Venue, Getting There & Accommodation
Venue
Day 1 - 22 June 2026
Barton Manor School, Canterbury CT1 1SU
Barton Manor School is a new secondary and sixth form, which will cater for 1050 pupils aged 11 to 18 located in Canterbury under Barton Court Academy Trust. Explore this link for further information: Barton Manor School
Day 2 - 23 June 2026 - AM
Balgowan Primary School, Beckenham, BR3 4HJ
Balgowan Primary School is an academy school. It has 3 form entry with 680 pupils in 7 year groups. It is part of the part of Nexus Education Schools Trust (NEST). Explore this link for further information: Balgowan Primary School
Day 2 - 23 June 2026 - PM
Bickley Primary School, Bromley, BR1 2SQ
Bickley Primary School is an academy school with a roll of 420 pupils, aged 5-11 years. It is part of the part of Nexus Education Schools Trust (NEST). Explore this link for further information: Bickley Primary School
Getting There
Day 1: Barton Manor School, Spring Lane, Canterbury CT1 1SU
By Car: Via Map/Sat Nav
By Train:
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Canterbury East Station: This is the closest station, located roughly a 15–20 minute walk or a very short taxi ride from Spring Lane.
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Canterbury West Station: While also in Canterbury, this station is slightly further away for accessing Spring Lane compared to Canterbury East.
Both stations are served by Southeastern services, with Canterbury West also offering high-speed services from London St Pancras.
Parking: There is some on-site parking at the school. If required, please indicate on the booking application form.
We will be providing mini-bus transport from Barton Manor School to Balgowan Primary School on 23 June. If you require this please indicate on the Festival booking form.
We also recommend lift sharing where possible.
Day 2 - am: Balgowan Primary School, Balgowan Road, Beckenham, BR3 4HJ
By Car: Via Map/Sat Nav
By Train: Clockhouse Railway Station: This is the closest station roughly a 5–10 minute walk away from the school.
Parking: There is no available on-site parking. Some residential parking may be available nearby but check restrictions. Paid for parking is available a walk away - check options here
We will be providing mini-bus transport from Balgowan Primary School to Bickley Primary School at midday on 23 June. If you require this please indicate on the Festival booking form.
We also recommend lift sharing where possible.
Day 2 - pm: Bickley Primary School, Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ (approx 20 min drive from Balgowan)
By Car: Via Map/Sat Nav
By Train:
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Bickley Station (BIK): On the Chatham Main Line. 20 min walk from the school.
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Bromley South Station (BMS): A major nearby station - 5 min taxi drive or 30 min walk from the school.
Parking: There is some on-site parking at the school. If required, please indicate on the booking application form.
Accommodation
There are a number of hotels in close proximity to the venue in Canterbury. For convenience, there is a Premier Inn close to the Barton Manor School - 3 minute drive away (15 minute walk). Premier Inn, 1-7 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1UP.
Similarly, there ar a number of hotels in Beckenham close to Balgowan Primary School. We suggest accommodation booking sites like www.booking.com for options.
