General Information

Toilets
There are toilets in the campsites and the arena that are cleaned and emptied throughout the weekend. We all know that festival toilets can generally be unpleasant to use, so please help us by keeping them clean; it will be mutually beneficial. Always wash your hands after using the toilets.


Rubbish & Waste
There are plenty of bins provided, which are emptied during the weekend. Bin bags are provided in the campsites.


Valuables
If you don’t need it - don’t bring it! Carry money, credit cards, mobile phones, cameras, and all other valuables with you at all times. Don not assume that you have hidden it well in your tent. GlobalGathering has a very good safety history however festivals do attract criminals who tour festivals and steal from tents and cars. We work closely with the Police and Security to try to alleviate the problems but please ensure that you look after your valuables. Lockers are available to hire.

Mark your property with your name and postcode only, thieves do not want marked property and it will significantly reduce the risk of items being stolen. Tag your keys with your phone number and a friend’s address (not your address). We find many keys after the event and marking them means we can contact you.

Leave your tent untidy - don’t make it easy for thieves to grab a bag with everything in it.

When asleep, hide your money and all other valuables carefully and do not put everything together. Too much drink can make you sleep heavily and you may not hear somebody entering your tent. If you see anybody acting suspiciously anywhere in the festival site please alert a Steward or the Police.

If you think you have had an item stolen, please go to the Welfare Tent as it may have been handed in before reporting a theft to the Police.

Ensure you know where your nearest emergency exits are.

Follow any instructions given by Stewards or Security.

Move away from any dangerous/antisocial behaviour and alert Security if they are not already in the immediate vicinity.


Drinks
You can bring up to 2 litres of water and soft drinks (no alcohol) into the festival. It must be in a plastic, foil or cardboard container of not more than 2 litres in size.

Due to licensing restrictions no drinks can be taken between the campsite and the arena.


Water
There are standpipes that contain FREE drinking water in the campsites and the arena.


Arena Admission Policy
All tented structures have a set capacity that, by law, we cannot exceed. If there is a particular artist you want to see, you should check their performance time and ensure you are there early, as we cannot guarantee admittance to these areas. Closed-off structures will not be re-opened until after the act has finished. If you cannot get access, we recommend you go and enjoy a performance at an alternative stage.


Emergency Services
There is a 24 hour medical centre and other first aid points with fully qualified doctors, nurses, ambulances and St John’s staff. Please familiarise yourself with their location. There are also trained welfare staff, to help with personal problems, who are available 24 hours and situated in the Welfare Tent.

Full emergency services include Police, Ambulance and Fire Service. If you need any assistance DO NOT call 999 as you will unnecessarily tie up services from a nearby town.

There are an ample number of Stewards and Security on site who can be alerted to call upon emergency services or assist as necessary.

We have a full chemist on site however, please be aware that no prescription drugs are available.

Look after yourself and those around you, even people you don’t know. If you suspect somebody is unwell take him or her to the first aid tent. If they are not moving, please alert a Steward immediately who will call for the necessary help. Please do not attempt to move them as you may do more harm than good.

If you need to take medication regularly remember to bring it and let your friends know of any illness or allergies you may have.