Frequently Asked Questions

Ticketing, access, campsite, and other general information.

Location & Dates 

Location: Houghton Hall, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6UE

2024 Dates: 8th – 11th August 2024


Travel

A dedicated travel page will be released soon for 2024


Ticket Information

General release tickets start at £280 with a 3 part instalment payment scheme also available + group tickets. Car parking and live in vehicle passes are also available. All ticketing is managed by Resident Advisor, any problems with tickets please email ticketsupport@ra.co
Please be aware that readmission is allowed at Houghton Festival throughout the weekend as long as you enter during hours when the gates are open, as showed below: 

Gate Opening Times: 

Announced soon 

Area Opening Times: 
Announced soon

Age Restrictions

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.


Accessibility

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


Camping

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

Campervans/Live in vehicles
Campervans and live in vehicles are welcome.
You will need to purchase a live – in vehicle pass in addition to your general admission ticket here
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.


Toilets & Showers

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.


Boutique Camping

Our suppliers for 2024 will be available soon.  Please note you should buy a boutique parking pass if you are staying in boutique.


Covid-19

Current government guidance around the Covid 19 pandemic permits Houghton 2023 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.


Prohibited Items

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

Glass – no glass is allowed anywhere onsite for safety and environmental reasons

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


Volunteer

Volunteer applications are now open. For more information and how to apply to join a range of teams onsite from stewarding, decor team, and karmies click here.


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