Alfold Rock & Blues Festival

Public transport to the Alfold Rock & Blues Festival typically means heading to a nearby town first. The closest railway stations are Guildford (from London Waterloo) and Billingshurst (from London Victoria), each about a 30-minute drive away. From either station, you can take a taxi or a limited local bus (the 42 bus runs between Guildford and Dunsfold/Alfold) for the final leg. Because services are sparse, it's best to plan ahead or pre-book a taxi for your arrival time.

For air travelers, the nearest major airports are London Gatwick (about 40 minutes by car) and Heathrow (roughly 1 hour by car). Both airports have good rail connections if you don’t want to drive: for example, from Gatwick you can take a train to Redhill or Horsham and then a taxi; from Heathrow you might take the Heathrow Express or Elizabeth line into London and then train to Guildford or Godalming with a taxi thereafter. Other airports like Stansted or Birmingham are significantly farther and not recommended for reaching Surrey.

If you are driving, the festival is easy to reach by road from most directions. From London, take the M25 to the A3 (Hampshire/Surrey view) and head to Guildford, then follow the A281 towards Horsham, looking for signs to Springbok Park Estate (postcode GU6 8EX). From the north or west, use the M4/M40 to join the M25, then follow the same route. There is plenty of free parking on site, and marshals will guide you to the fields. Road conditions are rural so please drive carefully. Traffic can build up on festival arrival and departure days, so consider traveling outside peak times or car-sharing.

Accommodations around Alfold include both camping and nearby lodging. Onsite camping (included with many tickets) lets you pitch your tent or park your campervan right at the venue. There are toilets, showers, and a limited number of electric hookups for caravans/campervans (available by advance booking). If camping isn’t your style, look for hotels, B&Bs and inns in neighboring towns like Cranleigh, Billingshurst or Haslemere. These can fill up quickly on a festival weekend, so book early. There may also be glamping options offered (check the festival’s website for current partners).

General tips: Alfold is a rural area, so make sure to double-check travel schedules in advance (via National Rail or Traveline for trains/buses). Local taxi companies serving Cranleigh/Guildford often take bookings online or by phone, which can save time on arrival. It’s wise to carry some cash just in case (though cards are generally accepted). And of course, allow plenty of travel time to enjoy the scenic English countryside — your friendly destination is well worth the journey.