Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question not on the list please contact us.
Where is the festival?
The address for the festival is Culford School, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 6TX
Watch out for the joining instructions for further information.
When is the festival?
The dates for the full festival are 12pm Wednesday 28th May to 2pm Sunday 1st June.
How do I get there?
Driving
Use postcode IP28 6TX to find the best route for you. Once you enter the site there will be directions to the car park and the festival reception.
Public Transport
Bury St Edmunds has good rail links to London (King’s Cross and Liverpool Street Stations), Ipswich and Cambridge and the train station is located just 10 to 15 minutes from Culford School by taxi.
You can find more information on getting there here.
We have a Whatsapp transport group too where you could ask about lift share, or pick up from the train station
BOOKING
How do I book?
Booking is coming soon.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes absolutely you can pay by monthly installments.
Can I come for the weekend?
Yes! We would love to have you for the weekend. The weekend is from Friday 10am to Sunday 2pm. Let us know when booking if you want to come for Friday morning Sadhana at 5am for a small supplement.
Can I come for a day?
Yes absolutely. You can book a full day ticket for Thursday, Friday or Saturday. You are welcome to come to sadhana at 5am. The day ticket includes lunch and dinner and a small supplement for breakfast so we know numbers for the meals.
Can I book last minute?
You can book up to 4 days before the festival, by end of day Saturday 24th. We need to give the festival the full numbers 72 hours before we start for the catering team.
ACCOMMODATION
What types of accommodation do you offer?
We have single rooms, twin rooms, family rooms and camping too!
Can I have a room with an ensuite?
Unfortunately, the venue doesn’t have any rooms with ensuite. If you need a room next door to a bathroom, please let us know in the comments when you book. Or contact us to let us know.
Can I camp?
We have a few spaces for camping. Make sure you bring plenty of warm clothes and warm bedding so you stay cozy.
What do the rooms provide?
The rooms are very nice and provide all the bedding for each person. And they have sinks, bedside tables, a wardrobe and usually a desk and chair. Please bring a cot and bedding for infants.
Why is accommodation more expensive than in recent years?
Venue costs have risen since last year, and we have done our best to keep the costs low, with a small increase to the ticket prices for the festival.
This doesn’t make a profit for us, the ticket pricing just covers our costs of the venue and putting on the festival. We do our best to make it affordable for families, with cost price children tickets, and we offer a few bursary tickets for those who haven’t the funds to pay for the full ticket.
We are unpaid volunteers putting on the festival for the community because we love it.
What do I need to bring?
You will get full instructions on what to bring in the joining email.
Do remember to bring your yoga mat and warm blanket for sadhana!
FOOD & DRINK
What meals are included?
Breakfast lunch and dinner are all included and fresh fruit. All the food will be vegan, gluten free nutritious and delicious.
If you are coming for the day, we ask for a small supplement for breakfast so that we have numbers for the venue.
Are there kitchen facilities?
In each bedroom block there are tea and coffee making facilities, and a fridge, but tea and coffee are not provided. You can come and have a free yogi tea in the bazaar/reception area.
Can I bring my own food?
All meals are provided and fresh fruit for snacks. If you want to bring your own food you are welcome to do so ( no nuts please ). Please note there are no cooking facilities. The venue is a nut free site.
Do you cater for food allergies?
All the food will be vegan, gluten free* nutritious and delicious.
*NB We will provide both gluten free and normal bread in the mornings, so please take care which you choose.
If you have specific food allergies please contact us and we will work with the catering team to see if we can accommodate you.
OTHER
How much profit does the festival make?
The festival is based on seva (service without expectation of benefits) and we budget to break even each year. It usually makes a small profit or small loss. Whenever we make a profit, we put that into more bursary places for the community and improvements to the festival for you.
The festival is lovingly organised by a small team of unpaid volunteers. And we are super grateful to the teachers who volunteer their time without payment to arrive early and setup the festival, work each day to ensure the smooth running, and pack away at the end.
PS We would love your help with packing away if you can spare 30 mins or an hour to help.🙏💕