Cottingham Folk Festival

By car: Cottingham is easily reached by road. Visitors from the west or south should take the M62 towards Hull, cross the Humber Bridge (on the A63) and then take the A164 north into Cottingham. From the north (York or Scarborough), take the A1079 (via Beverley) onto the A164 south into Cottingham. Follow local signs to the village centre. The Civic Hall, St Mary's Church and other venues are all in the village centre, with public car parks and street parking nearby. Space is limited on busy weekends, so arriving early or carpooling can help secure parking.

By train: Cottingham is served by its own station, about a 5-10 minute walk from the festival venues. Regular trains run on the Hull–Bridlington line (via Beverley), so it’s just a short ride from Hull station (around 10 minutes) or Beverley station. Services also run from towns like Bridlington and Scarborough. If you’re coming from farther away (Leeds, Manchester, etc.), you can change at Hull or Doncaster to reach this route. Taking the train means you can relax on your way to the show, with just a quick stroll from the platform to the concert hall.

By bus: Local bus services link Cottingham with Hull, Beverley and other nearby towns. Stagecoach runs frequent routes (for example, the 111 Beverley–Hull service) through Cottingham village. The bus trip from Hull to Cottingham takes around 20–30 minutes. Buses stop near the village centre, so all festival venues are within easy walking distance. This can be a stress-free alternative to driving, especially when traffic is heavy or parking is tight.

By air: The nearest airport is Humberside Airport (about 30 minutes away by car), which has flights to major UK destinations and Europe. Other nearby airports include Leeds Bradford (around 1.5 hours’ drive) and Manchester (about 3 hours). From these airports you can rent a car or catch trains into Hull or Doncaster, and then take a local train or bus to reach Cottingham.

Accommodation: There are options to suit all budgets. Cottingham has a few local guesthouses and B&Bs, and the nearby market town of Beverley (just 4 miles away) offers a larger selection of hotels and inns. Hull (about 8 miles south) also has many hotel choices. For countryside stays, visitors often consider campgrounds, caravan parks or holiday cottages in the East Yorkshire countryside. Booking early is wise, as rooms and campsites tend to fill up on the busy festival weekend.