Visitor Information

Groundswell takes place over two days – Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July 2025 at Lannock 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 1st July – The campsites, bars and food traders are open from 4pm. 

Wednesday 2nd July – Festival Day 1 – 7am till late

Thursday 3rd July – 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 and pen. 

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. 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). Operating at limited times (tba). 

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 01438 424 242, Stevenage Taxis 01438 357 111, Boxall Hitchin 01462 433 333 or Central Taxis Letchworth 01462 290 000

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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Tickets go on Sale via this website only at end of February. Be wary of imposter third party ticket companies. Tickets are £90 for a Single Day and £130 for Both Day (subject to VAT but no booking fee).

Bursary Tickets can be applied for here. If you would like to Volunteer please apply here.

    The Groundswell Team

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