🚗 By Car
Set your sat nav to Forest Road Playing Fields, Forest Rd, Hainault, London IG6 3HX.
- On-site parking available — £13 per vehicle (card preferred).
- Car park opens at 12:30pm. Last vehicle entry 6:00 PM. No overnight parking.
- Please follow event signage and steward directions.
Tip: local roads will be busier than usual; allow extra time.
🚌 By Bus
Local routes stopping within walking distance of Forest Road Playing Fields:
150, 247, 275, 462, W19
Regular daytime and evening services operate. Coach & shuttle information TBC.
🚆 By Train / Tube
The Central Line takes you close to site. Typical walk times:
| Station | Line | Approx. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hainault | Central Line | 15–20 min walk |
| Fairlop | Central Line | 18 min walk |
| Barkingside | Central Line | ~10 min bus/taxi |
| Chigwell | Central Line | 8 min drive / 25 min bus |
🚶 On Foot / By Bike
- Walking: 15–20 mins from Hainault or Fairlop stations.
- Cycling: limited cycle parking near the main entrance (bring your own lock).
Bicycles are not permitted inside the event site.
✈️ From Outside London
Travelling in for the big day? Approximate drive times:
- London City Airport — ~25 mins
- London Stansted — ~35 mins
- Heathrow — ~1 hour via M25
Taxi, ride-hail and public transport links are available from all major London airports.
🏨 Nearby Hotels (3★+)
| Hotel | Distance | Door → Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express London – Newbury Park | 3.2 miles | ~10 mins drive |
| Premier Inn Ilford | 3.8 miles | ~12 mins drive |
| Best Western London Ilford | 4.0 miles | ~15 mins drive |
| Travelodge Chigwell | 3.1 miles | ~9 mins drive |
| Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct 28 | 8.4 miles | ~20 mins drive |
We recommend booking early as local hotels will sell out quickly.
⏰ Festival Times
| Car Park Opens | Gates Open | Last Entry | Event Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
Have your ticket and valid photo ID ready. Wristband exchange points are signposted.
⚠️ Travel Tips & Event Guidance
- Allow time for travel and security checks.
- Please respect local residents on arrival and departure.
- Temporary road restrictions may apply near Forest Road.
- Coach & shuttle updates to be announced.
- Accessibility & travel support: info@pioneerplays.co.uk