Groundswell 2027 FAQs

The Taxi Drop Off / Collect is located next to the new North Entrance this year, pin drop here.

Dress for the weather, print your badge at home for a faster entry, bring swimming costume for sauna (if you desire!), yoga mat, if camping think about eye mask and ear plugs. Comfortable footwear is recommended. Maybe bring an umbrella or a sun hat? A water vessel for staying hydrated is sensible although you could pick up a freebie from the Affinity Water Stand. Other things that might be useful: Phone power bank, business cards, coffee mug. 

If you forget anything there is a Festival Shop next to the Bookshop which sells wonderful merch and festival sundries.

Yes, we run a free shuttle bus to and from Stevenage station. See timings below. At Stevenage Station turn left out of the gates and head over the footbridge to the shuttle bus rank located here.  At Groundswell the buses run from the Taxi Rank which is by the North Entrance here. There are multiple buses running and there should be stewards at either end to guide you. 

There are bicycle stands by the Visitor Entrances.

The Campsite is open from 4pm on Tuesday 30th June 2026.

The Campsite closes at 11am on Thursday 2nd July 2026.

The details for 2027 will be updated soon.

Tuesday 30th June - 5pm til late

Wednesday 1st – 7am til late

Thursday 2nd – 7am til late

The details for 2027 will be updated soon.

Yes, 40% – need to present a NUS/TOTUM card or YF membership

The showground is on a working farm but there are no steep inclines and there are disabled toilet facilities available.

You can hire Mobility Scooters and Wheelchairs at Groundswell through Event Mobility.

Disabled/Blue badge parking is located next to the Event Mobility Stand. Please note the taxi rank is at the other entrance (North Entrance) this year. If you are being dropped off for the Event Mobility Stand use the Day Visitor Entrance. 

Groundswell is an agricultural trade show and conference for adults and it is not designed for children. Exceptions can be made for working young farmers aged 16 and over.

There are no facilities or activities for children.

Every person on-site 16+ is required to register for a ticket. Students (with ID) and YFC members are eligible for a 40% discount.

Report to the Event Office (near Exhibitor Loading Area) or in an emergency call 999 and also the Groundswell office on 01462 790 219.

Dogs (except Assistance & Guide Dogs) are not encouraged to attend.

No. Dogs cannot be left unattended in the carpark or campsite.

No. You have to camp in the camping area which is subject to a £32 (+ VAT) pitch fee per person (covers three nights 1st to 4th). There is a separate Live-in Vehicle area in the Car Park for campervans or vehicles with tents attached, it’s £75 (+ VAT) per vehicle (includes up to 2 people).

No cars are allowed in the camping area. If you want to camp next to your car you have to be in the Live-in Vehicle area.

No, you must park in the car park and walk into the campsite. You should be able to drop off your camping stuff at the camping entrance but then you need to park in a car park.

Unfortunately no form of fires or camping stoves are allowed in the campsites. This is due to Health and Safety restrictions due to fire risk.  

Yes. Just make sure you have your lanyard, wristband (for showground) and camping wristband (for camping areas)

We have marquees and other forms of shelter for most sessions. Bring waterproofs and warm clothes for the evening.

Visitors park in the Main Car Park (follow road signs for "Day Parking"), there is no charge for parking and no need for a parking pass.

Exhibitors have a separate car park which is accessible from the Exhibitor entrance here. 

Campers, Glampers and Live-in Vehicles are to follow separate road signs for "Camping, Glamping, Live-in Vehicles" and use the entrance to site here. It does not matter if Campers use the Day Parking because you can access the campsite from both sides. 

At the campsites there will be showers and loos. There is no electric hook-up for caravans/campervans. Camping Pitch Fee of £32 (+ VAT) per person can be purchased with your ticket, Live-in Vehicles are £75 (+ VAT).

Food and drink from the independent traders is purchasable with card. There are also a handful of stand which sell clothing/art etc. 

There is a fantastic independent Bookshop and adjoining Festival Shop with a great selection of items from merch to sundries.

Drinking water taps are located around the site so consider bringing a drinking vessel to stay hydrated.

Power banks will be available to hire/purchase from a machine next to the main entrances.

No, tickets are unique to individuals and one wristband to enter will be issued to each ticket holder.

Left luggage / Lost Property service can be found next to the Main Entrance at the "Cloakroom A-1" and will be available between the following times:

Tuesday 30th - 5pm to 9pm

Wednesday 1st – 7am to 9pm

Thursday 2nd – 7am to 9pm

Absolutely not! Groundswell would never sell delegate contact details so if you are emailed offering ‘Groundswell contact list’ or similar, it is definitely spam.

Groundswell 2027 will take place on 23rd and 24th June 2027.