Gates open 12 noon, finish approx. 10.30pm

Set times are approximate and subject to change

Hatfield Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NQ

Folk by the Oak takes place in the beautiful, leafy surrounds of the historic Queen Elizabeth Oak Field at Hatfield Park , just 21 miles north of London

Arriving by car
The festival is clearly signposted from all major routes into Hatfield, Hertfordshire with temporary yellow event signage to ‘Hatfield House Concert’.

For detailed entrance information please see the Arrival & Security page

Ample free parking is provided on site (no overnight parking please)

Arriving by train or bus
Local bus services regularly drop off at Hatfield railway station.

The pedestrian entrance to Hatfield Park (for pedestrians and cyclists ONLY) is opposite Hatfield railway station. The fast train from Kings Cross to Hatfield usually takes 20 minutes. There are London Underground links with this mainline at Finsbury Park (Piccadilly and Victoria lines).

Please be sure to check your routes using a journey planner like Trainline for up to date advice before travelling. 

Arriving by bike
We recommend that you enter via the estate entrance opposite Hatfield Railway Station. From here, please follow the stewarded route to the festival entrance.

Please note that there is no designated cycle lane on the estate and that arriving by bike is done at your own risk. This route is also used by pedestrians so we would recommend that you dismount and push the bike after entering the estate. Please take extra care during peak festival footfall periods (at the beginning and end of the event).

Arriving by Taxi or getting dropped off / picked up
All vehicles dropping off or picking up should follow taxi signage to the designated taxi drop-off / pick-up route. All taxi journeys must be booked in advance, allowing around 15 minutes for you to return to the taxi pick-up point at the end. We advise you to keep a record of the driver’s phone number with you. The following instructions should be followed by anyone who is dropping off or picking up (not just registered taxis.)

Taxi Instructions:

Drop-off instructions

Taxis will be directed by yellow event signage to enter the site via the dedicated taxi route which will be signposted down Old Hertford Road next to the Red Lion Pub in Hatfield.

Pick-up instructions

Pick-up route is the same as drop-off.

Disabled patrons arriving by Taxi: The drop-off point is a short walk from the festival entrance via a hilly grass footpath. Free transport is provided from the drop-off point to the festival entrance for those who would find this impractical. On arrival at the drop-off point, please alert the nearby traffic marshal that you require the shuttle vehicle and then wait next to the ‘Concert Shuttle’ sign.

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 Park are as follows:

For caravans and tents (approx. 6 miles from Hatfield Park) – Hertford Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Mangrove Rd, Balls Park, Hertford, SG13 Tel: 01992 586696 or visit the website campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

For caravans only (approx. 1.5 miles from Hatfield Park) – Commons Wood Caravan Club Site, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4HJ Telephone: 01707 260786 or visit the website www.caravanclub.co.uk

For a list of places to stay in the area, please click here. 

Hatfield Travelodge is a couple of miles away, with other local Travelodges also not far away.

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