GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL
Sat Nav Postcode location: B38 9EH Full Address: Thornborough Events, Redhill Road, King’s Norton, Birmingham, B38 9EH
FROM THE NORTH
via the M6
🔼 Route Overview (M6 → Birmingham → A441 → King’s Norton)
- Head south on the M6 toward Birmingham.
- At M6 Junction 6, follow signs for A38(M) / Birmingham City Centre.
- Continue onto the A38 Aston Expressway, then follow signs for A38 South toward Bristol / Selly Oak.
- Stay on the A38 (Bristol Road) for several miles, passing through central and south Birmingham.
- At Selly Oak, keep following the A38 until you reach the junction for the A441.
- Turn left onto the A441 toward King’s Norton / Redditch.
- Continue on the A441 until you reach Redhill Road.
- Turn onto Redhill Road, B38 9EH and follow festival signage.
🅿️ Festival parking will be clearly marked, with stewards guiding you on arrival
FROM THE SOUTH WEST
via the M5
🔽 Route Overview (M5 Northbound → Birmingham → A441 → King’s Norton)
- Head north on the M5 toward Birmingham.
- Continue to M5 Junction 4 and take the exit for A38 / Birmingham (South).
- Follow the A38 (Bristol Road) northbound toward Birmingham.
- Stay on the A38 for several miles, passing through Rubery and Selly Oak.
- At the junction for the A441, turn right toward King’s Norton / Redditch.
- Continue on the A441 until you reach Redhill Road.
- Turn onto Redhill Road, B38 9EH, and follow festival signage.
🅿️ Festival parking will be clearly marked, with stewards on hand to guide you on arrival.
FROM LONDON & SOUTH EAST
via the M40
🔽 Route Overview (M40 → M42 → A441 → King’s Norton)
- Head northwest on the M40 toward Oxford and Birmingham.
- At M40 Junction 3A, merge onto the M42 Westbound toward Redditch / Bromsgrove.
- Continue on the M42 past Solihull and Shirley.
- At M42 Junction 2, take the exit for the A441 toward Birmingham (South) / Redditch.
- Follow the A441 northbound toward King’s Norton.
- Continue straight on the A441 until you reach Redhill Road.
- Turn onto Redhill Road, B38 9EH, and follow festival signage.
🅿️ Festival parking will be clearly marked, with stewards guiding you on arrival.
VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORT
by bus
🚏 Local Bus Routes (King’s Norton / Redhill Road)
Several Birmingham bus routes serve King’s Norton, with stops close to Redhill Road and easy walking access to the festival site.
| 🚌 Bus Number | Route Highlights | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 45 / 47 | Birmingham City Centre ↔ Stirchley ↔ Cotteridge ↔ King’s Norton | Every 5–10 mins |
| 35 | Birmingham City Centre ↔ Selly Oak ↔ Kings Heath ↔ Hawkesley | Every 10–15 mins |
| 18 | Yardley Wood ↔ Kings Heath ↔ Cotteridge ↔ Northfield | Every 20–30 mins |
| 49 | Solihull ↔ Shirley ↔ Kings Heath ↔ Longbridge | Every 20–30 mins |
🧠Closest stops:
Look for stops near The Green (King’s Norton) or Redhill Road / A441.
From there, it’s a short walk to the festival entrance, with signage guiding you in.
🧳 From Birmingham City Centre
- Catch Bus 45 or 47 toward Cotteridge / King’s Norton.
- Get off at The Green, King’s Norton.
- Follow festival signage along Redhill Road.
🧳 From Selly Oak, Stirchley, or Cotteridge
- Use Bus 45 or 47 heading toward King’s Norton.
- Get off at The Green and walk to Redhill Road.
🧳 From Kings Heath or Hawkesley
- Take Bus 35 toward Hawkesley / Birmingham (depending on direction).
- Get off near Redhill Road or The Green.
by train
🛤️ Nearest Station: King’s Norton
- Served by West Midlands Railway
- Direct trains from:
- Birmingham New Street (~15 mins)
- Longbridge / Redditch (5–15 mins depending on service)
- University (QE Hospital) (~10 mins)
- Easy connections from:
- London Euston (via Birmingham New Street)
- London Marylebone (via Birmingham Moor Street → New Street → King’s Norton)
You can plan your journey using any UK rail journey planner.
🚶 From King’s Norton Station to the Festival Site
Walking
- Approx. 15–20 minutes
- Follow signs toward The Green, King’s Norton, then continue onto Redhill Road.
Taxi / Ride‑share
- 5-minute ride from the station
- Taxis and ride‑share services (Uber, Bolt, etc.) operate in the area
Bus
- Walk to The Green, King’s Norton (5 minutes from the station)
- Catch Bus 45 or 47 toward Redhill Road / A441
- Get off near Redhill Road and follow festival signage
by coach
🚌 Travelling by Coach
Long‑distance coach services run regularly into Birmingham, making it easy to reach the festival from anywhere in the UK.
National Express & Megabus
Both operators run frequent services to:
- Birmingham Coach Station (Digbeth)
- Birmingham New Street / City Centre (Megabus drop‑off points vary)
From Birmingham city centre, it’s straightforward to reach the festival site.
🚍 From Birmingham Coach Station to the Festival Site
By Bus
Walk to nearby stops on Digbeth High Street and catch:
- Bus 45 or 47 toward Stirchley / Cotteridge / King’s Norton
Journey time: 25–35 minutes depending on traffic
Get off at The Green, King’s Norton, then follow signage along Redhill Road.
By Train
- Walk or bus to Birmingham New Street (10–15 mins)
- Take a train to King’s Norton Station (~15 mins)
- Walk or taxi to the festival site
By Taxi / Ride‑share
- 20–25 minutes from Digbeth
- Uber, Bolt, and local taxis all operate in the area
🧠Closest Drop‑off Point
Ask your coach or taxi driver for:
“The Green, King’s Norton”
or
“Redhill Road, B38 9EH”
Both are within easy walking distance of the festival entrance.
CAMPING INFO
Camping is included in the price for all weekend ticket holders. Access to the camping site will be available from 12pm Thursday 21st May 2026. All ticket holders must vacate the site by 12pm Monday 25th May 2026
CAMPERVAN AND CARAVAN INFO
Campervans/live-in vehicles are allowed on site but need to be booked via the shop ticket page in advance whether or not electricity hook up is required. This comes with a small cost if it’s required and based on a first come first served with payment to be made via the online shop. The campervan price is not including the festival ticket price. If you do not need electric hook up you can bring campers and caravans at a very small £2 fee.
TOILET & SHOWER FACILITIES
The site itself is all outdoors. There will be a number of portaloos on site including disabled access toilets in the arena and camping areas. There will be a small number of showers on site for 2026. Hours of opening will be confirmed at a later date.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol is allowed in the campsite. Please note that only alcohol purchased on the premises can be drank inside the main bar, the marquees and on the main arena areas. Please DO NOT bring glass bottles with you to the campsite. Please also note this is a family friendly event but still a licensed site, therefore underage drinking is not permitted.
DRUGS POLICY
Breaking Bands Festival hosts a drug free family site. Anyone seen taking or selling drugs anywhere on the site may be asked to leave and their ticket invalidated. They will also not be entitled to a refund. We may also involve the police if we find people violating the law regarding drugs. Note that CCTV is in operation across the festival site.
CHILDREN
Adult supervision is required for under 14’s at all times. Parents/Guardians are responsible for the behavior & safety of their children. Please note that ALL children MUST wear ear protection inside the music venues for their own health and safety. Basic ear plugs will be provided free of charge for children but we recommend ear defenders for all. Any under 18s caught drinking could be asked to leave the site along with their family.
LOCAL COMMUNITY
The site for the festival has surrounding residents. We ask that while on site, you respect the neighbours of the surrounding village. Noise should be kept to a minimum after 12 midnight onsite, outside the venue and across the camping area. Please respect others on site.
BBQS & FIRES
No open fires or BBQ’s allowed on site AT ALL.
LINE-UP CHANGES
Tickets are available to purchase and based on the festival not the line-up. We will do everything in our power to keep the line-up of bands the same throughout but in the event a band cancels for any reason, Breaking Bands Festival will not be held responsible. We will do everything to replace the band like for like but you will not be entitled to a refund because of a line-up change.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
Refunds will not be given for tickets purchased unless the festival is cancelled.
In the unlikely event of the festival being cancelled, all ticket holders will be entitled to a full refund or an offer to transfer ticket to another event. All refunds will be paid via bank transfer (or your ticket outlet) but can take up to 14 days.
COVID UPDATE
In the event of being postponed due to Covid-19, there may be a period of time we will offer refunds. Please be sure to check the website and emails for such updates. If we do have to postpone the event, tickets will be automatically rolled over to the replacement date.
FINAL TERMS
The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry and/or eject any persons from the site who fail to comply with the rules and/or any person causing a nuisance to others. Anti-Social or violent behaviour will not be tolerated.
The organisers will not accept liability for personal loss, injury or damage to property or vehicles sustained at the show. Items left in tents will be so at the owner’s risk
Purchasing a ticket means that you enter into a contract with Breaking Bands Festival and agree the above terms.