ENQUIRIES / FAQs

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Our location

This year we have moved to Delapré Abbey in Northampton in order to make FixFest more accessible for our listeners from around the country. The full address is:

Delapré Abbey,
London Road,
Northampton,
NN4 8AW

[email protected]
01604 760817

Travel

Delapré Abbey is located within the 500 acre landscape of Delapré Park, in the county of Northamptonshire in the East Midlands.

By car

Just a six minute drive from Junction 15 of the M1, Delapré Abbey is easily accessible wherever you’re travelling from.

From J15 simply follow the A45 north towards the town centre and you’ll find Delapré Abbey located just off the A45 on London Road (A508).

From central Northampton, take the A508 southbound towards the M1 junction 15. The Abbey is on a turning to your left/east about 1 mile from the town centre.

The postcode for Delapré Abbey is NN4 8AW however please take note that some sat navs do not read this address correctly so we suggest you check before you travel.

Example journey times:

• 1h 6m from Birmingham
• 1h 6m from Oxford
• 1h 14m from Cambridge
• 1h 20m from Nottingham
• 1h 42m from Guildford
• 1h 45m from Chelmsford
• 1h 47m from London
• 2h 1m from Crawley
• 2h 1m from Sheffield
• 2h 8m from Southampton
• 2h 24m from Leeds
• 2h 42m from Manchester
• 2h 52m from Liverpool
• 3h 14m from Cardiff
• 3h 42m from Exeter
• 4h 8m from Newcastle

By bus

The Abbey is also within easy reach by bus. There is a bus stop at the entrance to Delapré Abbey on London Road (A508) with various routes stopping regularly including 7, 33, 88, X6 and X7. Buses back into Northampton town centre continue until 12.40am on a Saturday night. For specific timetables, visit Stagecoach Midlands “Guide To Midlands Bus Travel”  https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/midlands/guide-to-tickets

By train

Northampton Railway Station is approximately a 25 minute walk or a 7 minute taxi ride to / from Delapre Abbey. Trains arrive direct from London Euston and Birmingham New Street at least once an hour and there are taxi points directly outside the station. Should you wish to get the bus from the train station to Delapre Abbey then it is suggested that you walk half a mile to the Northgate Bus Interchange, where you will be able to pick up a bus that stops at Delapre Abbey.

Visit National Rail Enquiries or Trainline to find timetables and book tickets.

The gates will open at 11am on Saturday 11th July 2026 and the festival will finish around 11pm that evening unless we show the World Cup 1/4 final game at 10pm on the main stage LED screens (only if England are playing) in which case the event will run until completion of the match. Last entry 5pm.  Please check back closer to the event date as timings may be subject to change.

Camping:
With our trade community coming from all over the country, we have introduced a brand new camping / camper van option this year.

Camping will open from 5pm on Friday 10th July 2026 and close by 11am on Sunday 12th.

Please note – there will be no electric hook up available for camper vans or caravans.
Toilets and water points will be provided.
Shower blocks will not be provided.
We positively insist that campers respect our hosts and keep a clean tidy site.
Bin bags and formal rubbish disposal points will be provided in the camping area.
Additionally, as FixFest is a family event, we request that all campers retire by 1am.

Please check our Camping page for full details.

Hotels / B&B’s & more!
Being so close to Northampton City Centre there are dozens of options in the city centre. For a comprehensive list of options in Northamptonshire click
https://visitnorthamptonshire.co.uk/where-to-stay/

Tickets are now available via our ticketing partner See Tickets.

We have a range of ticket options available, including:

Standard General Admission Tickets
VIP Tickets
Student Tickets
U14 tickets
+ car park, and camping tickets

You will be required to show your E-Tickets upon entry at the festival.  

Refund Policy:
Tickets are non refundable once you have purchased. If you can no longer attend you are welcome to pass on your tickets to family or friends without the need to change ticket information.

Scam Alert!
If you fall victim to a scam, and as a result receive fake tickets, we will be unable to admit you.
Therefore please beware of ticket scammers who might post on social media with tickets for sale, as they may be invalid.
If in doubt please ask for their order number and contact [email protected] to check this with us.

Payment plans are available.

EVENT PARKING

To park at FixFest you must purchase a Parking Pass. These will be available from our ticket page once we go on sale.

Please consider travelling by public transport or taxi, or sharing a lift with friends, family or colleagues.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING (Blue Badge Holders only, advance Parking Pass purchase required)

A limited number of disabled parking spots are available close to the event entrance, these are exclusively for the use of Blue Badge holders and your Blue Badge must be clearly displayed. You must purchase a Parking Pass in addition to displaying your Blue Badge. Parking passes will be available on the ticket purchase page.

Accessible Parking : (Blue Badge Holders only, advance Parking Pass purchase required)

A limited number of disabled parking spots are available close to the event entrance, these are exclusively for the use of Blue Badge holders and your Blue Badge must be clearly displayed. You must purchase a Parking Pass in addition to displaying your Blue Badge. Parking passes will be available on the ticket purchase page.

Carers Tickets :
Should your particular needs require a free carers ticket please go ahead and purchase your party’s tickets and then email [email protected] with your ticket order number and your national disability card details, at which point we will happily issue 1 x free carers ticket to help you with your needs.

Medical & Welfare:
Medical & welfare facilities will be available on site along with mobile medical patrols.  

Accessible Toilets:
Disabled toilets will be available both in the event fields and the Abbey.

Terrain:
The event is all on one level so there are no stairs that need tackling. The event site is a mix of grass, unmade rough walkways and hard pathways. 

Accessible Viewing Platform:
There is a disabled viewing platform. There is no need to pre book a space in this area as we anticipate enough space for those in wheelchairs / mobility scooters. 

FixFest is a licensed event with a wide range of food and drink options to cater for all tastes, so whether you’re craving local street food or international cuisine, we’ve got you covered! Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options will also be available.

It is not possible to bring your own food and drink on to the festival site (except sealed water up to 500ml or an empty reusable bottle to fill up on site) and anything not consumed at point of entry must be disposed of in the bins located by the ticket checkpoint. There will be water available on site free of charge. 

If you have specific medical dietary needs, please make the security team aware when you arrive so an exception can be made where appropriate.

FixFest bars will accept cash. However food vendors will only be accepting transactions by credit / debit card and contactless mobile. Tap water will be available free of charge within the festival site.

Gluten-free and alcohol- free beer will be available at the bars.

FixFest bars will accept cash. However food vendors will only be accepting transactions by credit / debit card and contactless mobile. Tap water will be available free of charge within the festival site.

Surely it can’t happen again can it? Fingers firmly crossed!

However as per last year, the festival will continue rain or shine. If ever there’s a community that is hard enough to deal with it though, it’s you guys!

So be sure to check the weather forecast and come prepared with appropriate clothing.

In the unlikely event of extreme weather conditions, please ensure you check fixfest.co.uk and FixFest socials in the run up to the festival for the latest updates.

For the safety and comfort of all our guests, pets are not allowed at the festival, except for service animals.

Small bags or backpacks are allowed, all backpacks, purses and bags may be subject to search upon entry.

You can bring a picnic blanket and camping/deck chairs into the festival site.

Cameras for personal use (such as phone cameras or small digital cameras) are allowed. However, professional photography or video equipment (e.g., DSLRs, tripods, drones) require special permission.

Small personal umbrellas are allowed however, large umbrellas are prohibited.
You are encouraged to bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and other small sun protection items.

Portable mobile phone chargers are allowed, but they may be subject to inspection at security checkpoints.

Large flags, poles, or any items that may block the view or obstruct other festival goers are not allowed.

No food can be taken into the festival site, unless by agreement with security based on medical dietary needs. Please email [email protected] if you need to discuss this with us in advance.

No drink can be taken into the festival site (excluding the campsite) except sealed water up to 500ml or an empty reusable bottle to fill up on site. Anything else not consumed at the point of entry must be disposed of in the bins located by the ticket checkpoint. There will be water available on site free of charge. 

Drugs and illegal substances are strictly prohibited. Any illegal activity will result in immediate removal from the event and possible legal action. Please ensure you respect the festival’s policies for a safe environment for everyone.

FixFest is a family friendly event, with no age restriction for entry.

Under 14s require a ticket, but Standard under 14s tickets are free with a paying adult.

There are discounted under 14s tickets for the VIP Area. If you wish to take children into VIP you will need to purchase VIP tickets for yourself and Childs VIP tickets for your children.

Under 18s will not be allowed within the vicinity of the bars and you will be required to show proof of age if asked at the bar. Our bars will operate a Challenge 25 policy.

FixFest cannot be held responsible for any content in artist speech or music that may be deemed age inappropriate.

FixFest is a music festival created by Fix Radio, The Builders Station, to celebrate UK tradespeople and has been built with tradespeople in mind.

Friends and family are encouraged to join the tradie in their life for a rare opportunity to let their hair down and celebrate the people that keep Britain building!