Minety Music Festival

Traveling to Minety is easiest via major transport hubs. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport (around 45 minutes by car), with flights from across the UK and Europe. London Heathrow and Birmingham Airport are also about 1.5 hours’ drive away for more flight options. From any of these airports, car hire or supervising taxi can whisk you directly to Minety. Alternatively, take the train: the nearest large station is Swindon (about 20 minutes by car). Swindon sits on the Great Western Railway line with direct trains from London Paddington (around 1 hour) and regular connections to Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester. From Swindon station, it’s a short taxi ride or local bus (check schedules in advance) for the final 20-minute leg to the festival site.

If you prefer public transport, coaches and local buses serve the region. National Express coaches run to nearby Cheltenham and Gloucester, where you can catch a local bus or taxi on to Minety (note: weekend service can be limited). Within the local area, buses such as the 93A and C54 run through Minety village. Many festival-goers find it easiest to share a taxi from Swindon or Cheltenham for the final stretch, as rural buses often run sporadically. The upside is a scenic drive through rolling Cotswold hills, so make time for the route!

Driving to the festival is straightforward by road. Minety is conveniently close to the M4 motorway: exit at Junction 16 and follow the brown festival signs or local directions toward Minety and Malmesbury. The postcode SN16 9QH will guide most GPS devices directly to the entrance gate. If you’re coming from the north or Midlands, the M6 to M5 to M4 route is direct; from London or the East, simply take the M4 westbound. On the final approach, note that countryside lanes may be narrow and slower, so plan a little extra drive time. On-site parking is typically available (often included with ticket price), with volunteers guiding cars to the nearest fields.

There are plenty of accommodation options around Minety. Many visitors choose on-site camping, pitching tents or parking campervans right next to the festival grounds (book camping passes early as these sell fast). For a roof over your head, nearby Malmesbury (a 10-minute drive) offers historic inns and B&Bs – for example, the famous Old Bell Hotel. Swindon has hotel chains and budget lodgings convenient for travel, while nearby towns like Tetbury, Cirencester or Cheltenham offer charming guesthouses and pub rooms. Even historic Bath (about 30 minutes’ drive) can be an option. Wherever you stay, it’s wise to book early, since the Cotswolds fill up in summer. If you’re traveling from far away, consider breaking your journey – perhaps with an overnight stay in London or another big city en route – so you arrive refreshed and ready for the fun.