FAQs
Opening Times 2025
August 3rd: 10am-8pm
August 4th: 10am-7pm
(markets may close from 5pm)
Getting Here & Parking
Where in Heaton Park is the event? The festival takes place on the ‘Heaton Park Papel Monument’ field’. This is the section sandwiched between Bury Old Road and Sheepfoot Lane.
Address (General): Heaton Park, Manchester, M25 2SW *If driving, please see info below
Address (On Foot/Tram/Bus): Heaton Park Papel Monument, Bury Old Road, M25
What3Words (On Foot): ///forest.fears.these
By Car: We recommend public transport wherever possible, however if you are driving please use any of the public car parks around Heaton Park. We recommend using the Sheepfoot Lane car park, which will be signposted by yellow directional signage. Please note that public parking at Heaton Park is limited and may fill up on sunny days.
On Foot: The best place to enter the park is where Whittaker Lane meets Bury Old Road.
By Tram: Heaton Park is served by its own tram stop which is located approximately 500m from the event. This links up the park with various areas of Manchester, as well as Manchester Train Stations.
By Bus: You can find route maps and a journey planner on the Transport for Greater Manchester website. Bus numbers 135, 59, 64, 484, 495, 164 and 165. Please check online for the latest info, as this may change.
Accommodation: Ample accommodation is available in the area.
Traders & Production: Instead, follow the address instructions on your pre-arrival information that has been emailed to you.
Disabled Access
Disabled access toilets are available on site, and the festival is predominantly on flat grassland. However, this field is used for many events and may contain some bumps in parts.
A disabled parking area is available next to the event site. For this, please follow the signs for the production entrance located on Old Bury Road near the traffic lights.
We aim to provide a festival environment that is welcoming and inclusive of all abilities, including hidden disabilities. If you have any questions or suggestions for the festival team, please contact us at info@heatonparkfoodfestival.com
Dogs
Dogs are very welcome! We just ask for them to be kept on a lead and any mess to be cleaned up, as well as being mindful of other attendees and their pets.
FAQ: Heaton Park
Where in Heaton Park is the event? The festival takes place on the ‘Heaton Park Papel Monument’ field’ up the hill from Heaton Park Boating lake. This is the section sandwiched between Bury Old Road and Sheepfoot Lane.
Is free parking available? Not on site. We highly recommend parking in one of the council-owned car parks at Heaton Park. Disabled drop offs next to the site will be permitted.
Is the festival covered? Parts of the festival are covered, but please bring appropriate clothing, sun block and umbrellas.
Can I bring my own furniture? Yes, folding chairs, tables etc are most welcome. Please take these home with you when you leave.
Do you have camping? Unfortunately attendee camping is not permitted on site.
Can I bring my own food and drink? Outside food and drink is not permitted on site, with the exceptions of baby food.
Can we leave the festival and come back in? Yes – please make sure you obtain a stamp/wristband from the entrance, otherwise we will be able to refuse re-entry.
Can I buy tickets on the day? Yes, it may just take a couple minutes longer to get in to the festival. Tickets can still be bought online during the festival weekend and we highly encourage this!
Do you have carer tickets? Carers go free with a purchased child or adult ticket!
Where in Heaton Park is the festival? The festival will take place up on the Papel Field area of Heaton Park, up the hill from Heaton Park Boating lake.
Ticket Refunds/Exchanges
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable within two weeks of the event. We only sell our tickets through Ticket Tailor. Please do not buy tickets from any other sources.
