The Essentials

Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6DH

Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th of August 2026

Everything you need to know about when the campsites, arena and car parks open throughout The Long Road weekend.

CAMPSITES

General Camping · Premium Camping · Glamping · Pitch & Park · Live-In Vehicles

THURSDAY
2pm – Campsites open
Thursday Early Entry Ticket Holders only

FRIDAY
11am – Campsites open

SATURDAY
11am – Campsites open

SUNDAY
11am – Campsites open

MONDAY
12pm – Campsites must be vacated

Last entry to the festival is 9pm each day.

ARENA

For all camping and Live-In Vehicle ticket holders

THURSDAY
5pm – 1am
Thursday Early Entry Ticket Holders only

FRIDAY
10am – 2am

SATURDAY
8am – 2am

SUNDAY
8am – 1am

CAR PARKS

General car parks and Pitch & Park

THURSDAY
Midday – Car parks open
Thursday Early Entry Ticket Holders only

FRIDAY – SUNDAY
10am – 9pm

Car parks allow exit 24 hours a day, but last entry is strictly at 9pm.

We recommend purchasing your car park pass in advance.

DAY TICKETS

Day ticket holders do not have access to the campsites. Arena and car park timings are as follows:

FRIDAY
12pm – 2am

SATURDAY
11am – 2am

SUNDAY
11am – 1am

Last entry to the festival is 9pm each day.

DAY TICKET CAR PARK

FRIDAY – SUNDAY
10am – 9pm

Car parks allow exit 24 hours a day, but last entry is strictly at 9pm.

We recommend purchasing your car park pass in advance.

Download our app for the all the latest info and stage timings

All timings are subject to change.

Yes!

The closest station is Rugby and there are regular trains to and from London, Manchester and Birmingham and we operate regular shuttle services from the station to the event throughout the weekend.

The Long Road is easily accessible from the M1 and M6. Please switch off your sat nav and follow festival directional road signage as you approach the festival.

Under 16s (15 years and under) must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. A maximum of one under 16 can be accompanied by an adult aged 18-20, and four under 16s can be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over. We strongly advise that persons aged 16 and 17 obtain the permission of a parent or legal guardian before attending the Event.

Proof of age may be required on entry and all bars operate a strict Challenge 25 Policy.

• Recognised and accepted forms of ID are as follows:
• Driving or provisional (photo) licence
• Passport
• Proof of age card with a PASS (hologram) logo

At the festival entrance we will accept clear colour photocopies of passports and driving licences. The festival reserves the right to refuse admission if there is any doubt that the ticket holder is under the entry age requirement.

Fold-up chairs, pull-along trolleys, wagons and blankets are permitted around the festival site, but there are some restrictions on their use.

After 5pm, chairs and blankets must be folded away at all stages, including the Rhinestone Stage and Interstate Stage. At the Rhinestone Stage, chairs and blankets are not permitted in the area between the stage and the mix tower after this time.

Please do not use chairs, blankets or trolleys in designated chair-free areas or anywhere they may cause congestion or obstruct emergency routes, and always follow signage and staff direction.

It depends on your ticket type.

Camping ticket holders will be allowed to re-enter the campsite at any time by showing their wristband.

Attendees will be able to take their chairs or blankets to their cars during the festival, specifically during times when the arena asks that chairs and ground blankets are removed.

There is no re-entry for Day ticket and Weekend No Camping ticket holders. Please note, if a Weekend No Camping ticket holder leaves the site on Saturday, they will not be re-admitted until the arena re-opens on Sunday.

We understand there may be extreme circumstances where leaving the site is essential. In these cases, security will use their discretion and permission won’t be unreasonably withheld.

You are welcome to bring Cracker Jack to enjoy The Long Road for the day (or weekend if staying in a caravan/campervan or Pitch & Park). You must purchase a dog ticket add-on.

Camping ticket holders can bring a reasonable amount of food plus the following alcohol quantities for personal consumption into the campsite upon initial entry only:

1 x 70cl spirits (no greater than 40% ABV)

OR

12 x 440ml cans of beer or cider (no greater than 6% ABV)

OR

3 x 75cl bottle of wine (no greater than 15% ABV)

OR

12 x 250ml cans of pre-mixed spirits (no greater than 15% ABV)

No food or drink can be taken into the main festival arena. However, we do allow sealed bottles of water up to 750ml, and empty unsealed bottles can be brought in to be refilled at the water points. No glass is allowed anywhere on site, including in campervans or caravans. Please decant into plastic containers before you leave home.

The legal age to bring alcohol into the festival is 18+. There is an ID check on entry and any alcohol will be taken off you if you are found to be underage.

A list of all our food vendors will be added as we approach the festival, including information on dietary provision. For customers with specific dietary requirements that we don’t cater for, we do allow a reasonable amount of food to be brought into the festival arena for personal consumption. This must be confirmed with us in advance of the festival by writing to info@thelongroad.com.

If you are coming on a single day ticket or a weekend no camping ticket you cannot bring any food or drink into the festival other than a refillable water bottle.

There are plenty of bar and food options available within the festival arena.

A list of all our food vendors will be added as we approach the festival, including information on dietary provision. For customers with specific dietary requirements that we don’t cater for, we do allow a reasonable amount of food to be brought into the festival arena for personal consumption. This must be confirmed with us in advance of the festival by writing to info@thelongroad.com.

View our Terms of Entry here.