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Bollington Festival 2026
How to get to the Bollington Festival
Road
Bollington Festival is located off the A523 about 4 miles from Macclesfield. Enter the Postcode SK10 5JT into your SatNav or directions finder for the main Festival site
Where to park
During the Festival, limited parking is available at Adelphi Mill from 6pm until 11pm weekdays and all day weekends.
Adelphi Mill is located at SK10 5JB – about 10 minutes’ walk from the Festival Marquee.
Train & Bus
Macclesfield Train Station is located a 15-minute taxi ride from Bollington.
Taxis are also available from outside the train station
The No. 10 bus service runs (infrequently) between the Macclesfield Bus Station & Bollington. Please check bus timetables at https://bustimes.org/services/10-macclesfield-tytherington-bollington
Venues
Bollington Festival Marquee
Bollington Art Centre
Festival Car Park
Booking tickets
Tickets can be booked online. Please note there will not be a box office at the events so please book your tickets before arrival.
Tickets for events at the festival will be sent via email, they will not be posted out. Please make sure you check your email address is correct when you place your order and check your spam/junk folder for the email form us.
For those without internet access, tickets can be purchased at Bollington Library.
You should receive an email with your ticket(s) the same day they are booked. If you have any difficulty, please contact boxoffice@bollingtonfestival.org.uk
Accessibility
During the Festival, parking is available for blue badge holders at the cricket pavilion at the end of Bollington Recreation Ground
The Festival Marquee, Arts Centre, and Civic Hall are all wheelchair accessible.
Contact
We can be contacted at: info@bollingtonfestival.org.uk
Tickets Online
You can book tickets for festival events online once they are available for sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting there
Where is the Bollington Festival?
Located in Bollington in Cheshire.
When is the Bollington Festival?
The Festival will run from 10th May to the 27th May 2024
Is there parking on site
There is a public carpark opposite the entrance to the Festival site with “Blue Badge” parking actually adjacent
View all venues and parking on our map
Does public transport operate to the site
Yes, the 10 bus service from Macclesfield Bus Station stops at outside the Festival site
https://bustimes.org/services/10-macclesfield-tytherington-bollington
Is the Festival accessible?
Yes, there is a track way from the “Blue Badge” parking area into the Marquee where there is provision for wheelchairs and mobility scooters
Can I bring my mobility scooter or wheelchair to the events?
Yes, there is a track way from the “Blue Badge” parking area into the Marquee where there is provision for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Other Questions
Are there cash machines on site
No the nearest cash machine is outside the Coop in thee centre of Bollington about 5 minutes walk from the Festival sites
Can I bring my own food and drink
Yes, There will be a Beer Tent on site open from lunchtime until late in the evening, there will also be a number of food franchises on site serving a selection of different food. No food will be allowed in the Marquee to avoid slip hazards and no glasses or glass bottles will be allowed inside the Marquee
Can I bring my pet
No pets (except support animals) will be allowed in the in the Marquee and Arts Centre, however pets are allowed on the Recreation Ground
Are BBQ's allowed?
No, BBQ’s are not allowed on the Recreation ground.
Is there accommodation near to the Festival site?
Yes, there is plenty of accommodation available in the local area, most of the major hotel chains have a presence in the area. For further information please go to
If I loose something at an event what should I do?
Any property that is found on site will be stored in the Site Office and available for collection prior to every performance.
Events & Venues
Can I buy tickets on the day
Yes, tickets for non-sell-out performances will be available from the Beer Tent on site. To avoid disappointment as many performances are likely to be sold out its would be far better to but your tickets in advance from the Festival website
www.bollingtonfestival.org.uk
Can I leave the venue during performances
On presentation of your ticket you will be given a wristband which will allow you exit and return to the venue during the actual performance. To minimise disruption to other guests we ask if you could keep this to a minimum
Can I bring my own seating
Deckchairs, camping chairs and mobile seating is allowed on the Recreation ground but not in the Marquee
Where can I buy a ticket for any of the Festival Events?
All tickets can be obtained of the festival website
www.bollingtonfestival.org.uk
Will there be toilets near or at the venues?
Yes, regularly cleaned portable toilets will be located adjacent to the Marquee.