FAQs

Tickets & Booking

  • Tickets are available to buy now! Click here to get yours!

  • Saturday Day Tickets can be purchased at the gate (subject to availability).

    All weekend tickets, glamping, dorms, and campervan passes must be pre-booked.

  • No - refunds are not available. Please make sure you can attend before purchasing your ticket.

  • £10 per car for the weekend or £6 for Saturday-only tickets. Parking passes can be purchased in advance with your ticket.

  • Yes - carers can attend free of charge. You’ll just be asked to upload documentation when purchasing your ticket.

  • Yes - groups purchasing 10 or more tickets are eligible for a discount. Please email festival@essexrecoveryfoundation.org to arrange this directly.

  • Unfortunately, the festival is an adults-only event at this time. However, we may consider welcoming children at future events.

  • Absolutely! The Essex Recovery Festival is really friendly and welcoming, and lots of people attend on their own. To help you connect, we’ll be running dedicated solo meet-up sessions on Friday evening and Saturday daytime, so you can meet other solo festival-goers before diving into the weekend.

  • Yes! The Essex Recovery Festival is open to all. Please respect that it’s a sober event: alcohol and illicit drugs are strictly prohibited.

  • No - everyone is welcome!

  • The festival runs rain or shine. In case of extreme weather or safety concerns, organisers may cancel or adjust timings. Updates will be communicated immediately.

Timings, Entry & Accessibility

  • Weekend ticket holders: Entry from Friday 24th July 2026 at 17:00, departure by Sunday 26th July 2026 at 13:30.

    Saturday Day Ticket holders: Entry from 10:00 on Saturday 25th July 2026, festival closes at 22:30 that evening.

  • Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning, Manor Road, Lambourne End, Essex, RM4 1NB

  • Lambourne End is an easily accessible site and hosts events all year round for those less able-bodied. However, paths can get muddy, and the woodland area can be rough going but the majority of the site is grass fields and should prevent little difficulty. If you have any concerns, please email festival@essexrecoveryfoundation.org

  • Prohibited items include: alcohol, illegal drugs, fireworks, drones, glass bottles, weapons, oversized BBQs, and animals (other than assistance dogs).

Camping & Accommodation

  • Access to the General Campsite is included in the price of your weekend ticket, so you’ll need to bring your own tent, bedding and supplies. Toilets, hot showers and food stalls will be available.

  • We do! Our glamping area has 16 bell tents available to hire for the weekend. The tents cost £240 and sleep four people (this price does not include festival entry).

    The glamping areas are being upgraded for 2026 with comfier camping beds, rugs and lighting. You can also pay an extra £22 per person for a fitted sheet, duvet, cushions and blankets.

    Our glamping guests also have access to a separate building with facilities for tea and coffee.

  • Yes - we have women-only and men-only shared accommodation available for £40 per person for the whole weekend. Every dorm has their own private bathroom.

  • Yes - campervan spaces can be booked online with your ticket. You’ll need to provide vehicle make, model, and registration.

    Note: spaces are for standard campervans only - no oversized vans, caravans, or large motorhomes.

  • Good news - it’s super close! The general campsite is right next to the car park, so, at most, it’s a quick 5-minute walk. We will have volunteers on hand who will show you the way!

Facilities

  • Yes - Wi-Fi is available in the main stage field.

  • Yes! The outdoor swimming pool will be open during scheduled sessions. For 2026, we’ll also have the pool open on Friday and Sunday too! Bring swimwear and towels.

  • Yes - first aid and medical support will be located near the main stage.

  • No pets allowed, except assistance dogs.

  • There’s something for everyone at Essex Recovery Festival!

    Sports Zone

    • Obstacle Course

    • Abseiling

    • Climbing

    • Zip Line

    • Swimming

    • Axe Throwing

    • Boxing

    • Plus more

    Music

    Enjoy a vibrant lineup of live performances, from acoustic sets and local bands to upbeat DJs spinning tracks to get you moving. Whether you’re in the mood to dance, relax, or simply soak in the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

    Wellbeing & Mindfulness Zone

    • Forest Sauna

    • Gong Baths

    • Meditation/Breathwork

    • 12-Step Yoga

    • Drumming

    • Chakra Dancing

    • Forest Bathing

    • Campfire

    • Holistic Therapies

    • and more!

    Workshops & Recovery Stories/Inspiration

    Take part in inspiring workshops and hear incredible recovery stories from people who’ve overcome life’s challenges.

    Creative Arts & Expression Zone

    • Comedy

    • Painting

    • Spoken word poetry

    • Jewellery making

    • Plus more!

    Chillout Lounge

    A cozy space with bean bags where you can unwind and connect with others.

  • For 2026, we are introducing a fairer booking system. Pre-booking will be available for popular sessions. We’re exploring token/pre-booking options - details will be shared before the festival.

  • We’ll be joined by AA, NA, CA, CODA, Crystal Meth Anonymous and Al-Anon who will be running fellowship meetings on the Saturday.

Food & Drink

  • Snacks, squash, and soft drinks are fine. Please don’t bring full meals - we have food vendors on site.

  • We are finalising the line-up of food vendors at the 2026 festival. We aim to have a wide range of options, suiting a variety of dietary requirements.

  • Small BBQs are permitted for tea/coffee or simple snacks (e.g. bacon sandwiches). Large BBQs are not permitted.

  • Yes, we have drinking water on site and encourage people to bring reusable bottles - especially if the weather is hot!

  • Most vendors accept card, but we recommend bringing some cash.

Get involved

  • Yes! We always welcome new volunteers and your help would be most appreciated.

    People who volunteer for the full weekend get their entry to the festival for free - and all of our volunteers work on a shift-basis to ensure that they get time off to relax and enjoy the festival too.

    If you’d like to find out more and have a no-pressure conversation with our Volunteer Manager, you can email Laura on laura@essexrecoveryfoundation.org who would be happy to talk to you more about the roles involved.

  • Please email festival@essexrecoveryfoundation.org. All stalls must stay for the full festival (Fri–Sun).

  • Yes - we welcome food stalls. Please email festival@essexrecoveryfoundation.org to discuss. Food vendors must also remain for the full duration of the festival.

  • Yes - email festival@essexrecoveryfoundation.org with your details.

  • We do have a small amount of limited space available. Please get in touch on festival@essexrecoveryfoundation.org and we’ll see what we can do.

  • Yes! We’d love to work with organisations who want to raise awareness of their brand or products while supporting our mission to empower individuals on their recovery journey. If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email us at festival@essexrecoveryfoundation.org