• Times?
• Are there disabled facilities?
• Can I bring my own food and drink?
• May I smoke at RAJF?
• When will I receive my tickets?
• Can children attend?
• Can I get food?
• Can you recommend somewhere to stay?
• Is there seating?
• My ticket hasn't got a stub - is this OK?
• Can I bring my dog?
• How can I get First Aid?

Times?

Doors open for the evening events at 7pm, finishing at 11pm prompt. Carriages for 11.15pm.

The Sat afternoon event opens at 1pm and finishes at 5pm.

Are there disabled facilities?

Disabled customers are most welcome and we have a number of disabled regulars. The whole site is wheelchair accessible and there is a disabled toilet just outside the main entrance gate.

When prior notice is given, space and/or seats will be reserved adjacent to main walkways for any ticket holder with a disability. In the event of an emergency, members of the audience with disabilities will receive particular assistance from stewards. Stewards responsible for disabled person evacuation to be made aware of number and position of disabled people each night.

Toilet facilities for visitors with disabilities are provided in the main toilet block. Should it be required, the toilet cleaner will be on site all evening and will carry a RADAR key to open the disabled facility.

Can I bring my own food and drink?

Picnics are not permitted at RAJF 08. We offer a wide choice of high-quality foods from around the globe.

Alcoholic drinks must NOT be brought in - this is a licensing restriction.

May I smoke at RAJF?

On 1st July 2007 new laws came into effect which ban smoking at public events. RAJF 07 was the first large event in Chichester where the new laws applied! If we see you smoking, we will ask you politely to move to a designated area outside the RAJF tent.

When will I receive my tickets?

This year we will have one mailing of tickets in early June and then weekly thereafter.

We do not mail tickets in the final week before the event. Tickets supplied for any orders received during the final week will be available at the gate. In this case please bring a copy of your email confirmation or some other identification.

Can children attend?

On the whole we don't think that an event involving lots of beer and wine is an ideal place to bring children. Our policy is that children under 12 will not be admitted. Young people between 12 and 18 are welcome provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. But they must buy a full ticket, must be kept out of the bar area and must not consume any alcohol!

The exception to this is the Saturday afternoon Jazz in the Park session where accompanied children under 12 are admitted at no extra charge.

Can I get food?

This year we will have a comprehensive food village just outside the main tent. We plan to have three or four high quality caterers selling some tasty food to complement the real ale and wine. This will include organic meat items, Thai food and vegetarian choices.

Can you recommend somewhere to stay?

If you click on this link you will get a list of B&Bs in and around Chichester. Click here for a list of Chichester B&B's


The George & Dragon and The Ship are only a one minute walk from RAJF. The B&B's in St Pancras and at the University are only about five minutes walk.

Is there seating?

We provide a limited number of chairs and tables. This is because we find that the majority prefer to stand in front of the stage, to dance or to stand while supping. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Some customers queue from about 6pm to get the best seats.

My ticket hasn't got a stub - is this OK?

In 2005 we sent our customers a ticket with stub attached. Last year we decided that the stub fulfilled no useful purpose, and this year also all you get is a simple ticket. When you arrive at RAJF your ticket will be exchanged for a wristband which, for security purposes, we ask you to wear for the entire evening.

Can I bring my dog?

We regret that we do not permit dogs at our event. It can get crowded and the music is as loud as the local authorities will permit. Dogs might get frightened and they might give rise to health and safety problems.

We will make special arrangements for guide dogs - please contact us to discuss.

How can I get First Aid?

Qualified paramedic staff will provide first aid cover. The first aid station will be situated adjacent to the main ticket gate and will be operational from 7.00pm to 11.00pm.

The nearest Accident and Emergency Hospital is St Richard's, Chichester situated off Spitalfields Road. 01243 788122.

The first aid personnel will report any incidents to the Admissions Manager at the main entrance. Where identified, remedial action will be taken after an incident to prevent recurrence.