Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What time does the music start and finish?
A: Music will start around lunchtime Fri and will continue on the stages till midnight - the dance area will continue till 3am and Psy breakfast will be 24 hours. Music may start earlier Sat but will have the same finish times. The music will finish at 11pm on the Sunday across the site. You will be welcome to stay till the Monday.
Q: Is there a children's area at Alchemy?
A: Yes there will be a large children's area and all children's activities will be FREE!!
Q: Do all under 18's require a ticket?
A: No Under 5's are free and do not require a ticket.
Q: Beer/wine/spirits - are you allowed to bring your own onto the campsite and/or festival ground?
A: Yes bring your own or there will be a bar at normal pub prices!
Q: What sort of prices can I expect to pay for tea/coffee, beer, food etc... some festivals can be very expensive for this!
A:This is why I started Alchemy! No �6 burgers here! Everything at Alchemy will be reasonably priced, high street prices at the most!
Q: What day does the campsite open? What time?
A: The campsite will open 10am Fri you are welcome to stay untill 12:00 Mon.
Q: Can I buy a parking ticket on the gate?
A: Yes but please buy in advance as will be easier also will be more expensive on the gate.
Q: Can I buy a campervan/caravan ticket on the gate?
A: These will probably sell out in advance. If any remain they will also be more expensive on the gate. - Please buy in advance!
Q: Do you have separate camping areas for families and the louder festival goers?
A: There will be a seperate family camping area at the top of the field.
Q: How is the ticket money broken down?
A: Roughly 30% on Entertainment 30% on Camping and 40% on music.
Q: Can under 18's come unaccompanied?
A: All under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
Q: Is it a case of park your car by your tent or will the car park be separate?
A:Camping is in the field next to camping so a short walk will be required - there will be trikes and sherpas available to carry your things for a small charge if your feeling especially lazy!
Q: I have bought a June ticket and wish to claim its cost back off a Sept ticket, how do I do this?
A: Send a email with your ticket details to alchemy.festival@live.com and you will be sent a link to where you can buy your ticket with a �10 discount.
Q: Can I come and go as I please?
A: There will be a charge to re enter the car park at all times, this is to try encourage you to bring what you require for the weekend and to try reduce traffic on local roads, please work with us and try not to leave the site once you arrive. Gates will be shut at 22:30 and there will be no re entry after that time. Apart from these you can come and go as you please but would prefer if you stayed onsite for the event. Please arrive prepared!
Q: Are drugs legal at Alchemy?
A: No! Obvously!! The law of the land applies just as much at Alchemy as it does anywhere else! You may be searched on entry, police may be onsite.
Q: Do the gates shut at night?
A: Yes there be be no admision after 22:30 please be sure to arrive before then and if you have to leave the site make sure you return before then.
Q: Do you have a forum online anywhere?
A: Yes - it's here!
If you have any other questions or suggestions for improvement for the website please email the Alchemist at
alchemy.festival@live.com