There will be some production and contractor traffic on the build and de-rig days. The following is the 2024 on-site and event schedule:
| Pre-Event site build | |
| Monday 30th June | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Tuesday 1st July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Wednesday 2nd July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Thursday 3rd July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Live Events | |
| Friday 4th July 2024 | 16:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday 5th July 2024 | 14:00 – 22:00 |
| Sunday 6th July 2024 | 14:00 – 22:00 |
| De-rig | |
| Monday 7th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Tuesday 8th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Wednesday 9th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Thursday 10th July | 08:00 – 20:00 |
To minimize disruption, construction activities will not extend into late-night hours.
We are committed to keeping noise levels to a minimum and adhering to all local regulations.
Castle Gardens Access:
The Castle Gardens will remain open to the public on Saturday, 28th June, and Sunday, 29th June 2025.
The kiosk will continue to operate, providing ice creams and refreshing beverages for visitors to enjoy.
Castle Access During Construction:
The castle will remain open until Thursday, 3rd July 2025.
Entry and exit during this period will be redirected to the Bakers Walk entrance to the Castle Gardens.
Lavatory facilities will remain accessible to the public.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period of construction.
Our aim is to ensure that the building process has minimal impact on the local community and that everyone can continue to enjoy the castle and its surroundings.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us by emailing info@thefestivalcrowd.com.
We will also keep you informed of any updates or changes to the schedule.
Thank you for your support as we work towards creating an unforgettable experience at Rochester Castle.