Everyone is welcome so long as you are 18 years of age or older.

Core Element is located at Horseheath Racecourse, Linton, Cambs. On the final stretch of your journey you will be on the A1307 which will lead you to the entrance to our amazing venue! - The nearest main train station is Cambridge Central, and we will also be running a shuttle bus service that you can buy tickets for (ticket costs TBA) For more information, visit our 'Attending' page on the website.

Our gates will open from 10am on Saturday the 16th of August. The main event space will open slightly later, this will give you plenty of time to unpack and unwind!

Yes, ID is a requirement. You will need it for registration and for ordering drinks at our bar and vendors. Guests without ID will not be granted entry to the festival and will not be granted a refund. There are no exceptions. You must be 18 years or older at the time of purchasing a ticket. Valid ID will be required at the festival entrance and main event areas. Accepted forms of ID include passports, driving licences, national ID cards, ISIC cards, military ID, and any card bearing the Home Office PASS mark.

Tickets will be available once you have registered and had your registration approved. Tickets will release a short while after registration, so if you don't see them straight away check our socials for any updates! Tickets sold anywhere other than our official website are not valid and tickets will not be available at the event itself.

Yes! Of course. You can pay for a regular attendance ticket and upgrade it any time before the 30th of June.

Absolutely, the gifts and merch will be revealed after the tickets go live, but before the upgrade deadline on the 30th of June. In other words, if you'd like to wait and see what our gifts and merch look like before upgrading, you can!

Once you purchase a ticket on our website, you will receive an e-ticket with a QR code as proof of purchase. Keep this email safe, we'd recommend printing out your QR code as backup also. When you arrive on site, our security team will ask to scan your ticket and grant you entry. So make sure you have access to your ticket on arrival, and keep your phone charged. Fun fact! - You'll also receive a physical souvenir ticket! These physical tickets don't serve as entry to the festival but as a commemorative item, something for the cork board! Proof of shuttle bus and bell tent purchase is required as well if you choose those options.

For a great idea of what to expect and what to bring, head on over to our 'Festival Guide' section where you will be able to read all about what you need.

We offer an add-on upgrade that allows you to rent one of our luxury canvas 5m Bell Tents. These tents can accommodate up to 6 people, perfect for a group of friends! (Read more about our Bell Tent upgrade in the Attendance section of the site!) You are of course welcome to bring your own tents as well! We do not have a size restriction for tents on site... just don’t bring a circus tent.. That might be too big actually. But large family tents are allowed.

Sure thing you can bring a camper van or caravan! There will be a dedicated camper van and caravan area on site.

You can bring small speakers, but no large sound systems or speakers. Speakers can be used in the car park area and camping area, but must not be played in the main event areas as this would interrupt any DJ sets. The use of speakers in the camping area is allowed, but they must at reasonable volume and then turned off after 11pm.

Core Element is a glass-less festival and as such no glasses or bottles are permitted or sold on site. You can bring 8 cans or 20cl of spirits on site, this is per guest. We sell a wide array of themed cocktails and other beverages at our bar at very reasonable rates.

Yes, however due to the event being heald on natural ground, some areas of the site are on difficult terrain. But most of the main areas are on grass and there are pathways around the main event spaces. We’ll endeavour to make the festival grounds as accessible as possible working within the limits of the natural terrain. Our crew is more than happy to assist with any accessibility issues you may have, and there are no steps at the site. If you have any concerns about accessibility and mobility, please feel free to email us.

The venue grounds will be off limits to the public, only ticket holders, crew, and contractors will be allowed on site with some exceptions for deliveries.

A full refund can be attained within 7 days of purchasing a ticket. After 7 days, tickets cannot typically be refunded. If you have any queries you can email us via core.element@botbevents.com

Core Element is a cashless festival, so unfortunately we can’t accept cash on site. All payments on site will be with card and contactless only.

Yes! A fursuit tent more specifically! There will be a large, weather protected marquee with flooring, complete with fans, snacks, water, and hanging racks for your suits!

There will be all sorts of things going on throughout the day, but the main DJ sets begin at around late evening where the sound gets dialled up. On Saturday the sets cease at 2am, Sunday the sets will end at midnight and the main event areas will close for the night.

Absolutely, and there will be many fun and interesting things to see and do, and you won't need to pay for any activities or workshops.

We will have a great variety of food trucks and vendors on site to cater to all dietary requirements, including vegan! There will be soft drinks and alcohol available to purchase on site also. We'd suggest that you pack some snacks of your own too.

Heck yeah! But we ask that everyone is respectful of other guests and keep sound levels down after 11pm. To keep the party going, head into the woodland area!

You can! Like many festivals, we know it gets hot, and it’s totally normal to go shirtless. We do ask that female presenting breasts are covered. Please refer to our Code of Conduct on dress code for more information, and don’t forget, you can always ask a member of the crew if you’re not sure about an outfit.

Our dress code is that of most festivals. Attendees are encouraged to bring both costumes and casual wear. We ask that you maintain decency and respect for your fellow creatures with what you wear. Refer to the Code of conduct for all the information on what attire is allowed onsite.

Absolutely! We recommend a partial, but you may bring as much or as little as you wish in regard to costume. The reason we advise a partial, is because this festival is based on natural ground. This, along with the August heat and no onsite storage. We encourage attendees to get into the festival spirit and express themselves with costume, just be mindful of what will be practical to bring and store.

Of course, guests bringing their own tents are welcome to share with other guests, and we leave your camping arrangements up to you and your friends as long as you use the designated areas and don't block access.

Absolutely, groups are welcome to pitch their tents close and stay together. We would prefer for people to make walkways obvious and clear, or place their tents close enough together to make it obvious that your tents do not have walking space between them. We want people to be able to tell where they can walk and where they can't.

You can go anywhere on the campsite, within the car park, and of course the main event spaces. All the areas you can roam are indicated on our festival map on the website and in our festival guides. You must not wander too far into woodland areas, as there can be trip hazards.. Plus you wouldn’t be alone..

Open fires are not permitted on site at any time. This is due to fire safety regulations and for your safety.

For sure! As long as the equipment is in good working condition and is being used responsibly!

The use of body paint is not permitted, as it easily transfers and may cause damage to people's costume. Body glitter may be worn however, and face paint is allowed.

You may only smoke in designated smoking areas which are signposted. Smoking within the campsite and main event areas, including the food truck areas is strictly forbidden. Vaping is permitted on site, but please be respectful of other people.

We’d love that! Performance arts are welcome at the festival, and we love to see it! Please keep in mind your spacing from other guests and be respectful. Let us know if you have talent you want to showcase at Core Element. Head over to 'join the team' and select the 'events and acts' form to tell us about your talents. Please keep in mind your spacing from other guests and be respectful.

Our welfare tent and fursuit lounge will have fans running to help keep you cool. We’ll also have free water from running water supply, and a large proportion of the event space is also in the shade under tree cover.

Your valuables are your responsibility, if you don't have your own vehicle to lock items away in, we recommend asking a friend with a vehicle if they will let you keep valuables secure in their car, or keeping them in a secure bag. Tents normally have zips that can be locked with a padlock, always make sure nobody is in the tent if you lock it! In the future we will be looking into safe-storage options.

We recommend bringing some wet wipes, deodorant, a flannel/sponge, body wash and body spray. This year, we will not have showers on site, but this is fairly normal for most festivals of this size.

We will have toilet facilities available which will be stocked with toilet roll and antibacterial hand gel. We recommend you bring your own toilet roll just in case, it’s handy to have. We will have at least two accessible toilets on site.

There will be plenty of areas to take cover from any rain. However, if the weather is considered to be too severe and unsafe, the festival will be cancelled, and you will be given a partial refund.

We will have a dedicated medical team on site along with a welfare tent. If you don’t feel well, you are welcome to come visit the welfare tent where our welfare team can help you out.

There will be free clean running drinking water on site, available at any time.

You should tell a member of staff straight away, only paying attendees are allowed on site.

We will have a dedicated SIA security team, if you have any concerns about behaviour or someone's wellbeing, you can come see one of our security team at any time, day or night. Or, head over to the welfare tent where a member of welfare will be able to help or radio security.