Bloodstock
Overview
Bloodstock Open Air is a British heavy metal festival held annually at Catton Hall in Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire. It is taking place August 7-10 2025
Contact details
Catton Park Walton-on-Trent Derbyshire East Midlands DE12 8LN United Kingdom
https://www.bloodstock.uk.com/pages/event-info#page_content_42
disabledaccess@bloodstock.uk.com
https://app.accesscard.online/apply/bloodstock/
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Access Card notes
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Access guidance
- Although the festival ground is very flat, please bear in mind it is a greenfield site, therefore if we do have inclement weather there could be a few areas around the site not suited for wheelchairs. Trackway is provided from accessible camping to the arena entrance. There is also a large trackway pad near the drop-off point at the festival entrance. Stewards are on hand should you need assistance. Approximate walking distances from the Accessible Campsite to: Festival Entrance - 40m Main Stage Accessible Viewing Platform - 200m Sophie Lancaster Stage - 150m New Blood Stage - 240m Merch - 175m (Main Merch) Bar - 45m (nearest available) There is a festival supermarket in the Midgard campsite and in the main arena by the Sophie Lancaster stage. The supermarkets are wheelchair accessible. This year there will be two accessible viewing platforms for the main stage (Ronnie James Dio Stage). There are also viewing platforms for the Sophie Lancaster and New Blood Stages. These raised platforms are solely for festival goers that need to be seated to be able to watch the performances, plus one accompanying person. You will require an Access lanyard to use these spaces. Please apply for access to the Viewing Platforms on the Accessible Application Form. The viewing platforms will get very busy so they can be overwhelming for people who find crowded spaces difficult. Chairs will be provided at the viewing platforms for those who need them. The chairs are without arms. The viewing platforms will have Stewards checking Access lanyards and ensuring customers are using the space safely. The viewing platforms will be run on a first come, first served basis for those with the correct accreditation. Once the platform is at capacity, stewards will close the platforms and revert to a one off/one on system. Wheelchair accessible toilets will be available at the main stage viewing platforms. Wheelchair accessible toilets are also situated at the main toilet blocks close to the Sophie Lancaster and New Blood Stages.
- This year you will need to request a parking pass on the Accessible Application Form (opens on 11th November). There are different options depending on your needs. There will be a £15 parking charge for all accessible car parking passes. We will send you a link to pay for your pass if your application form is approved. Blue badge holders can park for free, but you will still need to apply for your parking pass. There is a pick up and drop off point in the main car park available from Wednesday through to Monday. All parking is on grass. This year there will be two accessible viewing platforms for the main stage (Ronnie James Dio Stage). There are also viewing platforms for the Sophie Lancaster and New Blood Stages. These raised platforms are solely for festival goers that need to be seated to be able to watch the performances, plus one accompanying person. You will require an Access lanyard to use these spaces. Please apply for access to the Viewing Platforms on the Accessible Application Form. The viewing platforms will get very busy so they can be overwhelming for people who find crowded spaces difficult. Chairs will be provided at the viewing platforms for those who need them. The chairs are without arms. The viewing platforms will have Stewards checking Access lanyards and ensuring customers are using the space safely. The viewing platforms will be run on a first come, first served basis for those with the correct accreditation. Once the platform is at capacity, stewards will close the platforms and revert to a one off/one on system.
- There are accessible toilets in the arena situated at the main toilet blocks. There are accessible toilets behind the main stage accessible viewing platforms. There will be one accessible toilet located in the VIP area. There are accessible toilets in the accessible campsite and in the following standard campsites: Ironwood, Midgard, Valhalla, Ragnarok and the Serpents Lair VIP campsite. This year, all accessible toilets will be locked with RADAR padlocks. This is to ensure the facilities are protected for those who need them. Please bring your RADAR key with you to the festival if you have one. We will have a small number of RADAR keys available onsite for those who need them. You can borrow a RADAR key for a £10 cash deposit. Please request this on the Accessible Application Form. There will be a queue jumping wristband available for those with urgency issues. You must apply for this on the Accessible Application Form. There is a RevoLOO unit in the accessible campsite which is a specially adapted vehicle for those requiring more specialist assistance. These units are all fitted with a lift to allow easy access inside the pod, a height adjustable changing table, toilet with grab rails, motorised hoist, hot water, heat, and plenty of space for users and their PA/carer to move around. This will be open from 10:00 until midnight every day.
- Assistance Dogs are the only animals permitted at Bloodstock. Assistance Dog owners must have the 'Assistance Dog' symbol on their Access Card or free digital Bloodstock Access Pass. You must provide this evidence and tell us that you are bringing an Assistance Dog on the Accessible Application Form. This will ensure smooth entry into the festival. Dogs that have not been approved in advance of the festival will not be allowed to enter.
- Festival goers unable to attend the festival without the support of a Personal Assistant (PA) or Carer can request an additional standard festival entry ticket at no extra cost. (Please note: VIP ticket holders will need to pay the VIP upgrade element only for their PA. Those arriving on Wednesday will need to purchase a Wednesday Early Arrival Only ticket for their PA - this is for standard campsites only.) Due to limited capacity, this scheme is run on a first come first served basis. Please note that PA tickets are provided at no extra cost. Do not buy a ticket for your PA as this cannot be refunded if you are then awarded a PA ticket by the Access Team.
- There will be a mobile hearing / induction loop at the Main Entrance Accreditation Box Office.