FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Houghton is a strictly 18+ event. We operate a challenge 25 policy and all those who appear under the age of 25 will be asked to provide evidence of their age by a valid photographic ID (UK Driving Licence, PASS 18+ Card or Passport).

There will be strictly no entry to those who are under the age of 18. Unfortunately we will not be able to offer refunds to those refused entry on the day.

Houghton are committed to improving the experience for deaf and disabled customers at the festival. For full details around the access facilities at the festival, how to apply for a Personal Assistant pass or to inform us of any access requirements please email us on access@houghtonfestival.co.uk.

General admission camping is included in the GA ticket price, we provide toilets & showers free of charge. You will be asked to leave the campsite on the Monday after the festival.

Campervans and live in vehicles are welcome.

You will need to purchase a live – in vehicle pass in addition to your general admission ticket.

Each pass is valid per vehicle.

We do not allow extra tents or awnings.

Please note, we do not provide an electricity hook up for live in vehicles. There will be water refill points nearby and an IBC waste removal for live in vehicles in the field.

Providing the best possible sanitation at Houghton is at the forefront of our mind. We have contracted to work with industry leading sanitation providers to provide a wide, and well serviced, selection of plastic toilets, composting toilets, accessible toilets and showers across the main site and all campsites. All sanitation facilities are included in the ticket price and will not be chargeable at the festival. Showers are open 24/7.

Our Boutique offering will be available soon.

Current government guidance around the COVID-19 pandemic permits Houghton 2025 to go ahead. As we are all aware governmental COVID-19 measures are continually changing and should Houghton not be able to take place under any changes to government guidance, full refunds, excluding booking fees, for tickets purchased for the festival from Resident Advisor will be issued to all guests.

The following items are not permitted on site and will be confiscated at the main gate:

• Illegal substances
• Legal highs or any other psychoactive substances
• Nitrous oxide and/or whippers
• Portable laser equipment and pens
• Unauthorised professional film or video equipment
• Drones
• Audio recorders
• Walkie Talkies
• Megaphones
• Air horns
• Spray cans
• Marker and paint pens
• Fireworks
• Flares/Camping stoves
• Chinese or sky lanterns
• Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon
• Animals (other than registered guide or hearing dogs)
• ALL PERSONAL BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS
• Unofficial tabards or reflective jackets
• Unauthorised items for trading, including any goods using unauthorised event logos
• Excessive amounts of food and cigarettes may be refused entry to the site
• Glass