Arrival and meeting point  

Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the start of your show for a guided walk up to the venue.

Please note- due to the nature of the event we cannot accept guests who arrive after the group walk has departed.

The meeting point is a 6-minute walk from the Earthship in Patchway Carpark.  

The meeting point will be marked by Brighton Festival flags and is located at the western end of the car park, by the entrance to a footpath and next to a large orange shipping container.  

Meeting point What3words location: ///shop.truly.mute 

15 minutes after the end of the show a steward will lead a group walk back down to the car park.

 Your tickets will be checked here by a Brighton Festival representative, who will lead the short walk up to Earthship.  

Latecomers

Due to the nature of the show and the dining experience, we are unable to accommodate latecomers. Please arrive at the meeting point no less than 30 minutes before the start time of your show.

Travel 

If you can, we suggest travelling to Ground via public transport. Public transport options will include a walk through the beautiful Stanmer Park to reach our meeting point.

Train 

The nearest train station is Falmer Station, 30 minute walk from the Meeting Point. You can get from Brighton or Lewes to Falmer in under 10 minutes by train, with four trains leaving per hour throughout the day.

Bus  

The following buses run between the centre of Brighton and the entrance to Stanmer Park (20-minute walk from meeting point): #23, #25, #25X, #28 and #29.  

The #78 runs a limited service between central Brighton and Stanmer Village (6-minute walk from meeting point). Please see up to date timetable. 

Bike  

There are purpose-built bike lanes along Lewes Road connecting the Stanmer Park to the centre of Brighton. Allow at least 25 minutes to cycle from Brighton. Cycle parking is available at Patchway carpark. 

Please note: Stanmer Park is unlit at night.  

By car 

If you are driving to Ground we recommend parking in Patchway Carpark. Parking costs from £1.70 per hour up to £7.70 per day. All the car parks now only take payment by PaybyPhone, using the app, or by calling 01273 458 458. 

A secondary overflow carpark is located 6 mins walk away by the church.   

Accessible parking 

We have a limited number of parking spaces available on-site at the Earthship for those with access requirements. If you require an accessible parking space on-site, please inform us in advance by contacting hello@triggerstuff.co.uk 

Is there parking? 

The closest car park to Earthship is Patchway Car Park. This is where you will be asked to meet a Brighton Festival representative to be taken to Earthship.  

We have a very limited amount of parking available on-site at the Earthship for those with access requirements. If you require an accessible parking space on-site, please inform us in advance by contacting hello@triggerstuff.co.uk  

What to do on game days? 

Stanmer Park is located very close to Brighton’s American Express Stadium, and on game days the whole area can become extremely congested with parking very limited. 

Here are the current fixtures for the AmEx Stadium during the Ground run: 

Saturday 4th May, 3pm – this is likely to impact guests coming to the lunchtime performance of Ground on Saturday 4th May.  

Sunday 19th May, 4pm - this is likely to impact guests coming to the lunchtime and evening performances of Ground on Saturday 4th May. 

If you have purchased tickets for a performance that may be impacted by a stadium game, we suggest using public transport to get to us and leaving plenty of time as the roads can become very congested.

Access

Route

There is a short walk up to the Earthship, which is accessed via a stony path that is uneven in places. The path can become muddy in wet weather so please wear appropriate footwear. If you have access requirements, please inform us in advance by contacting letty@triggerstuff.co.uk 

Blue Badge Parking

We have a limited number of parking spaces available at the Earthship for those with access requirements. If you require an accessible parking space on site, please inform us by contacting letty@triggerstuff.co.uk

Toilets

There is one accessible toilet located in the Earthship, and two compost toilets located on site. If you have any questions about access please get in touch with Letty via the email above.

Dogs

Assistance Dogs are permitted but please inform us in advance due to food hygiene via the email above with Letty.

Food and Drink

What will I be eating? 

You’ll be served a vegetarian three-course meal. There’s also a bread course, and truffles and coffee to finish. You won’t leave hungry! 

The set menu has been developed by Brighton based chef Jethro Carr, in collaboration with the stories we will be telling at Ground. Read the full menu here.

What drinks options are there? 

The Ground wine flight features an exclusive selection of wines from the Sussex-based Bolney Estate, with each one having been professionally paired to the menu by our sommelier.  

The wine flight includes: Estate Chardonnay 2021, Estate Pinot Noir 2022, and Rosso English Vermouth.  

For guests who haven’t purchased the wine flight in advance, there will be house wines available by the glass. These are Lychgate White 2022 and Lychgate Red 2020. Unbarred Pale Ale is also available, as well as Stanmer Organics apple juice and a variety of soft drinks. Read the full drinks menu here.

Can I buy drinks using cash? 

We will be using a cashless bar for our drinks sales. Please come prepared with a card or Apple/Google Pay. 

What if I have dietary requirements? 

You will receive an email from Brighton Festival a few days in advance of your visit to Ground. In this there will be instructions on how to let us know about dietary requirements – please send these to us as soon as possible.

Please advise us of any dietary requirements using the pre-show email link we will send out ahead of the event. Our chef will facilitate any dietary requirements. 

Where does the food come from?  

Sustainable food practices are at the heart of this event, and we’ve worked closely with food producers, suppliers, and growers in Brighton and East Sussex to source ingredients for the meal.  

The Show

What should I bring with me?

Torch: staff will guide you from Patchway Car Park to the Earthship, but we recommend bringing a torch if you are coming to an evening show, as the ground can be uneven at times. 

Warm clothes: Ground is taking place in a stretch tent on the grounds of The Earthship. You will be sheltered, but we recommend you wear warm clothes or bring an extra layer just in case.

Money: We will be using a cashless bar for our drinks sales. Please come prepared with a card or Apple/Google Pay.

What shouldn’t I bring with me?

Luggage: Please be mindful of our limited space and the walk to and from Earthship. We do not allow large bags or suitcases, and we do not have a cloakroom facility. 

Dogs: Dogs are not permitted, except assistance dogs as above. 

Drinks: We will have a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks so please do not bring your own food or drink to this performance. 

Can I sit with my friends? 

Due to the layout of this event we can’t guarantee that you’ll be sitting with everyone in your group. We encourage you to share a table and conversation with people new to you if you can- but please speak to one of our staff when you arrive if you have any questions or access requirements around this.

Can I take photos/film the show? 

We want audiences to be as immersed in the show and meal as possible. As such, please refrain from taking photos or videos, or going on your phone. 

Can I talk to my friends during the show? 

Yes! Ground is all about encouraging enlightening and sometimes uncomfortable discussions. We encourage guests to discuss the stories they are being told over their meal. 

Is there an interval? 

There is no formal interval, but there will be breaks in the storytelling for you to eat your food and speak with the other guests at your table. 

Is it outdoors?

The performance takes places within a marquee and so will carry on in most weather unless unsafe to do so. It will not be cancelled for cold or rainy days so please come prepared!