How does it all work? Never been to Whitenoise before? Every year we attract even more newbies. Buy your tickets online (click the BUY TICKETS link from any page) or by post, click here and download the booking form (this is the cheapest option with only a £1.50 booking fee per order). We issue e-tickets following your order. If you order by post the e ticket will be issued once your cheque has cleared. If you order online they are issued the same day.
We only sell weekend tickets in advance. Day tickets are available on the gate on the day.
Decide which days you’re attending – either Fri-Sun or Sat-Sun.
Pick your camping area. You will be allocated a 6x6m pitch in order of arrival. If you want to camp with your friends you need to arrive together. You cannot save spaces.
- Family – for groups bringing children who want early quiet. This area has a 2100 curfew on noise and is a great place for your littlies to meet other littlies.
- General – this is for those wanting a fuller festival experience. Noise curfew is midnight. We don’t allow independent sound systems at ANY time on any of the camping areas.
- Club – this must be pre-booked and is for VW clubs e.g. Bootiful Dubs
- Bell tents – if you want to book a bell tent please talk to Magical Camping direct about your required position on the site.
Take a peak at our very helpful Site Map now. You can also download a copy if required.
You park your vehicle next to your tent.
Limited electric hook-up is available in the General and Family camping zones. We sell the electric hook-up per pitch, 6x6m. You just add this option to your booking. If you have only one vehicle/awning (filling a standard 6x6m pitch) you will need only one electric hook-up etc… If you select electric hook-up you will be allocated a pitch number. This will be confirmed to you by email nearer to the event. If a group of you want to ensure you camp next to each other and all have electric hook-up we suggest one member of the group book all the electric hook-up pitches in one order. This is the only way to guarantee you are all next to each other.
If you have a caravan or larger motorhome and need more space you can add the motorhome supplement to your order, it costs an extra £10 and ensures you have the extra space you need.
Once you have placed your order you will receive your e-tickets by email. Bring your e-ticket to the event with you. You will drive up to the weekend camp gate (MAIN GATE C) in your vehicle and your e-ticket/s will be exchanged for a wristband/s.
If members of your party are arriving later than you and in another vehicle this vehicle will need to be parked in the DAY car park. You will need to walk to meet them and give them their wristband (if they are part of a family ticket allocation) or they can walk to the weekend camp gate and purchase their ticket there/have their e-ticket scanned in and come and find you onsite. Please understand we cannot bend these rules for anyone.
WE STRONGLY ADVISE ADVANCE TICKET BOOKING TO SECURE YOUR CAMPING SPACE. TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST.
When do tickets for 2012 go on sale? The 200 earlybird tickets have been and gone. The cheap advance online tickets are on sale now! Advance ticket sales close at 1700 on 16th July 2012. Tickets can be bought online or by post.
Why isn’t VW Whitenoise at Fritton Lake this year? After two successful years the owners at Fritton Lake have decided that, with weddings booked at the hotel and increasing pressure from the Parish Council over music licensing and access, the show couldn’t continue there.
VW Whitenoise moved swiftly to secure the Royal Norfolk Showground and have already set to work on re-creating the same great vibe at the new location.
With around 200 pitches available with electric hook-up, great toilet and shower facilities, loads of buildings to house all of the live music on offer,the grand ring for all things VW and enough room to dedicate a whole area and barn to the free kids activities it will hopefully be a place to call home for years to come.
It is great to be working with such a professional venue and team.
How can I buy tickets & how much are they? Advance tickets can be bought online or by post. We have kept all our prices the same as 2011, accept for a £1 increase on kids weekend passes to further develop our FREE activities. We’ve also introduced a new 2012 family pass for Sat/Sun too. When booking online there is a small booking fee per ticket, we have kept this as low as possible. If you want to avoid this you can also use snail mail and send a booking form and cheque, plus £1.50 booking fee. Click here for more ticket information
- FRI/SAT/SUN ADULT £25 KIDS £6 (includes 2 nights FREE camping)
- FRI/SAT/SUN FAMILY PASS ONLY £55 (includes 2 adults and 2 kids)
- SAT/SUN ADULT £20 KIDS £4 (includes 1 nights FREE camping)
- SAT/SUN FAMILY PASS ONLY £45 (includes 2 adults and 2 kids)
- DAY PASSES ON GATE ONLY ADULT FRI/SAT/SUN £7.50/£8/£7.50 KIDS £2.50/£3.00/£2.50
I have bought my tickets.When will I receive them?
EARLYBIRD TICKETS
If you purchased earlybird tickets, pre-February 2012, you will receive your e tickets, delivered to the email you used to place your order, by April 2012.
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE
If you have purchased tickets online after 1st February 2012, you’ll receive an email confirmation with your e tickets attached straight after your booking.
ADVANCE TICKETS BY POST
If you purchase your tickets by post and have an email address you’ll receive your e-tickets within a month of your booking. If you don’t have an email address you’ll receive paper tickets in the post by mid July 2012.
When do I need to leave by if I buy a day pass? By 0100 of the following morning on the Friday and Saturday evening. The event finishes at 1700 on the Sunday. Please don’t try and sleep over in the day car park because our security will soon send you on your way or charge you for a full-priced weekend pass.
We’re arriving earlier than some of our friends can we save them a space? No. Groups who want to camp together need to arrive together please (apart from those in pre-booked VW Club Camping or who have pre-booked electric hook-up together in one order). We need to fill our fields in a logical, efficient and safe manner.
I’ve heard about BUGJAM 2011 running out of camping space on the Friday, could this happen at Whitenoise? We will always reserve space for any Saturday advance ticket buyers (should we come close to capacity on the Friday) so no-one who buys tickets in advance is turned away at the gate. The event is growing in popularity and we advise advance booking to secure your space and save a few quid too.
What time do the gates open?
- Friday 3rd open strictly 1200 close approx. 2100 for camping arrivals
- Saturday 4th open 1000 close approx. 2100 for camping arrivals
- Sunday 5th open 0900 close 1700
If you’re travelling a long distance and may arrive after dark we will do our best do get you to where you want to camp, if it is safe to do so.
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL OR CALL ASKING IF YOU CAN ARRANGE TO COME IN EARLY TO SET-UP. THESE ARE THE GATE OPENING TIMES AND ARE NOT FLEXIBLE FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ORGANISATIONAL REASONS. YOU CANNOT BE ADMITTED INTO THE CAMPING FIELDS IF YOU ARRIVE ANY EARLIER.
What food and drink options are there? After 10 years of running the festival we can assure you that a wide selection of food awaits and with two licenced bars you’ll not go thirsty. We also don’t run unfair policies preventing you from bringing your own drinks into the main arenas however please remember NO GLASS is allowed on site. We only welcome caterers with good quality produce and high-rated health and hygiene ratings. We have classic burgers and hotdogs, over-baked pizzas, thai food, chilli, jacket potatoes,chips (gluten free available too), crepes, coffee specialists, doughnuts, ice-creams, paella, salads and fruit bar, milkshakes, greek food and the list goes on…
Are there special offer advance family passes available on the gate too? No these are for advance bookings only so take advantage and save even more money.
We have a family pass but my partner is arriving at a different time to me and the kids. What do I do? Your ticket will be exchanged for four wristbands on the gate. Get your partner to telephone you when they arrive and you can then meet them and handover their wristband and ‘in they come!’ Please remember a maximum one vehicle per pitch is allowed. If your have another vehicle it will need to be parked in day parking.
Can I display my vehicle in the main arena? Yes, whether you come for the day or weekend you are welcome to join the displays on Saturday 4th August or the Show & Shine on Sunday 5th August. DO NOT PARK IN DAY PARKING BUT HEAD TOWARDS THE WEEKEND CAMPING GATE INSTEAD PLEASE.
Are dogs allowed? Yes dogs are welcome and are allowed in the majority of the site but not in the kids zone. Dogs must be well-behaved and cleaned up after.
Can we have barbecues and open fires? Open fires are not allowed but barbecues can be used as long as they’re ‘off the ground’ e.g. use bricks to place a disposable barbecue on.
Do we have to own a VW to come? No, the VW crowd are a very welcoming bunch! We appreciate that many people love campers and beetles and may have owned one in the past or just admire them from afar.
Are you selling tickets through any retail outlets? Tickets will be available through retail outlets nearer the summer. We’ll keep you posted.
Can I book a trade pitch? Yes please click through here to the dedicated traders page.
Can I enter the Show & Shine in advance? Yes absolutely. The show and shine competition takes place on the Sunday. Grab yourself a free pass if you’re entering a show standard vehicle. Click here.
What are the toilets and showers like? Fabulous! We have proper static toilet and shower blocks. The best we have ever offered. We have disabled facilities. They’ll also be additional portaloos.
Do you have a family camping area? Yes, we recognise that families want to be in the quietest possible area of the site. However we advise you book in advance to ensure you have a guaranteed pitch in this area please.
What about VW club camping? We have a club camping area that requires advance booking. We love to get any VW clubs attending involved at the event, especially club vehicle displays. Please contact Neil direct to discuss your requirements.
Are you still looking for bands? No. Fully booked.
Are caravans allowed? Yes we do allow caravans however you need to buy a caravan/motorhome supplement if you require a larger pitch than the standard 6m x 6m. You can buy this supplement when booking online or by post.
Is there electric hook-up? Yes. There is limited electric hook-up available in the general and family camping only. The costs an additional £15 for the weekend (it’s the same price whether you’re booking for Fri-Sun or Sat and Sun only.) Please book together if you want electric hook-up and to be together as you will be allocated a specific eletric hook-up pitch number.
Are you looking for any additional caterers for the 2012 show? No
What age does a ‘child’ ticket go up to? Up to 15 years. Under 3′s are free. Under 16′s need to attend the event with a responsible adult please.
Can I get a refund on my ticket if I can’t make it? No. The tickets are non-refundable. However if you wish to sell your ticket privately that is not a problem. http://www.eventbrite.com/t/transfer-your-tickets
What happens if the weather’s bad? The umbrellas come out! There are no refunds due to bad weather and the event will still go on.
Can I park next to my tent? Yes. We allow one vehicle per tent. Please don’t try and bring more. You will be asked to park any extra vehicles in the day parking.
If you still have a question for VW Whitenoise please email vwwhitenoise@aol.com
