Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the Meeting/Seminar times?

    Morning meeting 10.45am (Children’s meetings times vary and are slightly before the main meeting begins.)

    Seminars at 2.30pm and 4.00pm

    Evening meeting 7.00pm (Children’s meetings times vary and are slightly before the main meeting begins.)

    Late night 9.30pm

  • Can we have electric hook ups?

    We only provide electric hook ups for people with severe medical needs, eg charging mobility equipment or powering respirators, overnight oxygen.

  • Are there exhibitions and times?

    There is a large range of stands from various organisations in our exhibition area with free information or goods to purchase. The exhibition area is open from 9.30pm – 11.00pm from

    Saturday to Monday. At certain times the exhibition is closed including during main meetings.

  • List of catering outlets?

    The Grapevine Food Court includes a range of food outlets including fish and chips, burgers, baked potatoes, sandwiches, ethnic food and coffee outlets with a seating area provided.

  • What food is sold in Mini Mart?

    The Mini Mart sells milk, bread, newspapers, sweets and a basic range of food and household items.

  • How far away are the local shops?

    The Showground is approximately 4 miles north of the city of Lincoln. There are supermarkets on the northern edge of the city.

  • Who are special guests?

    Please see our list of Guest Speakers.

  • Is there car parking?

    For campers one car can be parked next to every tent or caravan that you book. Additional cars are allowed on site at a charge of £10 per car or they can be left in the Day Visitors Car Park for free.

    Day visitors and residential guests must use the Day Visitors Car Park. Only cars with ‘blue badges’ are allowed on site if not camping.

    All drivers should exercise extreme caution and observe the on site speed limit of 10mph. Please avoid moving your vehicle around the campsite.

    Vehicles (other than those officially authorised or with passes such as used by our disabled campers) should not be used to commute around the campsite. We reserve the right to insist on any vehicle being removed to the car park. Please do not park around any of the Grapevine venues unless authorised to do so.

  • Is there a curfew?

    For the benefit of all concerned, there must be total silence after 12.00am and keep as quiet as possible before 9.00am.

    For security reasons, guards will patrol the site from Midnight to 8.00am. Please do not wander around the site during this time unless it is absolutely essential.

  • When can I arrive at the event?

    Campers can arrive from 8.00am on Friday 22nd August to queue and the Gates open at 10.00am until 9.30pm.

    On Saturday 23rd August the Gates open at 8.00am till midday.

    Day Visitors Gate opens at 2.00pm on Friday and 8.00am on all other days for day visitors and residential guests.

  • I want to use my SatNav, what is the post code for the event venue?

    LN2 2NA