'No Cars Go', urge Leeds organisers

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In the words of Arcade Fire, who warm up for final act Red Hot Chili Peppers on the Sunday night, 'No Cars Go' - or as few as possible anyway. 

As with previous years, organisers Mean Fiddler are keen to encourage festival goers to respect local residents and the environment and have put in place travel options to encourage everyone to leave their cars at home.

The following information has been issued by organisers. It includes alternative ways to travel but also has some good tips for motorists who do choose to drive. Remember, also, to visit our Festival Travel Guide, brought to you in association with The AA. 

By Coach direct to the site

There are special National Express and See Coaches festival services running directly into the site from all over the UK. For more information call:

National Express
08705 80 80 80
www.gobycoach.com

See Coaches
0870 060 3775
www.seetickets.com  

By Rail to shuttle bus services (Leeds and York Stations)

There are regular shuttle bus services to and from Leeds Railway Station, Leeds Bus Station and York Railway Station straight into site. For further information and timetables of the shuttle buses visit www.leedsfestival.com or call 0113 263 9491. For further information on rail services call 08457 484950 or visit www.trainline.com

The Lift Share scheme

If you have to use your car, then please consider using the lift share scheme. Lift sharing is a great way to reduce traffic congestion to the festival; it also saves money, hassle and helps reduce global warming at the same time. You can ask for a contribution towards costs and save some money on your own travel, or preferably don't bring a car at all. It's also another great way to meet new people at the festival and takes a lot of pressure off the local roads. If you have spare seats in your car, or you don't really have to use your car, then please consider lift-sharing. It definitely must be part of the future of private transport. To register please visit www.liftshare.org or www.freewheelers.co.uk/Leeds_Festival

Driving tips to and from the festival

Major trunk roads and motorways in West Yorkshire are likely to be very busy just prior to and during the August Bank Holiday, as drivers head to The Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival.

The festival, which runs from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th August, is taking place at Bramham Park which is east of Leeds, south of Wetherby and close to the A1 and A64.

Drivers are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys, and non-Festival traffic is being advised to avoid the area if possible.

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