Getting Here
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU AT BIG CHURCH FESTIVAL!
Here’s everything you need to know to make your journey smooth and enjoyable while keeping traffic to a minimum.
Quick Travel Tips:
- Have your e-ticket ready before reaching the ticket gate. Print it out, download it to your phone, or take a screenshot before getting to site so it’s ready to scan!
- Travel in groups and share lifts – it’s cheaper and eco-friendly!
- Stay on-site at the Big Church Campsite or Glamping Village for an immersive experience.
- Allow at least 30 minutes to exit the site after the event (please note it may take longer).
By Car
- Parking is £15 per car (pre-book on our website). Caravan pitches include parking.
- Lift sharing is encouraged to reduce environmental impact and ease parking.
- Follow road signs (not Sat Nav) as you approach Wiston Estate. Please note there is no entry via Mouse Lane in Steyning village.
Event Address: Wiston Estate, Steyning, BN44 3DD
Traffic Reminder: Queues are likely due to our rural location, but our Traffic Management team will do their best to get everyone in quickly and safely!
Please see further information below regarding what gate you will need to enter through:
DAY VISITORS ARRIVING FROM THE EAST (PAST STEYNING) INCLUDING ALL ACCESSIBLE DAY VISITORS FROM EAST + WEST
If you are coming for the day arriving from the East (Past Steyning) then you need to look out for the RED GATE on the A283.
- Download the What 3 Words App
- Type the What 3 Words location below for RED GATE into the search bar: ///geek.showed.writings
- Click on navigate from the menu at the bottom
- Select Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to provide you with the Sat Nav route to RED GATE
- If you have access needs please park in the Day Visitor Accessible Car Park
DAY VISITORS ARRIVING FROM THE WEST (A24) EXCLUDING ACCESSIBLE DAY VISITORS
If you are coming for the day and arriving from the West (A24) you need to head for the GREEN GATE.
- Download the What 3 Words App
- Type the What 3 Words location below for GREEN GATE into the search bar: ///tolerates.dreams.salary
- Click on navigate from the menu at the bottom
- Select Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to provide you with the Sat Nav route to GREEN GATE
Once you have parked up, identify the location of your car using What 3 Words so you can find it easily when you are going home!
CAMPING + RENT-A-TENT
If you are camping or staying in a Rent-A-Tent at Big Church you need to head for the GREEN GATE.
- Download the What 3 Words App
- Type the What 3 Words location below for GREEN GATE into the search bar: ///tolerates.dreams.salary
- Click on navigate from the menu at the bottom
- Select Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to provide you with the Sat Nav route to GREEN GATE
Once you have parked up, identify the location of your car using What 3 Words so you can find it easily when you are going home!
ACCESSIBLE CAMPSITE
If you are using the Accessible Campsite at Big Church you need to head for the GREEN GATE.
- Download the What 3 Words App
- Type the What 3 Words location below for GREEN GATE into the search bar: ///tolerates.dreams.salary
- Click on navigate from the menu at the bottom
- Select Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to provide you with the Sat Nav route to GREEN GATE
Once you have parked up, identify the location of your car using What 3 Words so you can find it easily when you are going home!
Our parking team will guide you to the Accessible car park, where the dedicated Accessible ticket gate is located. The Access Team will then explain where your pitch is located as well as supporting you with getting your camping kit moved. More information regarding the Access Campsite can be found here and everyone who is booked into the Access Campsite will be sent an email in advance with more details with helpful tips and information. Please use the GREEN GATE if you are staying in a campervan/caravan in the Accessible campsite.
CARAVANS & CAMPERVANS
For all our cool van lifers (i.e staying in Caravans/ Campervans), you need to head for the ORANGE GATE.
- Download the What 3 Words App
- Type the What 3 Words location below for ORANGE GATE into the search bar: ///remainder.pool.magic
- Click on navigate from the menu at the bottom
- Select Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to provide you with the Sat Nav route to ORANGE GATE.
Once you have arrived you will be instructed to drive into the Caravan field and you will be parked up by one of the camping team. Please make sure your car and caravan/campervan fit within your space booked.
Identify the location of your vehicle using What 3 Words so you can find it easily. This is really useful at night and also if you have any problems and need assistance from our medical or safety team.
GLAMPING
For all Glampers you need to head for the ORANGE GATE.
- Download the What 3 Words App
- Type the What 3 Words location below for ORANGE GATE into the search bar: ///remainder.pool.magic
- Click on navigate from the menu at the bottom
- Select Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to provide you with the Sat Nav route to ORANGE GATE.
Once you have parked up, identify the location of your vehicle using What 3 Words so you can find it easily. This is really useful at night and also if you have any problems and need assistance from our medical or safety team.
Public Transport:
- By Train: The nearest station is Shoreham-by-Sea, with direct connections from London and Gatwick Airport. A shuttle bus will take you directly to the festival site. More information regarding the shuttle bus is below.
- By Bus: The nearest bus stop is in Steyning Village.
- Shuttle Bus: We run a shuttle bus from Shoreham-by-Sea station throughout the weekend. It stops directly at the main arena by the day ticket gate. More details will be shared closer to the event.
By Plane
The nearest airport is London Gatwick (45 minutes by car). We then suggest getting a train to Shoreham-By-Sea station where you can then jump on the Shuttle Bus which takes you straight to Big Church Festival!
Drop-Off Zone
Please follow the directions on the road signs to access our Drop-Off Zones.
Walking from Steyning Village
More information coming soon!
Let us know if you have any further questions by emailing [email protected].
Safe travels, and see you soon!