Can you walk from Reading station to the festival?

Reading train station is a 15-20 minute walk from the festival site. There are many routes from throughout the country to the station, including from London Paddington. The last trains leaving Reading train station are often incredibly busy and do not run late on Friday and Saturday night.

How long is the walk from Reading Train Station to Reading Festival?

The nearest station to Reading Festival is Reading station, which is just a 15-minute walk from the festival grounds. There are also shuttle buses and taxis available to take you to the festival entrance if you have a lot of heavy camping equipment in tow.

How do I get from Reading train station to the festival?

All you have to do is hop aboard a Great Western Railway service to Reading train station. From there, the festival site is just a 15 minute walk. You can also get a shuttle bus or taxi from the station.

Where to get picked up from Reading Festival?

Hills Meadow Car Park, with a postcode of RG4 8DH, will be the only dedicated area for pick up and drop off, where festivalgoers can either walk to the site or use the free shuttle boat service.

Should I let my 17 year old go to the Reading Festival?

Age Restrictions

We welcome all ages to the festival. However, there are entry restrictions for under 16s and we do advise not bringing young children. Anyone 15 and under must be accompanied by a ticket holder over 18 years old at all times.

Walk from Reading Railway Station to Reading Town Centre England

What time does music stop at Reading Festival?

What time does Reading Festival finish? The exact finishing time for each day can vary, but generally, the music stages close around midnight.

Is Reading a safe festival?

There are over a thousand security, stewards and campsite staff on duty, all of which wear our festival high-vis. Locate a member of staff for any emergencies, who will be able to assist or locate the correct assistance.

Is Reading Festival cash only?

Please note this is a cashless event. You can use debit/credit cards or apps on your phone, such as Google Pay and Apple Pay. Rockstar Energy presents Reading Festival welcomes all ages; however, there are entry restrictions for under 16s, and we do not advise bringing young children.

Do you have to bring ID to Reading Festival?

If you are unable to prove that you are 16 or over and you aren't accompanied by a ticket holding adult, you will be refused entry. Parents may be asked to provide ID with proof of age if the child appears to be over 12 but doesn't have a ticket. Don't take any chances - bring proof of age.

Where do you pick up people from Reading station?

Set- Down / Pick up Points are available at the station entrance by the Rail air link lounge. Assisted travel meeting point - Customer Help desk main concourse. Please notify a member of staff. Accessible taxis are available at the station entrance.

Is there a bus to Reading Festival?

By Shuttle Bus

For those wanting an easy and hassle-free way of travelling to the festival from town, simply download the Reading Buses app. You can get both a single trip or weekend ticket and check the timetable for both routes. No need to worry about carrying any money, just activate, scan and go!

Where to stay for the Reading Festival?

How busy is Reading station?

Reading central station has been named one of the busiest stations in the UK. In a recent analysis by the website – Train Times – every station in the UK has been inspected for performance. From the 2,639 stations located across the UK, Reading sees 36,960 entries and exits per day.

How do I get from Reading train station to festival?

How to get to Reading Festival. The festival is a 15 to 20 minute walk from Reading train station. Reading Borough Council says the quickest walking route is via the northern side of the station. People arriving by train can also get a hackney carriage to the site, or use the shuttle bus service via Reading Buses .

Do you sleep at Reading Festival?

Your weekend ticket includes camping in The Fields (Main Camp) – just turn up and pick your spot. There is no requirement to camp if you would prefer to stay off site and travel in each day.

Can you take alcohol into a Reading Festival?

Zero Tolerance Policy. At Reading Festival, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe.

Can you take your own food into a Reading Festival?

All Reading customers are permitted to bring a small amount of food for personal consumption into the arena. All Reading customers are permitted to bring a sealed, unopened 500ml bottle of water or soft drink into the arena.

Is Reading Festival sold out in 2025?

Reading Festival 2025 are indeed sold out, particularly for Friday and much of Saturday and Sunday. However, weekend tickets are still available, along with weekend tickets that include early entry—but note that the Weekend Ticket + Early Entry has sold out.

Do you get a wristband at Reading Festival?

Under 13s (12 years and under) are admitted free but must be accompanied by a paying ticket-holder aged 18 or over at all times. Wristbands to write a mobile number on for children 12 and under in case they get lost or separated from their guardian, will be available from the wristband exchanges & welfare points.

Is there free water at Reading Festival?

There are tested drinking water points throughout the Arena which are free to use. If you notice any issue with our water points, let a member of staff know so that they can get it fixed.

How much cash to take to a festival?

It really depends on what you want to do and what you're going to be eating and drinking. We'd suggest allowing £100 a day for each day you're at the Festival. And do bear in mind that many traders accept cards but not all of them, so do remember to take some cash as well as cards.

What to bring to the Reading Festival?

Can you shower at Reading Festival?

Reading Festival 2025

The Refresh Retreat offers Toilets, Hot Showers, Haircare Stations and Locker Hire to those customers who want to add a little luxury to their weekend camping. You will find us located in the general camping area of the festival site.

What is security like at Reading Festival?

There are over a thousand security, stewards and campsite staff on duty, all of which wear our festival tabards. Locate a member of staff for any emergencies, who will be able to assist or locate the correct assistance.

What items are banned at Reading Festival?