Festival Information
Yorkshire & The Humber
Overview
Deer Shed combines contemporary live music, comedy, science, sport and creative activities at Baldersby Park in North Yorkshire. Its programme gives adults and children opportunities to watch, make and try things together, with camping forming part of the weekend.
Performances and workshops take place across stages, tents and woodland areas. Families are central to the event, but visitors without children are welcome too. Some performances include adult themes, so parents should check programme guidance.
Line-up
Explore the official line-up for announcements across music, comedy, arts, science and family activities.
Festival Capacity: ≈ 10,000
Approximately 10,000 festival-goers. This describes the event’s reported audience scale, rather than a verified total including crew and staff.
First held: 20102027 edition: 17th
Location
Deer Shed Festival takes place at Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, YO7 3BZ, a private country estate in North Yorkshire.
Travel Info
See the official General Info and FAQs for directions, parking and public transport information. Thirsk is the nearest railway station, with a limited festival shuttle connecting it to the site; check the official page for service details.
Festival Venue
Baldersby Park is an 18th-century landscaped country park with pasture, mature woodland and an ornamental lake, still forming part of a working farm. Stages, campsites and activity spaces are spread across the park, including performances and activities in the woods.
The ground is mostly uneven grass, with slopes and dirt paths. Wet weather can make parts of the site muddy and harder to move around.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £55 - £220
An approximate guide from paid child tickets to standard adult weekend admission, including booking fees and general tent camping. Adult prices increase through ticket releases. Check the official ticket page for current prices.
Tickets to Deer Shed Festival can be purchased from the festival's official Tickets Page.
Options include:
- Adult weekend tickets
- Youth weekend tickets: ages 16–17 and 11–15
- Child weekend tickets: ages 6–10 and 3–5
- Free tickets for children aged 0–2
General tent camping is included in weekend admission. Deer Shed offers weekend tickets only, with no day tickets. Payment plans are available through the official ticket seller.
Upgrades and Extras:
- Car parking
- Campervan, caravan or trailer-tent pitches
- Electric hook-up for campervans and caravans
- Camping Plus — a reserved family pitch with parking beside your tent or sleeping vehicle and dedicated showers
Important Ticket Information
Only purchase through official booking links provided by the festival. Read the current ticket terms and conditions before booking. Under-18s must attend with an adult over 21, and youth and child tickets must be booked with adult admission. All children need a ticket, including those entering free.
Accommodation
General tent camping, including showers, is included in weekend admission to Deer Shed Festival. Bring your own tent and equipment, or book pre-pitched accommodation separately.
Campsite Options:
- General camping — tent pitches with loos and showers; cars stay in the separate car park
- Accessible camping — arranged through the festival’s access application process
- Camping Plus — a reserved family pitch where you can park beside your tent or sleeping vehicle, with dedicated showers
- Glamping — pre-pitched tents and other furnished accommodation, with facilities depending on the package
- Live-in vehicles — separate pitches for campervans, caravans and trailer tents, with optional paid electric hook-up
Camping Plus is booked per pitch for one family arriving in one vehicle; each person still needs festival admission. Electric hook-up for campervans and caravans is an additional option. Glamping is also additional to festival admission. See the official camping information for options, facilities and booking details.
Some Campsite Regulations:
- No campfires or barbecues
- No glass
- No pets; contact the access team in advance about assistance dogs
- Your own alcohol cannot be brought into the arena.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with Festival Calendar UK's Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Deer Shed Festival provides accessible camping and parking, viewing platforms at selected stages, accessible loos and a shower. Other support includes a quiet respite tent, medication refrigeration and charging for powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The site has uneven grass and dirt paths that can become muddy and difficult to use in wet weather.
Eligible visitors can apply for a free personal assistant ticket after purchasing adult admission. The scheme also considers parents or guardians attending with disabled children who need additional adult support. Apply for accessible camping, parking and viewing-platform access through the festival’s access process.
See the official accessibility page for current facilities, applications and requirements, or email support@deershedfestival.com to discuss specific needs.
