Don’t leave it until the last minute to sort your travel to Forbidden Forest. Explore our options
below, and don’t forget to plan your journey home as well.
Important Travel Advice
IMPORTANT: Taxi availability will be extremely limited this year, therefore we strongly advise booking your return shuttle bus from the festival to ensure your travel home.
For the best arrival and departure experience, we strongly recommend using the official
shuttle bus or coach services. These services drop off directly opposite the event entrance,
making your journey quicker, easier, and more comfortable.
New for 2026, a dedicated bus route has been introduced to help avoid congestion around
the site. This means faster entry, smoother exits, and a much easier walk to and from the
entrance, especially for customers arriving with camping equipment.
Respecting Our Local Community
Forbidden Forest takes place in a beautiful rural setting and we are incredibly grateful to our
local residents and community for their continued support.
To help us protect this special location and reduce disruption, please:
● Obey all posted speed limits at all times
● Follow official event signage and steward instructions
● Use only designated routes and approved drop off points
● Do not park on surrounding roads or nearby land and attempt to walk to the festival
● Use only the official car parks, drop off points, and transport services
● Leave the site quietly and respectfully, particularly during late evening departures
● Never drive under the influence
Police will be actively monitoring the surrounding road network throughout the event period.
Any dangerous or antisocial driving behaviour will be dealt with accordingly.
Your cooperation helps us minimise disruption to our neighbours and ensures Forbidden
Forest can continue to take place in this unique and much loved setting.
Forbidden Forest is situated in the grounds of Belvoir Castle. The address is:
Belvoir Castle,
Grantham
NG32 1PE
Event entrances will be clearly signposted as you approach the event site.
We will be providing regular shuttle buses from Grantham Station
● The Grantham shuttle will operate from Thursday onwards.
● The Nottingham & Leicester shuttle buses are sold out.
Full timetables below:
GRANTHAM PICKUP LOCATION
Grantham Train Station
NG31 6BT
| Grantham to Forbidden Forest | |||
| Date | First Shuttle | Frequency | Last Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 4th June | 11:30 | Every 30 mins | 17:30 |
| Friday 5th June | 11:30 | Every 30 mins | 17:30 |
| Saturday 6th June | 11:30 | Every 30 mins | 16:00 |
| Sunday 7th June | 11:30 | Every 30 mins | 16:00 |
| Forbidden Forest to Grantham | |||
| Date | First Shuttle | Frequency | Last Shuttle |
| Saturday 7th June | 20:30 | Every 30 mins | 00:30 |
| Sunday 8th June | 20:30 | Every 30 mins | 00:30 |
| Monday 9th June | 08:00 | Every 30 mins | 14:00 |
Book your Shuttle travel below.
All regional coach travel is now SOLD OUT.
Planning to travel via private hire coach or minibus?
Please email privatehire@forbidden-forest.co.uk with your travel details so your vehicle can be registered in advance.
Any private hire that is not pre booked will not be insured to operate at the event.
The closest train station is Grantham.
A regular shuttle bus will run between Grantham Station to the festival site. We recommend to pre-book your shuttle ticket in advance.
If travelling by car, please follow event signage, which may differ from your sat nav directions.
There is a designated Pick Up and Drop Off clearly signposted as you approach the site.
Parking
Parking passes must be purchased in advance:
● From £39 for Weekend Parking
We cannot guarantee parking availability on the day, so advance booking is strongly
recommended.