Visitor Information
Groundswell takes place over two days – Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th June 2024 at Lannock Manor Farm, a working farm in North Hertfordshire, just off Junction 9 of the A1(M). The postcode is SG4 7EE. What 3 Words is: w3w.co/detect.bridge.aspect
FESTIVAL OPENING TIMES:
Tuesday 25th June – The campsites, bars and food traders are open from 4pm.
Wednesday 26th June – Festival Day 1 – 7am till late
Thursday 27th June – Festival Day 2 – 7am till late
MAKE SURE TO PRINT YOUR BADGE AT HOME TO AVOID QUEUES ON ARRIVAL.
At Registration you will receive a reusable bamboo lanyard and a tote bag with a printed Event Guide, Sessions Summaries, Timetable, notepad, pen and an enamel mug.
The majority of delegates arrive by car and there is free car parking. Offer or find a lift using the Car Sharing Thread on TFF.
If you are arriving by train the nearest stations are Stevenage and Baldock which are both 10 – 15 minutes drive, roughly £15 in a taxi from the rank (Stevenage has a taxi rank). The DROP OFF POINT point is in the main Visitor Car Park here. Stevenage Station is on the main North East rail route and trains take approximately 25 minutes from London Kings Cross or St Pancras.
There are FREE SHUTTLE MINI BUSES to and from Stevenage Station (Bus Stop here). If you want to check timings call 01582 31 80 80). Operating at the following times only:
If you are arriving by bicycle, there are bike stands by the Drop Off Point in the Main Visitor Car Park.
If you are arriving by plane, London Stansted and Luton are both approximately 30 minutes by car. Heathrow is 60 minutes.
For local Taxis try ABC Stevenage +44 (0)1438 424 242.
Mobility Scooters and Wheelchairs can be hired at the show from the Event Mobility stand which is located next to Disabled Car Parking.
Visit our Accommodation Page: there are plenty of accommodation options, ranging from corporate hotel to farmhouse B&B. Some visitors choose to camp in the large camping area next to the car park. Hot showers and toilet facilities are available. There are Glamping and Self-Camping options with hot showers and loos, you just need a camping pass. The campsite is open from 4pm on Tuesday and closes at 10am on Friday.
There will be a wide range of food providers open throughout both days, as in previous years we will be open until late on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with the Earthworm Arms Bar and various food options available for you to enjoy.
Check out our FAQs page here.
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The Groundswell Team