Essential Companion Scheme
Customers requiring assistance throughout the festival are entitled to apply for one free pass for their Essential Companion.
Essential Companion tickets are for those with physical or mental difficulties that would prevent them from attending on their own.
The festival ticket must be in the name of the person with the disability. Please do not book a ticket for your Essential Companion, we will add this onto your order.
We are unable to provide refunds for tickets purchased for Essential Companions.
All Essential Companion ticket applications must be received before Friday 14th August 2026 unless sold out earlier.
Introducing the Access Card Scheme
Mucky Weekender wants our event to be accessible for everyone.
Mucky Weekender is held in 30 acres of beautiful park land. The weather can be unpredictable, so please bear in mind that if it rains, the festival site can become muddy. We do have trackway in small areas of the site, but not everywhere.
We are pleased to now be working with Nimbus Disability, utilising their Access Card Scheme and Digital Access Pass system to provide our customers with a more consistent and improved experience when accessing necessary support.
This scheme is designed for all customers who require adjustments to make their visit more comfortable, such as essential companion tickets. By partnering with Nimbus Disability, a leading authority on accessible ticketing run by and for disabled people, we can better understand and meet your access requirements in a consistent and secure manner. This also helps to protect these provisions from potential misuse.
Through this scheme, you can apply for a free Digital Access Pass specifically for use with Mucky Weekender, or you can choose to apply for a full Access Card for broader recognition.
What is a Free Digital Access Pass?
You can submit a free application for a Digital Access Pass via Nimbus.
As part of the application, you will need to provide relevant evidence and a narrative about your access requirements, allowing Nimbus to allocate the appropriate symbols representing the barriers you face.
Once your application is approved, your Digital Access Pass will be valid for three years. You will receive a digital ID number.
You can use your Digital Access Pass ID number to access facilities and make bookings with Mucky Weekender, streamlining the process and potentially allowing you to book access provisions online.
What is the Access Card?
The Access Card is a universal way of conveying your access requirements that clearly communicates your requirements to thousands of organisations, venues, events, and ticketing systems across the UK and beyond.
It costs just £15 for three years, and you can choose to upgrade your free registration to a full Access Card through the application process.
The Access Card features symbols that discreetly highlight the barriers you face and the reasonable adjustments you may need, such as an essential companion.
Presenting your Access Card or its unique identification number can often reduce the need for repeated explanations and the submission of extensive personal documentation.
The Access Card can also work online with ticketing systems to unlock necessary access facilities.
The Access Card app provides a personalised directory of accessible venues.
How to Apply
To apply for your Mucky Weekender Digital Access Pass, please click here: Apply for a Mucky Weekender Digital Access Pass.
You will be directed to a simple application form where you can upload any validating evidence and provide a description of your access requirements.
Already Have an Access Card or a Mucky Weekender Digital Access Pass?
If you already have a Nimbus Access Card, you do not need to apply again.
To use your Nimbus Access Card or Mucky Weekender Digital Access Pass number, found on your confirmation email, after you have purchased your festival ticket, please email your booking confirmation along with your Nimbus Access Card or Mucky Weekender Digital Access Pass number to info@mucky-weekender.co.uk.
The festival ticket must be in the name of the person with the accessibility requirement. We will then add your essential companion ticket to your booking. Access to the accessible campsite, parking, and facilities will also be arranged via this email address.
Why This Change?
We are committed to making our services as accessible as possible and ensuring we understand and can effectively meet the diverse needs of our customers with disabilities.
By working with Nimbus Disability and their recognised and award-winning Access Card Scheme, we can:
– Provide a more consistent and reliable way to assess and accommodate access requirements.
– Offer a streamlined booking process and arrange for any additional access provisions.
– Ensure our staff can provide appropriate support based on validated access needs.
– Help protect access provisions from potential misuse.
Our commitment to accessibility remains unchanged, and our friendly team is still here to support you if you have any questions or need assistance. For further support, please contact info@mucky-weekender.co.uk.