Pre-Arrival Checklist

Being organised is the key to an unforgettable festival experience. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive checklist to ensure you have everything you need sorted and ready to go, so you can focus on enjoying the festival stress free!    

Tickets, ID, and the Official App:

• Double-check your ticket and bring a valid photo ID. The festival is strictly for those over 18 years old.
• Bank Card – This is essential as all bars and concessions are cashless and there are no ATMs on site. (Contactless and Apple/Google Pay is accepted)
• Make sure your tickets are in a secure space where you can easily locate them. If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, secure yours now by clicking below.
• You’ve downloaded the Official App and switched your push notifications on, this way you can make sure you’re in the loop with any important announcements/information and updates whilst at the show.

Accommodation: (Dreamfields, Pre Pitch and Dreamfields Hotel Only)

Double-check your booking confirmation has the correct details, and ensure this is printed off and with you or downloaded digitally so it’s accessible via mobile phone without data.

Travel Plans:

Plan your route in advance and allow plenty of time for travelling.

• Make use of the Shuttle Bus service, with regular services operating from Thursday to Monday to and from Liverpool, Manchester and Warrington.
• If you’re driving, make sure you’ve purchased your Car Park Pass in advance (its cheaper if you pre book!), and don’t forget to account for traffic, especially on the festival weekend and do your bit for the environment by Car Sharing.
• Big Green Coach are back as Official Coach partners, why not leave the car at home and take the hassle free and sustainable option, operating from various locations from around the UK, offering day and weekend return options, you can also secure your seat for £1 and pay the rest in affordable monthly instalments. Your carbon neutral coach will arrive on Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd August and return to your pick up location on Monday 25th August.
• If you and your crew have booked your own Private Hire Coach with 17 seats or more (16 seats + driver) then don’t forget to book in your vehicle departure time at the Private Coach Pick Up point for Monday 25th August.

Packing Essentials:

• Practical clothing!   By all means pack for the sunshine, but remember to pack waterproofs and warm clothing.   Creamfields is on a greenfields site so appropriate footwear suitable for all weather is a must, and break any new shoes in before the weekend!
• Sunglasses, a hat, poncho, and/or waterproof jacket.
• Hydration pack or reusable clear water bottle and fill up at the free water taps located across the site.
• Toothpaste and Toothbrush
• Sunscreen (up to 500ml) and toiletries.
• Compact / Makeup Mirror (compact mirror only, anything larger will be confiscated).

Remember, only bring what you need, the more you bring the longer search will take at the gates. All bags are searched on entry

Camping Gear:

If this is your first camping festival and you’re not sure which tent is best for you (not a single use tent!), click here for some advice tent-buying guide. Don’t forget! Glass is strictly prohibited and any drinks should be decanted into a plastic container otherwise it will be confiscated on entry.

• Tent with a waterproof rating.
• Sleeping bag, camping mat, pillow, and an eye mask.
• Camping chair and portable charger.
• Toilet Roll.
• Refillable Water Bottle.
• Snacks, drinks, breakfast bars, (click here to view alcohol limits for campsite entry)

If you’d rather travel without the hassle of carrying camping gear to your campsite, you can pre-order camping supplies and collect them on arrival using our ‘Camping Click & Collect’ service. You can purchase everything from tents, sleeping bags, pillows, blankets and even ice cubes! Camping Click & Collect will be live soon.

Festival Must-Haves:

• Your phone, so you can view our digital site map on the Official App, remember where your tent and car is located and use a pin for the locations, and agree a meeting point with your mates in case you get lost, better still check out the new feature on What3Words – Locate Link which is a great tool to find your locations!
• A portable charger capable to ensure your mobile is always juiced up, alternatively visit Charge Candy where you can collect a new portable charger every day for just £20.45. Charge Candy is located throughout the site both in the Event Arena, Downtown and the Campsites or better still pre book.
• Earplugs – protect your hearing and enjoy a good night sleep.
• Showers! If you have a Gold, Silver, Bronze camping ticket you’re already sorted for shower access which comes as part of your package.  If you have a standard camping ticket, you can purchase a ‘Freshfields’ pass which gives you access to hot showers, ‘proper’ toilets and pamper area located in the Campsite village, you can also add on a ‘Freshfields’ Arena pass which gives you access to luxury loos and pamper area located in the event arena, more info here   https://creamfields.com/extras/freshfields/
• And if you fancy a Spa whilst at Creamfields, we’ve got you covered, brand new for 2025 you can purchase a ‘Freshfields Spa’ with facilities including Hot Tub, Cold Tub, Chill out area + this gives you access to rest of the ‘Freshfields’ facilities too! 

Stay Safe:

We have a wide range of medical and welfare facilities onsite to help and assist if you need it.  Click here for full details