Getting There
Shambala 2009 will be at a top secret site in Northamptonshire. Detailed information and directions will be provided with ticket purchase only.
Please consider how you travel to the event. Over 80% of our environmental impact is due to travel to and from the festival. Sharing cars, using the coaches or even cycling to the event will massively reduce this!
Vehcile Passes:You need one vehicle pass per vehicle. Live-in passes are for the Vehicle Campinng field only, and are for converted vehicles being slept in. Cars will not be allowed in this field, with the exception of cars dropping off caravans.
Offsetting your C02 when buying tickets: Your voluntary travel CO2 payments are worked out based on your return journey length, and can be paid for during your ticket purchase. 100% of payments will go to a charitiy chosen by you, following a website vote after the event. The community will choose from a choice of well-researched charities and NGO's working on reforestation, sustainable farming, education, and carbon reduction initiatives. A full rationale can be found HERE
We will be offsetting the carbon footprint of the event itself on your behalf. It is expected that our contribution will be in the region of £2500 and will be based on this years carbon audit.
A subsidised coach service from various locations around the UK, running on both Thursday and Friday this year! This is one of the most cost effective (£15 return!) and lowest environmental impact modes of transport you could choose. We charge for car parking passes to subsidise the scheme. On The Shambala Express, the festival begins as soon as you board, with Shambala movies, BIG prize Bingo! and a Shambala soundtrack...
Departure Points
* Bristol: Leaving from outside the IMAX cinema.
* London: Leaving from Pancras Road (Kings Cross)
* Sheffield: Leaving from Pond Street (the road between the bus station and the back of Ponds Forge).
* Birmingham: Leaving from a central Birmingham location (Digbeth tbc).
* More cities and details t.b.c soon!
All Coaches have a rendevouz at 11am for Midday departure on both Thursdays and Fridays from all locations. You will not receive additional departure information with tickets. All return coaches will depart from the coach pick-up point on Monday 31st (times t.b.c HERE). It is your responsibility to be there - if you miss it, we cannot be responsible for any costs for other travel arrangements.
Public transport: FREE shuttle bus (donations welcome to offset the carbon and cover costs) from the local train station (Market Harborough). Service available:
From Market Harborough train station to festival site:
Thursday 27th: Midday - 9pm
Friday 28th: 11am - 9pm
Saturday 29th: 2pm - 5pm
From Festival site to train station
Sunday 30th: 2pm - 5pm
Monday 31st: 8am - 12noon (Site closes Monday midday)
*Be aware that if you miss the last one, we cannot offer alternative arrangements. Please take an earlier shuttle bus to make sure you get your connection!
Shambala has teamed up with Sustrans to offer free guided rides to the festival from 5 cities. We hope to expand this in the future...Click HERE for more info
