AUGUST 27TH 2023
BEACON PARK, LICHFIELD
Info & FAQs
Crooked House in The Park returns on August 27th 2023. The 2022 edition was a truly magical day! A one-day festival that brought a star-studded lineup consisting of your favourite artists spanning House, Drum & Bass & UK Garage!
Table of Contents
Opening Times
Sunday 27th August 2023
- Crooked House doors open at 11 am
- Last entry is 3 pm
- Bars close at 11 pm
- All stages close at 11 pm
- Food Vendors close 8 pm
AGE RESTRICTIONS
- Passport (Physical Only)
- A UK Driving License
- A Proof of Age Card
Tickets
Crooked House In The Park’s 2022 edition was an extremely popular event. We recommend booking in advance to avoid any disappointment. 2023 is going to be one to remember. Tickets on sale now.
- Skiddle
- Lyte
- Resident Advisor
Please only purchase tickets from our official ticketing providers and be aware of unauthorised ticket agents. Fraudulent tickets will not be granted entry to the festival.
E-Tickets will be sent by the platform you purchased around 2 weeks prior to the event direct to the lead bookers’ email. Don’t print your tickets, save the trees.
General Release tickets grants access to the main areas of Crooked House In The Park which includes 5 stages of world-class music, multiple bars, and select street food & drink vendors/activations.
VIP Tickets grants access to our new Crooked House VIP Village which plays host to an array of benefits including an exclusive VIP dance tent, Queue Jump, Luxury cocktail bars, The finest street food vendors, lounge area & posh loo’s.
V-VIP tickets grants access to all areas and offers you a private VIP booth with hostess service, 10 x VIP tickets, 1 x premium Magnum Spirit & mixers.
RESTRICTED ITEMS
The below items are not permitted at Crooked House In The Park:
- Unauthorised Drones & Professional Cameras
- Glass
- Illegal Substances
- Chairs & Gazebos
- Animals
- Legal Highs
- Laser equipment / pens
- Fireworks, flares
- Any item which is considered a ‘weapon’
- Any form of aerosols
- Unauthorised items for trading
- Food & Alcohol (Food & Drink available on site)
- New Psychoactive Substances (NPS)
FOOD & DRINK
Crooked House In The Park takes pride in providing the best street food, bars, and drink vendors that add to your overall festival experience. A full list of drink & food vendors will be available to people attending over the next couple of months. Our aim is to keep you well-fed and watered, they’ll be something for everyone this august bank holiday.
Bottled water will be available to purchase. Please ensure you stay hydrated, we’re expecting the weather to be fabulous. 3 drinks = 1 water. A good formula to stick to.
As a small independent festival bar sales are essential to keep the festival alive. We have a selection of beers, ciders, spirits, wine & more across all areas of the festival.
In short yes. Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options will be available on-site.
Alcoholic drinks start from £5.00
Soft drinks £3.00
We have a variety of special multi-buys available also.
Due to our strict licensing conditions and being a dance event, chairs are not permitted onto site.
No liquids are allowed to be brought onsite due to our licensing conditions.
Contactless Wristbands
Everybody gets an RFID wristband upon entry to the festival. Any pre-paid vouchers purchased before the festival will be added to your wristband when collected.
- Buy drinks vouchers online from the link in the description.
- Receive your cashless wristband upon arrival.
- Exchange your barcoded emailed drinks voucher for credit on arrival.
- Top up more on the day with cash or card, if needed at one of the many booths.
- Cash is the fastest way to top up. Bring plenty of cash to avoid queues.
- Any unused credit will be eligible for a refund following the festival.
JOIN THE CROOKED HOUSE FACEBOOK GROUP TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1084616572472904/
The group will give you exclusive access to DJ mixes and music, connect and share stories with like-minded individuals & engage with weekly topics of discussion 
THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON AUGUST 1ST 2023, BEST OF LUCK!
- Cashless Wristbands / Faster service!
- Half the queue times, once topped up!
- No more losing tokens or cash!
- Doesn’t rely on wifi or phone service on the bars!
- Refunds available for unused credit!
Yes. You can top up your drinks credit using cash, card or contactless phones/smartwatches (ApplePay or GooglePay) at any top-up station onsite.
We strongly recommend you bring cash to top up as this is the fastest way to top up if you have not bought online in advance.
You can purchase drinks credits in advance by going here.
There’s a 10% free credit bonus if you purchase before the event begins.
All food traders and stalls will accept card and cash only. The contactless wristbands are purely for drinks from the bars to avoid large queues.
Any remaining credit on your wristband is refundable! Please note refunds will be available from 12pm Wednesday 31st August 2022 until 12pm Friday 2nd September 2022)
The refund link is below:
You need to keep your wristband and use the 14 digit unique code on the back when requesting the refund.
Keep your wristband including the chip to refund what you don’t spend, after the event.
If you would like to apply for a refund after the event, the refund link will be posted on Crooked House In The Park Facebook Page and here on 31st August 2023 at 12:00 midday and will close at 12:00 midday on 2nd September 2023.
For every refund processed £1.20 bank charges will be incurred and will be deducted from the credit left on your wristband
Refunds can take 2-5 working days to process, depending on your location and bank account type.
You can purchase credit and buy non-alcoholic drinks from the bars.
No, ALL purchases made at bars must be done via a cashless RFID wristband.
You will need to print off your advance drinks voucher and present this at the prepaid booth. This would be the same process for your festival entry ticket.
ACCESSIBILITY
If you require assistance regarding accessibility please contact us via the button below. Some information that may be helpful before you make contact.
The accessible car park is located about 30m from the festival site and is Free of Charge.
We provide a free guestlist ticket for carers attending the festival. Please contact us for access to these.
There will be a number of accessible toilets located onsite.
There will be a number of first aid qualified members of staff on-site visible within the main arena if ever needed. You will be able to store medication if required.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED
There are a number of opportunities available for volunteers to work at Crooked House In The Park 2023. Register your interest here.
Applications for Food Vendors are now open. You can apply here.
We want to hear from all performers, artists & creatives. Do you think you can add to the experience of Crooked House In The Park? You can apply here.
Please direct all press, photo & video inquiries to j.young@subtle-group.com.
Interested in partnering, sponsoring, or creating an on-site activation? Please get in contact with j.young@subtle-group.com
No current positions available.
Want to earn a free ticket to Crooked House In The Park 2023? Sell 10 tickets to your friends and receive a general release ticket. Sell 25 tickets and receive a VIP ticket.
Become a rep here.
COVID-19 REFUND POLICY
Yes, in the unforeseen circumstances that a lockdown to the entertainment industry returns. You will be able to claim a full face refund for your ticket. (booking fee is non-refundable)
Your tickets will automatically be transferred to the rearranged date.
Parking
Unfortunately, there will be no parking offered by Crooked House. There are a number of secure car parks in and around the area within walking distance to the festival site for a reasonable price. Don’t drink & drive.
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