Festival Guidelines

To make the Godiva Festival a fun and enjoyable experience for all, we ask you to follow these simple guidelines:



Conditions of Entry

  • Please Do Not Bring Alcohol to the Festival
  • The law states that it is an offence to drink alcohol in a public place in Coventry
  • However, for the duration of the festival, alcohol may be purchased and consumed within an enclosed area of the War Memorial Park.
  • A section of the festival will be fenced and patrons will be subject to searches as a condition of entry.
  • Alcohol purchased elsewhere will not be allowed into the fenced area.
  • Those found in possession of drugs or weapons will be reported to the police and will face exclusion and arrest.
  • Any one appearing drunk or likely to cause crime or disorder will be refused entry.
  • The event management and their representatives reserve the right to refuse entry.




Festival Guidelines

  • Please use litterbins provided
  • Do not bring disposable barbeques or light fires.
  • Smoking will not be allowed inside any of the tents.
  • There is ample Free Parking at the festival. Entrance on Leamington Road.
  • The Park and Ride car park is for disabled users only. There is no access to the festival car park at the Park and Ride entrance
  • Please Do Not Park on Kenilworth road or Leamington Road. Offending Vehicles will be towed.
  • There are No Camping facilities at the festival.

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