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The National Bowl, Watling Street, Milton Keynes MK5 8AA There are three main entrances to the Bowl Access to all gates will be clearly signposted upon pedestrian arrival at the site. Arriving on Foot: For those arriving on foot from Central Milton Keynes, Gate 4 will be most appropriate https://what3words.com/monorail.agreeable.fights For those arriving by taxi, you will be directed to Gate 6 https://what3words.com/scorching.rotations.january The dedicated accessible entrance is at Gate 1 https://what3words.com/wager.lately.showed Booked Parking Parking may be booked online via www.parkthecarhere.com For those who have pre-booked parking, please follow the directions on your booking and signage on roadways: 🟠Orange Car Park (East) including accessible and coach parking https://what3words.com/trash.watched.remaining 🟢Green Car Park (Car Park A) https://what3words.com/rotate.culling.undertone 🟣Purple Car Park (Furzton Lake) https://w3w.co/young.flaunting.warbler Drop Off/Pick Up A number of roads will be closed to allow for the smooth ingress and egress of motorists and pedestrians and you are therefore requested to use the official Drop Off and Pick Up Points by following the signage as appropriate. There are two separate locations: Hackney Taxi Drop Off/Pick Up is located at Chesney Wold https://what3words.com/grief.sunroof.painted Private Hire, Family & Friends Drop Off/Pick Up is located at Kelvin Drive https://what3words.com/basket.skirt.ambitions For more information please look at our Travel Guide.

The event starts at 12PM with acts from the start, last entry time is strictly 5PM. We advise planning your journey & arriving as early as possible. Please be aware there is no re-entry if you leave you will not be admitted again.

No, you can download your ticket to your smartphone via the Skiddle app. Signal in the area can be restricted when there are a lot of people around, please download your ticket in advance or print your ticket off if you feel this will allow for a smoother entrance to our festival.

We are operating a cashless bar system. You will be able to buy drinks via chip & pin or contactless. If you will be heading to our festival with cash, this must be exchanged for tokens at our token booth. Food can be brought chip & pin, contactless payments or via cash

Car parks are open from 10am – 2am. There is no overnight parking available. Any vehicle left in the car parks after the closure time they will be removed at the owner’s expense. Some car parks are subject to a curfew at the event close and you may experience a slight delay to exit the car park while we clear the road outside of the pedestrians.

Yes, there will 50 + traders at Reggae Land to choose from including vegan & vegetarian options. Food can be bought via chip & pin, contactless payments or via cash.

There are no cash machines at the festival site. Chip & pin is available at the bars, token booths & food vendors. If you are bringing cash, please bring enough to last throughout the day as no festival re-entry’s are allowed.

There is two medical/welfare tents on-site and will be clearly sign posted. If you or your friends feel unwell during the event, please visit the welfare/medical area to seek medical attention. (please check our site map for the exact locations)

Illegal substances, alcohol, liquids of any sorts (including perfume/make up products/aerosols/drinks). Glass of any kind, flares or fireworks, selfie sticks, weapons. Hand sanitisers (100ml or less) will be allowed upon security checking the contents of the bottle. Unsealed bottles of water, chairs, & small picnics are fine to bring.

There are a number of official event car parks providing public parking in the immediate vicinity of the Bowl. Spaces can only be guaranteed by advance booking at the charge of £25 cars/minibuses/blue badge holders and £75 coaches. All bookings are subject to a booking fee and must be made via https://parkthecarhere.com

YES! Reggae Land is a family friendly event. However, anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Local taxi companies will be made aware of our festival taking place, however, please look to pre-arrange your travel to & from the festival as taxi availability can be limited once leaving the event. Local taxi company contact details: 001 Royal Cabs – 01908 444444 CAB365.UK – 01908 535353 247 Taxiline – 01908 676767 A1 Milton Keynes – 01908 492492 Clives – 01908 263263 Milton Keynes Taxi Service – 01908 596969 Starride – 01908 473373 MK City Cabs – 01908 382737 Greenline – 01908 596969 Skyline – 01908 222111 Joy Taxis – 01908 666000 AM Taxis – 01908 226666 MK Cabs – 01908 900900 Speedline – 01908 260260 Lucky Taxis – 01908 666222 Public transport routes: Trains The closest train station is Milton Keynes Central Train Station. Please see final train times below, please check this before attending the event for any updates The last train times returning to London Euston Saturday 5th August are: 10:02PM, 10:08PM, 10:20PM, 10:25PM, 10:48PM, 11:03PM, 11:07PM, 11:40PM Sunday 6th August 10PM, 10:11PM, 10:30PM, 10:35PM, 10:51PM, 11:07PM, 11:18PM, 11:43PM The last train times returning to Northampton Saturday 5th August are: 10:13PM, 10:27PM, 10:57PM, 11:14PM, 11:30PM, 11:47PM Sunday 6th August are: 10:08PM, 10:33PM, 10:37PM, 11:07PM, 11:36PM, 11:49PM, 11:58PM The last train times returning to Luton Saturday 5th August are: 10:02PM, 10:20PM, 10:25PM, 11:03PM, 11:40PM Sunday 6th August are: 10:11PM, 10:30PM, 11:07PM, 11:18PM, 11:43PM The last train times returning to Bedford Saturday 5th August are: 10:02PM, 10:20PM, 10:25PM, 11:03PM, 11:40PM Sunday 6th August 10:11PM, 10:30PM, 11:07PM, 11:18PM, 11:43PM The last train times returning to Birmingham Saturday 5th August are: 10:13PM, 10:18PM, 10:27PM, 10:32PM Sunday 6th August are: 10:08PM, 10:33PM, 10:47PM, 11:14PM The last train times returning to Hemel Hempstead Saturday 5th August are: 10:08PM, 10:25PM, 10:48PM, 10:07PM Sunday 6th August are: 10:11PM, 10:35PM, 11:18PM, 11:43PM The last train times returning to Peterborough Saturday 5th August are: 10:20PM, 10:25PM, 11:03PM, 11:40PM Sunday 6th August are 10:51PM, 11:43PM The last train times returning to Stevenage Saturday 5th August are: 10:20PM, 10:25PM, 11:03PM, 11:07PM Sunday 6th August are: 10:30PM, 10:51PM, 11:43PM Bus To get a bus back to Milton Keynes Train station, please see the below routes & final timings Route – 4 Pick up point – Knowlhill Roundabout East (18 minute walk) Saturday, 10:20PM Sunday, 10:02PM Route – 8E Pick up point – Kelvin Drive (10 minute Walk) Saturday, 10:24PM Uber & Bolt also operate in this area, so please download these apps as a precaution. Estimated price for a trip to Milton Keynes Central Station is £7-£10

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The National Bowl Milton Keynes Watling Street, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AA The venue is situated on the west side of Milton Keynes and is signposted from the outskirts and at major junctions within a 10 mile radius. Due to the high volume of vehicular traffic heading to the venue and volumes of pedestrian traffic at the egress stage, a series of road closures, diversions, temporary speed restrictions and waiting restrictions will be in place around the site footprint to facilitate safe access and egress of patrons to the event and to mitigate delays on the highway network. Follow the ‘Concert at MK Bowl’ yellow signs as you approach the venue - ignore your sat-nav - and allow extra time for your journey.

There are a number of official event car parks providing public parking in the immediate vicinity of the Bowl. Spaces can only be guaranteed by advance booking at the charge of £25 cars/minibuses/blue badge holders and £75 coaches. All bookings are subject to a booking fee and must be made via https://parkthecarhere.com Follow ‘Concert at MK Bowl Parking’ signage for the specific car park booked. The designated accessible car park is located in the East Car Park (Orange) What3words reference trash.watched.remaining. Car parks are open from 10:00 and close at 02:00. There is NO overnight parking available. Any vehicle left in car parks after the closure time will be removed at the owner’s expense. As this is a green field event, there are no EV charging points available on site. Parking will be on grass and is therefore subject to weather conditions. Some car parks are subject to a curfew at the event close and you may experience a slight delay to exit the car park while we clear the road outside of pedestrians. Pre booked tickets are non-refundable. Please note that parking on the day and will be subject to availability. Please use car parks provided as parking enforcement will be operational during the event. Residential areas will be protected and illegally parked cars are at risk of being towed away. Additional paid parking is available in Milton Keynes City Centre, with the most convenient located near to Milton Keynes Central Railway Station which connects to the pedestrian cycleway Redway system, a 25-30 minute (just over one mile) signposted walk to the venue.

No Waiting’ restrictions will be in place on the roadways surrounding the Bowl and no drop offs will be permitted. There are TWO official Drop Off and Pick Up Facilities: Hackney Carriage Drop Off & Pick Up The official Taxi Rank Drop Off and Pick Up facility is located on Chesney Wold which will be subject to a one-way system with entry from Summerson Road. Postcode: MK6 1NE. What3words reference: grief.sunroof.painted. Private Hire, Family & Friends Drop Off & Pick Up The official Drop Off and Pick Up point for Private Hire Vehicles, Family and Friends is located on Kelvin Drive. Postcode: MK5 8NHWhat3words reference: basket.skirt.ambitions.

The same restrictions will apply for taxi/private hire drop off and pick up as private cars and the arrangements as detailed above Drop Off & Pick Up should be followed.

Big Green Coach is operating return coach travel from: Bedford, Birmingham, Coventry, London King's Cross, Luton, Northampton, Peterborough and Stevenage and places can be booked by visiting their website: Reggae Land - Big Green Coach - The Events Travel Company. Big Green Coaches will parked on the Orange (East) car park with easy access into Gate 6.

The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central with services operated by Avanti West Coast (https://avantiwestcoast.co.uk) and London Northwest Railway (https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk). From Milton Keynes Central railway station exit right and walk for 50 metres and then turn right on to a footbridge over the railway line. This is pedestrian cycleway Redway system “Leisure Route 51” and a 25-30 minute (just over one mile) and will be signposted with event signage to the Bowl. Please bear in mind your return journey to the rail station may take longer due to the number of concertgoers exiting the venue at the same time. Patrons using rail transport are reminded that it is their responsibility to allow enough time to make the necessary rail connections when leaving the venue.

There are no local buses that directly serve The National Bowl site, however services 8/8A and service 4 operate to adjacent streets. Additionally a number of services operate from Station Square adjacent to Milton Keynes Central railway station from where the redway Leisure Route 51 can be used to access the Bowl. For more information on local services visit https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/highways/bus-rail-and-taxis/bus-timetables-maps-and-travel-updates.

The National Bowl Milton Keynes Watling Street, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AA Directions The venue is situated on the west side of Milton Keynes and is signposted from the outskirts and at major junctions within a 10 mile radius. Due to the high volume of vehicular traffic heading to the venue and volumes of pedestrian traffic at the egress stage, a series of road closures, diversions, temporary speed restrictions and waiting restrictions will be in place around the site footprint to facilitate safe access and egress of patrons to the event and to mitigate delays on the highway network. Follow the ‘Concert at MK Bowl’ yellow signs as you approach the venue - ignore your sat-nav - and allow extra time for your journey.

There are a number of official event car parks providing public parking in the immediate vicinity of the Bowl. Spaces can only be guaranteed by advance booking at the charge of £25 cars/minibuses/blue badge holders and £75 coaches. All bookings are subject to a booking fee and must be made via https://parkthecarhere.com Follow ‘Concert at MK Bowl Parking’ signage for the specific car park booked. The designated accessible car park is located in the East Car Park (Orange) What3words reference trash.watched.remaining. Car parks are open from 10:00 and close at 02:00. There is NO overnight parking available. Any vehicle left in car parks after the closure time will be removed at the owner’s expense. As this is a green field event, there are no EV charging points available on site. Parking will be on grass and is therefore subject to weather conditions. Some car parks are subject to a curfew at the event close and you may experience a slight delay to exit the car park while we clear the road outside of pedestrians. Pre-booked tickets are non-refundable. Please note that any parking on the day will be subject to availability. Please use car parks provided as parking enforcement will be operational during the event. Residential areas will be protected and illegally parked cars are at risk of being towed away. Additional paid parking is available in Milton Keynes City Centre, with the most convenient located near to Milton Keynes Central Railway Station which connects to the pedestrian cycleway Redway system, a 25-30 minute (just over one mile) signposted walk to the venue. Cycle Parking Cycle parking is available at the Green Car Park (Car Park A) and will be in a secure location stewarded throughout event times.

‘No Waiting’ restrictions will be in place on the roadways surrounding the Bowl and no drop offs will be permitted. Parking enforcement will be operation and fines will be issued for those ignoring the No Waiting/No Drop Off restrictions. Hackney Carriage Drop Off The official Taxi Rank Drop Off facility is located on Chesney Wold which will be subject to a one-way system with entry from Summerson Road. Postcode: MK6 1NE. What3words reference: grief.sunroof.painted. After the event, it is recommended that the Taxi Rank at Central Milton Keynes Station is used, follow the pedestrian signs for CMK Station. What3words reference headliner.falls.solution. Private Hire, Family & Friends Drop Off & Pick Up The official Drop Off and Pick Up point for Private Hire Vehicles, Family and Friends is located on Kelvin Drive. Postcode: MK5 8NH What3words reference: basket.skirt.ambitions. Please note that there is no access to Kelvin Drive off Davy Avenue.

Trains The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central with services operated by Avanti West Coast (https://avantiwestcoast.co.uk) and London Northwest Railway (https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk). From Milton Keynes Central railway station exit right and walk for 50 metres and then turn right on to a footbridge over the railway line. This is pedestrian cycleway Redway system “Leisure Route 51” and a 25-30 minute (just over one mile) and will be signposted with event signage to the Bowl. Please bear in mind your return journey to the rail station may take longer due to the number of concertgoers exiting the venue at the same time. Patrons using rail transport are reminded that it is their responsibility to allow enough time to make the necessary rail connections when leaving the venue. Local Buses There are no local buses that directly serve The National Bowl site, however services 8/8A and service 4 operate to adjacent streets. Additionally a number of services operate from Station Square adjacent to Milton Keynes Central railway station from where the redway Leisure Route 51 can be used to access the Bowl. For more information on local services visit https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/highways/bus-rail-and-taxis/bus-timetables-maps-and-travel-updates.

Big Green Coach is operating return coach travel from: Bedford, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Coventry, Ipswich, Leicester, London Victoria, Luton, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Peterborough and Swindon and places can be booked by visiting their website:Chase and Status at MK Bowl - Big Green Coach - The Events Travel Company Big Green Coaches will parked on the Orange (East) car park with easy access into Gate 6 and Gate 1 (accessible).

The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central with services operated by Avanti West Coast (https://avantiwestcoast.co.uk) and London Northwest Railway (https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk). Patrons are advised to visit lnr.uk/plan to check their journey in advance and on the day for live updates at nationalrail.co.uk. From Milton Keynes Central railway station exit right and walk for 50 metres and then turn right on to a footbridge over the railway line. This is pedestrian cycleway Redway system “Leisure Route 51” and a 25-30 minute (just over one mile) and will be signposted with event signage to the Bowl. Please bear in mind your return journey to the rail station may take longer due to the number of attendees exiting the venue at the same time. Patrons using rail transport are reminded that it is their responsibility to allow enough time to make the necessary rail connections when leaving the venue. Rail services will be running via the following locations (Please be aware some routes may include rail changes) London Euston Northampton Station Birmingham New Street Hemel Hempstead Peterborough Stevenage Luton Last timetabled services as of 20th March 2024 are To London Euston 23:03 + 23:07 + 23:41 To Northampton 22:57 + 23:14 + 23:30 + 23:47 + 00:11 + 00:40 + 01:00 + 01:19 To Birmingham New Street 22:27 + 22:33 To Hemel Hempstead 22:08 + 22:25 + 22:48 + 23:07 To Peterborough 22:20 + 22:25 + 23:03 To Stevenage 22:20 + 22:25 + 23:03 + 23:07 To Luton 22:20 + 22:25 + 23:03 + 23:41

For those requiring mobility assistance or special accessibility needs, we have a dedicated entrance designed to accommodate these requirements. This entrance can be found at Gate One. To assist you in finding the exact location of this gate, we have provided a what3words link: https://w3w.co/welcome.rural.activism

Understanding the importance of close and convenient parking for those with accessibility needs, we have arranged for dedicated accessible parking spaces. These spaces are located near Gate One to minimise travel distance. You can access these parking areas via the East Car Park entrance, which is conveniently situated off Watling Street. To help you navigate directly to this parking area, we have provided a what3words link: https://w3w.co/labs.royal.decimals You can find more details and secure your parking spot using the link we've provided

We recommend checking booking.com/Expedia & AirBnB for local accommodation, however please find a suggested list of hotels below. Doubletree by Hilton Milton Keynes https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ltndtdi-doubletree-milton-keynes/ Holiday Inn Milton Keynes https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/milton-keynes/mlkbk/hoteldetail Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/milton-keynes/leonardo-hotel-milton-keynes Moxy Milton Keynes https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/ltnox-moxy-milton-keynes/overview/ Novotel Milton Keynes https://all.accor.com/hotel/3272/index.en.shtml EasyHotel Milton Keynes https://www.easyhotel.com/hotels/united-kingdom/milton-keynes/milton-keynes-central Mercure Milton Keynes https://www.mercuremiltonkeynes.com/ Holiday Inn Express https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/milton-keynes/mlkep/hoteldetail Premier Inn – Furzton Lake https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/buckinghamshire/milton-keynes/milton-keynes-south-west-furzton-lake.html Premier Inn – Milton Keynes Central https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/buckinghamshire/milton-keynes/milton-keynes-central-theatre-district.html The Broughton Hotel https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/buckinghamshire/broughton-hotel Peartree Lodge Waterside https://www.peartreelodge.com/

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