Gates Open
Gates open for all campers, traders and ticket holders at 11am Tuesday 7th August 2012 at no extra cost. If you arrive late into the night you can purchase your ticket the following day.

Getting Here
Farmer Phil's Festival
Near Gatten Farm
Ratlinghope
Shrewsbury
Shropshires
SY5 0SN (post code not accurate see Google map)

Tel: 01588-650632
Email: info@farmerphilsfestival.com
Web: www.farmerphilsfestival.com

The festival site is in an area called Ratlinghope, 13 miles south of Shrewsbury and 1000 feet above sea level in rural Shropshire UK.

Important Journey Information
The last part of the journey can be difficult for those traveling from the North and the East as there are so many choices - so we have set up an ingenious Google Map link to help.

1. Click here when your ready for a special interactive Google map.
2. Drag symbol 'start point' around the Google map to mark your start position or enter your post code / town in box 'A' top left. is the all important Longden Rd diversion near Shrewsbury. is the exact festival location.
3. If you are coming from the south 'right click' on to remove it. Its important to get on to the Longden road as soon as possible out of Shrews

The reason for this:
Visitors have been driving to Church Stretton and then what seems a short hop to Farmer Phil's 'on a map at least' is in fact a difficult, narrow road with extreme declines, twists, turns and takes a very long time - though scenic. Always use you gears and breaks in cycles to slow your car down and prevent breaks seizing up. . . that's if you decide to come the Church Stretton route.

Travel Options
	Trains:
	Trains: Shrewsbury Station 13 miles Church Stretton Station 5 miles
	Taxi
	Taxi: Central Taxis Shrewsbury Central Taxis Shrewsbury will be the main festival operator for the weekend. 01743 441144 You can book online Website: Concord Taxis Shrewsbury 07787 557563 Website: Also check our Local Taxi man on. 07787 557563 Expect to pay for up 4 people in one taxi £15 - £20 from Shrewsbury to the festival site. Thats about £5 each.
	Sat Nav
	Sat Nav (from the North of England) Traveling only from the North, North West and West: Set your destination to Bridges then go to navigate again this time select Travel VIA and enter Nobold Lane. Your going to Bridges via Nobold Lane. You will see Farmer Phils on your right one mile before Bridges. Reason for this: You need to get on to the Longden Road out of Shrewsbury then you are on the right trackfor the festival site.
	Airport
	Airport Manchester Airport 49 miles Birmingham Airport 50 miles
	Helicopter
	Helicopter Arrival by helicopter is by prior arrangement only - you must have a valid ticket. Tel: 01588 650632

Distance to::
Shrewsbury 13 Miles
The Bridges Pub' 1.2.miles
Church Stretton (see above issues?) 8.3 miles
Bishops Castle 11.3 Miles (petrol & shopping)
Stiper Stones: Walks 2.8 miles

Festival Budi (Car Share)
If you are seeking a lift or if you have to drive your car please try Farmer Phil's  ''Festival Budi' scheme. We have our own 'Lift Share Network'. First check the 'One Off Journey Calculator" if you're driving an average sized petrol car, having four people in it will bring your CO2 emissions per person to less than traveling by train! So it really does make a difference to fill up all the seats and share the petrol cost. FestivalBUDi.com

Nearest Shop:
Wentnor Stores, 15 Rock Close, Wentnor : 01588 650113. Distance 2 miles. See exact location map

Accommodation:
The Horseshoe Inn 1.2.miles Tel: 01588 650260
YHA Bridges 1.2.miles Tel: 01588 650656
Birchope Byrn Ratlinghope 1.5 miles. 01588 650450
Upper Stanbatch Cottage 2 miles. 0845 268 1375
The Sun at Norbury 3 miles. 01588) 650680
The Inn on the Green 2 miles. 01588 650105
Harpers End Tel: 0845 268 1375
Sun Cottage 0845 268 1375
Other accommodation Bishops Castle
Other accommodation Shrewsbury

Special Offers
First you get the Normal Price then the Special Offer
Best Offer: 2 nights in top Shrewsbury hotels the Prince Rupert Hotel and The Lion with return train journey £99 ring to see if this offer is still available. OFER AS
Tel: 01743 499955. MORE SPECIAL OFFERS

Visitor Information:
Tourist Information 01743 350761
Visit Bishops Castle
Visit Shrewsbury
Shropshire Star Entertainment News
Shropshire Magazine

Corrections:
Please send all errors and corrections to the webmaster and have them amended ASAP.
Contact: Brandon Young
webmaster@farmerphilsfestival.com
brandon@farmerphilsfestival.com

Or see the official UK Ordnance Survey Map

View images of Shropshire here

The Bridges is open for 2012 Festival and under the new management of The Three Tunns Brewery.
(Picture) Dirty Ray (with hat) and friends at our local

see The Bridges website
http://www.thebridgespub.co.uk/