Join Together Festival 2025

How much is a ticket? 

An adult ticket is £7.50 

A child ticket is £5

A family ticket is £20 and includes 2 adults and 2 children 

All children under 2 go for FREE  

Carer tickets are also available for free, but are only available on the gate

Tickets are now available to purchase on our ticket portal! 

What is included in the ticket price?

We have a wide range of activities included in the price of a ticket. This includes: Therapy Animals, Sheep Experience, Axe Throwing, Archery, Bushcraft, Sensory Room, Bubble House (weather dependant), Giant Bubbles, Stage Performances, Scavenger Hunt, Arts & Crafts, Soft Play Room, Emergency Services, Mascots. We will also have live performances included in the ticket price throughout the day. 

Do I need to buy my ticket in advance? 

Whilst we will be offering people the ability to buy tickets on the door on the day of the festival, we would encourage you to buy your tickets in advance to avoid queues! This also helps us plan ahead and make sure we have everything ready when it comes to crowd management.  

What makes the festival accessible?

We will have an attended mobile Changing Places supplied by AccessoLoo.

The entire site that Join Together Festival takes place on is accessible to those with additional needs and we have ensured a range of stalls and activities to get everyone involved.

The first hour of the festival 10-11am is a quiet hour which means there will be no music or flashing lights to accommodate our guests who dislike them. We will also have ear defenders avaiable for use for those who need them. If special food needs to be heated on the day, access to a kitchen can be provided; just ask a member of staff wearing a high vis blue vest. There is also a quiet room, accessible toilets throughout the site, ramps where needed, and even after the quiet hour we try to keep things a bit more quiet than other festivals.

Are Carer tickets available 

Yes carer tickets are available for Join Together Festival but only on the door. 

To receive a free carer ticket, you will need to provide documentation that provides evidence of your disability: 

• Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance for children under 16 or DLA/Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for those aged 16-64, either in the form of a letter stating that the benefit has been awarded, or the actual Allowance book. 

• Attendance Allowance or Carer's Allowance letter of award 

• Incapacity Benefit books, or a letter notifying the recipient that the benefit has been awarded Incapacity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Disability Students’ Allowance (DSA), or DID card (UK Disabled ID card). 

• A valid Blue Badge 

• In the case of visual impairment, a registration card known as the BD8 or a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) 

• Credibility’s Access Card with the carer/companion symbol 

• An International Equivalent of the Above 

What is there to do at Join Together Festival? 

We have a lot of family-friendly activities planned for you. 

There will be a stage with live entertainment throughout the day including singers, band acts, performances, dances and a radio DJ.  

We will have food and drink areas for you to get any refershments needed: from hot dogs, burgers, chips and pizza, cakes and candy floss to fizzy pop. There is also a picnic area where you are welcome to bring blankets and camping chairs and enjoy your own snacks.  

If you're looking for entertainment look no further than our confirmed activities like axe throwing, tombolas, treasure hunts, Trainmaster, soap bubbles, face paint, ponies, animal handling and sensory rooms.

We want the festival to accessible to as many people as possible so there will be sensory activities for our guests with special needs.  

And if you want to support local businesses, we will have a whole variety of stalls selling handmade crafts and products.  

What's the schedule? 

The festival is open from 10 am to 4pm. 

All of the activities will be available throughout the entire schedule. The schedule of stage performances will be released soon. 

From 10 am to 11 am we will operate a quiet hour. This means there will be no music or flashing lights to accommodate our guests who dislike them. 

What age group is Join Together Festival for? 

This is a festival for all ages! Entertainment and activities are aimed at the whole family whole family to enjoy the day. 

Are dogs allowed into the event? 

Unfortunately there will be no pets allowed at the festival. We will have multiple animals on the festival grounds like ponies and wild animals that may get disturbed by dogs. For the safety of everyone attending, we kindly ask you to leave your furry friend at home.  

However, assistance dogs are permitted. 

Will there be food? 

Join Together Festival has a variety of food and drink facilities available, there’s something for everyone at this summer’s event. A full list of vendors will be published soon with a range of food to meet all dietry needs. 

Do I need to bring anything? 

This is an outdoor event. Please check the weather and bring appropriate clothing, sun block and umbrellas. We will have a few indoor areas you can access in the event of bad weather.  

We will also have a picnic area! There will be ample tables and chairs in the picnic area but if you prefer to picnic on the grass you are able to bring folding chairs, blankets and tables, but please remember to take them with you when you leave! 

Is smoking allowed? 

No smoking, e-cigarettes or vaping of any kind allowed on the premises. 

You will be issued a stamp on entry. If you need to smoke, please exit the festival grounds and re-enter as needed. 

Please remember to pick up your litter. Do not leave rubbish outside our premises.  

Is the festival cash only? 

It is each stall holders decision whether to accept card payments or just cash. 

There are card machines nearby are Sainsbury and Cheadle Village, if you need cash you might want to stop on your way to the festival.

We advise bringing some cash to ensure you can pay at whichever stall you would like to. 

Will there be a photographer? 

Filming and photography will take place during Join Together Festival for our records and promotion of the festival. If you don't want to be included in any filming or photography, please discuss this with the photographer themselves when you see them.  

Will there be baby changing facilities? 

Yes there is a baby changing facility located in Belmont Hall which you will be able to find on the festival map. 

Will there be a prayer space at the festival?

Yes, there will be a dedicated prayer space and quiet space at the festival, both of which will be marked on the festival map.

Behaviour on site

Together we thrive – respectfully, safely, and inclusively.

As part of the Together Trust community, we are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and welcoming space for everyone attending the Join Together Festival. 

We ask all vendors, visitors, and volunteers to embody the spirit of the Trust by behaving in a way that reflects our values: Positive, Professional, Passionate, and Supportive. This means: 

• Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect. 
• Following event rules, site safety instructions, and staff guidance. 
• Supporting an inclusive and family-friendly environment for all guests. 

We have a zero tolerance policy toward abusive and discriminatory behavior throughout site, if anyone is wearing any offensive clothing or accessories those people would be asked to remove them or leave site.  

We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the premises if their behaviour is disrespectful, unsafe, discriminatory, or not in line with our values. This is to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved. 

The Together Trust’s vision is a society where people thrive because they are valued within their communities. Let’s work together to help bring that vision to life – starting here, today. Thank you for being a part of this special event.