FAQs

Q. When is the festival?
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The festival will take place on the weekend of August 17th – 19th 2012.

Q. Where is the festival?
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The festival takes place at Temple Island Meadows, Remenham Farm, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 3DB.

Q. How do I get there?
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By Road:

From M4 Junction 8/9
Take the A404(M) towards “Henley and Marlow”.  Leave the A404(M) at the second junction signposted “Henley and A4130”.  Turn left at the give way and go straight over the roundabout, again signposted ‘Henley’.

From M40 Junction 4
Take the A404(M) towards ‘Marlow’.  At the first roundabout go straight over signposted “Henley and Maidenhead”.  Take the next junction signposted “Henley and A4130”.  Turn right at roundabout signposted Henley onto the A4130.

From Henley Town Centre
Go over the Henley bridge towards Maidenhead and go up the hill on the A4130.  Henley can become very congested and we strongly recommend avoiding this route.

A ONE WAY SYSTEM WILL OPERATE IN AND AROUND THE FESTIVAL SITE, PLEASE FOLLOW FESTIVAL SIGNS FROM THE A4130.

By Rail:

The Nearest train station is in Henley-on-Thames, which is situated approximately 1.5 miles from the festival site.  The walk from here is lovely, taking you along the riverbank.

By Bus:

Buses run to Henley-on-Thames from Reading, High Wycombe, Wallingford, Watlington and Maidenhead.

By Boat:

Hobbs of Henley will be operating a boat shuttle service from the town to the festival site.  For more information and timetables click here

Q. Is there Car Parking?
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We have lots of on-site parking which is free. Follow the Car Park signs on arrival.
Note: You cannot park by your tent. Car parks are an approximate 5 minute walk from the campsite and you cannot stay in vehicles in the car park overnight.

Q. Is there a place where I can get dropped off and picked up?
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Yes there is a designated drop off/ collection point near the festival entrance. Parking is not permitted here.

Q. What time does the festival open?
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The campsite opens at 2.00pm on the Friday, campsite car parks will open at 12.00pm. If arriving on Friday to access the campsite you must do so by 10.00pm

For weekend ticket holders The Silent Disco, Live Karaoke, Kids Zone, Funfair, Theme Bars, Restaurants, Food Outlets and Trade Village will all be open from 6.00pm on the Friday.

On Saturday and Sunday, car parks for day ticket holders open at 11.00 am. The festival site opens at midday and the entertainment on the main stage starts at 2.00pm.

Q. What time does the festival close?
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The campsite closes at midday on the Monday.

On Friday the arena will close at approximately midnight.

On Saturday and Sunday, the entertainment on the Main Stage will finish at approximately 10.30pm. The entertainment area will remain open on both days until approximately 1.00am.

Q. Can I camp for one night?
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You can camp for one night, two nights or three nights as long as long as you have a weekend camping ticket. The cost for camping is the same however long you stay.

Q. Where can I find information on Hotels, B&Bs etc?
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If you are looking for an alternative to camping over the weekend, South Oxfordshire District Council's website offers a comprehensive rated list of Hotels, B&Bs, Self Catering appartments.  CLICK HERE to check out the list.

Q. Can I park by my tent?
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For safety reasons you cannot park by your tent. Campsite parking is an approximate five minute walk from the campsite.

Q. Is there a limit on the size of tent I can bring?
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There is no limit to the size of your tent within reason, however we do ask you to please consider other campers and only bring the size of tent you require.

Q. Can we bring our caravan/trailer tent?
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No, unfortunately neither caravans nor trailer tents are permitted on site; however there are a number of touring caravan parks in Henley and Hurley.

Q. Are there any facilities for the disabled?
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The accessible facilities onsite are for festival goers with permanent disabilities or impairments as stated in the Equality Act 2010. Broken legs, recent injuries or pregnancy do not qualify for these facilities

Site Layout and Ground Conditions

Rewind Henley is located in the beautiful riverside setting of Temple Island Meadows on the banks of the River Thames.

It is accessible to visitors with mobility impairments as the site is mainly level access with a few slight inclines and short cut grass. There are some stone paths and metal trackways are used. Please take the weather into consideration when planning what to bring as it can have an impact on mobility due to muddy patches etc.

Disabled Parking

There is disabled car parking available to blue badge holders, located in both the day and camping car parks and close to the respective entrances. This is free of charge and does not need to be pre-booked.

Medical Facilities

Rewind’s on site medical tent is well staffed with experienced crews 24hrs each day.

Toilets

Accessible toilets will be located at the viewing platform and at locations throughout the festival site.

Disabled Area in the Campsite

The disabled area in the campsite will be located close to the arena. There are accessible toilets here. Please note: we are unable to offer electrical hook-up to tents or campervans.

If you wish to camp in this area please complete our “Disabled Facilities and Personal Assistant Form” and return to disabledenquiries@rewindfestival.com.

Viewing Platform

There is a disabled viewing platform located in the Main Arena. It is available for use people where necessary and the access ramps will meet Building Regulations Part M:2004 gradient requirements.

Spaces on this platform are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

If you require seating on the platform please bring your own seat with you.

If you require access to the disabled platform, please complete our “Disabled Facilities and Personal Assistant Form” and return to disabledenquiries@rewindfestival.com.

PA 2 for 1 Ticket Scheme

In our continuing effort to make Rewind Festival accessible to everyone, we may provide those disabled ticket holders who are in receipt of the higher rate of DLA (or can otherwise supply supporting evidence of their necessity for personal assistance e.g. doctor’s note) with 1 free ticket for a PA.

If you wish to apply for the PA 2 for 1 Ticket Scheme please complete our “Disabled Facilities and Personal Assistant Form” and return to disabledenquiries@rewindfestival.com.

**PLEASE NOTE** - THIS FORM IS AN APPLICATION FOR ACCESS TO THE DISABLED FACILITIES AND 2 FOR 1 PA TICKET SCHEME ONLY. YOUR TICKET TO THE FESTIVAL MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY TO THIS APPLICATION VIA THE MAIN CHANNELS - GO TO OUR TICKETS PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO PURCHASE YOURS. IF YOUR APPLICATION FOR 2 FOR 1 TICKETS IS SUCCESSFUL, WE WILL SEND THE FREE PA TICKET OUT TO YOU SEPARATELY.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE DISABLED FACILITIES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANT FORM AS .DOC

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE DISABLED FACILITIES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANT FORM AS .PDF

Q. Are dogs allowed on site?
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With the exception of guide dogs, no animals are allowed on site.

Q. Can I bring my own food and drink?
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If you are camping you can bring your own food and drink into the campsite only. No food or drink can be taken into the main festival site, but don’t worry we have lots of great food units and fun bars.
Note: No glass is allowed anywhere on site. Please decant into plastic containers.

Q. Can I bring my own alcohol?
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You can bring alcohol for personal consumption into the campsite, not into the main festival site.
Note: No glass is allowed anywhere on site. Please decant into plastic containers.

Q. Can I bring chairs, blankets and gazebos into the main festival site?
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Fold up chairs and blankets are permitted, however if you intend to bring them into the arena we request that they are not used in the area between the stage and the mix tower.  Gazebos and large parasol type umbrellas are not as they restrict other festival goer’s views.

Q. Can I bring my camera?
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You may bring a “domestic” camera however anything deemed professional (i.e. with detachable lenses etc.) is prohibited.