FAQ’s

28-31 AUGUST 2026
CHARLTON PARK, WILTSHIRE

  • Simply because it costs a significant amount of money to host events like these. We are required to bring in all the infrastructure including electricity, toilets, showers, tents, furniture, etc. from external suppliers. David's Tent is a charitable organisation and we don't make money from our events. Ticket sales make up the vast majority of our revenue that ensures we can pay all of the suppliers and stay financially viable. We also have a value for maintaining a unified space of worship that is free from commercial breaks and not controlled by any particular external organisation. This freedom comes at the cost of us not having a safety net to fall back on so we need to be financially responsible to make sure the events pay for themselves primarily through ticket sales and donations. We do everything we can to keep the tickets as affordable as possible. Do get in touch if you have any further questions on this.

  • All Event tickets gives you access to the site for the duration of the event. This includes the Arena field which has the Big Top, the café, our food vendors and a number of other event venues.

    If you have purchased a Camping Pass then you also have access to the campsite from 09:00 on Friday through to 15:00 on Monday.

    For day ticket holders your ticket gives you access to the site from 07:00 through to 23:30 on the day your ticket is valid.

    Weekend ticket holders are allowed on site from 07:00 on Saturday through to 23:30 on Sunday including the campsite.

    All ticket types include free onsite parking.

  • We offer a variety of Day and Weekend Only Tickets that go on sale in July.

  • As per our terms and conditions we cannot provide refunds for any tickets/products purchased. If you are unable to attend we ask you to try and transfer your ticket to a friend. Please see below for how to do this.

  • If you are unable to attend, you can transfer your ticket to a friend. In order to do this please complete our Ticket Transfers form here. Any cost associated with the tickets will need to be dealt with between you and the new ticket holder(s). We are not in a position to provide refunds as part of a ticket transfer.

  • We use Ticketspice for all of our event tickets. All the pages are secured by 256 bit encryption and your data will always be kept securely.

  • After ordering you should receive a confirmation email with a link to your event tickets (please check your email junk/spam folders). The confirmation should come from our email address so search for emails from info@davidstent.net in your inbox.

    You can also access any previously ordered tickets and view past orders at the Ticketspice customer portal: davidstent.account.webconnex.com

    If you are still having trouble locating your tickets then contact us at info@davidstent.net

  • No, you are welcome to print off your ticket but if you want to reduce on use of paper you can also simply show the QR Code from a mobile device at registration. We scan the code and issue your corresponding wristband. (Ticket QR codes are unique and can only be scanned once).

  • We offer carers a discount on tickets for the event, if you are coming to the event to work as a carer. We also offer discounts for carers coming for some respite. To access these coupon codes please email info@davidstent.net.

  • If there are still tickets available, we will sell them at the gate. Gate prices will be increased compared to online prices so we strongly suggest you book your tickets before arriving.

TICKETS

  • This year the event will be held on the Charlton Park Estate.

    Postcode: SN16 9RU

  • The most convenient airport is London Heathrow.

    You can travel from London Heathrow to Charlton Park by public transport as follows: Take the London Underground from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington station, then take a train from London Paddington to Swindon station. We offer shuttle buses from Swindon station, for which you can purchase tickets here.

  • The nearest train stations are Swindon and Kemble. Our experience has shown that the most convenient option is Swindon. We therefore offer shuttle buses from Swindon station, for which you can purchase tickets here.

  • We regret that we cannot currently offer the option of coming to the event by helicopter. If only!!

  • Due to demand, we have organised shuttle buses from SWINDON train station.

    Book your shuttle ticket here.

  • Charlton Park is situated just off the A429 between Cirencester and Chippenham, close to Malmesbury. The site is 7 miles from the M4 junction 17, approximately 100 miles from London, 80 miles from Birmingham, and less than 30 miles from Bath, Bristol, and Swindon. Please follow the yellow road signs for David's Tent. If using SatNav please use SN16 9RU as the postcode.

    Exit the M5 at J11a, take first exit to A417 towards Cirencester, take A429 southbound towards Malmesbury. Turn left onto B4040 and follow event signage for approximately half a mile.

    Exit the M4 at J17, take A429 northbound towards Malmesbury. Turn right onto B4040 and follow event signage for approximately half a mile.

    Take the A350 northbound towards Chippenham. At the M4 J17 roundabout, take the second exit to A429 northbound towards Malmesbury. After Malmesbury turn right onto B4040 and follow event signage for approximately half a mile.

  • The car park is open from 09:00 on the Friday morning.

    We do not close the car park overnight as we are a day-and-night worship event.

    The car park remains open until the end of the event at 15:00 on Monday.

  • Our carpark and campsite share the same field. It is, however, a large field, so it may be a 5-10 minute walk from your car to your camping area, a maximum of 350m depending on where you're placed in the campsite grids.

    Camping spaces are first come, first served, so the earlier you arrive the better. (See more info in the Campsite FAQs).

TRANSPORTATION

  • The main tent hosts non-stop sung worship throughout the duration of the event. In the main tent there are no talks and no commercial breaks - just collective pressing in to God's heart in worship and lifting up praise to Jesus.

    We kick off our Worship schedule at 14:00 on Friday and it runs continuously through to 14:00 on Monday. We encourage attendees to spend as much time as they can worshipping while also taking time to enjoy community around the site.

  • Yes! You are free to come and go as often as you like! David's Tent is a place where you don't need to rush away from a great conversation in order to get to the 'main session' - the worship is happening continuously so you can also take time to rest and to enjoy fellowship with the Lord and with friends across the site.

  • We have a wide range of much-loved worship teams from across the British Isles as well as a number of friends from the US and around the world. The schedule for the event will be in the programme which you will be given when you arrive on site.

  • The Big Top is a large tent but it also has a lot of people in it and so we ask everyone to be mindful of those around them. This means being considerate if saving space for your friends or family, etc. It is fine to use blankets to reserve a space in the day time but we ask you to remove them after 17:30 each evening when the tent is at its busiest.

  • There are a limited number of chairs at the back of the Big Top for those who need them. These chairs cannot be moved around the tent for health & safety reasons. You are welcome to bring your own camping chair with you but you will be asked to fold it down and remove it after 17:30 in the evenings.

  • If you are hearing impaired there is an induction loop placed near the front left of the main stage. See marked signs or ask one of our stewards for help locating this area.

  • We have a special area reserved for wheelchair users with good visibility of the stage. Please ask one of our stewards for directions to this area.

  • Yes, there is a special area reserved for the use of flags in worship. Please do not use any flags outside of this area for safety reasons.

  • You can use your own instrument in the campsite. However, please do not bring your own instrument into the Big Top (unless you have been invited to lead others in worship with your instrument).

  • We have a specially trained prayer ministry team at the back of the Big Top ready to pray with anyone who would like prayer. Please do not pray for strangers without their consent at any time.

  • Sleep is important, but our heart is for the Big Top to be a place where the focus is on worshipping God. Therefore, we ask you not to sleep in the Big Top but to return to your tent or caravan to sleep.

IN THE TENT

  • Cars: When you first arrive onsite you will be welcomed by members of our parking team, who will direct you where to park your car. You will then need to go to the Registration tent to get your wristbands before being shown where to pitch your tent by the campsite team.

    Live-in vehicles (caravans, campervans, motorhomes, TentBoxes): If you are bringing a live-in vehicle you will be directed to pull over and register first, and then you will be directed to the section of the campsite designated for live-in vehicles.

    Taxis and shuttle buses: When you arrive onsite you will need to go to the Registration tent to get your wristbands. You will then be shown where to pitch your tent by the campsite team.

  • First and most important is the Big Top! This is where the full schedule of 72 hours of worship will be happening non-stop from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon. We also have a number of smaller venues which include our café; our kids and youth venues; our Breakout tent where a variety of seminars and breakout sessions take place; and our Resource Tent which has a number of market stalls and charities for you to engage with. In addition to this we have a number of food vendors selling various food options throughout the event.

  • Children of all ages are welcome to worship in the big top at any time of day or night. 

    We also have some amazing programmes planned for kids and young people:

    • Toddlers for 3-5's

    • Children’s Ministry for 5-11's

    • Youth Tent for 11-18's

    The children and young people will have great fun playing games, doing crafts and learning how to hear God's voice and experience Him through worship and play. Full details of all kids and youth programmes can be found nearer the time on our website.

  • We have a number of food vendors onsite for the duration of the event, ranging from fish & chips to vegan options to ice cream. We have tried to cover as many bases as possible including 'free from' alternatives - most vendors will have gluten free/vegetarian/vegan options. We would also encourage you to bring food with you. We do not have a supermarket/food store onsite so come prepared with any basics you require (e.g. breakfast, snacks and plenty of water).

    You are very welcome to bring your own food onsite.

  • We have a highly experienced medical team onsite, including doctors, nurses and paramedics, for the duration of the event, in case you need any medical assistance. We also have a welfare team onsite, who are able to provide assistance with a range of non-medical issues that may arise during the event. Both of these teams are situated in tents in the main arena field, a short walk from the Big Top.

  • This year our Resource Tent has 30+ retailers and exhibitors selling products ranging from clothing and jewellery to stationery. A number of key charities and movements from the British Isles and around the world will be joining us as well. The Resource Tent is located in the main arena field. It will be open daily from 11:00 to 19:00.

  • All areas operated by David’s Tent (Registration, Café, Resource Tent) take both cash and card payments. Our Registration offers cashback in case you need it. Many of our food vendors accept card payments, but we cannot guarantee a cash-free experience.

  • David's Tent does not offer internet access to delegates. Because the event takes place in the countryside, there can be patchy signal in certain parts of the site. We encourage you to come with intention of spending time with the Lord and with those around you, and getting away from the internet!

  • A phone charging service is provided in the Registration Tent for a small fee. This operates only from Saturday evening onwards.

  • All lost items will be taken to the information point in the Registration Tent.

  • The site is open from 09:00 on the Friday morning.

    We do not close the car park overnight as we are a day-and-night worship event.

    The site remains open until the end of the event at 15:00 on Monday.

  • If your child is missing, please alert a member of team as soon as possible. We have a lost child procedure to help search the site and locate your child as quickly and as safely as possible. Please take care to supervise your children at all times. Bear in mind that the phone signal onsite can be very poor, so we recommend that you don't rely on your phone to locate your child during the event.

AT THE EVENT

  • Friday: 09:00 - 23:30
    Saturday: 08:00 - 22:00
    Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00
    Monday: 08:00 - 12:30

  • Opening: The main gates, car park, campsite and registration open at 09:00 on Friday. The arena field opens at 11:00 on Friday.

    Closing: The campsite closes at 14:00 on Monday. We advise all campers to pack down tents and to pack all belongings into cars before coming to join the final few hours of worship. The campsite showers will be disconnected from 09:00 on Monday morning.

    All campers are asked to be completely off the campsite by 15:00 on Monday.

  • A full list of the campsite rules will be sent out prior to the event. The headlines include:
    Please be considerate of your fellow campers.
    We operate quiet hours between 22:30 and 07:00.
    Camping spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

  • Caravans and campervans are welcome at David’s Tent; you just need to purchase a pitch for them. The pitches can include or exclude an electric hook up (EHU). You are invited to purchase one of these pitches when you purchase your main event ticket. If you want to add it to your order at a later date, please contact info@davidstent.net.

    Please note, all caravans and campervans, motorhomes and TentBoxes will be directed to park in the area designated for live-in vehicles.

  • Yes, you can sleep in your van as long as you park in the live-in vehicles section - and don't turn on the engine once you are parked up. You will need to purchase a live-in vehicle pitch alongside your event ticket. If you haven’t already done this, you can contact the team on info@davidstent.net to get their help in adding one of these pitches to your order.

  • Cars may not be driven onto the campsite at any time unless you have booked a place in Pitch + Park. The car park is situated in the same field as the campsite and there is a luggage drop-off lane which can be used for swift unloading. You will need to come prepared to carry all of your equipment and belongings yourself.

    In exceptional circumstances, the campsite team have access to a very limited number of small wheelbarrows and may be available to assist with carrying luggage to the campsite. Visit the campsite host tent on arrival to enquire about this.

    Cars that are used to tow caravans will only be allowed onto the caravan campsite for drop off and pick up.

  • Yes, there are a limited number of Electric Hook Ups (EHUs) for sale. You can purchase one of our EHU pitches when you buy your event ticket.

    Please note that only caravans, campervans and tents with an e-port can hire our EHUs.

  • We have an Accessible Camping area that is set aside exclusively for those with disabilities and/or mobility issues.

    Places in the Accessible Camping area must be reserved in advance, so please email info@davidstent.net for more information or apply for a place using the form here.

  • There is an area of the campsite set aside for those coming to David's Tent with children. Space here is allocated on a first come, first served basis.

  • To guarantee a spot camping together you can book a standard 10m x 15m group pitch, or a large 20m x 20m pitch that includes an Electric Hook Up and a gazebo.

  • It actually costs a lot more than £25 per person to set up the infrastructure of the campsite and turn it from an empty field into a habitable space for a few thousand people! Your camping pass goes towards the cost of toilets, showers and access to fresh water across the campsite. It also contributes to the cost of our insurance for your time onsite along with other administrative costs associated with the running of the campsite.

    Your camping pass does not include tent hire – but you are welcome to explore our camping add-on options.

  • Campers are allowed to use camping stoves and small, off-the-ground, self-contained barbecues. Disposable barbecues and campfires of any kind are not permitted on the campsite (or anywhere else onsite!).

  • Each camper is required to bring their own tent, sleeping bag, ground mat/camp bed, and warm clothing (including wet weather gear). We offer camping gear for hire here. Campers are also encouraged to bring their own food for the duration of the event and the means to prepare it, unless you are planning to use our food vendors for all your meals.

  • There are strictly no animals allowed onsite, with the sole exception of registered guide dogs.

  • Yes! If you would like to hire one of our glamping tents or pre-erected tents, then visit our Camping Options page here for more information.

  • Yes, you can bring your child’s bike or scooter to David’s Tent as we understand the value of little legs being given a break. All we ask is that you are mindful of other attendees and that you keep an eye on your little ones and their vehicles at all times.

CAMPSITE

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