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.

Now that we have had time to address the access issues on the site, the restrictions which were in place at Easter have been significantly relaxed. Please read the information below carefully.

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.

Arrival

The entrance to the site is marked Dadford Road campsite
Continue on the farm track, past the buildings, until you get to the woods that is part of the event site
There will be a temporary road for vehicles made from wood chip running through the event site

Our gate team will be on hand to meet you by the side of the track at the boundary of the event site. They will be able to answer any questions you have on the day and give you additional direction.

There is a temporary road made of wood chip that goes through the out-of-character camp, through Anvil and back round to the farm track. You may drive your vehicle on this road only, please make sure you only travel anti-clockwise around the road. The track is just wide enough for two cars to pass, so you may stop on the left hand side of the track to load and unload your vehicle.

We will have a pair of 4x4s and trailers on hand to help players move large amounts of equipment from the track to those camps which are not directly adjacent to it. If you have a trailer then we will tow your trailer onto and off the site for you once it has been unloaded.

There are out-of-character camping fields - you may choose to use whichever is most convenient for your needs.

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

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 few minutes walk from Anvil back up the farm track.

Vehicles parked here may come and go freely throughout the weekend. You are welcome to drive on to the IC field - provided you stay on the wood-chip road - to drop off your IC equipment.

OOC Camping Fields

Pitch and park available
Cars cannot be removed from this area before the end of the event
Separate extra parking is provided for those who want to come and go during the event
PD's temporary hygiene facilities will be in place

The OOC camping fields are 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 want access to the permanent hygiene block next to the quiet camp.

There is a one way road going through the OOC camping field, to allow players to drive close to where they wish to pitch to unload their belongings. The alternative is to drive onto the field, park your, and then pitch your tent next to it. If you do this, then you cannot remove your vehicle before the end of the weekend. You are welcome to drive on to the IC field first - provided you stay on the wood-chip road - to drop off your IC equipment. You will be directed to a spot on the field by our gate team and must leave your vehicle there until you are ready to finally depart the event.

There is additional parking provided on the opposite side of the farm track (shown as extra parking on the map). If you wish to camp in the OOC camping field, but need to come and go during the event then you can park your car in the quiet camp or in the extra camping area.

Tent Only Camping

No vehicles in this field

The field behind the woods is set aside for player camping. Some players may find it convenient to use this field if it is close to their in-character camp. Due to the nature of the ground here, it is not possible to take vehicles into this field. It may be possible to take vehicles to the edge of this field, depending on the conditions on the day. Please check with the gate staff on arrival if you wish to camp here.

You may park your car in the quiet camp or in the extra parking area.

IC Camping Fields

No vehicles are allowed on this field - other than on the wood-chip road
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.

There will be a temporary wood-chip road in place running through the IC field. You may drive your vehicle anti-clockwise only around this road - you may not drive off the road. You may pull up on the left hand side to unload your vehicle.

Crew Camping Fields

Camping for crew only

The crew camping field is for crew only. It lies beyond the out-of-character camping field. Crew may choose to camp here or in any of the player camping areas. GOD, and monster will all operate from this area.

Mobility Needs

There will be special dispensation for players with significant mobility needs. Please check with the gate staff on arrival - email us at matt@profounddecisions.co.uk to discuss what arrangements will suit you best.

We aim to make our events accessible to all and will do everything possible to help you enjoy the event.

Assistance

We will have two 4x4s with large trailers to help move equipment
We can tow trailers on and off the Anvil field

Members of our site team will be on hand with a pair of 4x4s with trailers to help players move IC equipment to areas of the IC field that are not already close to the temporary road.

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

We are restoring the previous minibus system, offering free support to and from the station, using a hired minibus

We will operate a minibus service collecting players from Banbury train station and bringing them to site. This minibus will leave Banbury at 15.45 and 19.15 on Thursday and then at 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00, and 16:30 on Friday. Return trips on the last day start from 16:00 until everyone is ferried.

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.