InSound Takeover — ft. Kristiaan, Limara, Rob Dewey & Nik Valentine

InSound are about underground electronic music done with care: the long blends, the patient builds, the moments where the groove locks and the whole room quietly agrees not to leave. This takeover leans into progressive house, melodic techno and deep-driving selectors — the kind of sounds that feel incredible in nature: expansive, hypnotic, and properly transporting. Why it…

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F.o.W Takeover – ft. El Melting Pot, Selvasistema & The Virgin Vinyls

If your ideal festival moment involves warm air, big rhythms, and a dancefloor that feels like a street party, this takeover is for you. F.o.W (Fortune of War) brings that Brighton seafront energy inland — the spirit of the arches, the vinyl culture, the “one more tune” grin — and turns LilyPad into a little pocket of…

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Canopic Recordings Takeover — ft. Doc Scott

Canopic Recordings is built on a simple obsession: proper jungle and drum & bass, with respect for the foundations and an ear for what’s next. Born out of the UK’s deep-rooted rave heritage, the label has carved a lane for rolling low-end, crisp breaks and that unmistakable late-night tension-and-release that only DnB does properly. For Good…

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The 100 year history of Winnie the Pooh

Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with the world’s foremost expert and long standing owner of Pooh Corner Neil Reed. Explore the history behind Christopher Robin and the most famous bear to ever live on the Ashdown Forest! 

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The Social Society: Volunteer hackathon

A fast-paced, feel-good workshop where people come together to do good the right way. Hosted by The Social Society, this 75-minute interactive session connects attendees with real charities to tackle real challenges, in real time. Participants collaborate in small groups to generate practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and tangible solutions that charities can actually use. Expect…

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Amrutha – Free vegan cooking classes.

Amrutha is more than a place to eat; it’s an invitation to sit, share and belong. Our philosophy is built around abundance, generosity and the ritual as old as time of gathering at a communal space where food is the centrepiece, but connection is the purpose. Drop in for an informal cooking lesson on Saturday…

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Amrutha – Seated Vegan restaurant

Festivals are a home for good music, tasty food and human connection; they are a place to create memories that will last a lifetime. The Amrutha festival dining experience is an opportunity for you to sit down, relax, and enjoy a heartwarming meal in the company of friends and family.We’ve created a space for you…

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Ashdown Forest Walks – To explore any time!

Ashdown Forest is a premier walking destination in East Sussex, offering vast, open heathland, tranquil woodlands, and sweeping views. Popular with hikers, the area features numerous trails, along with The Ashdown Forest Foundation, we will offer 3 mapped routes – 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 90 minutes to explore the heathland and surrounding beauty from…

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Run and Rave – 5k Run

For fitness fanatics attending this year’s festival, we have partnered with Run & Rave to host a 5K run on the Saturday morning of the festival. The run will be leaving from the bottom of the site at 11am, the trail will go across The Ashdown Forest, a perfect opportunity to dust off Friday night and prepare the…

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Pooh Corner

Pooh Corner is situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, East Sussex in Hartfield  The perfect stop for either the casual visitor or the die hard fan of A.A. Milne’s most famous creation, Winnie the Pooh and his friends. The classic stories came to life just a short walk away in the 100 Acre Wood!  This year at…

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