsite only. 

No alcohol, food or drink may be taken into the main arena. All bags and persons may be searched on entry, and any alcohol found will be confiscated. This rule will be strictly enforced. 

This policy has been introduced to help ensure the festival remains financially sustainable, allowing us to continue delivering a safe, high-quality event while supporting the caterers and traders who make the festival so special.

We've also made sure there are plenty of affordable options available. You're very welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy it in the beautiful parkland surrounding the arena, including the children's play area. We simply ask that picnics aren't brought into the main arena itself.

You're also welcome to bring empty refillable water bottles, and there will be free water refill stations available throughout the festival.

More information can be found in the Terms and Conditions

No, there is no onsite shop for basic food supplies at the festival, but we do have food and drink on offer from our many different caterers and bars in the main arena. There is a 24hr Budgens located in the Petrol station opposite the site. Also, you can find a Co-op store on the corner of Cherry Hinton Road and Perne Road, plus a Tesco store nearby in Fulbourn. 

If you are bringing a chair, do not put up a chair to reserve space or leave chairs up when unoccupied. Do not place in circles, around blankets or to hinder access. Please don't leave chairs up if you aren't using them or put them around blankets. 

Stewards will ask you to move or remove chairs and blankets if we are running out of space, please respect those requests

If you leave any unattended items, they will be removed.  Chairs pictured or other items which may cause an obstruction, are not allowed within marquees. 

You can download the Arena Restrictions info HERE 

Yes – we are working with Charged Up who will be renting power banks. These will be available from both bars, plus camping HQ.

Yes – card payments are preferred however the bars, merchandise, and most catering units will be accepting cash

Transport emissions from festival customers make up the largest part of our carbon footprint! You can all really help by considering your own impact and planning for a green sustainable journey. 

Anyone attending the festival arriving from Cambridge Rail Station and going to the festival site can catch one of the regular buses to Cherry Hinton Hall (The Cambridge Folk Festival site). Journeys cost from £2 and you can buy a ticket directly from the bus driver. Buses run every 10 minutes and Citi buses are all wheelchair accessible.

Cherry Hinton Hall is a 35–45-minute walk from the train station.

Yes! Bike Parking will be available at Netherhall School. 

Yes, parking is available at Netherhall Secondary School £20 for a full weekend and £10 per day AND MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE. The car park will be open from 10am on Friday for camping customers and then open from 9am on both Saturday and Sunday.

You can purchase parking tickets here

Cherry Hinton campsite is the only campsite this year and is on the same site as the Festival arena and stages. Cherry Hinton Hall campsite is a beautiful park complete with a duck pond, gardens, lovely trees, and a small country house. The campsite surrounds the main arena and has a wonderful atmosphere. 

There are no showers on the Cherry Hinton site, more information on alternative showers to follow.

There are a very small number of caravan pitches for the Cherry Hinton Hall Campsite, which are available on first come, first served basis from Cambridge City Box Office. 

There is no power supply to the campsites.

The campsite will be open to customers from 1pm. If you have booked a trailer tent pitch, please arrive at 12:30 and those that have booked a caravan, your arrival time is between 2-6pm.

The campsite is a beautiful park complete with a duck pond, gardens, lovely trees, and a small country house. The campsite surrounds the main arena and has a wonderful atmosphere. The campsite will be secure and not accessible by the public.

There will be some workshops in the campsite on the Friday afternoon along with a coffee van and catering option.