Before you come
Frequently asked questions
Age limits, gate times, travel, what you can bring and what happens to your ticket.
General
When is Restricted Forest 2027?
Restricted Forest will be held on Saturday 26th June 2027.
Where is Restricted Forest?
Restricted Forest is located on the outskirts of Liverpool. Orrell Hill Woods, L38 5DA.
What are the age restrictions?
Yes, you must be 18 or over to attend Restricted Forest.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
No, you are not allowed to bring your own food and drinks into Restricted Forest. There will be a variety of food and drink stalls inside the festival, including vegetarian and vegan options.
What time do gates open and close?
Gates open at 13:00. Last entry is 16:00 and finishes at 23:00.
Can I leave and re-enter?
Yes, before the last entry. But you will be required to go back through the entry search procedures.
Are dogs permitted?
No. Unless they are support dogs for the deaf or blind.
What are the ground conditions like?
You are inside a woodland so the ground is likely to be uneven in areas, but Restricted Forest have done their best to make this as safe as possible with tracks running through the site. Suitable footwear is advised.
Can I bring my camping chair?
No, due to health and safety, but there will be some seating areas throughout the site.
Travel
Where can I park?
There is ample parking spaces right next to the venue. Parking prices are TBA.
How do I get to Restricted Forest?
Restricted Forest is easy to get to. Use postcode L38 5DA which will take you straight there.
One way to get to Restricted Forest is by using the services run by Big Green Coach. You can purchase tickets in advance through our ticket section.
Pickup locations are as follows: Blackburn, Burnley, Bolton, Manchester, Blackpool, Preston, Southport, Liverpool and Warrington.
Can I camp at Restricted Forest?
No, Restricted Forest is a non-camping festival so camping equipment is not needed. We will be looking into this for future events.
Ticket info
What happens if I have purchased a ticket and can no longer attend?
Unfortunately, we are unable to issue you with a refund if you can't make the event due to work commitments or your friends have dropped out. In these circumstances, we advise passing on your tickets privately to avoid losing out on the money spent.
Refunds can only be offered if the event is cancelled or postponed, as agreed upon purchase.
How much are tickets?
Current prices for every release, general entry and VIP, are shown on the tickets page. Tickets are sold in staged releases, so the price steps up as each tier sells out and the page always shows what is actually available right now.
VIP includes a lanyard, queue jump, and the VIP area with main stage viewing, seating, a bar and food.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, payment plan tickets are available for Restricted Forest.