Access customers are welcome at Forbidden Forest and we will have a number of Access facilities on site, including our new for 2025 access campsite and carpark.
In order for you to make an informed decision before deciding to attend Forbidden Forest Festival, we want to make you aware of the terrain across the site.
Please take into account that the majority of the event is situated within a woodland forest. Within this environment, there are a number of inclines, heavy grass/tree rooted areas and the potential for waterlogged ground dependent on the weather. We feel that this will particularly impact wheelchair and/or mobility scooter users or those with limited mobility.
We are working to make adjustments to the site in order to improve its accessibility, however should you decide to attend, and find it difficult to navigate, please come and speak to a member of our accessibility team who will assist where possible.
Access Facilities We Provide
A designated Accessibility Team to assist customers on site
Accessible Parking
Accessible Campsite
Accessible Toilets
Accessible Showers in Accessible Campsite
Accessible Ground Viewing Areas
Wheelchair Charging
Designated Access entry lane
Lowered Bar counters
Accessible Campsite Information Hub
Sensory Space
Secure Cold Fridge for Prescription Medicine
If you need to bring medication with you, please bring a doctor’s note or a prescription for it if it is not easily recognisable. Don’t be offended if security question the medication you are bringing into the Festival, it is their job to ensure the safety and security of all customers.
All customers are required to go through the queue and search lanes. If you need extra assistance, please alert a steward or member of security.
Please fully read our event T&Cs here and get in touch if you have any further questions. Please note, you agree to all T&Cs at the point of purchase.
For further information, please contact accessibility@forbidden-forest.co.uk.
If you require an Essential Companion to attend Forbidden Forest; evidence will need to be submitted as proof of requirement.
Please do not purchase a ticket for your Essential Companion.
If approved, Essential Companion tickets will be provided for free as part of your application.
Your Essential Companion must be 18 years or over.
They must be willing and able to perform all your requirements and must be prepared and able to provide assistance to you during the unlikely event of an evacuation or other emergency.
If you need different people to assume the role of your Essential Companion throughout the festival, please indicate this on the Forbidden Forest Accessible Facilities Application Form in the Additional Information section.
How to apply for use of Accessible Facilities
1. Before applying for Accessible Facilities please buy your Forbidden Forest ticket.
2. Please have your Booking Reference ready for the application.
Please do not purchase a ticket for your Essential Companion.
Essential Companion tickets will be approved as part of your application. If approved, the Essential Companions ticket will be provided free.
Once you have purchased your ticket, please return to this page to apply for use of the Accessible Facilities.
3. The Accessible Facilities Application Form can be found HERE
4. Please attach your supporting documents to the Accessibility Facilities Application Form.
The Forbidden Forest Accessibility Team will review your application and confirm by email the facilities that you have been approved for. The team will respond within 5 working days.
Temporary Impairments
Please note that we are unable to provide Accessible Facilities for those with temporary impairments. A temporary impairment is considered as something that affects an individual for less than 12 months. Such as pregnancy, broken bones or injuries that are healing.
We offer one (1) Essential Companion ticket, free of charge, to provide support you need and additional assistance during the event. We will require evidence of disability before issuing an Essential Companion Ticket. Forms of accepted evidence are listed below. The name on the documentation must match the name on the ticket.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (or government standard equivalent)
Personal Independence Payments (PIP evidence must either be dated within two years of the festival date or show active payments until after the festival has ended..)
Receipt of either the Severe Disablement Allowance or Attendance Allowance.
War Pensioners’ Mobility Allowance or War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability.
Blind or partially sighted registration certificate (BD8 or CVI Certificate) or evidence from an eye specialist, for example an optometrist, that the individual would qualify to be registered as severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted).
A personal letter from a GP, community nurse, social worker or consultation letter that states the individual has a long term impairment or disability and requires assistance.
Please buy your event ticket first (please note we do not have a separate accessible ticket). You will then need to apply for any accessible facilities and Essential Companion ticket by completing the Forbidden Forest Accessible Facilities Application Form, which will be available once tickets go on sale.
Please apply for your Essential Companion ticket as soon as you have purchased your ticket.
Accessible Facilities in the Main Arena and Late Night Arena
In the Main Arena there will be Accessible Ground Viewing Areas, Accessible Toilets as well as designated seating areas.
In the Late Night Arena there will be Accessible Toilets and designated seating areas.
Prescription Medication
You can bring prescription medication to the festival.
Please keep it in its original packaging with its prescription label attached.
Re-frigerated medication storage is available on site. Please request this on the Accessibility Facilities Application Form. Re-frigeration is also available for day ticket holders at Medical.
Food and Drink
All Forbidden Forest customers are allowed a small amount of food for personal consumption into the arena.
Accessibility Customers are allowed to bring additional food into the arena.
Please be aware that this does not apply to Essential Companions, friends or family.
Bag Restrictions in the Arena
The Arena bag allowance is A4 size at Forbidden Forest.
However, we appreciate that Accessible customers may need to bring a larger bag into the Arena so you are welcome to do so.
Please be aware that this does not apply to Essential Companions, friends or family.
Accessible Campsite
The Accessible Campsite will have:
– Accessible Hub
– Accessible Toilets
– Accessible Showers
– Wheelchair Charging
You will be permitted to camp with 3 x friends (including your Essential Companion). Additional friends who join you must have brought a camping ticket. Please ensure you have requested how many people you wish to join you on the Accessible Facilities Application Form.
Wheelchair/ Mobility Scooter
Please consider the information provided at the top of this form if you are a Wheelchair/Mobility Scooter user.
D/deaf Customers
BSL Interpreting Services
If you require BSL services please make sure you request BSL on the Accessibility Facilities Application Form.
Assistance Dogs
Forbidden Forest is a heavy house, tech and bass festival. An Assistance Dog will experience crowds, loud noises, smoke and pyrotechnics. Please keep this in mind whilst considering whether it would be advisable to bring a dog along to this event.
With this in mind if you require an assistance dog at Forbidden Forest, please apply at accessibility@forbidden-forest.co.uk
Parking and Drop Off
Accessible Parking bays are limited & will be approved on a first come, first served basis with priority given to Blue Badge Holders.
Lighting Effects
Strobes, lasers, smoke machines and fireworks and other effects may be in use at Forbidden Forest to enhance the visual experience. Be aware that they may be in heavy use. Please make appropriate arrangements if you are affected by this.
Ground Conditions
Forbidden Forest takes place in the stunning Belvoir Castle grounds.
The terrain is uneven, including hills and soft ground. As always we hope for beautiful weather however, it is important to be aware that during inclement weather the ground can become muddy and water logged. If this happens the site will become difficult to navigate. Those with mobility issues or wheelchairs should take this into consideration.
Our Accessible Viewing Areas are not covered, so please dress appropriately and consider all potential weather conditions.
Medical and Welfare
Medical and Welfare facilities are available next to the Accessible Campsite at the Late Night Arena entrance. Access is from the campsite and arena via the medical reception. The map will be released soon.
Sensory Space
A Sensory Space is a quiet, calming area that provides customers a safe, welcoming environment if they find themselves feeling overwhelmed. This space is available for everybody to use, but can prove especially helpful for those who may live with neurodivergent conditions.
The Sensory Space is located next to the Accessible Campsite and Late Arena alongside Medical and Welfare. The map will be released soon.
Accessible Team
The Accessibility Team will be available at the Accessible Campsite Information Hub and ready to assist with information, help and support. They will be clearly identifiable in coloured tabards.
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