Forbidden Forest

For drivers, Grantham is conveniently located at major routes. The A1(M) runs just west of town, linking Grantham north to Newark and south to London (about 100 miles/1.5–2 hours away). The A52 (from Nottingham) and the A607 (from Lincoln) meet at the town. From any approach, follow signs for Grantham and use NG32 1PE in your GPS to reach the festival site. Parking is typically available on site or nearby during events, so consider car-sharing to ease traffic.

Public transport: Grantham’s railway station is on the East Coast Main Line, with frequent services from London King’s Cross (about 1 hour) and onward to northern cities like York, Leeds, and Edinburgh. Cross-country routes via Newark connect to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Birmingham. The town’s bus and coach station (near Market Place) is served by National Express coaches from other UK cities and by Stagecoach buses to Lincoln and Nottingham. From the station or coach stop, taxis and rideshares can handle the short onward trip to the festival grounds.

Airports: The nearest major airport is East Midlands (EMA), about a 40-minute drive from Grantham. London airports (Stansted and Luton) are also popular gateways; they are roughly 90–120 minutes away by road (trains via London can also connect). Birmingham Airport is about 100 miles (roughly 2 hours by car). From any of these airports, visitors can rent a car or take trains/coaches to Grantham (for example via Nottingham from EMA, or via London from Stansted/Luton).

Accommodation: Grantham and its surroundings offer many options. In town, visitors will find quaint B&Bs, traditional inns (the historic Angel & Royal on High Street is notable), and modern hotels. Country-house venues like Belton Woods Hotel & Spa (near Belton) and other countryside lodges are a short drive away. Numerous guesthouses, holiday cottages, and even camping/glamping sites are available in the region – many festival attendees choose on-site camping if offered. Because summer weekends tend to book up, it’s wise to reserve lodging well in advance.