Opening Times 2025
Saturday 30th August: 10am-8pm
Sunday 31st August: 10am-6pm
Artisan Market stalls may close from 5pm.
If you do not have a ticket, please ensure you check ticket availability before travelling to the event.
Getting Here
We encourage using public transport wherever possible.
Address: Graves Park, Hemsworth Rd, Sheffield S8 8LJ
Bus: On Saturdays, buses number 44 & 20 service Graves Park. For the 44, exit at the Meadowhead/Roxton Avenue stop , approximately a 10 minute walk from site. For the 20, exit at the Warminster Road/Hemsworth Road stops, which are under a 5 minute walk from the festival. On Sundays, the number 20 bus continues to run, however there are alternative options with buses number 25A & 43 which drop you approximately 10 minutes from the festival.
Train: From Sheffield train station, buses number 43, 44, 25A & 24 service Graves Park.
Car: Free parking will be available on the day of the event. More details to follow.
Disabled Access
There are disabled access toilets on site, and the festival is predominantly on flat grassland. Whilst there will be accessible parking, the specific details will follow closer to the event. We aim to provide a festival environment that is welcoming and inclusive of all abilities, including hidden disabilities. If you have any questions or suggestions for the festival team, please contact us at info@gravesparkfoodfestival.com
Dogs
Dogs are very welcome! We just ask for them to be kept on a lead and any mess to be cleaned up, as well as being mindful of other attendees and their pets.
FAQs
Can I buy tickets on the day? Please always check ticket availability before travelling to the event as tickets often sell out. If they are available on the door, it may just take a couple minutes longer to get in to the festival. Tickets can still be bought online during the festival weekend and we highly encourage this.
Where in the park is the festival? The festival will take place in the field between Graves Park Rose Garden Playground & Graves Park Animal Farm/Petting Zoo. Follow yellow directional signage on the day of the event.
Is free parking available? Yes! More details will follow closer to the event.
Is the festival sheltered? Parts of the festival are sheltered, but we are predominantly open-air. Please pack appropriately e.g. sun block, umbrellas.
Can I bring my own camping chairs? Yes, folding chairs, tables etc are most welcome, all we ask is that you clean up any rubbish and take any belongings home with you.
Do you have camping? Unfortunately attendee camping is not permitted on site.
Can I bring my own food and drink? Outside food and drink is not permitted on site, with the exceptions of baby food.
Can we leave the festival and come back in? Yes – please make sure you obtain a stamp/wristband from the entrance, otherwise we will be able to refuse re-entry.
Do you have carer tickets? Carers go free with a purchased child or adult ticket!