The countdown is well and truly on for Splendour Festival 2025

The wait is finally over and Nottingham's biggest, brightest weekend in its music calander is just around the corner. On the 19th and 20th July, Splendour will be back taking over the glorious grounds of Wollaton Hall and Park welcoming thounsands of guests for a weekend of non stop music and fun. The set times have just dropped for the big weekend which can be found in detail from the promotional materials here and in anticipation we're giving you the low down so whether you’re coming for the music, the vibes, or to discover a new favourite act, here’s everything you need to know before heading to Splendour Festival 2025.

What is Splendour? 

Splendour is Nottingham's biggest festival which brings together more than 50 artistis each year across 6 stages for two days of non stop music. It's set on the beautiful backdrop of the 500 acres of land around Wollaton Hall and Park. The Music spans all genres; from fast-rising stars to world-class performers, and musical icons, it's line-ups are always a wonderful mix of acts that can be enjoyed by the whole family and 2025 is no different. This year will see incredible acts such as Bloc Party and Kaiser Chiefs headlining along other acts such as Echo & The Bunnymen, Seasick Steve and The Levellers ... plus so many more.

Alongside the music, you can expect comedy, a funfair, a silent disco, independent market stalls, an array of gourmet food and drink, a dedicated kids’ area, and fringe activities, it truly is a festival designed for all the family to enjoy.

Travel and Transport:

Getting to Splendour by public transport is easy and convient, thanks to the enhanced NET tram and Nottingham City Centre bus services, which will run frequently all weekend right to the festival doorstep. The Pink 30 from the City Centre, with buses picking up at Milton Street alongside the Victoria Centre, will take you straight to the festival location and services such as Trentbarton’s i4 and Red Arrow are a great option if you’re travelling from Derby or surrounding areas. For anyone arriving by train, try taking The Tram from the train station to the University of Nottingham stop, which will give you just a 15 min walk away to Wollaton Park.

Please note there is ongoing road improvements on the A52 Derby Road between Priory and QMC roundabouts so plan your journey ahead of time and allow plenty of time to get here. The westbound carriageway remains closed with traffic diverting along University Boulevard and Woodside Road. The Eastbound remains open but two bus stops have been suspended.  The closest stop for eastbound travel will be at the QMC and the rest of the jouney can be continued on a short walk the rest of the way. 

Parking is available at £15 per day or £25 for two days for general and accessible festival-goers. New for this year, pre-book online for a smooth start to the festival day so if you plan on driving we reccomend pre- booking to avoid trying to find a spot on the day.

Once Arrived:

Use either entrance (Wollaton Road or Derby Road) with the ticket downloaded to your phone, or printed out at home. The Main pedestrian entry gate is the Wollaton Road entrance.

The vehicle entrance is via Lime Tree Avenue (Off Middleton Boulevard A514). If you need to collect your ticket from the box office, enter the festival via the Main gate of the grounds via the Wollaton Road entrance (you do not need to visit the box office if you already have a ticket). Security checks and bag searches will be in place at entry, so please allow plenty of time and have bags ready upon entrance 

If you do need to go to the box office then it will be available from 10:30am each day, however, please note if you choose to collect your tickets at that time then you will still need to wait until the 11:30am gates opening time.

What To Bring:

You’ll need your ticket (on your phone or printed), a refillable water bottle to keep hydrated. Free tap water points are located throughout the site and at all bars. With the weather set to be a scorcher please make sure to have sun cream and weather-appropriate clothing so you're comfortable throughout the whole day and a portable charger is great to pack as well as their are no charging ports on site. Guests are welcome to bringing their own picnic, just remember to bring sealed non-alcoholic drinks in plastic bottles or cans under one litre. Small foldable chairs, blankets, and sun shades for young children are welcome within designated areas across the site also.

Banned Items: 

As all festivals there are some items that are prohibited to bring on site and will be confiscated. Any type of alcohol or illegal substances will be taken, anything made of or contained in glass will also be aswell. For the safety of all and to avoid obstructions, pop- up tents, gazebo's, tables and BBQ's are not prohibited. It is at securities discretion if they deem an item a safety hazard or dangerous so please keep that in mind when packing.

Food and Drink:

There’s loads of delicious food options from traditional fish & chips, woodfired pizzas and burgers aswell as flavours from around the world. All found can be found in the food court area between the Main and Confetti Stages so it is easily located and accessible for the entire duration of the festival.

The Main Arena will offer pints of Brooklyn Pilsner, Stonewall IPA, and Thatchers Juicy Apple, with Ale Tent's serving local legends like Black Iris, Castle Rock, Lenton Lane, Blue Monkey, Shipstones, and Hollow Stone. The Bodega Stage serves up its own canned Bodega Lager. There will be canned cocktails, wines, sparkling drinks, and a dedicated Guinness bar (including zero cans) on offer aswell across different bars. 

Bringing Children:

Splendour is proud to be accessible for the whole family and encourage families to bring their littles. They provide free entry for under-11s and have a bunch of entertainment including a dedicated Little Splendours kids’ area, fairground rides, hands-on workshops and Trent Rockets popping up across the weekend so your little ones can enjoy all the fun too. All children aged 0-10 will be issued with a wristband, where a parent or guardian at the festival can write their mobile number so everyone can be easily reunited. On the day, the Splendour Squad, Welfare Officer and Security staff will be on hand to help anyone who needs assistance. The festival works with the upmost dilligence to ensure the festival is a safe space for all visitors.

Final Details:

• There are many toilets across the entire festival site to adhere to the amount of guests in attendance so if one que is looking rather lengthy be sure to check out others across the site
• The festival is both cash and card friendly, however contactless is prefered for a safer, quicker experience
• There will be festival maps located in large across the site for guests to use as a point of information which will sign post places such as toilets, food stations, music stages, etc.