ESSENTIAL INFO

ADULT WEEKEND - This Ticket allows those aged 18 and above access to Y Not Festival from Friday – Sunday.

YOUTH WEEKEND -  This Ticket allows those aged 13-17 access to Y Not Festival from Friday – Sunday.

FAMILY WEEKEND -  This Ticket allows those aged 18 and above access to Y Not Festival from Friday – Sunday in Family Camping.

YOUTH FAMILY WEEKEND -  This Ticket allows those aged 13-17 access to Y Not Festival from Friday – Sunday in Family Camping.

CHILD WEEKEND (6-12) - This Ticket allows those aged 6-12 access to Y Not Festival from Friday – Sunday.

CHILD WEEKEND (5 & UNDER) - This Ticket allows those aged 5 & under access to Y Not Festival from Friday – Sunday.

Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (21+) at all times.

Child weekend tickets have access to General Camping, Family camping & Glamping, in line with their accompanying adult.

Start the party a day earlier and secure your camping spot with our Thursday Entry! Thursday Upgrade must be bought in conjunction with an Adult / Youth / Family or Child Camping ticket.

Payment Plans give you the opportunity to break your tickets down into more affordable monthly chunks. After selecting your tickets, hit installment plan in the booking flow and choose the amount of months you’d like to split the cost over. Payment plans can be selected on all ticket types and extras.

We strongly advise you to pre-book your parking before your arrival at Y Not Festival. You will be charged £35 on arrival to the car park if you do not purchase a ticket in advance.   

If you have pre-booked before the 7th July, parking passes will be sent to the lead bookers address by Monday 28th July. Please hang these on your rear view mirror 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 7th July you will be sent a PDF parking pass by Wednesday 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. 

This ticket allows access to the Live-In Vehicle field from Friday to Monday morning unless purchased alongside a Thursday upgrade. One pass is required per vehicle. Trailer tents are allowed.

Pitches are 7m x 7m and everything must fit within your pitch.

For more information on all types of accommodation including upgrades head to our accommodation tab HERE.

Access applications for Y Not festival 2025 are now closed! For all Info regarding Access applications please head to our Access page.

Access customers will be sent information by our access team

For all info regarding Residents tickets please head to our Residents page HERE.

You will be charged a booking fee. The fee is in place to cover the administration costs of processing the transaction. We always try to keep it as low as possible for you.

For any ticket enquiries please contact See Tickets here.
Terms and Conditions
For full Y Not 2025 ticketing T&C’s head here. Full Event T&C’s can be found here.

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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. Traffic from south must pay attention to yellow traffic signs only, DO NOT follow SAT NAV due to local and event specific road closures. We don't want your journey to take longer than it should.

After collecting your wristbands from the gates, you’ll be directed to the General Camping area.

If you have booked a Pre-Pitched Tent
After collecting your wristbands from the gates, you’ll be directed to the General Camping area. Head to the Pre-Pitched area of the campsite.

Once you enter the area, please look for a member of the Pre-Pitched team. Provide your order number and booking name and you will be shown to your tent.

If you have booked a Reserved Pitch
After collecting your wristbands from the gates, you’ll be directed to the General Camping area. Head to the Reserved Pitches area of the campsite.

Once you enter the area, please look for a member of the Reserved Pitches team. Provide your order number and booking name and you will be shown to your pitch.

If you have purchased premium parking, follow instructions for General parking above, then follow signs towards the front of the car park where you will find the premium car park entrance on the left, situated at the closest point to the festival gates. Please listen to parking attendants and make your pass available to them for a smooth entry into the car park. 

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Follow yellow traffic signs along the A5012 for family parking. As you get closer to the festival follow signs marked with a PURPLE triangle 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 Family Premium parking, head to the front of the car park where you will find the premium car park. 

PLEASE NOTE THIS CAR PARK IS FOR FAMILY WRISTBANDS ONLY, YOU WILL BE DIRECTED BACK TO THE GENERAL CAR PARKS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT TICKETS FOR THE FAMILY BOX OFFICE. 

After collecting your wristbands from the Family gates, you’ll be directed to the Family Camping area.

If you've booked a Reserved Pitch

After collecting your wristbands from the Family gates, you’ll be directed to the Family Camping area. Head to the Reserved Pitches area of the campsite.

Once you enter the area, please look for a member of the Reserved Pitches team. Provide your order number and booking name and you will be shown to your pitch.

Leaving site

We have introduced a new one-way system for vehicles leaving the Family Car Park. This change is designed to prevent crossover traffic and improve overall flow on the track as vehicles leave the site.

We’ve made significant improvements to the exit route, including resurfacing, groundworks, and the removal of hedges and other obstructions to keep the way clear and accessible for all types of vehicles exiting on this route.

The route is similar in distance to the main exit and has been designed to allow for a steady, free flowing departure for all vehicles.

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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.

Traffic from the South must pay attention to yellow traffic signs only, DO NOT follow SAT NAV due to local and event specific road closures. We don't want your journey to take longer than it should.

After collecting your wristbands from the gates, you’ll be directed to the Paradise Peaks area.

If you've booked Paradise Peaks Pre-Pitched

After collecting your wristbands from the gates, you’ll be directed to the Paradise Peaks area. Head to the Pre-Pitched area of the campsite.

Once you enter the area, please look for a member of the Pre-Pitched team. Provide your order number and booking name and you will be shown to your tent.

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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.

Traffic from the South must pay attention to yellow traffic signs only, DO NOT follow SAT NAV due to local and event specific road closures. We don't want your journey to take longer than it should.

After collecting your wristbands from the box office, follow signs & head over to the Glamping fields, located a short walk away.

Once you enter the field, please look for the reception and simply provide your order number and booking name and a member of the team will show you to your tent, pre-erected in the perfect spot and they will help you get settled in.

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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.

Please pay close attention to parking attendants who will correctly direct you to Premium, Powered & General Live–In Pitches.

Please have your specific live-in pass types on display clearly to ensure a smooth arrival.

Key things to note:

1. Please ensure any gas bottles are secured and stored safely in your vehicle
2. If you are a planning to bring a water tank, please ensure it is full ahead of your arrival
3. Please display your vehicle hangar over your rear view mirror upon arrival

The live in vehicle fields are situated adjacent to a live road, please ensure when walking to the crossing that you stay in the fields and do not walk down the road to gain access to site. There are signs on site to support with this, please be mindful of them when moving around the live in fields. 

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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 alongside the Access Parking.

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 to pre-book your parking before your arrival at Y Not Festival. You will be charged £35 on arrival to the car park if you do not purchase a ticket in advance.   

If you have pre-booked before the 7th July, parking passes will be sent to the lead bookers address by Monday 28th July. Please hang these on your rear view mirror 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 7th July you will be sent a PDF parking pass by Wednesday 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. 

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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. Please do not use the side of the roads/lanes as a pickup and drop off point, this will not only cause issues with traffic but also is considered very unsafe. 

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Your carbon-neutral coach will arrive at YNot's official coach park on Thursday, and return to your pick-up location on Monday, hassle-free. You won't need to worry about being the designated driver or relying on public transport.

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All advanced coach ticket purchasers will be dropped into the festival pick up & drop off point. You will then need to head to the pick up and drop off point on Monday 4th August for return journeys. Please check your inbox for all the information you need from Big Green Coach regarding your booking. If you have not received an email please get in touch here: [email protected] 

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. Unfortunately, we will not be running a shuttle bus service from Matlock or Buxton train stations this year. Please make sure to book a taxi to site or make alternative travel plans. Suggested local taxi companies can be found in the taxi section below.

Unfortunately we will not be running a shuttle bus service from Matlock or Buxton train stations to Y Not 2025. Please make sure to book a taxi to site or make alternative travel plans. Suggested local taxi companies can be found in the taxi section.

There will be a Bike Park available for use at the main festival gates. No locks will be provided, please bring your own.

Please direct Taxis to the Pick Up and Drop Off location. If you need to pre-book a taxi, we recommend that you do this as soon as possible. While we don’t have an official taxi partner, we can recommend the following taxi firms:
 

ASHBOURNE 

Ashbourne Taxis (01335 345198) – Local operator offering taxis & minibuses, wheelchair-friendly, covers villages Carsington, Hartington & Biggin  

Cross Dales Taxis – Also serves Buxton & Matlock offers 4 & 8‑seaters and long‑distance journeys. 

BUXTON 

Allied Taxis (01298 72123) 

A2Z Cars Buxton (01298 24455) – 10 vehicles, night‑driver service (Thu–Mon), wheelchair support & female drivers  

Tic‑Tak Taxis – 24/7 service, 14‑vehicle fleet, 5–8 seater options & accessible vehicles tic-tak.co.uk. 

The Xtra Mile – pre‑booked fares only, available round‑the‑clock - txm-taxi.co.uk. 

MATLOCK 

Cross Dales Taxis - 01629 650025 / 01629 820028.- https://www.crossdalestaxis.co.uk/ 

Mr T Taxis (07815 689 241) – 24/7 local service mrttaxismatlock.co.uk. 

Central Cars Chesterfield (01246 200 500) – Nearby 24‑hour service covering Matlock - centralcarschesterfield.co.uk

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!

The following items are not permitted to be taken into Y NOT Festival and will be disposed of at the point of entry:

VIEW ALL PROHIBITED ITEMS HERE

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.

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 main gates. Please note, you will not be allowed to re-enter the site with alcohol once you’ve got your wristband. If you plan to make multiple trips to your vehicle upon arrival, we recommend bringing your alcohol through the gates on your first trip. 

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. 

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

Please remember to bring any prescription / regular medications you normally take, and do not stop taking them or change your dosage because you are coming to the festival, without consulting your doctor first. Sealed prescription medication will be allowed in at the gates.

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

We want everyone who attends Y Not to have the best weekend and experience possible, so please act sensibly. With that in mind, don’t leave drinks unattended or accept a drink, vape or anything else from someone you don’t know. If you or a friend feel unwell, please contact a member of staff right away or head to the Medics/ Welfare tent.

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.

Please remember to bring any prescription / regular medications you normally take, and do not stop taking them or change your dosage because you are coming to the festival, without consulting your doctor first. Sealed prescription medication will be allowed in at the gates.

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: 

• 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.  

• 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. Mentell provides free weekly support groups online and in-person. Visit the team at Y Not 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:

• Always keep valuable items with you in a secure bag or inside pockets.

• 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 31st 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. 

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 our online form which you can find HERE

Campsite Hubs are located in every campsite and serve as your go-to spot throughout the weekend in the campsites. These covered areas are perfect for grabbing a bite to eat, enjoying a coffee, or meeting up with friends, they’re the heart of the campsite community and a place to escape your tent. 

Each hub is staffed by our dedicated Campsite Management Team, with Campsite Managers on duty 24hrs a day over the weekend. They’re there to answer your questions, offer information, and help with anything you need during your stay at Y Not. If you run into any issues, just head to your nearest Campsite Hub, and the members of staff there will be happy to help.