Bearded Theory 2025

[tomato12345]

34 minutes ago, IndiePoppyJock said:

It’s a fairly small site, it’s easy to get around.

I think even from the furthest away car parking, it’s probably no more than a 15 minute walk…depending on what you’re carrying / how quick you walk etc!

 

Thanks! Planning on getting my camping gear in with 4 tinnies on run 1 and then emptying my bag for the rest of the tinnies for the evening, soft drinks for the morning and food. Being aiming for getting that between 5/6 and getting to see yard act. All up in the aIr though with bank holiday traffic.

Edited May 19, 2025 by tomato12345

[glasto1980]

Hi all, v quick question.

Arriving Wednesday by car, does it make any difference whether arriving from north or south which car park end up on or do they just fill the main one first on Wednesday?

Thanks

[Jon F]

6 minutes ago, glasto1980 said:

Hi all, v quick question.

Arriving Wednesday by car, does it make any difference whether arriving from north or south which car park end up on or do they just fill the main one first on Wednesday?

Thanks

same question here - we're in circular camping so want to be parked next to there if possible

 

[incident]

26 minutes ago, glasto1980 said:

Hi all, v quick question.

Arriving Wednesday by car, does it make any difference whether arriving from north or south which car park end up on or do they just fill the main one first on Wednesday?

Thanks

 

Barring a weather disaster like last year (which currently doesn't seem on the cards), I'd be very surprised if they even open more than one field on the Wednesday.

[bexj]

Its beginning to look like a suncream rather than wellies kinda weekend!!

[Brummy hippy]

according to the BBC link - Sat - light rain 

[sadimmock]

12 minutes ago, Brummy hippy said:

according to the BBC link - Sat - light rain 

Absolutely fine with that. Keeps the dust down etc… 

[kerplunk]

Blimey it's tomorrow! Better get packing 😎

[ciderbus]

2 hours ago, Jon F said:

same question here - we're in circular camping so want to be parked next to there if possible

 

There is just the one pedestrian entrance from the car parks so wherever you park you will go through that and into the camping areas.

I think I read that Circular Camping is in the Catton/Gibbs area which isn't as you first go in but as others have said- nothing is very far.  

[Kurosagi]

On 13/05/2025 at 02:57, Paul ™ said:

In my opinion, to simplify it and to try and make it as easy as possible for those coming in larger vehicles, campervans, vans and caravans etc, I would suggest the following -

Do allow extra time and distance for a detour and get yourself to either Burton or Tamworth depending on approximately where you are travelling from.

 

Hey Paul, do you know what the steward plans for campervans are if they turn up at the site a bit before 9am? Do they turn vehicles around and send them away or do they just let them queue on the road?

[Kurosagi]

Early to bed tonight before a pre-dawn drive to the site. Proper excited now. It's come around super quick!

 

Wishing safe travels and a cracking festival to everyone, feels like it's gonna be epic.

[Flaminglippy]

See you Wednesday bods tomorrow...'kinnel I need this! Let's make it a good one

[Pinhead]

Have a great festi all. Missing it for the first time in ten years of attending cos Oxfam pulled out of it (have always worked it). Hopefully will return another year.

[Paul ™]

12 hours ago, ciderbus said:

There is just the one pedestrian entrance from the car parks so wherever you park you will go through that and into the camping areas.

I think I read that Circular Camping is in the Catton/Gibbs area which isn't as you first go in but as others have said- nothing is very far.  

The Nest (Circular Camping) has moved from Gibbs, follow the signs.

 

9 hours ago, Kurosagi said:

 

Hey Paul, do you know what the steward plans for campervans are if they turn up at the site a bit before 9am? Do they turn vehicles around and send them away or do they just let them queue on the road?

If the gates are not open, you'll be sent away. They cant queue on the roads! 

 

1 hour ago, Pinhead said:

Have a great festi all. Missing it for the first time in ten years of attending cos Oxfam pulled out of it (have always worked it). Hopefully will return another year.

Oxfam shop still here but yeah Festaff have your old field!

[Paul ™]

Slight drizzle on site this evening thankfully, takes the dust out and softens the grass for your tent pegs!

[Kurosagi]

2 hours ago, Paul ™ said:

11 hours ago, Kurosagi said:

 

If the gates are not open, you'll be sent away. They cant queue on the roads! 

Cheers. I guess we’ll hang fire in Tamworth if we get there a bit early. 
 

2 hours ago, Paul ™ said:

Slight drizzle on site this evening thankfully, takes the dust out and softens the grass for your tent pegs!

NFRNFC!

[Paul ™]

31 minutes ago, Kurosagi said:

Cheers. I guess we’ll hang fire in Tamworth if we get there a bit early. 
 

NFRNFC!

It has been known for the gates to open a little earlier than planned, but thats dependent on a lot of things happening.

 

Naw the rain was needed, was way too dusty and horrid to move around in, now it's stopped its much better... the ground is still solid.

[elgatonegrofabricwardrobe]

Christ this has come around quickly! Stuff going in the car shortly, bit of breakfast at a cafe then off. Makes a nice change not being on the bus into Manchester now for the coach, weighed down with camping stuff.

Have a safe journey there everybody and have a belter!

 

[ciderbus]

15 hours ago, Flaminglippy said:

See you Wednesday bods tomorrow...'kinnel I need this! Let's make it a good one

Yes let's.  I have been debating on footwear but setting off soon

[sadimmock]

Hope everyone going today has an easy trip and a lovely afternoon/evening. See you all tomorrow! 

[justanotheronethen]

Back gave in whilst packing the van yesterday so missing this year. Gutted, but twickets has softened the blow.

Have a great one you lovely lot

🍻

[flannel]

Anyone know if the clashfinder matches the programme?

[Pinhead]

16 hours ago, Paul ™ said:

Oxfam shop still here but yeah Festaff have your old field!

Heh - wonder how it recoverd after being churned up so much last year.

[lazyred]

2 hours ago, flannel said:

Anyone know if the clashfinder matches the programme?

Yes the claahfinder looks accurate. The programme is 10 and an extra 5 for the lanyard 

[Rumblestripe]

7 hours ago, justanotheronethen said:

Back gave in whilst packing the van yesterday so missing this year. Gutted, but twickets has softened the blow.

Have a great one you lovely lot

🍻

Ah bummer.

 

Not there this year (family wedding commitments) but hoping everyone has a great weekend. Take care of each other.

 

Peace and love Rumbly