Highest Point Festival

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Highest Point is located in Williamson Park, Lancaster. It takes about 5 minutes to get there from the town centre by bus, or car. The entrance to Highest Point Festival is located on Wyresdale Road. The postcode is LA1 3EA.

Highest Point is a family festival and therefore there aren't any age restrictions. Children are able to attend the full duration of the festival and do not have to leave the event at a certain time in the evening.

Please note, anyone aged 17 years old and under will need to be accompanied by an adult aged 21+ at all times throughout the event. You may be asked to show a photo ID upon entry.

Yes, but you must be back before the advertised last entry time. Please note, you may be subject to another search upon re-entering the festival. 

No, dogs are not allowed on site for the festival, with the exception of guide dogs / assistance dogs.

You are not allowed to bring your own food and drink into Highest Point. There will be a wide variety of food and drink stalls inside the festival, serving up organic, vegetarian and vegan options. 

If you have special dietary requirements please email info@highestpoint.co.uk and we can help accommodate this.

Due to security restrictions you are unable to bring camping chairs into the festival. You are welcome to bring a picnic blanket along with you as there is plenty of space available. 

Highest Point takes place at Williamson Park in Lancaster, home to the iconic Ashton Memorial and is set in 54 acres of parkland with woodland walks & play areas.

The event will be held within the parkland and you’ll find that some areas within the site will be uneven. There are plenty of tarmac pathways within the park, with the stages easily accessible.

Please prepare for all scenarios; consider the ground conditions and the unpredictable English weather!

Your RapidScan tickets will be available via your Skiddle account or confirmation email. Head to www.skiddle.com/orders or the 'my tickets' section within the app, for quick easy access.

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. 

All Highest Point festival goers must have a ticket for entry, no matter the age. 

Yes, you can pass them on to family, friends or work colleagues so that they can use the tickets at the event instead. Please see the article below on how you can change the name on the order.

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No, when you arrive at the festival you will be given a wristband permitting entry for the rest of the event. As a result, we cannot split multiple-day tickets. 

Please email info@highestpoint.co.uk if you require more 13 - 17 Teen Tickets.

By Car - You can reach Williamson Park via Junction 34 of the M6. There will be designated parking close to the festival site at North West Auctions. As the festival is in a residential area, road closures will be in place.

By Rail - Lancaster is the closest rail station and is approximately a 10 minute taxi ride or 30 minute walk. 

By Taxi - Yes, there is a taxi rank at Lancaster station. We  encourage you to share  taxis with fellow festival goers where possible.

By Foot - The festival is a 10 minute walk from Dalton Square. 

North West Auctions

Exit the M6 at junction 34 and head towards Lancaster city centre. Please follow Highest Point diversion signs directing you to the event car park.

Disabled access Car Park - How to find the car park:

University of Cumbria, Lancaster Campus

Access via Bowerham Rd, Lancaster, LA1 3JD

Please follow your sat nav as the Highest Point diversion signs will route you to an alternate car park.

No, Highest Point is a non-camping festival so camping equipment is not needed. However, there is plenty of alternative accommodation to choose from in Lancaster.

Please purchase the tickets you require for Highest Point Festival via Skiddle, not including the Personal Assistant ticket.

We then ask you to supply us with one of the following documents dated within the past 12 months or with valid date covering the event:

-The front page of the DLA letter with the PIP letter

-The front page of Attendance Allowance letter

-Evidence of being registered as severely sight impaired (blind)

-Recognised Assistance Dog ID card

-Valid Access Card showing you require a +1 to accompany you

For a disabled parking space we will need an image of your Blue Badge. Please be aware there is a limited number of disabled spaces available and these will be allocated on a first come first service basis.

If you could email the supporting document and your Skiddle order ID number to info@highestpoint.co.uk we can add a Personal Assistant ticket to your order.

The disabled car park is situated on the University of Cumbria campus. Please use the postcode LA1 3JD. This car park is opposite the site entrance. 

Please turn either left or right off Bowerham Rd into the University campus, you will be met by a steward who will request your name & provide you with a disabled car park pass. 

How to get from car park to Highest Point Entrance: 

From the car park, please follow a path where you will pass a football pitch on your right then the University of Cumbria Sports complex on your left. Next, cross Wyresdale Rd which is closed for the duration of the festival. Finally, you will reach Highest Point Festival main entrance where you will have your ticket(s) scanned and you will receive your wristbands. 

These will be located all across the park. 

If you require access to the viewing platform, please email through to info@highestpoint.co.uk with your requirement.  Please note, there is limited availability on the viewing platform so a space is not guaranteed.