FAQs – The Stray

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The Stray Opening Times

Saturday 28th June: 10am-8pm

Sunday 29th June: 10am-7pm

Artisan Market stalls may close from 5pm.

Getting Here & Parking: The Stray

The Stray

Address: Oatlands Dr/Knaresborough Road, Harrogate HG2 8LZ

By Car: Harrogate has ample public car parking in its town centre. Please use the multi-stories location in the centre. Disabled drop off outside the site is permitted.

By Bus: A wide range of buses can be caught to Harrogate from surrounding areas, including Leeds, York, Ripon, Boston Spa, Wetherby & Knaresborough – Please check Google Maps, Google or your local bus station for services. A list of buses can also be found here.

By Train: Harrogate Train Station is only a short walk from the festival site in Harrogate Centre.

FAQ: The Stray

Is free parking available? No – unfortunately The Stray does not permit attendee parking (by law). We highly recommend arriving by the many trains and bus connections that arrive in Harrogate Centre, just a short walk away, or alternatively using the multi-stories. 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!

The Stray: Disabled Access

Disabled access toilets are available on both sites, and the festival is predominantly on flat grassland. Unfortunately parking is not permitted on The Stray. This is out of our hands unfortunately. Car drop off is available at the layby on Knaresborough road next to the public toilets or alternatively at the drop curb on Oatlands Drive near the main festival entrance.

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@harrogatefoodfestival.com

FAQs – Ripley Castle

Ripley Castle Opening Times

Saturday 23rd August: TBC

Sunday 24th August: TBC

Monday 25th August: TBC

Artisan Market stalls may close from 5pm.

Ripley Castle: Getting Here

Address: Chapel Flatts, Ripley, HG3 3AY (Use ‘Ripley Cricket Club’ for Sat Nav Directions, as we are located next door)

By Car: We have FREE on site parking available.

By Bus: The bus number 36 stops directly outside the event site and links the event to Ripon, Harrogate & Leeds.

By Train: Harrogate has very good train links. From Harrogate Train Station, the festival is connected by the bus number 36, which stops directly outside the festival site.

Ripley Castle: Disabled Access

Disabled access toilets are available on both sites, and the festivals are predominantly on flat grassland.

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: Ripley Castle

Is free parking available? Yes we have free car parking on site available, donations to charity partner Harrogate Mind are welcome and greatly appreciated.

Are dogs welcome? Yes, dogs are welcome at the event, we just ask that you keep them on a lead, tidy up after them and respect other attendees.

Is the festival covered? Parts of the festival are covered, but please bring appropriate clothing, sun block etc.

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? To support traders, outside food and drink is not permitted on site, with the exception of baby food & water.

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 at Ripley Castle is the festival? The festival is located on Chapel Flatts, which is directly next to Ripley Cricket Club. Please note, this location is different to the 2022 location (we are back in our usual location).