Greentraveller's Guide to the Big Chill Festival
The Big Chill makes its presence feltTHE BIG CHILL FESTIVAL
When: August 5 - 8, 2010
Where: Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire, UK
2010 Headliners: M.I.A. and Massive Attack; alongside Roots Manuva, Kelis and Plan B
Interesting fact: The Big Chill has its own record label, as well as bars in London and Bristol (open year-round)
HOW GREEN IS THE BIG CHILL FESTIVAL?
- The Big Chill's organisers are working in cooperation with The Green Tent Company to provide affordable, environmentally friendly (and recyclable) tents that don't accidentally leave pegs in the ground
- Cycling to the festival is encouraged, with a bike park located just outside the Yellow Gate entrance to the festival site
- The festival provides recycling bags, cigarette stub tidies and is well equipped with recycling bins as part of its 'Leave No Trace' policy; they also have a cup deposit scheme to encourage people to re-use cups and reduce litter
HOW TO GET THERE
Nearest train station: Great Malvern; Colwall and Ledbury are also nearby
By train: Trains from across the UK run to Great Malvern, and the Big Chill runs a free shuttle service from the station to the festival site. Book your train ticket to Great Malvern
By bus: National Express (here) runs coach services from various towns and cities across the UK to the Big Chill Festival, including combined travel and festival ticket offers. Book here
Carsharing: If you're looking to hitch a ride or have some lonely seats to fill, consider Liftshare to the Big Chill.
