Travel

  • Where is Medicine Festival?

Medicine is hosted in Berkshire, 45 minutes from London and 25 minutes from Reading. The nearest train stations are Midgham, Aldermaston and Thatcham.

  • How do I get to the festival?

Please follow the postcode RG7 4LY to get to site, or better to use the WhatThreeWords, which is bonfires horseshoe valley

  • Do you offer public coaches or shuttles?

Yes we have both options available:

  • ARRIVING BY MEDICINE COACH

The Medicine Coach – running from London only, operates on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th (for arrival) and Monday (for return journeys). Information on coach pick up locations and departure time can be found HERE:

  • ARRIVING BY SHUTTLE 

This year Medicine is operating a dedicated shuttle bus service from Reading and Theale train stations, dropping you directly at the main entrance. 

Tickets for the shuttle bus should be purchased in advance at our website ticket page for £29 (Reading) or £14 (Theale) return. The shuttles will run on a rolling basis throughout the day, both on Wednesday +Thursday for arrivals, and for the return from Medicine sit to Reading and Theale on Monday.

The shuttles operate between 11am – 7pm on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th and from 7:30am – 1:30pm on Monday  17th August. 

If you miss the shuttle time you have purchased your ticket for, please wait for a space on the next available shuttle service. 

You can book your shuttle bus tickets HERE

  • Can I get to the Festival by Train? 

Yes – Trains are well-connected from all ma jor UK cities. The nearest train stations are:

  • Aldermaston
  • Midgham
  • Thatcham

Please note: these smaller stations DO NOT have taxi ranks, so you’ll need to book a taxi in advance. 

Larger stations with taxi ranks are : Newbury, Reading, or Basingstoke.

 

  • Can I be dropped off or get a taxi? 

Yes – for General Drop off – please follow signs to Gate A.

For artists and boutique camping, please get dropped off and collected from Gate B.

  • Do you have bike lock facilities?

Currently we do not have this as an option. We are looking into this for future but please make alternate travel arrangements.

  • Is there parking at the venue?

Yes we have plenty of parking, although we encourage car sharing wherever possible. To park your car costs £25 per car.

  • Can I bring my live-in vehicle?

Yes – you need to buy a separate ticket which is £95

  • Can I sleep in my car?

You cannot sleep in your car unless you have a live-in vehicle pass.

  • Do I need a visa or ETA if I’m travelling from Europe?

If you’re an EU citizen travelling to Medicine for up to six months, you don’t need a visa, but you WILL need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the UK. An ETA costs £20, is valid for two years (or until your passport expires), and is required before boarding your flight or other transport to the UK. Irish citizens are exempt, and you won’t need an ETA if you already hold a UK visa, eVisa, or settled/pre-settled status.

Please check the latest guidance via the official UK Government website before you travel and APPLY HERE FOR ETA.