F.A.Q

Woodshrop Festival is held at West Mid Showground in the heart ​of Shrewsbury, Shropshire. This wonderful site is on the banks of the might River Severn and ​is a short 15 min walk to the Twon centre. The perfect mix of Town meets Country,

Address & Sat Nav
West Mid Showground, 
Berwick Road, 
Shrewsbury, 
SY1 2PF

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​winter.golf.choice

Weekend tickets include entry to the festival from Friday 18th - Sunday 20th July.

Day tickets are only valid for the date printed on the ticket.

Camping can be added separately for weekend ticket holders only. Caravans, campers, motor-homes, tents, all live-in vehicles are welcome and included in the standard camping pitch. Please add Festival tickets first to unlock camping options. Camping is available Fri, Sat and Sun night with an additional option for Thursday early arrival. This needs to be pre-booked.

Please download the Skiddle app to instantly receive your tickets (link below).

Skiddle App Download

Tickets will be issued via email 3 - 5 days before the event unless you download the Skiddle app then they will automatically appear (link below). This is the easiest way to store and scan you tickets so we strongly advise this.

​Skiddle App Download​​​

All ticket enquiries can be dealt with by contact Skiddle customer services: 03333 01 01 01

Please note that tickets will be emailed approx. 5 days prior to the event.

Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome but please be aware that we may close areas to dogs if they get to busy for the dogs own well-being.

All dog waste must be picked up and disposed of correctly. Please make sure no long leads are used as their little 'parcels' can get missed.

All bars and food vendors will have contactless payment available. Stalls may be cash only so please bring cash to cover this.

There is no cash point on-site.

There are paths all around the Showground and ramps into all buildings. There are disabled toilets and showers located at the end of the Berwick Building. These can be accessed using a RADAR key. 

Refund protection is available to purchase at check out via our ticket provider. We strongly advise that refund protection is taken out. Please be aware that refund protection is via a third party and NOT the organisers. 

JOS Events policy:

Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase. Visitors are welcome to sell their tickets before the event.

• Cancellation: If an event for which you have purchased Tickets is cancelled in full (and not rescheduled), your order will be cancelled, and you will be refunded the Sale Price of your Tickets. If you have purchased Tickets or Packages for an event that takes place over several days and one or more days (but not all days) are cancelled, you may only be offered a proportionate partial refund.
• Rescheduling: If an event for which you have purchased Tickets is rescheduled, tickets will be valid for the new date (or you will be offered Tickets of a value corresponding with your original Tickets for the rescheduled event, subject to availability). If you notify us within the specified deadline that you are unable to attend the rescheduled event, you will be able to cancel your order and obtain a refund of the Sale Price of your Tickets or Packages (Service Charges and Order Processing Fees are non-refundable). If we do not specify a deadline, the deadline by default will be 48 hours before the date of the rescheduled event.

Friday 18th July - 17:00 - 0:00 (gates open at 16:00)
Saturday 19th July- 11:00 - 0:00 (gates open at 10:00)
Sunday 20th July - 11:00 - 18:00 (gates open at 10:00)

Parking is available.

Yes, parking is priced at £5 per vehicle. Please be aware that vehicles are left at your own risk and the organiser will not be liable for any loss or damage caused or sustained to, by or in respect of any vehicles or it's contents. 

Yes. To access carer tickets we will need to see proof via email (DLA Letter etc). Once this is received, we will send you a code to access these tickets. This enables you to enjoy the event without the worry of bringing the proof along etc.

Please email emma@jos-events.co.uk 

Yes please do! We absolutely love to be tagged in any posts on social media so click away! This shows us a side of the event that we wouldn't normally see.
We also have no objections to drones being used as long as you meet the requirements of the UK civil aviation authority & fly within the accordance of the law. All drone operators will be held responsible for any damage, injury or loss.

Yes we have security 24 hours a day from the start of the event to the end.

Security will ask to see your wristbands and will search bags when entering the arena area. Please have these on at all times to avoid issues.

We have a trained team of medics on site and available and on call 24 hours throughout the event.

ACTION ON DISCOVERING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.

•Sound the alarm by contacting security, calling the emergency number or JOS Events staff.
• Remain calm.
• If a person is injured do not move them.
• Nominate a person to alert the medical team to your whereabouts.
• Keep the casualty warm and calm until the arrival of the medical team.
• Give the casualty space and create space for the medical team.

Emergency number: 07584 357 808 / 07967 543 706

We will have fully trained SIA on site 24 / 7 at Avonstock Tribute Festival.
Wristbands will contain the guardians number or any children or vulnerable adult.

ACTION ON DISCOVERY OF A LOST CHILD / VULNERABLE PERSON.

• Sound the alarm by contacting security, calling the emergency number or JOS Events staff.
• Be calm and keep the child safe and calm.
• Tell no one around you. The Racecourse will immediately be locked down once we are alerted.
• Do not allow the vulnerable person to leave with anyone until security are present. This is for all children ’s safety. Once alerted, protocol is for security to make sure the child / vulnerable person has found their family.
• Do not allow the child / vulnerable person to leave with anyone unless it is our SIA security team. The SIA team will have high viz and a badge (example below).
• Do not try and find the child’s / person’s guardians.

ACTION ON DISCOVERY OF FIRE

• Sound the alarm by contacting security, calling the emergency number or JOS Events staff.
• Call 999.
• Leave any buildings by the nearest exit.
• Do not re-enter the building.
• Report to the assembly point.
• Do not attempt to tackle any fires. JOS Events directors are former fire service and are fully trained to assess the situation. They will determine if it is safe to tackle a fire using the extinguishers or not.
• Do not put yourself at risk. Fire will spread rapidly and unexpectedly. Please just get yourself and any visitors in your area safe and stay safe.

ACTION ON HEARING ALARM

• Leave any buildings by the nearest exit.
• Do not re-enter the building.
• Report to the assembly point
• Do not attempt to tackle any fires.
• Do not put yourself at risk. Fire will spread rapidly and unexpectedly. Please just get yourself and your family safe and stay safe.

ACTION ON DISCOVERY OF A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE.

• Sound the alarm by contacting security, calling the emergency number or JOS Events staff.
• Be prepared for evacuation of the area.
• Do not move, examine, disturb, or move the item.
• If an item is an obvious life risk, evacuate the area and call 999 immediately.
• Remember the 4 C’s, Confirm, Clear, Communicate and Control.
• Do not put yourself at risk.

Martyn’s Law is a new law designed to place a requirement on those responsible for certain locations to consider the threat from terrorism and implement appropriate and proportionate mitigation measures. JOS Events has a counter-terrorism policy in place.

Avonstock Festival is located on the western fringes of Stratford-upon-Avon at Stratford Racecourse. Close to the banks of the Avon and set in Shakespearean countryside, Stratford Racecourse is only 20 minutes' gentle walk from the thespian tours and treats of central Stratford-upon-Avon.

Address & Sat Nav
Stratford Racecourse 
Luddington Road
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
England
CV37 9SE


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GPS
52.18313°N-1.7287°W

Weekend tickets include entry to the festival from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September. Please note that the main festival days are Friday 12th & Saturday 13th September. 

Day tickets are only valid for the date printed on the ticket.

Camping can be added separately for weekend ticket holders only. Caravans, campers, motor-homes, tents, all live-in vehicles are welcome and included in the standard camping pitch. Please add Festival tickets first to unlock camping options. Camping is available Fri and Sat night with an additional option for Thursday early arrival. This needs to be pre-booked.

Please download the Skiddle app to instantly receive your tickets (link below).

Skiddle App Download

Tickets will be issued via email 3 - 5 days before the event unless you download the Skiddle app then they will automatically appear (link below). This is the easiest way to store and scan you tickets so we strongly advise this.

​Skiddle App Download​​​

All ticket enquiries can be dealt with by contact Skiddle customer services: 03333 01 01 01

Please note that tickets will be emailed approx. 5 days prior to the event.

Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome but please be aware that we may close areas to dogs if they get to busy for the dogs own well-being.

All dog waste must be picked up and disposed of correctly. Please make sure no long leads are used as their little 'parcels' can get missed.

All bars and food vendors will have contactless payment available. Stalls may be cash only so please bring cash to cover this.

There is no cash point on-site.

There are paths all around the Racecourse and ramps into all buildings but please note that there may be areas where you will need to cross the track. Matting will be put down in this area to assist. 

Refund protection is available to purchase at check out via our ticket provider. We strongly advise that refund protection is taken out. Please be aware that refund protection is via a third party and NOT the organisers. 

JOS Events policy:

Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase. Visitors are welcome to sell their tickets before the event.

• Cancellation: If an event for which you have purchased Tickets is cancelled in full (and not rescheduled), your order will be cancelled, and you will be refunded the Sale Price of your Tickets. If you have purchased Tickets or Packages for an event that takes place over several days and one or more days (but not all days) are cancelled, you may only be offered a proportionate partial refund.
• Rescheduling: If an event for which you have purchased Tickets is rescheduled, tickets will be valid for the new date (or you will be offered Tickets of a value corresponding with your original Tickets for the rescheduled event, subject to availability). If you notify us within the specified deadline that you are unable to attend the rescheduled event, you will be able to cancel your order and obtain a refund of the Sale Price of your Tickets or Packages (Service Charges and Order Processing Fees are non-refundable). If we do not specify a deadline, the deadline by default will be 48 hours before the date of the rescheduled event.

Friday 12th September 2025 - 17:00 - 0:00 (gates open at 16:00)

Saturday 13th September 2025- 11:00 - 0:00 (gates open at 10:00)

Parking is available.

Yes, parking is priced at £5 per vehicle. Please be aware that vehicles are left at your own risk and the organiser will not be liable for any loss or damage caused or sustained to, by or in respect of any vehicles or it's contents. 

Yes. To access carer tickets we will need to see proof via email (DLA Letter etc). Once this is received, we will send you a code to access these tickets. This enables you to enjoy the event without the worry of bringing the proof along etc.

Please email emma@jos-events.co.uk 

Yes please do! We absolutely love to be tagged in any posts on social media so click away! This shows us a side of the event that we wouldn't normally see.
We also have no objections to drones being used as long as you meet the requirements of the UK civil aviation authority & fly within the accordance of the law. All drone operators will be held responsible for any damage, injury or loss.

Yes we have security 24 hours a day from the start of the event to the end.

Security will ask to see your wristbands and will search bags when entering the Racecourse centre course. Please have these on at all times to avoid issues.

We have a trained team of medics on site and available and on call 24 hours throughout the event.

ACTION ON DISCOVERING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.

•Sound the alarm by contacting security, calling the emergency number or JOS Events staff.
• Remain calm.
• If a person is injured do not move them.
• Nominate a person to alert the medical team to your whereabouts.
• Keep the casualty warm and calm until the arrival of the medical team.
• Give the casualty space and create space for the medical team.

Emergency number: 07584 357 808 / 07967 543 706

We will have fully trained SIA on site 24 / 7 at Avonstock Tribute Festival.
Wristbands will contain the guardians number or any children or vulnerable adult.

ACTION ON DISCOVERY OF A LOST CHILD / VULNERABLE PERSON.

• Sound the alarm by contacting security, calling the emergency number or JOS Events staff.
• Be calm and keep the child safe and calm.
• Tell no one around you. The Racecourse will immediately be locked down once we are alerted.
• Do not allow the vulnerable person to leave with anyone until security are present. This is for all children ’s safety. Once alerted, protocol is for security to make sure the child / vulnerable person has found their family.
• Do not allow the child / vulnerable person to leave with anyone unless it is our SIA security team. The SIA team will have high viz and a badge (example below).
• Do not try and find the child’s / person’s guardians.

ACTION ON DISCOVERY OF FIRE

• Sound the alarm by contacting security, calling the emergency number or JOS Events staff.
• Call 999.
• Leave any buildings by the nearest exit.
• Do not re-enter the building.
• Report to the assembly point.
• Do not attempt to tackle any fires. JOS Events directors are former fire service and are fully trained to assess the situation. They will determine if it is safe to tackle a fire using the extinguishers or not.
• Do not put yourself at risk. Fire will spread rapidly and unexpectedly. Please just get yourself and any visitors in your area safe and stay safe.

ACTION ON HEARING ALARM

• Leave any buildings by the nearest exit.
• Do not re-enter the building.
• Report to the assembly point
• Do not attempt to tackle any fires.
• Do not put yourself at risk. Fire will spread rapidly and unexpectedly. Please just get yourself and your family safe and stay safe.

ACTION ON DISCOVERY OF A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE.

• Sound the alarm by contacting security, calling the emergency number or JOS Events staff.
• Be prepared for evacuation of the area.
• Do not move, examine, disturb, or move the item.
• If an item is an obvious life risk, evacuate the area and call 999 immediately.
• Remember the 4 C’s, Confirm, Clear, Communicate and Control.
• Do not put yourself at risk.

Martyn’s Law is a new law designed to place a requirement on those responsible for certain locations to consider the threat from terrorism and implement appropriate and proportionate mitigation measures. JOS Events has a counter-terrorism policy in place.

Glamping can now be booked direct with the supplier so you have a immediate contact for your needs. Festival tickets would need to be booked with us then the tent direct with them. On arrival, we will be given a list of names which will be check off on the gate. 

All details can be found at the following site: 

https://severnbellsleepovers.co.uk/

Tickets will be emailed approx. 3 - 5 days prior to the event. The quickest and easiest way to get your tickets is by downloading the Skiddle app (link below).  Tickets will appear instantly in the app and this is the easiest way to scan them on arrival.

Skiddle App Download

Thursday 18th July (early entry ticket only) - 16:00 - 20:00

Friday 19th July - 13:00 - 20:00

Saturday 20th July - 7:30 - 9:00

Monday 22nd July -  Please note that the official event end time is 18:00 on Sunday 20th July, in accordance with strict licensing regulations and venue restrictions. The bar and food vendors will also close at this time. However, visitors are welcome and encouraged to stay until the departure time (11:00) Monday 22nd July, to ensure they are well-rested for their journey home.

Thursday 11th September (early entry ticket only) - 16:00 - 20:00

Friday 12th September - 13:00 - 20:00

Saturday 13th September 7:30 - 9:00

Sunday, 14th September -  Please note that the official event end time is 00:00 on Saturday 12th September, in accordance with strict licensing regulations and venue restrictions. The bar and food vendors will also close at this time. However, visitors are welcome and encouraged to stay until the departure time (16:00) on Sunday 14th September, to ensure they are well-rested for their journey home.

Early entry is strictly pre-booked only. This is designed to allow the visitor a more relaxed set up experience. 

Arrival times: 16:00 - 20:00. Unfortunately, we can not admit visitors after this time. 

Yes absolutely! Caravans, campers, motor-homes, tents, all live-in vehicles are welcome and included in the standard camping pitch. We want you to be comfortable and to have fun!

Please add Festival tickets first to unlock camping options.

Standard pitches are approx. 10m / 10m. Electric hook ups are available to book separately at an extra cost.

Both West Mid Showground and Stratford Upon Avon Racecourse are a fully working camp site's with all camping amenities on site including toilets, showers, washing up areas, elsan points and laundry.  

Electric Hook ups are available at an additional charge. This needs to be booked in advance when booking tickets. Strictly one per pitch.

Pitch size is approx. 10m / 10m. Awnings are welcome and the 10m / 10m is a guide. We simply ask that you respect your neighbour.

Caravans, campers, motor-homes, tents, all live-in vehicles are welcome and included in the standard camping pitch. Please add Festival tickets first to unlock camping options.

Yes of course. We welcome friends and family to camp together.

Groups must arrive together to make it easier for everyone. Unfortunately, EHU and non EHU pitches can not camp in the same area. There will be a holding area for groups to wait for their parties on site.

Camping, caravan & motorhome groups are welcome to contact us and we will look at the possibility of creating an area for them and a group discount.

emma@jos-events.co.uk

Woodshrop - Monday 22nd July - 11:00

Avonstock - Sunday 14th September - 16:00

No, we do not allow any generators other than those controlled by the organisers on site.

This is for fire safety reasons and to keep a clean and relaxed environment. EHU's are available to book and greener alternatives are available such as solar power.

Camp fires are not permitted on site other than those organised by the organisers. 

Small above ground BBQ's are permitted but must be attended at all times. They must be at least 5m away from any tents or awnings. Fire wardens will be on site so please be aware that any fire they feel are not suitable may be asked to be extinguished.

Disposable BBQs are not permitted. Please do not dispose of BBQ coals in any bins unless dowsed thoroughly with water first.

Yes, as long as you are considerate to others. All music must be stopped by 23:00 and security will be patrolling to enforce this. 

Woodshrop – We'll do our best to arrange an onsite shop for your convenience. Alternatively, there's a shop just a short walk away on Elsmere Road.

Avonstock – There’s an onsite shop offering a variety of items to meet your camping needs.

This is due to logistics of the event we can not accommodate this.

Please let us know on arrival if you have mobility issues and we will endeavour to get you as close to the entertainment areas as possible. This will be done on a first come, first served basis. 

Two vehicles or tents can’t share a pitch. A pitch is up to four adults on the condition they are sharing the same tent, camper etc. The pitch size of 10m / 10m is a guide and a pitch refers to one tent, live in vehicle sleeping up to four adults (no limit on children).

Please be aware that there may be a queue at check in but we will do our best to get you processed as quickly at possible.

Please have you tickets ready for scanning to speed up the process. You will then be issued with a wristband, your festival information, and if applicable your EHU tag. Please read all festival information as this contains vital information such as emergency procedures and emergency numbers. You will then be directed to a holding lane and a member of the team will take you to your pitch.