Local Market Stall Catering

To help us run our event effectively, please do not to bring your own food to Mash – picnicking is not possible due to the busy nature of the event and space available.

We will provide a selection of food options (including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free). Following last year’s positive feedback we will again be offering a line up of local artisan caterers.

We will also provide a well-stocked and reasonably priced bar selling real ales, cider, wines, prosecco, gin, vodka, rum, mixers and non-alcoholic drinks. Free drinking water will also be available on request. Please note that Acton Aid operates Challenge 25.

We would also be grateful if all attendees use contactless payments but we will also be able to accommodate cash.

Location, Directions and Car Parking

The event is being held on Iron Acton Parish Meadow (Ordnance Survey Grid Reference ST 679837).

If you are driving to the event please follow the yellow event signs.

For those that need it, there will be a Drop-off Point in front of Iron Acton Parish Hall on the High Street – approximately 50 meters from the pedestrian entrance. The event’s main Car Park is on the broad grass verge alongside the B4058, approximately 100 meters from the Meadows. There will be a limited number of pre-bookable Accessible Parking spaces on the Meadows for Blue Badge holders – access adjacent to the Park Street entrance.

There is NO general vehicle access to the Meadows. Unless you need to use the Drop-off Point or are a Blue Badge holder please do not drive into the village – access to the main car is from the by-pass.

Ticket Checking

On arrival, we ask you to use the queuing lanes to the ticket checkpoints. Ticket checking will be contactless and we will require you to present your tickets printed on paper or on a mobile device. Your tickets will be validated by scanning the unique QR code on each ticket.

If you have not received your tickets, please check your email’s spam / junk mail folders. Alternatively, please visit our website and download your tickets by accessing the My Account section. Wristbands will be provided at the point of entry. You are asked to wear these at all times.

Other important stuff

Facilities for persons with mobility impairment:

Pre-booked car parking on the meadows is available for “Blue Badge” holders (subject to suitable ground conditions at the time of the events). Acton Aid cannot guarantee that ground conditions will be suitable for wheelchair users.

There will be accessible toilets in the Main Event arena.

We welcome guide dogs and assistance dogs.

To assist us with the post event clean up, please use the refuse and recycling stations present throughout the main arena (or take your rubbish home with you).

The only official event merchandise is sold inside the venue.

It is possible to pitch small gazebos (maximum size 3×4 meters) on a first come, first served basis, but not before 12:00 noon on Friday 3th July 2026. Gazebos can only be set-up around the outside perimeter in designated areas. All gazebos must be securely fixed. Acton Aid retain the right to move or remove any gazebos.

No seating is provided but you are welcome to bring your own folding chairs.

Please note all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times.

All naked flames are prohibited, including but not limited to fireworks, BBQs, sparklers, candles and flares.

Please leave the events orderly and quietly.

Finally, we suggest you bring a torch and politely remind you to ensure you have warm and rainproof clothing.