Chickenstock festival – 2^nd August 2026

Pett Wood Cottage, Pett Road,  Stockbury ME9 7RL

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Here are some FAQs from the team about our trip:

What is Chickenstock?
Chickenstock (https://www.chickenstockfestival.co.uk/) is a family friendly live music festival, held in Stockbury in Kent which started as a garden party in 2018 and has grown year on year to what it is now on a nearby farm paddock. The organisers hope that you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere of Kent’s BIG little festival, being suitable for all ages, and in a spectacularly picturesque location. The number of tickets available are strictly limited.

When are we leaving and coming home?
We will be at Chickenstock from 2pm – 7pm.
For those coming from Tonbridge – 12.15 for the 12.30pm departure from Tonbridge Family Hub Car Park (TN9 1TR) returning at 8.30/8.45pm
For those coming from Maidstone – 13.15 for 13:30 departure from Howard de Walden Centre Car Park (ME14 2TW) returning at 7.30-8pm.
If you are travelling by yourself Fiona will be at the site to meet you at 2pm. The address is Pett Wood, Pett Road, Stockbury ME9 7RL . Her number is 07496 749611.

What will be there?
We have been advised that as the Sunday the music has an Americana feel we are encouraged to do Cowboy/American theme so feel free to join staff with cowboys hats!
The Music line up for Sunday is: Rusty Shackle * Ian Prowse & The Amsterdam * Gentlemen Of Few * Girl Like That * Smokin Mavericks * Nashville Exile * Jamie Williams & The Roots Collective * Snooze You Lose * The Gillies * Fox In The Reeds * Matt Dolphin * YEE HA!
There are other activities to take part in for example crafts, African drumming workshops, sing and sign. You can look at some photos from last year here: https://www.chickenstockfestival.co.uk/projects-7 and a video here https://www.chickenstockfestival.co.uk/

Where is it?
The address for Chickenstock is Pett Wood Cottage, Pett Road, Stockbury ME9 7RL
A couple of people are driving separately with carers and will meet Fiona there. Others will meet in Tonbridge and travel to Maidstone to pick up the other young people travelling by minibus. 1 staff will accompany the young people and the rest will follow by car.

Who is going?
We have 16 young people going and 3 parent/carers with 10 staff. Staff-wise we have staff and volunteers there to support you including Fiona, Hayley, Kiera, Cam, Katy, Dee, Jo, Zoe, Tracey and Tom – lots of familiar faces we hope! A couple of young people have carers coming with them.
Everybody else coming is 18+ and most are attending our Universe Groups in Maidstone, Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells but there some who do not.

How Much is it?
We are offering you a ticket and coach travel for £25, massively subsidised by DFN Foundation. Your ticket does not include food and refreshments.

Is there food and drink?
Yes, you should bring cash or card for refreshments, we will support you in purchase as required. There is free water available and you can bring an empty water bottle to fill up onsite. We don’t know exactly what there will be but you can see the food info here- https://www.chickenstockfestival.co.uk/copy-of-food-and-drink-1 . You can bring your own snacks along if you prefer. Most of the food stalls will offer a vegan and gluten free option. If it isn’t obvious from their menu, just ask and the vendors will be more than happy to help you make the right choice for you. There is a bar with soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. The cost of drinks at the bar or food from the stalls are not included in the cost of your ticket so you will need to bring cash/card.