Dadford Road Campsite

Overview

All our events in 2016 will be held on the land next to Dadford Road Campsite. We will update the website with additional information on public transport soon.

Queries

For all site related queries about Profound Decisions events at Dadford Road Campsite, please contact Profound Decisions, please do not attempt to contact the site.

Camping

• Drivers must choose which field to park their car in

There are important restrictions on vehicles being allowed on to some areas of the site. This is to protect the topsoil from being churned up and mixed with the clay underneath, which would do long term damage to the ground. As a result it is essential that drivers understand the rules and make the appropriate choices. We have split the site into four main locations based on the restrictions that apply.

For ooc camping and parking, drivers have two options. They can either:

• Park their car in the quiet camping field and come and go freely all weekend
• Park their car in the OOC camping field but not move it again until they are ready to depart the event

If you drive your vehicle down the road to the OOC camping field - then it must remain there until you are ready to depart the site at the end of your weekend. There is assistance available for moving camping equipment.

Quiet Camping Field

• Cars may come and go freely throughout the weekend
• Use Dadford Road campsite's existing hygiene facilities
• Long walk to the IC area
• Pitch and park available

The quiet camping field is the first field you come to, it is a long walk from the IC area. This field has the best hygiene facilities we have had for some time - a large building that includes flushing toilets, sinks with hot running water and large shower cubicles. This camp is ideal for anyone who wants a quiet camp to sleep in - or anyone happy to accept those limitations to have access to the best hygiene facilities at night and each morning, but bear in mind that the quiet camp is a 500m walk from Anvil.

Vehicles parked here may come and go freely throughout the weekend. You may pitch and park here or park your car here and move your equipment to the other fields. There is assistance available for moving camping equipment from here to the OOC fields or to Anvil.

OOC Camping Fields

• Cars cannot be removed before the end of the event
• PD's temporary hygiene facilities will be in place
• Short walk to the IC area
• Pitch and park available

The OOC camping fields are down the farm track and adjacent to the Anvil field. We will deploy our existing mobile toilet facilities here, these are recirculating toilets with a standpipe nearby for washing hands. This camp is ideal for anyone who wants easy access to their OOC camp throughout the weekend and does not need to leave the site at any point.

Vehicles brought to the OOC camping field must remain there for the rest of the weekend. You will be directed to a spot on the land by our gate team and must leave your vehicle there until you are ready to finally depart the event. You cannot drive to the OOC field, unpack your belongings and then return to park in the Quiet camping field. There is assistance available for moving camping equipment from here to the Anvil field.

IC Camping Fields

• No vehicles, including 4x4s or trailers are allowed on this field
• PD's temporary hygiene facilities will be in place

We have purchased two brand new mobile toilet blocks which will be deployed in the Anvil field. These are recirculating toilets with cold water in the wash basins for washing.

No vehicles will be allowed onto this field under any circumstances. This includes 4x4s and trailers; in the past we’ve often been able to let players with 4-wheel drive vehicles on to parts of the IC field this will not be the case at Dadford Road - it is not an issue of getting bogged down, it is the damage it does to the topsoil.

There is assistance available for moving camping equipment to the IC field from anywhere on site.

Crew Camping Fields

• No vehicles allowed on this field

The crew camping field is for crew only. It lies beyond the main IC camping field. There is no vehicle access of any kind to this field. There is assistance available for moving camping equipment to the crew camping field from anywhere on site. Crew may choose to camp here or in any of the player camping areas.

Assistance

• We have hired four mules for the event to help move your kit

PD is hiring a number of Mules (light, 4 wheel drive buggies). These will be operated by our crew, to assist players with shuttling their kit around the site. They will be able to help ferry tents and equipment from onto the IC and OOC fields from anywhere on the site.

If you would like assistance, when you have parked and unloaded please ask a member of the Gate Team. They will radio for one of our mules drivers to come and help.

Site regulations

Ground Fires

Fires must not be set on the ground, they must only be lit on the oil drums provided or an equivalent that keeps the fire off the ground. Existing fires should be completely extinguished each night. We are arranging firewood for the site. The site includes land that is actively farmed - so please do not throw rubbish that does not burn into campfires - particularly tins, bottles and bottle tops.

Rubbish

Please make sure that all your rubbish is suitably bagged and disposed of in the skip before you leave site. Do not overfill your rubbish bags - more bags are available on request from GOD at any time. The skip is located in the main OOC field. Please ask for directions if you cannot find it.

Site Address

Dadford Road Campsite, Dadford Road, Stowe, Silverstone, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5LH.

Directions

The event site is easy to get to with main roads nearby - players should find that their satnav has no problem directing them by the most sensible route. If you are having problems follow brown heritage road signs for Silverstone race track.

From M40 North

• Leave the motorway at J11
• Take the second exit at the roundabout marked Brackley A422
• Stay on the A422 until it meets the A43 as it goes round Brackley
• Stay on the A43 until you see the exit signed for Stowe, Dadford, Aberthorpe, and Silverstone
• Come off the A43 but continue straight on for 500m until you see a sharp right turned signed for Silverstone race track
• Continue over the A43 and straight on at the roundabout on the Dadford Road
• Stay on Dadford Road, straight over two roundabouts, past Silverstone race track
• The campsite is the third entrance on the right - it has blue signs indicating the entrance

From M40 South

• Leave the motorway at J10 and take the third exit the A43 signed for M1 and Northampton
• Continue on the A43 round Brackley towards Silverstone race track
• Stay on the A43 until you see the exit signed for Stowe, Dadford, Aberthorpe, and Silverstone
• Come off the A43 but continue straight on for 500m until you see a sharp right turned signed for Silverstone race track
• Continue over the A43 and straight on at the roundabout on the Dadford Road
• Stay on Dadford Road, straight over two roundabouts, past Silverstone race track
• The campsite is the third entrance on the right - it has blue signs indicating the entrance

From M1

• Leave the motorway at J15A and take the A43 towards Oxford & Banbury
• Stay on the A43 past Towcester
• Come off the A43 at the junction signed for Stowe, Dadford, Aberthorpe, Silverstone.
• Left at the roundabout onto Dadford Road
• Stay on Dadford Road, straight over two roundabouts, past Silverstone race track
• The campsite is the third entrance on the right - it has blue signs indicating the entrance

By Train

The most convenient train station is Banbury (which has good links to London Marylebone and Birmingham).

Minibus from Banbury

• Costs £5 each way
• Must be booked in advance

Profound Decisions have booked a minibus service between the site and Banbury train station. This minibus will leave Banbury at 16.15 and 19.15 on Thursday and then at 12:45, 14:45 and 16:45 on Friday.

There will be two coaches taking participants back to the station at 15:45 and 16:45 on the last day of the event.

The cost for players using the minibus is £5 for each trip. To guarantee that you have a seat available you must book in advance by emailing admin@profounddecisions.co.uk. You email must include your name, your PID if you know it and the day and time you wish to travel.

Seats will be booked on a first come first served basis. If the coach has seats available on the day you may be able to travel - if it is fully booked then you will need to arrange your own transport.

By Bus or Taxi

From Banbury you may also take the Stagecoach 500 bus to Brackley which is 5 miles from the site and then use a local taxi. Taxis include Braxi Taxis (01280 700 600) and Direct Taxi Services (07512 929 297).

Amenities

Brackley has a large Tesco store on the southern edge of the town and a Waitrose more centrally. There are various other shops and takeaways in the centre.