Plan Your Festival Visit

Everything you need to know about your visit to Wealden Festival - from getting here to food, tickets and more.

Our amazing volunteers will be on hand over the course of the weekend to assist with queries. If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please contact us at hello@wealdenliteraryfestival.co.uk.

Tickets & timings

For further information about ticketing, please visit our Box Office. You can also contact us via email (hello@wealdenliteraryfestival.co.uk) or telephone (01233 561708).

Unless you are camping, the Festival site opens on Saturday at 9am and closes at 10pm. On Sunday, the doors will open at 9am and close after the final talk at around 6pm.

How to Find Us

Boldshaves is set in the Kent countryside, just outside the village of Woodchurch. 

Address 
Boldshaves Garden,
Woodchurch, Ashford,
Kent TN26 3RA 

SatNav will bring you to the end of the track — follow signs from there to parking

Stay at Wealden

Make a weekend of Wealden and book your pitch in our camping area, located in a beautiful setting surrounded by the gardens and woodland at Boldshaves. It’s the perfect setting for families and friends to enjoy a night under the stars.

Guests are able to arrive from 6pm on Friday evening and must check out by 7pm on Sunday evening. The campsite is a short walk away from the main car park where vehicles may be left overnight. Please check in with the box office on arrival, including if you require help transporting your equipment to the campsite.

Toilet facilities and showers are available in the camping area.

Please note that the pitch fee does not gain general access to the Festival itself.

No fires or dogs please.

EAT, DRINK, AND ENJOY 

Great food is at the heart of every Wealden Festival. From local produce to handcrafted drinks, we celebrate Kent’s finest flavours.

  • Lunch options from Pizzalily, Tayberry Catering and Liz Santer
  • Our annual Saturday night feast courtesy of Michael White of Rural Courses
  • Locally sourced wines by Woodchurch Wine and Chin Chin, speciality teas, coffees and baked goods by The Mucky Duck Bakery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get there by train?

The nearest stations are Headcorn and Ashford International. We operate a shuttle bus between Ashford International and the Festival site.   Alternatively, MTC taxis operate from Headcorn and it is advisable to book: 01622 890003 or 01580 890003.  Ashford International has a taxi rank but if you would prefer to book there are a number of taxi companies including Arrow Taxis (01233 666666), Unique Taxis (01233 367368) and Blue Line Taxis (01233 666123).

Is there transport between the station and the festival site?

We operate a shuttle bus between Ashford International and the Festival site.

The shuttle bus operates at the following times:

Departures from Ashford Station on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June

9.20
11.15
12.15
14.15
Departures from Festival site on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June
13.30
15.30
17.45
19.00 (On Saturday only)
There will also be a shuttle bus operating on Friday night at 18.30.
Do I need to print my ticket?
There is no need to print your ticket
Is there a cash machine on site?
There is no cash point but most stalls will have contactless card machines. This is dependent on the wifi connection so we would advise bringing cash or cheques as well just in case 
Is parking available?
Yes, there is plenty of free parking available on the site. 
Is there disabled access?
Yes, there are designated disabled parking spaces, and the marquees, café, bar and bookshop are accessible to wheelchair users though some surfaces may be slightly uneven.
Are there baby changing facilities available?
Yes, there are baby changing facilities available.
Are pets allowed?
Unfortunately only assistance dogs are permitted on the festival site.
Do you have first aid on site?
First aid is available throughout the Festival weekend. If you require first aid, please make your way to the Box Office. In an emergency, please alert one of the festival stewards who will radio for a medic to attend.
Is drinking water available on site?
Drinking water stations are located throughout the site. Please bring your own water bottle with you.
Will you be selling books at the festival?
Yes! We are delighted to be working with the wonderful team at Sevenoaks Bookshop who will be selling books for all speakers taking part from their pop-up shop at the Festival site. 
Plan your visit