Essential Info | Y Not Festival | 31st Jul - 3rd Aug 2025 | Pikehall, Derbyshire (2024)

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Follow yellow traffic signs along the A5012 for public parking. Traffic coming eastbound from Matlock will be directed into the carpark via entrance gates along the A5012 onto Mouldridge lane. Traffic coming Westbound from Newhaven will be directed onto Mouldridge Lane also. Please avoid Parwich Lane where possible as this will be a dedicated route for Family parking only (Family wristbands only).

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Follow yellow traffic signs along the A5012 for family parking. As you get closer to the festival follow purple signs directing family customers to the family parking field. Traffic coming Westbound from Matlock will need to drive past the festival site and turn into Pikehall village at the A5012 turning. DO NOT turn onto Mouldridge Lane.

Traffic coming Eastbound from Newhaven will be directed and will turn into Pikehall village before seeing the festival, drive through the village and under the low bridge (11 ft). Continue down the lane, and turn onto Minninglow Lane. The Family car park entrance can be found towards the end of this lane on the left. Once you have parked your vehicle, please head over to the dedicated family box office a short walk away. If you have purchased priority parking, head to the front of the car park where you will find the priority car park. PLEASE NOTE THIS CAR PARK IS FOR FAMILY WRISTBANDS ONLY.

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Follow yellow traffic signs along the A5012 for Live-In Vehicles. Traffic coming Westbound from Matlock will be directed into the carpark via entrance gates along the A5012 onto Mouldridge lane. Traffic coming Eastbound from Newhaven will be directed onto Mouldridge lane also. Once on Mouldridge lane follow signs for entry to the Live-In Vehicle field. Please avoid Parwich Lane where possible to avoid a low bridge (11ft) this road will be a dedicated route for family camping traffic ONLY on a narrow lane.

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Follow yellow signs along the A5012 for public & access parking. Traffic coming Westbound from Matlock will be directed into the carpark via entrance gates along the A5012 onto Mouldridge lane. Traffic coming Eastbound from Newhaven will be directed onto Mouldridge lane also. Once on Mouldridge lane follow signs for Car Park & Access Parking. If you are an Access Live - In customer please also follow this route, the access live- in field is located in the corner section of the Premium Parking field, directly opposite the box office. Please avoid Parwich Lane where possible as this will be a dedicated route for Family parking vehicles on a narrow lane.

We strongly advise you topre-bookyour parking before your arrival at Y Not Festival. You will be charged £30 on arrival to the car park if you do not purchase a ticket in advance.

If you have pre-booked before the 14th July, parking passes will be sent to the lead bookers address by Tuesday 30th July. Please hang these before entering the festival site to make your journey into the car parks as fast as possible.

If you have purchased parking later than the 14th July you will be sent a PDF parking pass by Tuesday 30th of July. Please print your parking pass PDF and display it on your dashboard before entering the festival site to make your journey into the car parks as fast as possible.Comment end

There is a pick up and drop off area located at the end of Mouldridge Lane. This will be clearly signposted as you enter the festival. This will be a track matted area that is easy to drive on & off of. Please do not use the side of the roads/lanes as a pick up and drop off point, this will not only cause issues with traffic but also is considered very unsafe.

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Our nearest train stations are:

Buxton: approx 20 mins away by car/bus

Matlock: Approx 17 mins away by car/bus

Unfortunately, there are no public bus services that run to the site. However, we organise a shuttle bus that takes festival goers from these two stations to the festival site.

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE

Warringtons Coaches will be running a shuttle bus service from Matlock and Buxton to site on the 1st and 2nd of August and then from site back to the stations on Monday 5th August. Shuttle bus tickets are £10 per trip and can be purchased in advance HERE.

TIMETABLE:

BUXTON TO Y NOT

THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST: 12:45, 14:15

FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST: 10:15, 11:45, 13:15

Y NOT TO BUXTON

MONDAY 5TH AUGUST: 10:00, 11:30, 12:30 (Pick up & Drop off)

MATLOCK TO Y NOT

THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST: 12:45, 14:15

FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST: 10:15, 11:45, 13:15

Y NOT TO MATLOCK

MONDAY 5TH AUGUST: 10:00, 11:30, 12:30 (Pick up & Drop off)

Collection/Drop off points as follows:

• Buxton- large layby opposite the station
• Matlock- coach section of station car park
• Festival Site- Pick up and drop off area at main gate

All campsites will be closed at 12:00 (noon) on Monday 5th August. Please be aware that there will be a lot of people wishing to leave Y Not on Monday morning so queues will be likely.

To have the best chance of avoiding the queues we recommend leaving the site between 08.00 and 09.30.

Traders will be open in the campsite so please feel free to make use of these.

Our Car Park stewards are on hand to effectively manage all cars exiting the Festival. Please be respectful and follow the instructions given by the stewards who will be working hard to help all cars which arrived over the weekend leave in one day.

Remember to fill up water bottles before you leave, stop for food and if you’re tired on your journey home, please stop and take a break.

Please remember none of our staff can go home until you have, so please be calm, respectful and understanding.

TICKETS - Please download your ticket to your phone so it is available offline.

CARDS - All Bars, Traders & Funfair rides will be completely cashless and will only accept card or contactless payments.

ID - If you are under the age of 16 you will not be allowed entry into the festival without a responsible adult (21+). Maximum 4 x U16s per responsible adult. We will be implementing ‘Challenge 25’ at the entry gates, so please have your IDs ready. To prove you are 16 or older you are able to bring a photocopy of your passport.

We operate a strict ‘Challenge 25’ policy at all bars. Passport, Driver’s Licence, Validate UK or Citizen Card are accepted.Photocopies will not be accepted as a form of ID to purchase alcohol.

REUSABLE BOTTLE - Please remember to keep hydrated across the weekend. There are water refill points inside the festival and in the campsites. Please bring a reusable bottle with you.

SUITABLE CLOTHING - Please check the forecast and dress suitably for the weather.

SUN CREAM - Incase it’s a scorcher!

FANCY DRESS COSTUME - This year’s theme is Letters Y, N, O & T!

MEDICATION - Don’t forget any personal medication you might need. Sealed prescription medication will be allowed in at the gates.

LOO ROLL - You never know!

DISPOSABLE BBQS

KNIVES OR WEAPONS

SOUND SYSTEMS

GLASS

FLARES, FIREWORKS OR SMOKE BOMBS

AEROSOLS

GAZEBOS

DRUGS, NITROUS OXIDE AND ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES

ALCOHOL - except on first entry to the Festival. You can bring up to 24 cans of Beer/ Lager/ Cider or Alcopops (a mixture is fine) or 1 Bottle of Spirit (70cl Max - must be decanted, no glass) or 2 Bottles of Wine (75cl Max - must be decanted, no glass)

Alcohol brought to the festival must comply with event regulations, anyone aged 18 and over can bring in limited amounts and types of alcohol. You may be asked for proof of age. Strictly no glass is permitted.

Alcohol will only be permitted on first entry to the campsite. Please note, you will not be allowed to re-enter the site with alcohol once you’ve got your wristband.

Personal Alcohol cannot be brought into the Arena, it will be on sale at Festival Bars subject to our bar operators ‘Challenge 25’ ID policy.

Quantity Per Person

Up to 24 cans of beer/ lager/ cider or alcopops (a mixture is fine)

Or

1 Bottle of Spirit (70cl Max – must be decanted. NO GLASS)

Or

2 Bottles of Wine (75cl Max – must be decanted. NO GLASS)

Y Not Festival reserves the right to confiscate any alcohol we deem not to be appropriate for the customer in question.

Please drink responsibly, we really want all our festival-goers to stay safe at this year’s festival. Please don’t take any risks.

BARS

Y Not will be completely cashless and will only accept card and contactless payments.

We have a number of bars onsite selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Y Not operates a ‘Challenge 25’ policy. If you look under 25 please do not be offended if we ask you for proof of age when you buy alcohol. Please bring proof of ID to show you are over 18.

We accept the following forms of Identification:

• UK Passport
• Driver’s Licence or Provisional Licence

Plus the following cards (part of the PASS Scheme):

• VALIDATE UK
• CitizenCard

Please enjoy alcohol responsibly. Do not buy alcohol for persons under the age of 18, if you do you risk being ejected from the festival.

Sometimes you can find yourself in a situation that isn’t safe or that makes you feel uncomfortable. If you can’t access help from our Welfare tent, our bars operate Ask for Angela, where you can discreetly ask for help from a member of staff if this happens.

As with anywhere else in the UK, the possession or supply of drugs is illegal at Y Not Festival. We work with our security teams and Derbyshire Police to prevent drugs entering the event. All drugs are potentially dangerous; there are no harmless drugs.

The only way to avoid risks is not to take drugs at all. This also goes for psychoactive substances (formerly known as ‘legal highs’) as well. If at the point of search anyone is found to be in possession of drugs, legal highs, pyros or weapons, our policy is that you will be refused entry and may be arrested.

Please don’t ruin your experience at Y Not before it gets started. Ahead of the festival we are encouraging everyone to read through the great advice shared by Festival Safe

If you find yourself in a vulnerable situation or are feeling particularly vulnerable or alone and scared at our event then please rest assured that our welfare team is here to help. Our medical and welfare teams are located in the Village Green area of the site and are open 24 hrs a day. They are there to help and to lend a friendly, non judgemental ear to whatever ails you.

We all want to have a good time but know your limits. Alcohol and other drugs can impair your judgement; don’t feel pressured into doing anything you aren’t comfortable with. If you need to visit medics or welfare, be honest about what you have consumed so they know how best to help you.

Y Not is committed to upholding the best practice to address incidents of sexual assault or harassment on its festival site. We are working with the following organisations & charities to ensure Y Not is a safe space for all who attend:

• Child Bereavement UK

The beneficiary charity of this year’s Y Not Festival is Child Bereavement UK, a national charity that supports children and young people (up to age 25), parents and families when a child grieves or when a child dies.

Throughout the festival volunteers for the charity will be wearing their bright yellow t-shirts and selling wristbands and raffle tickets for a chance to meet one of our performers. There will also be a Memorabilia Auction situated in the Village with all funds raised being donated to Child Bereavement UK.

Please support charity by donating what you can, helping them to rebuild lives by offering support free of charge to families facing the devastation of child bereavement. Thank you. For more information or to access support, please visit: Child Bereavement UK or call: 0800 02 888 40

• The Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

located in the Village green area offering a range of services such as: STI Testing, Sexual Health Advice, Emergency Contraception, Free Condoms.

• SV2

SV2 is a Derbyshire charity supporting sexual violence victims with ISVAs and Children's ISVAs. They provide counselling for all genders, for recent and historical abuse, working with but independently from the police to empower survivors.

• Derby and Derbyshire Suicide Prevention Programme

The Derby and Derbyshire Suicide Prevention Programme is back at Y Not to break the silence and stigma around suicide. Visit the team at Y Not via the stall in the Welfare Area for a chat and information.

• Mentell
  Mentell offers safe, confidential spaces for men (18+) to talk, free from advice and judgement. We provide free weekly support groups online and in-person. Visit our team at the festival and help support men's mental health.

• 1625 Outreach

1625 Outreach, local to Derbyshire, supports festival-goers with drugs, alcohol, and personal safety. They provide:

• Free, confidential advice on drugs/alcohol
• Harm reduction info and resources
• Help accessing on-site and community support
• Free safety resources (e.g., drink spiking covers)
• A safe space for harm reduction or recovery chats

Find them in the main arena and Village Green, or message on Instagram @1625_Outreach.

We have been working closely with the Derbyshire Police to ensure Y Not Festival will be an enjoyable and safe event for all. We hope you don’t need the police, but if you do, police officers will be on site during the festival, alongside security staff, and whilst we hope you won't need their assistance they will be there if you need support. We want you to leave Y Not with great memories, new friends, and... all of your belongings.

Read the tips below from officers for staying safe at this year's event:

• Keep valuable items with you in a secure bag or inside pockets at all times.
• Campers are encouraged to put valuables in their sleeping bag with them when they go to bed.
• Stick with your friends – if you're with people you know and trust, the chances are you'll look out for each other. Festivals give you the opportunity to meet new friends but going off with people who you've just met may lead you into situations you don't want to be in.
• Moderate your alcohol consumption, if you overdo it you'll be less aware and less likely to spot dangers.
• Keep an eye on your drink and never leave it unattended.
• If you’re the designated driver for your journey home, remember that you could still be over the limit if you have too much to drink the night before you leave. So if you plan to hit the road the next day, stay sober the night before. No festival is worth losing your licence or your life over, and if you’re over the limit the next day, the risk of a collision is huge.

You can report a crime in person with the dedicated police team at The Village Green, where call handlers can take reports of any incidents there and then. This will be open from 10am-6pm on Thursday 1st July and from 9am-6pm during Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Should you need to report a crime outside of these hours, please contact Derbyshire police via the following channels:

Facebook - send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page

Twitter - direct message the police contact centre via @DerPolContact

Website - there are several crime reporting tools on the Derbyshire Constabulary website or you can use the online contact form.

Phone – call us on 101

In an emergency, always call 999.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the Crimestoppers website.

Do not purchase tickets from any unofficial channel such as ticket touts operating outside the event and on social media, these tickets will NOT be valid and you will be refused entry.

If you can no longer make the event, you can register your ticket to be sold with our official partner Tixel. Visit the Y Not Tixel ticket page here. You can sign up to purchase an official resale ticket with our partner Tixel, who provide a safe and easy place for you to purchase a Y Not ticket from an existing customer.

MOBILE PHONES

Please protect your phones and belongings while at Y Not. Phone thieves are known to target large-scale music events. Keep your phone in a safe place such as a front pocket. Avoid back pockets or handbags that are easy to enter and arrange a location to meet your friends if you do lose your phone. Protect your phone by enabling a pin lock and write down all details including IMEI number and any tracker details (such as activating find my iPhone).

Please help us to keep yourselves and your property safe.

In the unfortunate event that you do lose your phone please report this to the campsite manager as soon as you can.

TOP TIP:

Write the phone number of a friend or family member with you at the festival, along with “If found please call this number” in your notes, screenshot it and save it as your phone’s lock screen. That way, if another festival goer or a member of staff finds your phone, they can call the number and arrange to get it returned.

If you lose anything at the Festival, please visit the Info Point, located In The Village Green, to log your details/lost item. Our team will be able to reunite you with your property if it has been handed in. Please note, found items will be kept for 2 weeks after the festival, following this all items that can be, will be given to local charities. Any lost phones not reunited at the end of the festival will be handed to Derbyshire Police. Please be alert and keep your belongings safe at all times.

You can report any lost property to us by using THIS form

The Info Point will be open from 10am - 10pm

£5 entry fee. Every night in The Giant Squid.

Thursday: 20.30pm – 00:00 am

Friday: 23:30 – 2:00 am

Saturday: 23:15 – 2:00 am

Sunday: 23:00 – 01:30 am

Fancy dress can be worn all weekend (we encourage it), but the competition for best dressed will be in Flamingo Jacks on Saturday at 15:15.

This year's theme is Anything beginning with the Letters Y, N, O, T.