Accessibility

We try and do everything we can to make EMF as accessible as possible, however it is ultimately a camping event in a field. The site is relatively compact and will be well-lit during the event, and we will aim to cover access to the stages with trackway. Travelling between stages may take some time, and the site is quite hilly.

If you have any accessibility needs, please drop us an email in advance so we can help you and answer any questions.

Carer tickets

If you require a ticket for a carer to come to EMF with you, we are happy to provide these for free. Once you've bought your ticket, please email us with the name and email address of your carer, and we will issue them a ticket.

Arriving by train

Unfortunately, Ledbury train station is not fully wheelchair accessible because the London/Birmingham-bound platform can only be accessed via a narrow footbridge with a significant number of steps. To take the train in this direction, the only option is to travel in the opposite direction to Hereford, which is wheelchair-accessible, and then change directions.

If you're considering arriving by train and you have accessibility needs, please let us know in advance so we can arrange transport from the station.

Hiring mobility aids

Mobility equipment, including scooters, power chairs and wheelchairs, is available for hire via Mobility Hire. We aren't currently listed in their drop-down of festivals but they will be able to provide delivery to the site. Please email us if you need further information.

Parking and camping

There is a designated accessible parking area just outside the main gate. Please let the stewards know where you're heading and they can direct you there.

The accessible camping area is located at the quiet end of the site, close to the parking area, and close to accessible toilets and showers. The accessible live-in vehicle area is also nearby.

As with everywhere on site, power will be available. However, we're unable to guarantee the 24/7 availability of power for medical devices such as CPAP machines.

Accessible toilets/showers

Our two main toilet/shower locations will have fully accessible toilet/shower cabins which can be accessed with a RADAR key. Please talk to the Info and Help team during the event if you require a key.

Our composting toilet locations will have accessible plastic toilets with a code lock.

Cold/frozen storage

There will be a refrigerator in the volunteer dining area and a freezer in the Info tent, in which we can store the following items for you:

  • Medicines
  • Medically necessary cooling packs
  • Formula/breast milk for infants

All items must be clearly labelled with a name and contact details (e.g. email, mobile number, local extension).

Captions

We will be providing live captions for talks in the main venues (stages A, B and C). These will be displayed in the venue on monitors to the side of the stage, as well as available via a web browser on personal devices on-site.

Gender & Equality Act

EMF is a trans-inclusive event and we have absolutely no interest in policing your gender. All toilet and shower cubicles at the event are gender-neutral, with separate urinals which can be used by whoever needs them. There are no "single-sex" spaces (under the Equality Act definition) at EMF.

We do not tolerate transphobia.