
Houghton are committed to improving the experience for d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent customers at the festival.
You can apply for a Personal Assistant pass, or inform us of any access requirements via our dedicated email: access@houghtonfestival.co.uk.
Access around the site
The festival is held in the grounds of the Houghton Hall estate. The site is located on a green field site and is generally very flat, although some areas have small mounds and dips. Please note that the weather conditions can dramatically affect the ground conditions, so wherever possible please try to consider what preparations you may need to make and equipment you may need to bring along.
The site is divided into a number of main areas:

The Campsites
The general camping, boutique camping and live-in vehicle field are located in different areas of the festival site. Each field has a dedicated entrance along with the following amenities:
- Fresh water points
- Showers (boutique and public camping only)
- Toilets (boutique and public camping only)
- Phone Charging (public camping only)
The Lake
Adjacent to The Village is The Lake, a main focus of the festival site. There is a hardstanding pathway around half of it, giving access to a variety of areas detailed below. The other half of the lakes perimeter is formed by the Woods:
- The Turntable & Napkin (restaurant)
- Warehouse (stage)
- Pinters (stage)
- Orchard (wellbeing)
- Bars
- Toilets
- Fresh water points
The Food Village
Located at the heart of the festival The Village is home to many food stalls, catering for all dietary requirements and tastes, the Derren Smart stage and a number of smaller stages are around the perimeter. There is a hardstanding track that runs through the centre connecting to the back of house areas and The Lake. Areas of the Village include:
- Tantrum (stage)
- Quarry (stage)
- Derren Smart (stage)
- Old Gramophone (stage)
- Trevinos (record store)
- Giant Steps (stage)
- Info Point
- Cash Machines
- Bars
- Toilets
- Food Vendors
- First aid
- Welfare
- Fresh water points
The Woods
The Woods sit on the bank of the Lake and are accessed from a hard standing track. When entering the woods the hard standing track terminates and terrain becomes more uneven and at times boggy if we have experienced inclement weather. Within the woods there are a number of areas:
- Earthling (stage)
- Pavilion (stage)
- Stallions (stage)
- Outburst (stage)
- Bars
- Toilets
- Fresh water points
2 For 1 Tickets For Personal Assistants
We provide a two for one (2:1) ticket scheme for individuals who would be unable to attend our events without bringing a personal assistant. Once you have bought a full price ticket, please email us at access@houghtonfestival.co.
Live-In Vehicles
For customers who are deaf, disabled or have access requirements, we have a limited number of accessible live-in vehicle pitches for live-in vehicles available on a first come first served basis. You will need to purchase a live-in vehicle pass via Resident Advisor and email us your reference number once purchased in order to reserve your spot.
Accessible Parking
If you require parking close to the festival entrance, please make the car parking staff aware upon arrival to the festival - we have spaces reserved.
Accessible Toilets
There are multiple accessible toilets located around the festival site, you will be made aware of exactly where these are on arrival.
Strobe Lighting
Due to the nature of the artists it is likely that strobe lighting will be used throughout the performances. There will not be a warning immediately before a period of strobe lighting.
Medical & Welfare
There will be a First Aid and Welfare tent located in the The Village - both are open 24 hours a day. There will also be Medics, First Aiders and Guardians on patrol around the event. Please let us know in advance if you will be wishing to store medication via email access@houghtonfestival.co.uk
If you would like more information on the access facilities at the event please email access@houghtonfestival.
Assistance Dogs at Houghton Festival
Houghton welcomes all assistance dogs, as required under the Equality Act 2010. However, due to the nature of the festival, including high noise levels and large crowds, we strongly advise attendees to consider their dog’s welfare when deciding to bring them.
If you plan to attend with an assistance dog and have any specific requirements, please contact access@houghtonfestival.co.uk so we can support your visit as best as possible.