Before you arrive

FAQs

Everything you need to know before you join us in the woods — from tickets and camping to arrival times and what to bring.

Into the Wild · Good to Know

About Into the Wild

What else does Into the Wild do?

Into the Wild runs a number of events throughout the year. Our largest family festival is our Into the Wild Summer Festival, with a focus on affordability, community and sustainability in the Sussex countryside.

Tickets

Where is my ticket?

You will receive an emailed ticket. Please print it or be ready to show it on the gate using your phone.

What are the age restrictions for children's tickets?

Under five is free. 5–15 years old is a ‘Youth/Child Ticket’. 15 years and up is a general admission ticket.

Will tickets be available on the gate?

Yes, tickets will be available on the gate.

How do I get a refund?

We do not provide refunds. You can sell or transfer your ticket to another person.

Can I resell my ticket?

Yes.

Assisted access — can I bring my personal assistant?

We now offer two-for-one carers passes through our ticketing system.

Preparing for camp

How can I get updates about the line-up and workshops?

You can follow all the latest updates through the programme on our website.

What time does the festival begin and end?

Doors open Friday at 10am and the first workshop is Friday at 1pm. Main event activities end Sunday night. We ask everyone to leave site by 1pm on Monday please.

How do I get there?

Please see our Travel page for full directions, public transport and the what3words location for the entrance.

Can I bring my pet?

No pets are allowed at this event.

What do I need to bring?

We provide a camping pitch — you need to bring the rest. We recommend a cushion and blanket, a water bottle for workshops and plenty of warm bedding.

Where can I camp and can I take my car on site?

Please ensure you bring no more than you are able to carry to the campsite, as for health and safety reasons cars have to be parked away from our main camping areas.

Can I bring my campervan or caravan?

Yes. If you are bringing a campervan, caravan or similar live-in vehicle, please purchase a live-in vehicle pass on the website.

What size is a live-in vehicle pitch?

A live-in vehicle ticket entitles you to a 5m x 6m bay, although there may be slight flexibility on this.

Can I bring a bell tent?

Yes.

Are festival trolleys and phone charging available?

Yes — trolley hire and mobile phone charging are both available on site.

During the festival

What time can I check in?

Public check-in times are:

  • Thursday — 5pm to 9pm
  • Friday — 10am to 10pm
  • Saturday — 9am to 9pm
  • Sunday — 9am to 5pm
Are workshops free of charge?

Yes. No prior booking is required.

Is there an ATM?

There is no ATM on site, so please be sure to bring enough cash to last the event.

Are there showers?

Yes. They are available for a nominal fee to cover the costs of hiring and maintaining them.

Is there a sauna?

Yes — we have a sky-gazing sauna.

What are the food options?

There will be vegan, vegetarian, raw and meat options.

Is there free drinking water?

Yes, there is free drinking water from communal taps.

Are there bars?

No, the festival doesn't sell alcohol. The Missing Link brewery sells alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages on site.

What amenities are there?

Features include spacious compost toilets, including accessibility toilets, as well as hot showers and a sky-gazing sauna.

Is there an accessible toilet?

Yes.

What is the camping set-up — can I build a fire?

There is a communal fire to toast your toes. Personal camp fires are not allowed anywhere on site — we provide communal fires instead.

Do I need to take my rubbish home with me?

Yes — we ask that everyone kindly takes their rubbish home with them.

What time do I need to leave the festival site?

Please leave the site by 1pm on Monday.

Applications

I want to bring my stall — how do I apply?

Please apply through the Get Involved section of our website.

I'm a therapist and would like a pitch in the Wellbeing Garden — how do I apply?

Please apply through the Get Involved section of our website.

I want to contribute a workshop for adults — how do I apply?

Please apply through the Get Involved section of our website.

I want to contribute a workshop for children — how do I apply?

Please apply through the Get Involved section of our website.

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