Woodshrop'25 Festival

Woodshrop Festival takes place Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th July 2025.

Woodshrop Festival is held at West Mid Showground is a peaceful family-friendly site on the banks of the mighty River Severn in the heart of Shrewsbury Town Centre. Shrewsbury sights, restaurants, and shops are within 15 minutes walk and just half an hour from Ironbridge Gorge and the Shropshire Hills. This site is in the centre of it all whilst retaining its country charm. Address: West Mid Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF

There are no age restrictions at Woodshrop Festival.

The Woodshrop Festival opening hours for Day Visitors are:

• Friday 19th July 24 - 18:00 - 0:00 (gates open at 17:00)
• Saturday 20th July 24- 11:00 - 0:00 (gates open at 10:00)
• Sunday 21st July 24 - 11:00 - 18:30 (Gates open at 10:00)

Yes please do! Woodshrop Festival absolutely love to be tagged in any posts on social media so click away! This shows us a side of the event that we wouldn't normally see.

They also have no objections to drones being used as long as you meet the requirements of the UK civil aviation authority & fly within the accordance of the law. All drone operators will be held responsible for any damage, injury or loss.

Yes Woodshrop Festival have security 24 hours a day from the start of the event to the official end on Sunday evening.

Security will ask to see your wristbands and will search bags when entering the showground. Please have these on at all times to avoid issues.

Woodshrop Festival will have onsite vendors selling both food and drink however, you are welcome to bring your own food on-site if required and there will be dedicated areas for families to enjoy picnics.

Adults must drink responsibly and challenge 25 will be in operation.

On the advice of West Mercia Police, only alcohol purchased at the the onsite bars is permitted to be drank within the arena.

Campers are welcome to enjoy their own food and drink within their own camping areas. Please note that no glass is allowed on site at all.

All bars and food vendors at Woodshrop Festival will have contactless payment available. Stalls may be cash only so please bring cash to cover this.

There is no cash point on-site.

Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome at Woodshrop Festival but please be aware that they may close areas to dogs if they get too busy for the dogs' own well-being.

All dog waste must be picked up and disposed of correctly.

Yes! There are paths all around the showground and ramps into all buildings at Woodshrop Festival. There are also disabled toilets and showers for those camping.

Yes and parking is free of charge at Woodshrop Festival. Please be aware that vehicles are left at your own risk and the organiser will not be liable for any loss or damage caused or sustained to, by or in respect of any vehicles or it's contents. 

Yes, multi-day camping is available at Woodshrop Festival.

 

Single night camping is not available due to the logistics of the event.

Woodshrop Festival camping arrival times are as follows:

Thursday 18th July (early entry ticket only) - 16:00 - 20:00

Friday 19th July - 13:00 - 20:00

Saturday 20th July- 7:30 - 9:00

All visitors must depart by 11:00 on Monday 22nd July.

Early entry is strictly pre-booked only. This is designed to allow the visitor a more relaxed set up experience. The Bar will be open for anyone requiring a drink and the Magic Tea Pot will be providing some gentle entertainment to start the festival. 

Arrival times: 16:00 - 20:00. Unfortunately, Woodshrop Festival can not admit visitors after this time. 

Woodshrop Festival will need to depart by 11:00 - Monday 22nd July.

West Mid Showground is a fully working camp site with all camping amenities on site including toilets, showers, washing up areas, elsan points and laundry.  

Electric Hook ups are available at an additional charge. This needs to be booked in advance when booking tickets. Strictly one per pitch.

Pitch size is approx. 10m / 10m. Awnings are welcome and the 10m / 10m is a guide. Woodshrop Festival simply ask that you respect your neighbour.

Caravans, campers, motor-homes, tents, all live-in vehicles are welcome and included in the standard camping pitch. Please add Festival tickets first to unlock camping options.

Yes. The showground at Woodshrop Festival has an accessible disabled camping area with disabled toilets and showers. Please let them know on arrival if you have mobility issues and they will endeavour to get you as close to the entertainment areas as possible. This will be done on a first come, first served basis. 

Yes absolutely! Caravans, campers, motor-homes, tents, all live-in vehicles are welcome and included in the standard camping pitch. Woodshrop Festival want you to be comfortable and to have fun!

Please add Festival tickets first to unlock camping options.

Standard pitches are approx. 10m / 10m. Electric hook ups are available to book separately at an extra cost.

Pitches & EHU’s at Woodshrop Festival are allocated as follows:

Pitch Allocation:

All pitches and Electric Hook-Up (EHU) points are assigned upon arrival.

If you prefer a specific area, such as a quiet zone, please inform the staff at the gate. They will make an effort to accommodate your request.

Electric Hook-Up (EHU):

Upon check-in, you will receive a tag confirming your EHU reservation and payment.

Attach this tag to the box end of your EHU lead.

Ensure your EHU lead is at least 15 meters long, as we do not offer leads for hire.

Group Camping:

If you wish to camp with a group, you must all arrive together.

A holding lane is available for group members to wait until everyone arrives.

They will process those who have arrived so that the entire group can enter the campsite promptly once complete.

Yes of course. Woodshrop Festival welcome friends and family to camp together.

Groups must arrive together to make it easier for everyone. Unfortunately, EHU and non EHU pitches can not camp in the same area. There will be a holding area for groups to wait for their parties on site.

Camping, caravan & motorhome groups are welcome to contact us and we will look at the possibility of creating an area for them and a group discount.

emma@jos-events.co.uk

Two vehicles or tents can’t share a pitch. A pitch is up to four adults on the condition they are sharing the same tent, camper etc. The pitch size of 10m / 10m is a guide and a pitch refers to one tent, live in vehicle sleeping up to four adults (no limit on children).

Camp fires are not permitted on the Woodshrop Festival site other than those organised by the organisers. 

Small above ground BBQ's are permitted but must be attended at all times. They must be at least 5m away from any tents or awnings. Fire wardens will be on site so please be aware that any fire they feel are not suitable may be asked to be extinguished.

Disposable BBQs are not permitted. Please do not dispose of BBQ coals in any bins unless dowsed thoroughly with water first.

Yes. To access carer tickets Woodshrop Festival will need to see proof via email (DLA Letter etc). Once this is received, they  will send you a code to access these tickets. This enables you to enjoy the event without the worry of bringing the proof along etc.

Please email emma@woodshrop.co.uk 

There are paths all around the showground and ramps into all buildings. There are also disabled toilets and showers for those camping at Woodshrop Festival

Yes. The showground at Woodshrop Festival has an accessible disabled camping area with disabled toilets and showers. Please let them know on arrival if you have mobility issues and they will endeavour to get you as close to the entertainment areas as possible. This will be done on a first come, first served basis. 

Weekend tickets include entry to Woodshrop Festival from Friday 19th July - Sunday 21st July 2024. This includes a full weekend's line up of music.

Day tickets are only valid for the date printed on the ticket.

Camping can be added separately for weekend ticket holders only. Caravans, campers, motor-homes, tents, all live-in vehicles are welcome and included in the standard camping pitch. Please add Festival tickets first to unlock camping options. Camping is available Fri, Sat and Sun night with an additional option for Thursday early arrival. This needs to be pre-booked.