Festival Information
Yorkshire & The Humber
Overview
Deer Shed Festival is a family-friendly camping festival that brings together music, comedy, science, and hands-on creativity in a relaxed countryside setting. Designed to be genuinely inclusive across ages, it attracts families, music lovers, and curious minds looking for a shared festival experience that goes beyond headline acts.
Alongside live performances and DJ sets, the programme includes talks, workshops, sport, and interactive activities, encouraging exploration and participation throughout the weekend. With its welcoming atmosphere and emphasis on curiosity, learning, and play, Deer Shed offers a festival experience where children, teenagers, and adults can all find something engaging, often together.
Line-up
View the
official line-up here.
Note: Line-ups can evolve/change closer to the event — check back regularly to stay up to date.
Festival Capacity: ≈ 10,000
Deer Shed Festival’s main event typically hosts around 10,000 people on site, reflecting its intimate family-friendly format set in Baldersby Park. This figure includes music ticket holders, campers, families, and staff, but can vary slightly year to year depending on site layout and licensing.
Location
Deer Shed Festival takes place at Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, YO7 3BZ, a private country estate in North Yorkshire.
Festival Venue
Baldersby Park is a large, open greenfield site set within rural parkland. The festival layout includes camping areas, stages, and activity spaces spread across the estate, with plenty of room for families, daytime activities, and relaxed movement between areas.
The site is primarily outdoors and grassy, with terrain that can be affected by weather conditions, so suitable footwear is recommended.
Travel Info
For detailed information on arriving by car, train, and festival parking arrangements, see the General Info FAQs on the official website.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £55 - £220
This price range aims to give a rough idea of the lowest and highest prices typically available, including child tickets. Always check the official ticket page for current pricing.
Most festivals release tickets in phases: Early Bird, General Release, and Final Release. Generally, tickets are more expensive the closer it is to the festival start date.
Tickets to Deer Shed Festival can be purchased from the festival's official Tickets Page.
Options include:
- Adult Weekend
- Youth Weekend - 16 & 17 year old
- Youth Weekend - 11 to 15 year old
- Child Weekend - 6 to 10 year old
- Child Weekend - 3 to 5 year old
- Child Weekend - 0 to 2 year old (Free)
Please note: Deer Shed festival only offers weekend tickets, there are no day tickets.
Upgrades and Extras:
- Car Parking
- Campervan / caravan / trailer tent
- Electric Hook-up for campervan / caravan
- Camping Plus - showers, park next to your tent, etc
Important Ticket Information
Only purchase tickets from official sellers listed on the festival’s website. Most festivals do not allow ticket transfers between individuals, and resale is typically only permitted through official resale platforms (when available). Please review the festival’s official ticket terms and conditions before purchasing, as policies on refunds, exchanges, age restrictions, and entry requirements vary between events.
Accommodation
Deer Shed Festival is a camping festival, please bring your own equipment.
Campsite Options:
- General Camping
- Accessible Camping
- Camping Plus - showers, park next to your tent, electric hook-up for live-in vehicles, etc
- Glamping - pre-pitched, bell tents, domes, etc.
- Live-in vehicles
Some Campsite Regulations:
- No fires
- No glass
- No pets
- Your own alcohol cannot be brought into the arena.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Deer Shed Festival is committed to making their festival accessible for all.
Please visit the festival's Accessibility page for further details. You can get in touch via admin@deershedfestival.com if you would like to discuss specific needs.
