This information will be regularly updated so please check back for the most up to date information.
OPENING TIMES
Q. What time does the festival open? Midday on Saturday and Sunday for day ticket holders.
Q. What about the campsite? The campsite opens at 9am on Saturday and will be closed early on Monday morning - exact times tbc.
Q. What time will the acts finish? The headline acts will finish by 11.00pm on Saturday and 10.30pm on Sunday.
Q. What do you do at closing time if you have a weekend camping ticket? You will be able to retire to the designated camping area.
Q. If I’m camping will I be able to get food and drink before the festival opens its gates in the morning? Absolutely, we will have some delicious things for you to start your day with.
Please note that opening times are subject to health and safety inspections and can therefore sometimes be delayed. Please rest assured that we are doing all that we can to open on time and please bear with us.
TICKETS
Q. Does everyone need a ticket? Yes, absolutely everyone needs a ticket to get into the festival.
Q. What are the age restrictions? Children aged 5 and under are free (although will ALL need a ticket), ages 6-17 will need a Child ticket and everyone aged 18 over will need a regular Adult ticket.
Q. Will we need ID to prove our age? If you are lucky enough to look younger than you are...yes, if our box office staff are unsure, they will ask for ID. 5s and Under and Under 18s will need to be that age on 11/09/10.
Q. Where can I buy tickets? You can purchase tickets safely and securely from our chosen and respected outlets
Big Wheel tickets www.bigwheeltickets.com
See Tickets www.seetickets.com
Ticket Web www.ticketweb.co.uk
Ticket Factory www.theticketfactory.com
You can also buy tickets in person from:
Jimmy’s Farm IP9 2AR Ipswich Regent Theatre IP4 1HE, Ipswich Tourist Information IP1 1DP, Union of UEA NR4 7TJ
ACCOMMODATION
Q. Can we camp on the farm? Yes. We listened to your feedback and we are delighted to be able to offer camping/boutique camping this year, however, pitches is limited so please make sure you purchase a camping ticket.
Q. What can I expect in the campsite? The Harvest village is our pride and joy and we have made sure that you all feel comfortable and safe whilst you stay. There will be warm showers, plenty of loo’s, food and drink stands, entertainment a communal fire pit (TBC) and first aid. There is plenty of space in the campsites for the capacity attending and so you should be able to find a space which is comfortable for you. Try to note where you camp in relation to a numbered sign or other fixed point or mark your camp with a flag so that you can find your way back to your tent. Say hi to your neighbors to build a community feeling and provide greater security. You cannot drive into the campsites at any time due to fire regulations.
Q. Can I light fire in the campsite? No, I’m afraid not. You are welcome to bring approved camping cookers but no naked fires, barbeques etc.
Q. Can I bring my live in vehicle/campervan? Of course, but there is an additional £30 to pay per vehicle. You will be allocated a 9x6 meter pitch to accommodate your live in vehicle and an awning. If you need more space you will need to buy another campervan ticket. Please note - there will be no power hook ups for campervans.
Q. Where is Jimmy’s Farm? Full directions are over to the right.
Q. Where are your drop off and collection points? Please check back for this info soon.
Q. Can I grab a taxi? We will be joining forces with a respected local taxi firm to offer you a service to and from the festival.
Q. Will you be having any shuttle bus services? Yes, most certainly. We got great feedback from our bus service last year so we are intending on expanding the schedule. Please keep checking the website for more details
Q. Can i cycle to the festival? We all ride to work here at Harvest HQ so we understand the need for bike. We are looking at putting a fully secure bike locking system in place so you can lock your bikes up to them in the car park.
Q. Will there be a sufficient amount of toilets? We took on board all of your comments and we are aiming to have not just enough toilets but the right types of toilets in the best possible areas. Please respect the countryside and do not use the woods and bushes.
Q. Will there be enough food to go round? Plentiful, bountiful and then some is what we say! We have more than tripled our food stands from last year and placed them accessibly through out the site. Check our food line up page and get your taste buds ready for a weekend of inspired eating.
Q. Where can I get a drink around here? There will be three times the amount of bars this year so we are aiming to get your drinks served to you as quickly as possible. Like all busy occasions, please be patient at peak times of the day and night, our staff will be trying their best to bring you a service with a smile. Bar staff will ask for proof of age whenever a customer is lucky enough to look under the age of 18 – so if you think there is a chance you may be asked, best bring some photo ID and get it ready to show as you go to buy your drink as this saves time. It is down to you to prove that you are over 18 and you will need to do this before you are able to buy alcohol.
Q. What no plastic glasses? That’s right NO plastic glasses at any of our bars. We will be introducing a cup deposit system that will dramatically reduce waste. All you do is pay a £2 deposit when you get your drink and the cup can be washed and reused up to 100 times. If you want to keep your cup as a souvenir then that’s not a problem, we will donate a percentage of the deposits to a charity of our choice.
Q. Is there drinking water on site? There are standpipes that contain free clean drinking water in the campsites and the arena, please bring a plastic container that you can refill. If you are taking the container into the arena it must be no more than 1 litre in size and be plastic. If you need to take in more than 1 litre, due to health problems please alert a Steward who will contact their supervisor. You can also purchase water at the catering units throughout the site.
Q. Will there be any cash machines? Yes, there will be a number of cash machine centrally located. You may incur a charge for your transaction.
Q. What about all the rubbish? We ask you very kindly to respect the land and the festival site by making sure you deposit your rubbish in the ample bins provided. We are intending on having a number of recycling points through out the arena and campsite so please try and separate where you can.GENERAL
Q. Can I take pictures/use my video recorder? Of course, by all means snap to your hearts delight for your personal use but we do not permit professional cameras with interchangeable lenses and tripods to be used. Also professional video/audio equipment is strictly prohibited.
Q. Can I bring my dog? No animals allowed on site - except guide dogs.
Q. Is there anywhere safe to leave the Kids? Yes there is, we at harvest all understand that we might want to a chance to leave the kids somewhere safe for a little while so the Adults can explore some of the festival alone. As a result we are happy to introduce boutique babysitting of which all detials can be found on our ticketing page.
Q. Can we bring our own chairs? You can bring chairs, blankets of various colours and sizes. As comfy as you like!
Q. Are there toilets on site? Yes and lots of them
Q. Is there disabled access? We have disabled parking, a viewing platform and disabled toilets. For disabled parking vouchers please email info@harvestatjimmys.com
Q. What can’t I bring into the festival? There are two levels to this. One is the campsite, the other the main arena.
Not allowed through the campsite gates:
- Glass – no glass is allowed onsite for safety reasons
- Barbeques
- Large stereo systems
- Illegal substances
- Portable laser equipment and pens
- Unauthorized professional film or video equipment
- Audio recorders
- Air Horns
- Fireworks or flares
- Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapons
- Animals (other than registered guide or hearing dogs)
- Excessive amounts of food, cigarettes and alcohol may be refused entry to the site
Not allowed through the arena gates - In addition to the items above
Guests will not be allowed to bring alcohol into the entertainment arena, but will be allowed to bring small personal amounts of alcohol into the campsite & campervan field
For clarity this would be (per person):
* 1 x 4 pack beers
* 1 x bottle wine (decanted/boxed)
* Cartons Juice and/or bottles of water / soft drinks
* 1 x Small (330ml) bottle of spirits (decanted)
* NO glass bottles, cans will be permitted
- Cans, alcohol, opened plastic bottles, drinks bottles
- Bottles of drink over 500ml in size.
Only sealed plastic bottles of water or unopened cartons of water and soft drinks under 500ml and under will be permitted into the arena. All the above items will be confiscated.
You may be body searched at the entrances. Persons suspected of carrying items that may be used in an offensive or dangerous manner, or carrying out illegal activities onsite may be searched. Excessive amounts of food, cigarettes and alcohol may be refused entry to the site. Please only bring enough for personal consumption. Cameras are normally permitted for personal use. Cameras with telephoto lenses will not be allowed through the arena entrances. Professional cameras and video/audio equipment are strictly prohibited. Live video/audio recordings made without the permission of the artiste/promoter are prohibited.
No glass is permitted anywhere onsite for safety reasons.
If you have any other queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Directions
Please use public transport if possible – it’s kinder for the world and every journey is an adventure!
By Rail
The nearest station to the farm is Ipswich (which is a 10 minute bus ride from Jimmy’s), there are regular trains running from Liverpool St (London town), Cambridge and Norwich.
For further information on rail services or to book tickets please call National Express East Anglia on 08456 007245 or contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.
By Coach
Travelling by coach to Ipswich is easy and much more carbon friendly than lots of cars on the road, National Express provide coach services across the UK.
By Car
Where possible please make sure you fit in as many seat-belted, lovely people into your car. Try and avoid one person per car - you can visit our facebook group to meet other like minded folk who are off to Harvest at Jimmy’s.
Jimmy’s Farm is just off the A14, there are comprehensive directions on the Jimmy’s Farm website for travelling from Central Ipswich, Felixstowe, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Clacton and the M25.
Will there be a charge to park? We have thought long and hard about this and feel that by charging a £5 per day fee for bringing a car to Harvest, we can donate a percentage to a green charity and also bring in the best traffic management team so we can cause minimum disruption to the surrounding area. (Hybrid/Electric/LPG vehicle will be excempt). We also hope to encourage you to use our shuttle buses and cut down our carbon footprint.
By Shuttle Bus
There will be a shuttle bus from Ipswich Railway Station running at regular intervals between to and from the festival. This will be a charged at a nominal fee (fee TBC)
By Taxi
Here are some useful local taxi numbers:
Town and Country Cars 01473 828 999 Hawk Express Taxis 01473 222 222 Avenue Taxis 01473 257 777 Beeline Cars 01473 252 222
By Air
Stansted Airport is the closest airport to Jimmy’s Farm. Airport By Coach Ipswich run a coach service from Stansted aiport straight to Ipswich.