Where is the festival?

The main festival will take place at the Bandstand in The Sele park in the centre of town. Other events are detailed in the programme.

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Is everything free?

All performances in the Sele Park on the Saturday and Sunday of the festival are free to all and no
tickets are required. There may be a charge for fringe events not directly organised by the Festival
committee, and relevant information for these will be provided nearer the time. There will be a
modest charge for the Hoe Down, and this will be ticketed as numbers are limited. More details about the Hoe Down here

Is there food on site?

No, but there is plenty of space to have a picnic, and there are many great places in Hexham within a
few minutes’ walk from the park where you can get food and drink.

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How about accessibility?

For the main location at the Sele there is access on tarmacked paths to the main performance areas. Disabled parking bays are available on Beaumont Street. Please refer to the map above for the location of disabled facilities.

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Where is there parking?

Parking in the centre of Hexham is controlled by parking disk except Alemouth Road. The main park ing areas are: 

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Street Parking

Beaumont Street -2 hr limit on Saturday, no limit on Sunday

Gilesgate – 2 Hr limit on Saturday, no limit on Sunday

 

Off street parking

Gilesgate car park – Max 3 hrs on Saturday, no limit Sunday

Wentworth car park – 2, 4 and all day bays. Limits apply all days

Alemouth Road – all day parking, no disc required

 

More information here

 

How else can I get to Hexham?

Hexham is served by regular rail and bus services from both Carlisle and Newcastle upon Tyne

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Anything else I should bring?

There is some limited seating provided, but you might want to bring a chair or blanket, and be
prepared for whatever the weather brings as all events in the park are open-air.

Is there camping?

 

Unlike many other bluegrass festivals, Hexham Bluegrass Festival is very much town-based and centered around the Sele Park in the heart of  Hexham. As such so there is no dedicated Festival campsite. If you are coming to camp or stay in a live-in vehicle there are sites within easy reach of the town centre. See either UK Campsites or SearchForSites for more information

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Where Can I find Info About Accomodation?

See the  Visit Hexham website.

Will there be sessions?

There will be sessions in some of the local establishments in the evenings. See the Dates for Your Diary page

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 What happens the rest of the year in Hexham?

There are groups and sessions running throughout the year in Hexham, see the Learn & Perform page for more details