There's delicious food, drink and lots to see and do...
• Delicious Egyptian food from Elaine at Tastes of the Nile
• Longbow Archery with Celtic Harmony
• Fresh wood-fired pizzas from the Proper Pizza Co.
• Hot-Stone Therapy with Amber
• Proper local sausages from The Great British Sausage Co.
• Learn to knit or throw a pot
• Mouth-watering fresh vegetarian Thai dishes
• Try circus skills with Mandy and Or at the Flip Juggling stand
• Local real ale from the Tring Brewery
• Storytelling with the Yarnsmith of Norwich
• Hokey Pokey Cocktails
• Recycled gifts in the Complete Wasters yurt
• Plus lots more!
Festival Information
Schedule
Gates Open 1.00pm
Approximate set times:
2.00pm – 2.45pm Megson
3.00pm – 3.45pm Spiro
4.05pm – 4.50pm Emily Smith
5.10pm – 5.55pm Mawkin:Causley
6.15pm – 7.05pm Jackie Oates
7.25pm – 8.15pm The Martin Simpson Quartet
8.40pm – 10.00pm Bellowhead
Venue
The Queen Elizabeth Oak Field at Hatfield Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NQ.
Getting here
Directions
Ample free parking available...or for a greener option take the train to Hatfield station which is just 5 minutes walk from the site.
Food and Drink
You are very welcome to bring a picnic and your own drink (including alcohol). However, there will also be food stalls and a licensed bar on site.
Accommodation
Unfortunately, because Folk by the Oak is only a one day event, we are unable to provide camping facilities on site. The nearest campsites to Hatfield House are as follows:
For caravans and tents (approx 6 miles from Hatfield House) - Hertford Camping And Caravanning Club Site, Mangrove Rd, Balls Park, Hertford, SG13 Tel: 01992 586696 or visit the website
For caravans only (approx 1.5 miles from Hatfield House) – Commons Wood Caravan Club Site, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4HJ Telephone: 01707 260786 or visit the website
For local hotels and B+Bs please click here
If you need any further help with places to stay or other local information, we would recommend getting in touch with the Hertford Tourist Information Centre: Tel - 01992 584322, Email: tic@hertford.gov.uk
Q What time does the concert start and when does the car park open?
A Access to the concert site will be at 1pm. The car park will open approximately an hour before. Access to Hatfield Park (not the house or gardens) will be free to concert ticket holders and opens from 11.00am. We advise that you park in Hatfield House visitors car park if you wish to visit the grounds before the concert and then you can move your car up to the concert car park from noon onwards.
Q What time will the first acts come on?
A The first acts are scheduled to come on at 2pm. There will be a 15 minute change over period between acts.
Q What time does the concert finish?
A The concert finishes at approximately 10pm
Q Can I bring a gazebo?
A Yes you can bring a gazebo. However gazebos can only be set-up at the back of the auditorium and there is limited space. Space is allocated on a first come first served basis at the discretion of the stewards.
Q Is there disabled car parking available?
A We designate the area of the car park nearest to the concert site for disabled people. Priority will be given to blue badge holders, although this area can also be used by people who are temporarily disabled, pregnant, elderly or frail. Please inform the car parking stewards when you enter the car park.
Q Is there a good meeting point onsite?
A The two main meeting points where you can also access concert information are the Ticket Tent at the very entrance to the concert site or the Programmes Tent. Both are at the back of the arena and are well signed.
Q Can I come by taxi?
A You are very welcome to arrive and depart by taxi and there are clearly marked drop off and pick up points for taxis onsite. The car parking stewards will direct taxis to these demarcated areas.
Q Where is the best position to see everything on-site?
A All members of the audience will be able to see the stage from any position onsite. Although you will be able to hear the concert clearly within the audience arena, for the best sound please stay inside the area marked by white flags.
Q Where do I eat my picnic and at what time?
A Feel free to make a picnic area for yourselves onsite where you can make a base for your group. People eat their picnic at any time throughout the afternoon and evening.
Q Is there food and drink available onsite?
A Yes. There will be hot and cold food and drinks available onsite as well as a fully licenced bar.
Q Can I bring my own BBQ or camping stove?
A No, unfortunately due to fire and safety regulations we do not allow naked flames onsite.
Q Are the house and grounds open to visitors during the day?
A Entrance to the house and gardens is not included in the price, but entrance to the grounds is. For information on the house and grounds opening times please visit the Hatfield House website.
Q Are Dogs allowed on site?
A No dogs except guide dogs are allowed on site.
