WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU AT BIG CHURCH FESTIVAL.
Below is some handy info to help you find us easily and keep the traffic as low as it can go.
- Get here as early as possible!
- Have your e-ticket ready for checking before you reach the ticket gate
- Travel in groups by coach if possible (it’s cheaper and more environmentally friendly)
- Get your friends together and share lifts, fewer cars mean fewer queues.
- Stay over in the Big Church Campsite or Glamping Village and get even more out of your visit, without having to go in and out of the event you get to be fully immersed!
- Allow about 30 minutes to exit the site at the end of the day, but be aware that it could take longer
By Car
Parking is £12.50 per car at the Big Church Festival which can be pre-booked on our website.
The Big Church Festival is a big event in a rural location, so getting in and out of the site does mean there may be some queuing. Please bear with our fantastic Traffic Management and Parking teams as they work so hard to get everyone in and out as quickly and safely as possible.
Once you have parked your car on-site, you can begin to make your way on foot to the campsite or event entrance and get the fun started!
The full address is: Wiston Estate, Steyning BN44 3DD. Kindly be aware that access to the event is not available via Mouse Lane in Steyning village. As you approach the site, please rely on road signs rather than a Sat Nav to guide you to the designated gate for entry.
Please see further information below regarding what gate you will need to enter through:
DAY VISITORS ARRIVING FROM THE EAST (PAST STEYNING) INCLUDING ALL ACCESSIBLE DAY VISITORS FROM EAST + WEST
If you are coming for the day arriving from the East (Past Steyning) then you need to look out for the RED GATE on the A283.
- Download the What 3 Words App
- Type the What 3 Words location below for RED GATE into the search bar: ///geek.showed.writings
- Click on navigate from the menu at the bottom
- Select Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to provide you with the Sat Nav route to RED GATE
- If you have access needs please park in theDay Visitor Accessible Car Park
DAY VISITORS ARRIVING FROM THE WEST (A24) EXCLUDING ACCESSIBLE DAY VISITORS
If you are coming for the day and arriving from the West (A24) you need to head for the GREEN GATE.
- Download theWhat 3 WordsApp
- Type the What 3 Words location below forGREEN GATE into the search bar: ///tolerates.dreams.salary
- Click onnavigatefrom the menu at the bottom
- Select Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to provide you with the Sat Nav route to GREEN GATE
Once you have parked up, identify the location of your car using What 3 Words so you can find it easily when you are going home!
CAMPING/GLAMPING/RENT-A-TENT
If you are camping/Glamping or staying in a Rent-A-Tent at Big Church you need to head for the GREEN GATE.
- Download theWhat 3 WordsApp
- Type the What 3 Words location below for GREEN GATE into the search bar: ///tolerates.dreams.salary
- Click onnavigatefrom the menu at the bottom
- Select Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to provide you with the Sat Nav route to GREEN GATE
Once you have parked up, identify the location of your car using What 3 Words so you can find it easily when you are going home!
ACCESSIBLE CAMPSITE
If you are using the Accessible Campsite at Big Church you need to head for the GREEN GATE.
- Download theWhat 3 WordsApp
- Type the What 3 Words location below for GREEN GATEinto the search bar:///tolerates.dreams.salary
- Click onnavigatefrom the menu at the bottom
- Select Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to provide you with the Sat Nav route to GREEN GATE
Once you have parked up, identify the location of your car using What 3 Words so you can find it easily when you are going home!
Our parking team will guide you to the Accessible car park where you can unload your car and make your way to the Accessible ticket gate. Please use the GREEN gate if you are staying in a campervan/caravan in the Accessible campsite.
CARAVANS & CAMPERVANS
For all our cool van lifers (i.e staying in Caravans/ Campervans), you need to head for the BLUE GATE.
- Download theWhat 3 WordsApp
- Type the What 3 Words location below for BLUE GATEinto the search bar:///storyline.sliders.spinning
- Click onnavigatefrom the menu at the bottom
- Select Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to provide you with the Sat Nav route to BLUE GATE
Once you have parked up,identify the location of your vehicle using What 3 Wordsso you can find it easily. This is really useful at night and also if you have any problems and need assistance from our medical or safety team.
By Bus
The nearest bus stop is in Steyning Village.
We would advise you to go to Shoreham and get the shuttle bus as this drops you directly into the event area. See below for more information regarding the Shuttle Bus.
By Train
No car? No problem! Just a short train journey from Brighton which is excellently connected with London. Getting the train or public transport is a fantastic option for the Big Church Festival. If you’re catching the train to the Big Church Festival, the nearest station is Shoreham-by-Sea. It’s easy to get here from London, Gatwick Airport and everywhere! The Trainline can give you all the information on prices and times available.
Don’t let any distance put you off! We want to see you there and there are plenty of transport options available.
We have a shuttle bus running regularly from Shoreham-by-Sea train station to the event across the weekend. Ferrying any train riders or last-leg lift seekers to Big Church! The bus stops at the back of the main arena by the day ticket gate. More information regarding the Shuttle Bus will be available closer to the event!
Shuttle Bus
We have a shuttle bus running regularly from Shoreham-By-Sea train station to the event across the weekend. Ferrying any train riders or last-leg lift seeks to Big Church! The bus stops at the back of the main arena by the day ticket gate. There is no need to pre-book this service, you will be able to buy a ticket on the bus, they will accept cash & card. You can find all the information and the timetable below.
- Adult Single Ticket £4.00
- Child Single Ticket £2.00
- Family Single Ticket £10.00 (up to 2 adults, 2 children)
DOWNLOAD HERE
COACH
We give FREE tickets to coach drivers, to say a big ‘thank you coach driver’ and give them the opportunity to get stuck in with the event. If your coach driver would like a free ticket please contact us at [emailprotected] for more detail.
BY PLANE
If you are visiting from abroad you will no doubt be travelling through the sky. The closest airport to Wiston House is London Gatwick. The journey by car from London Gatwick to Wiston House is only about 45 minutes, and from London Heathrow, it’s about 1 hour and 15 minutes. If you are not keen on an airport transfer, there are loads of trains running regularly from Gatwick Airport to Shoreham-by-Sea station.
If you are getting an airport transfer please ask them to follow the signs to YELLOW GATE.
We have a special drop off/ pick point at this dedicated gate for taxis so they won’t get stuck with the other event traffic. Please don’t let them drop you off on the A283 this is a fast and dangerous road!
