Hello and welcome to Podpads at Latitude 2015!
It's finally that time of year again and with the weather set to be good we can't wait and are sure you can't either. Here is some important information to help you enjoy your Podpadding experience as much as possible. We have provided this information to make your stay with Podpads as comfortable as possible, please read it all be departing.
Campsite:
The Podpads Reception will be ready for when the festival opens at 2pm Thursday 16th July. Podpads check-out is 10am Monday 20th July at the latest.
Map
Please click HERE for a map of the festival site. Podpads will be set up in the PINK MOON CAMPING field which is shown on the map and will be sign posted from the car parks.
We would recommend printing off a copy of the map and highlighting the Pink Moon Camping field to bring with you. This will enable the stewards to direct you to the correct field.
Directions
Latitude Festival takes place in Henham Park in Suffolk.
Please do not use your sat nav systems as there are different routings into the site depending upon which direction you are approaching from. On your approach into the site, please see the temporary road signs for directions. You have a choice of two car parks depending on your preference.
Normal Carpark
The Pink Parking Plus ticket is OPTIONAL. If you do not wish to purchase one or are arriving outside the hours below you will need to park in the regular car parks. Those of you parking in General Parking need to follow the directions from the public highway for weekend ticket holders, such as Red Gate 3. If you haven't booked guest parking once onsite, make your way to the double campsite gates at Tuttle's Wood and once inside the campsites walk through Hollow Tree Way and our field will be on the left as you enter the village and is marked on the map as Pink Moon Camping.
Pink Parking Plus
Those of you who have upgraded to the Pink Parking Plus will need to go to BROWN DIAMOND GATE - bottom of the map, you will receive your Pink Parking Pass in the POST (yes really by Royal Mail not email) next Tuesday so please advise us if you have changed your address since you booked. If you have not yet booked your Pink Parking plus Ticket you can do so by clicking on the link "update your order details" in your email confirmation that you received when you booked your accommodation. It's £100 for the car and up to 4 passengers. You need to book by Thursday 9th July. To help the festival organisers supply facilities please email us by return to info@podpads.com letting us know when you intend to arrive from the following list and the number of passengers in the car.
Thursday 16th July | Friday 17th July |
1400-1430 | 0900-0930 |
1430-1500 | 0930-1000 |
1500-1530 | 1000-1030 |
1530-1600 | 1030-1100 |
1600-1630 | 1100-1130 |
1630-1700 | 1130-1200 |
1700-1730 | 1200-1230 |
1730-1800 | 1230-1300 |
1800-1830 | 1300-1330 |
1830-1900 | 1330-1400 |
1900-1930 | 1400-1430 |
1930-2000 | 1430-1500 |
2000-2030 | 1500-1530 |
2030-2100 | 1530-1600 |
2100-2130 | 1600-1630 |
2130-2200 | 1630-1700 |
2200-2230 | 1700-1730 |
1730-1800 | |
1800-1830 | |
1830-1900 | |
1900-1930 | |
1930-2000 | |
2000-2030 | |
2030-2100 | |
2100-2130 | |
2130-2200 | |
2200-2230 |
For Pink Parking Plus customers there will also be a complimentary shuttle service to the Pink Moon Camping Entrance although clearly these will be busy at peak times. The Guest area will have its' own bar and toilet facilities. The opening times for the shuttle bus for departing the festival will be 6pm to 10:30pm Sunday and 8am to 1pm Monday. From the Brown Gate to the Pink Moon Campsite it is approx 1000m.
Check In
Please be sure to bring a copy of your confirmation email with you.
When you enter the Pink Moon Camping field you will need to show your Podpads order confirmation and will then be given Pink Moon Wristbands. Then make your way to the Podpads Reception where our friendly onsite team will be waiting to show you to your chosen accommodation and provide keys where necessary.
Our complimentary tea and coffee will be available from the Podpads Reception and we will provide each guest with a camping mug to use the service. Please be aware that at peak times it will be busy so your patience is appreciated. We will also be offering a pamper parlour with free use of hair dryers and hair straightners and a free phone charging tent.
If you know you are going to be arriving after 10:00pm on Thursday/Friday or on Saturday it is a good idea to ring ahead once the festival has started to:
Your onsite contact and reception manager - Annie on 07519 861736
Facilities
There will be toilets an showers in the Pink Moon Campsite. There will also be a Pamper Parlour with complimentary hair dryers and hair straightners so you don't need to bring your own. There will also be a phone charging tent so please bring your 240v phone charger with you. The showers will be situated next to the cafe in the Pink Moon area and there will be toilets in both the Pink Moon area and the Podpads area. The showers will be 24hr and expect to be at their busiest between 8am and 1pm.
We look forward to meeting you, and hope you enjoy Latitude 2015!
For useful information and advise to help you and those around you enjoy the Festival and your 'podpadding' experience click on your chosen pad for Latitude:
“It's a much more comfortable and a safer environment than the camping idea”
“Didn't not want the hassle of our own tent. Wanted to share washing facilities with hundreds, not thousands”
“More waterproof then a tent!”
“I don't like camping but equally I don't like staying off site. If we go again I would most definitely book again”
“It was amazing having a hairdryer, much appreciated!”
“Staff were excellent, helped us quickly when we locked ourselves out. The tea hut was a nice touch!”