Napton Music Festival

By car: Napton on the Hill is easily reached by road. Major highways include the M40 (exit 12 at Kineton) and the M42/M6 from Birmingham or Coventry. From the M40, exit at Kineton and follow local roads toward Napton (festival signs may be posted on event days). From the M42/M6, exit near Coleshill and follow the A446/A45 south, then take country lanes westwards. The final stretch is a pleasant drive through Warwickshire countryside. Ample parking is provided in fields near the site, but arriving early on festival days is advised to find a convenient spot and allow time to walk in.

By train: The nearest mainline stations are Rugby and Leamington Spa (each about 20-25 minutes by car). Both offer frequent train services from London, Birmingham, Manchester and other cities. From those stations, visitors can take a taxi directly to Napton (it is a short 20-25 minute drive). There is a Stagecoach bus (route 665) that links Leamington Spa and Daventry with a stop at Napton on the Hill (Kings Head). However, this bus runs only a few times per day, so it is wise to check schedules in advance. If traveling from other rail hubs, note that Banbury and Coventry stations are also roughly 30 minutes from Napton by road – from there you could take a taxi or check any local bus options.

By bus: Local bus routes serve Napton on the Hill, but service frequency is modest. Stagecoach routes 214, 664 and 665 stop in Napton and connect with Rugby, Daventry and Leamington Spa on weekdays – though there may only be a couple of buses per day. On weekends, service is often reduced, so plan accordingly. In Napton the main stops are near the village centre (for example, by the Kings Head pub or St. Lawrence Church). From those stops, the festival site is just a short walk away. If bus times do not suit your schedule, consider combining a bus journey with a taxi or rideshare for the remaining distance.

By air: The closest major airport is Birmingham Airport, roughly a 45-minute drive away. East Midlands Airport (near Nottingham) is about 50 minutes away by car. London airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton) are approximately 2 hours away. After flying in, your best options are generally to rent a car or use rail connections into the Midlands and continue by land. For example, Birmingham Airport has direct trains to Birmingham city centre and Coventry; from Coventry you can catch a taxi to Napton. Always allow extra travel time when combining flights with train or bus connections.

Accommodation: You can find a range of accommodations near Napton on the Hill. Many festival-goers camp at the official festival campsite (if available), which is a short walk from the venue and offers toilets, showers and a café. Be sure to check availability and book in advance. If you prefer a bed, charming bed-and-breakfasts, inns and cottages are available in Napton and nearby villages. Larger hotels and guesthouses can be found in Leamington Spa, Rugby or Daventry (each about 20-25 miles by car). Accommodations fill up quickly on festival weekends, so plan ahead. If you are traveling in a campervan or motorhome, local caravan parks and campsites around Napton offer pitches with hookups for your convenience.