​Ham Farm Cottage
Bristol
​BS16 7AT

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Frequently Asked Questions

Toilet Facilities - Yes, there are two portaloos - one disabled and one standard - just at the entrance to the festival.

Parking 
  • Disabled parking:  A very, very limited amount of disabled parking at the house will be available, make sure you email us and reserve this if needed.
  • If you are not disabled, but will struggle to walk far, we also have 10 spaces we can allocate in the church hall car park, which is a 3 minute walk from the festival. Please email if you need to reserve one of these spaces and explain why you need this.
  • NO for everyone else.  We are hoping you will walk, cycle, scoot or come by bus. For those coming by car we suggest you park in one of these  places:
  1. the (paying) car park behind the Tesco in Mangotsfield Village - the festival is a 5-10 minute walk from there.
  2. The spaces along Rodway Common opposite Mangotsfield Secondary School - 10 minute walk
  3.  The car park at the end of the Laurels - 5 minute walk. Please be extra careful not to use resident bays on the Laurels, only the public car park at the very end, next to the field, given by this "what 3 words" location: w3w://inch.mess.logic

Refreshments 
  • Yes, there is a bar serving wine, beer and a selection of soft drinks at every concert.
  • You are also welcome to bring your own drinks if you prefer - please bring plastic glasses (not glass), and take all of your own bottles, cans and cartons away with you when you go.

Food for sale
  • Daytimes, only ice creams: please bring your own snacks or picnics and of course, take all rubbish home with you.
  • Evenings, YES!  Food will be sold in the interval between the two evening concerts each night (from 6.30-7.30pm) - see each evening concert page for what will be on offer, and cost.
  • Bringing your own picnics is allowed as well, but please take all rubbish home with you.

Wheelchair Access - Yes, please reserve the disabled parking space by emailing us. The route to the stage is bumpy but possible and there are no steps anywhere. If you need help there will be stewards to assist you. There is a disabled toilet.

Allocated Seating - No, seating is first-come first served. Please sit wherever you get the best view (that isn't already taken).

Children
  • Daytime events are aimed at children and families, so everyone is welcome. The concerts are informal, and/or shorter, so perfect for families with smaller children.
  • Evening concerts are aimed at adults sitting and enjoying the music. If you think your children are able to sit and enjoy the music with you then they are welcome. Please also note that Sunday evening's Cabaret with Balls has some adult content - email if you are unsure.
Dogs
  • The festival happens in a private garden. We do not allow dogs on site except assistance dogs by prior arrangement.

Weather
  • All events happen under a marquee so rain is not a problem
  • It can be chilly, especially in the evenings, so please bring extra layers

Information for neighbours
  • Will it be noisy? - All events will all finish at 9.30pm. Most groups would normally play acoustic (no amplification) but will need some amplification because of being outside. The speakers are discreet and will point back into our garden rather than out at neighbouring gardens.
  • What about cars parked all up the lane? - We have traffic cones and block the lane to Ham Farm Cottage as well as the potential parking just at the end of the lane, on Emersons Green Lane. We also ask everyone to park further away and walk to the venue. We consult with the council and are doing all we can to stop people parking on Emersons Green Lane.
  • We have licensed this festival with South Gloucestershire Licensing, but if you have any concerns do please contact them, or us, to put your mind at rest.