Public Transport Information:
The nearest mainline railway stations are Hartford (for those coming from Crewe or Liverpool) or Chester (for those coming from Manchester or North Wales).
There is an hourly bus service (no. 82) from Hartford station to Kelsall (except Sundays & Bank Holidays).
From Chester, bus no. 37 leaves from Foregate St (3 per day Mon-Fri, 2 per day Sat) and bus no. 82 from the bus station (hourly Mon-Sat).
There is a free bus service which runs every 6 minutes from the station to Foregate St, the bus station and the city centre.
There is also a small train station at Delamere (on the Chester - Northwich line) but this is about 3 miles from the festival site and there is no regular bus service.
Unfortunately there are no normal service buses to Kelsall on Sundays or Bank Holidays but the Sandstone Trail tourist bus runs over the weekend and stops at Delemere station and Kelsall. For more information and up to date times ring Cheshire Traveline on 01244 602666 or email traveline@cheshire.gov.uk.
Venues:
The festival is based around Kelsall Green – a large field behind the Lord Binning pub (previously the Morris Dancer), Chester Road , Kelsall , CW6 0RS . The main concert marquee, craft fair, children's entertainment and main campsite are situated on this field, and the site office, first aid and car parking are located in the pub grounds.
Other venues used are Kelsall Community Centre, Kelsall Social Club, and another pub, The Farmers Arms.
All venues are within walking distance – see village map below. |