ACCESSIBILITY

*** PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO PROCESS ACCESSIBILITY REQUESTS FOR WOMAD 2026 ***

WOMAD works with Nimbus Disability to help verify access requirements and make the accessibility application process quicker and easier.

You can apply for a free WOMAD Digital Access Pass, which can be used to access accessibility facilities at the festival. Alternatively, you can upgrade to a Nimbus Access Card, a nationally recognised card accepted by thousands of venues, events, and attractions across the UK.

How to Apply

1. Apply through the Nimbus Disability website.
2. Submit information and evidence about your access requirements.
3. Nimbus will assess your application.
4. Once approved, you will receive a free WOMAD Digital Access Pass or, if you choose to upgrade, a Nimbus Access Card.

When completing the WOMAD Accessibility Form, you will need to provide your Digital Access Pass or Access Card ID number so we can confirm your access requirements and arrange any approved accessibility facilities.

*** PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO PROCESS ACCESSIBILITY REQUESTS FOR WOMAD 2026 ***

Step 1: Purchase Your Festival Ticket

Purchase your WOMAD Festival ticket here.

If you require an Essential Companion, do not purchase a ticket for them. If your Access Card, WOMAD Festival Digital Access Pass, or supporting evidence confirms this requirement, an Essential Companion ticket will be provided free of charge.

Step 2: Confirm Your Access Requirements

You will need either a WOMAD Festival Digital Access Pass, an Access Card from Nimbus Disability, or one of the forms of supporting evidence listed below.

To obtain a Digital Access Pass or Access Card:

1. Submit your supporting information and evidence to Nimbus.
2. Nimbus will assess your application.
3. Once approved, you will receive a Digital Access Pass (or an Access Card if you choose to upgrade).

If you already have a valid Access Card, you can skip this step.

You may also qualify for a free Essential Companion ticket by providing one of the following:

• Front page of a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) award letter
• Front page of an Attendance Allowance award letter
• Proof of registration as Severely Sight Impaired (Blind)
• Recognised Assistance Dog ID card (additional training evidence may be requested)
• Valid NIMBUS Access Card showing a +1 symbol
• War Disablement Pension award letter
• Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) award letter
• Letter from a medical consultant confirming your need for a Personal Assistant

Step 3: Apply for Accessible Facilities

Complete our Accessibility Form here.

You will need your Access Card or Digital Access Pass ID number when completing the form.

If you are applying using supporting evidence instead, please upload this as part of your application. This allows us to confirm your access requirements and arrange any accessible facilities you may need at the festival.

Confirmation

Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive email confirmation of your approved accessible facilities and, where applicable, your Essential Companion ticket.

If you have any questions, please contact accessible_enquiries@womad.org.

The application deadline is Friday 3rd July.

We offer one free Essential Companion/Personal Assistant ticket to disabled customers who require substantial and regular support from another person to access and enjoy the festival.

To be eligible, you must demonstrate that the support you need is significant, frequent, and directly related to your disability. This support should be necessary to enable you to have an equivalent festival experience.

Children and Young People Requiring an Essential Companion

Under the terms of WOMAD’s licence, any disabled child or young person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over who has purchased an Adult 3-Day or 4-Day WOMAD ticket.

Only once this ticket has been purchased can an application be made for a free Essential Companion/Personal Assistant ticket.

How to Apply

To request an Essential Companion/Personal Assistant ticket, please complete our Accessibility Form and provide one of the following forms of supporting evidence:

• Front page of a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) award letter
• Front page of an Attendance Allowance award letter
• Proof of registration as Severely Sight Impaired (Blind)
• Recognised Assistance Dog ID card (additional training evidence may be requested)
• Valid NIMBUS Access Card showing a +1 symbol
• War Disablement Pension award letter
• Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) award letter
• Letter from a medical consultant confirming your need for a Personal Assistant

Day tickets holders can still apply to use the access facilities.

Click here to buy Day tickets!

Accessible Camping

WOMAD provides a dedicated Accessible Camping area, offering:

• Accessible toilets and showers
• Changing Places/ high dependency toilet
• Electric scooter charging
• Medical fridge facilities
• A dedicated Access Team on site

Due to limited capacity, Accessible Camping is restricted to groups of up to four people, including the disabled customer and any Essential Companions/Personal Assistants. Larger groups may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us before booking to discuss your requirements.

When completing the Accessibility Form, please tell us who will be staying in your group and how many tents you will be bringing.

An on-site First Aid Centre is available throughout the festival and includes qualified medical staff, doctors, and mental health practitioners.

If you need medication refrigerated, a medical fridge is available in the Accessible Campsite. Refrigerated medication can also be stored at the First Aid Centre if required. Please check the festival map for locations once it has been published.

Welfare Support

The Welfare Tent provides a safe, supportive space for anyone who may need emotional support, mental health assistance, or simply a quiet place to rest and reset during the festival.

Wellbeing Facilities

WOMAD’s World of Wellbeing area offers a variety of wellbeing activities, workshops, and complementary therapies designed to support relaxation and personal wellbeing throughout the festival.

WOMAD welcomes visitors who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and other mobility equipment. We make every effort to ensure the festival site is as accessible as possible. However, as the festival takes place on a grass site, ground conditions can become challenging during periods of wet weather. Where possible, we will install temporary trackways to improve access.

Please let us know if you will be bringing a wheelchair or mobility scooter by completing our Accessibility Form. If you require an Essential Companion ticket, this can also be requested through the form.

If you need to charge a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter during the festival, charging facilities are available in the Accessible Camping area. Power may also be available at designated Viewing Platforms while you are around the site.

Wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be hired through Event Mobility before the festival. Bookings must be made directly with Event Mobility via their website, and we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

www.eventmobility.org.uk

Viewing Platforms are available at the Main Stage and Big Top Tent.

Viewing Platforms are intended for customers who need to remain seated while enjoying performances.

If you require access to a Viewing Platform, you must request this when completing the Accessibility Form. Viewing Platform access is not automatically provided and must be included as part of your accessibility application.

Customers approved for Viewing Platform access will receive a Viewing Platform wristband, which can be collected from the Accessible Camping area on arrival.

Each access customer may be accompanied by one companion on the platform. Space is limited, and access is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Wheelchair-accessible toilets and power charging facilities are available at the Viewing Platforms for customers who require them. 

Assistance dogs are welcome at WOMAD.

If you plan to bring an assistance dog, please let us know by completing the Accessibility Form. This helps us ensure appropriate facilities and support are available during the festival.

As part of your application, you will be asked to provide evidence that your dog is a trained assistance dog. Examples of acceptable evidence include:

• Assistance Dogs UK (ADUK) identification card
• Identification or certification from an organisation accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF)
• Other recognised assistance dog documentation (subject to review)

If you have any questions about bringing an assistance dog to the festival, please contact accessible_enquiries@womad.org.

Selected performances will include British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation. These performances will be clearly identified in the festival programme, on the WOMAD app, and within individual event listings.

If you require BSL support, please indicate this when completing the Accessibility Form. This helps us understand demand and ensure appropriate provision is available during the festival.

To find BSL-interpreted events in the app, simply search for “BSL” within the Artists & Timetables section.

BSL interpreters can also be booked free of charge for workshops and artist signings. Requests can be made at the Customer Care Centre and are subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

We understand that standing for long periods or waiting in queues can be difficult for some customers.

If you require support with standing or queueing, please tell us when completing the Accessibility Form. This allows us to assess your needs and provide appropriate assistance where possible.

Customers staying in the Accessible Camping area can also receive assistance from our Access Team and volunteers on arrival if required.

Accessible toilets are located throughout the festival site, including within the Accessible Camping area.

WOMAD also provides one Changing Places toilet, equipped for customers with more complex accessibility requirements. This toilet will be located in the accessible campsite.

If you require access to accessible toilet facilities, including the Changing Places toilet, please indicate this when completing the Accessibility Form.

Customers approved for accessible facilities will receive an Accessibility wristband, which can be collected from the Accessible Camping area on arrival.

The Accessibility Team is based in the Accessible Camping area and is available throughout the festival to provide information, support, and assistance to access customers.

Volunteers will also be on hand to assist customers staying in Accessible Camping who may need support with carrying equipment or setting up tents.

If you have any accessibility-related questions before the festival, please contact us at accessible_enquiries@womad.org.