Where is Y Not Festival 2023? Pikehall location, postcode, when does campsite open and how to get there

Music fans will be flocking to Derbyshire for this year's edition of Y Not Festival in the coming days.

The "peaks biggest party" will be in full swing this weekend as festival season rolls on across the UK. Royal Blood, Kasabian and Paul Weller are among the acts who will headline between Friday (28 July) and Sunday (30 July).

First launching in 2006, Y Not Festival has been held each year aside from during the Covid lockdown eras. It returned in 2022 and will be back again in 2023.

But where exactly is the festival, what is the postcode and when does the campsite open? Here's all you need to know:

Where is Y Not Festival?

It takes place at Pikehall in Derbyshire in the Peak District.

What is the postcode?

The postcode for Pikehall, the location of Y Not Festival, is DE4 2PJ.

When is Y Not Festival?

It will run from 27 July to 30 July in 2023.

Who are the headliners for Y Not Festival in 2023?

The big name artists who will headline the main stage are Royal Blood, Kasabian and Paul Weller. But there will be many more acts performing throughout the weekend.

Headliners will finish at around 11pm each night on the main stage.

How do you get to Pikehall?

By car

If you are driving to the festival you will need to purchase a car park pass for the weekend.

Parking is located a short walk from the arenas/campsites, the charge is to cover security and the cost of managing cars entering the site.

The driving times are approximately:

• Derby – 40 mins
• Sheffield – 55 mins
• Manchester – 1 hr 10 mins
• Nottingham – 55 mins
• Birmingham – 1 hr 15 mins

By coach

Big Green Coach are the Official Travel Partner for Y Not Festival 2022.

By public transport

The nearest train stations are:

• Buxton – approx 20 mins away by car/bus
• Matlock – (please note – NOT Matlock Bath) approx 17 mins away by car/bus

There are shuttle services from Buxton and Matlock train stations.

What will the weather be like?

The Met Office is warning of rain throughout the weekend, in its first look forecast for the festival.

When does the campsite open?

Y Not Festival has confirmed the opening times for the festivalgrounds and the campsite for this year's festival:

Thursday 27th July 2023 (Thursday Upgrade Holders Only)

Gates will open at: 11am

Box Office closes at: 11pm

Friday 28th July 2023

Gates will open at: 9 am

Box Office closes at: 11pm

Saturday 29th July 2023

Gates will open at: 10am

Box Office closes at: 11pm

Sunday 30th July 2023

Gates will open at: 10am

Box Office closes at: 11pm

Monday 31st July 2023

Campsites must be clear by: 12pm

Can you still get tickets?

Tier 5 weekend tickets are still available to purchase as of 25 July.

It costs £159.50 + booking fee & postage and includes weekend camping.

You can purchase the Tier 5 weekend ticket from Y Not Festival’s website.

The festival only sells weekend tickets and not day tickets.

Can you bring alcohol?

You are permitted to bring alcohol into the campsite only, enough for personal consumption within reason, Glass bottles will not be permitted and will be confiscated upon entry.

It is not permitted to take alcohol into the arena from the campsites, but you can take in empty or sealed water bottles.

How much does parking cost?

Parking passes are £20 in advance (on-the-day cost will be greater).

You can purchase the parking passes via Y Not Festival’s website right now.

What is the capacity at Y Not Festival?

The capacity at Y Not Festival used to be 29,999.

However in April 2022, Derbyshire Dales District Council gave the green light for the capacity to be increased to 39,999.