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Westfest is held at The Bath And West Showground, Shepton Mallet.

Rights of admittance reserved. Westfest is for over 18s only.

This event operates a Challenge 25 policy. Anyone judged to be looking under 25 will be asked to produce photo ID. The only accepted forms of photo ID are a valid, in date, passport, driving license or Home Office approved proof of age card that clearly displays the pass hologram. Full details are available here.

The bars will operate a challenge 25 system. If you look under 25, you will be asked to provide valid photo ID proving you are 18 or over. Please take it as a compliment and if you’re lucky enough to look under 25, make sure you bring your photo ID with you.

Photocopies or birth certificates will not be accepted and are not valid forms of photo ID.

Please do not come without your valid photo ID if you feel you could look under 25, as you may be turned away if you cannot prove your age.

Westfest running times are 16:00 – 02:00. The event runs continuously for 10 hours from 4pm - 2am and the clocks go back once the event is over.

Last entry is at 22:00.

There is a strict no re-entry policy on the day.

For security reasons, all Westfest ticket holders will be subject to searches at entry to the event. Please be patient if there are queues, and please cooperate with any security requests and all searches.

Westfest have put in place all necessary measures to maximise public safety, working closely with the authorities. You can also play your part in keeping Westfest safe and secure by reading the following text on restrictions and prohibited items.

Restrictions and prohibited items.

In order to facilitate the security, safety and comfort of all patrons, Westfest reserves the right in its reasonable discretion to conduct security searches of persons, clothing, bags and all other items on entry and exit, and to confiscate items which may cause danger or disruption to the Event with no refunds (please note that we are not responsible for any prohibited items or other items that we deem inappropriate or unsafe that are confiscated), these items include:

– Anything illegal or offensive.

– Food & drink. There are a variety of licensed bars and catering open throughout the event.

– Illegal Substances and New Psychoactive Substances (Legal Highs) Westfest takes any drug use very seriously, including the use of nitrous oxide inside or outside the event, and anyone found in possession of drugs may face prosecution.

– NO Glass or aerosols, including bottles. For perfume please consider using a Refillable Travel Perfume Atomiser Spray Bottle, these are available on popular online stores like Amazon.

– Seats and chairs

– Large bags are not allowed to be taken into the festival. Small bags are allowed with the dimensions of 21cm x 30cm (A4 size) nothing bigger.

– Umbrellas and parasols.

– Tents and gazebos, tables, BBQs, stoves and gas canisters.

– Banners and flags with sticks/poles.

– Animals, with the exception of assistance dogs, are not permitted at any time within any areas of the site.

– Dangerous or hazardous items eg. knives, scissors, flares, fireworks, lighter fuel, aerosols, spray cans, air horns, klaxons or similar, laser pens.

– Chinese lanterns and Fireworks.

– Bicycles, skateboards and scooters.

– Any other items not included in the above list that we consider to be unsafe or pose a risk to public safety and/or security.

– You are allowed to bring prescribed medication on site when accompanied by a doctor’s note or valid medical certificate – please ask for medics when you enter the search.

NONE! Westfest will have plenty of fast-serve bars and caterers that will be serving a whole range of food & beverages, so don’t worry…

Free water is available on the bars when requested.

Yes, lockers are available to pre-book https://www.skiddle.com/festivals/westfest/#tickets. We strongly advise that you pre-book lockers as they will sell out.

Unfortunately we can’t issue you with a refund if you can’t make the event due to work commitments or your mates have dropped out. In these circumstances, we advise passing on your tickets privately to avoid losing out on the money spent. Refunds can only be offered if the event is cancelled or postponed, as agreed upon purchase.

Please email: custcare@skiddle.com.

Phone: 0333 301 0301

Please bear in mind that Westfest is a festival event and, as such, will be on a grass surface which may be slightly uneven. It is always worth checking weather conditions on the day and making any adjustments to equipment you may need to bring with you for your convenience and comfort.

Westfest provide a free personal assistant ticket to people who may need personal help from a trusted assistant at the event.

This is a simple process following the points below:

1. Order a ticket from our ticket page in the same name as is shown on the proof of disability document.

2. Send your proof of disability document (photo/scan by email) which can include current Disabled Living Allowance document, PIP or equivalent

3. Westfest would then provide you with an equivalent grade ticket, be that Standard or VIP

You need to email the details through to westfest@slamminevents.com

Please be aware that strobe lighting and smoke effects will be used at this event and that loud music can damage your hearing.

The showground is well connected by road. Just set your Satnav for BA4 6QN - ///HEALTHIER.UNCLE.SHORTS. The showground venue benefits from a huge, security-patrolled car park. You can either book in advance for Fast Track entry into the car park HERE or pay in the normal way at the car park entrance.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING A COACH TO THE EVENT - Do not leave it to the last-minute before you book a coach place, as it’s possible that you may not be able to find an operator with spaces available. The most popular routes are available when purchasing your event tickets on Skiddle. Book in advance as much as possible to avoid disappointment and remember that all coaches are of limited availability and are on a demand basis only.

Please be sure to book your return ride as there are very limited cabs available at the showground following the event and you could be waiting for hours. Please remember that cabs collecting you at the end of the event need to enter via the Green gate at BA4 6ST - ///TROMBONE.ALLEY.PAINTS

With the Westfest's running times adjusting this year so the event finishes at midnight, trains will no longer be running when the event closes. WE HIGHLY recommend travelling by coach, cab or driving. The last shuttle bus from Westfest back to the station is at 8:30pm – after that, there are no further trains until 10am on Sunday. The nearest train station is Castle Cary, with services from Bristol and London. See Trainline for rail bookings.

Shuttle buses will run from here to the venue before the event with the final return to Castle Cary at 8:30pm. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WALK TO THE EVENT FROM THE TRAIN STATION

Please do not attempt to walk to the site along the very busy local main roads. There are no pavements and traffic moves at very high speeds.