ACCOMMODATION CLOSE TO THE RALLY SITE

THE OLD VICARAGE

LETCOMBE REGIS

01235 765827

LARKS HAVEN B&B

GROVE

07763 923000

0X12 0P

OLD YEOMANRY

GROVE

01235  772 778

MANOR FARM B&B

WEST CHALLOW

01235 763188

LA FONTANA

WEST HANNEY

01235 868287

MONKS COURT

EAST HENDRED

01235 833 797

LOCKINGE KILN FARM

WANTAGE

01235 763308

GREENSANDS

EAST HENDRED

01235 833338

REGIS GUESTHOUSE

EAST HENDRED

01235 762860

ALFREDS LODGE

WANTAGE

01235 762409

0X12 8EG

THE OLD SMITHY

FARNBOROUGH

01488 638782

0X12 8NX

COWDRAYS

EAST HENDRED

07799 622003

OX12 8JT

QUINCE COTTAGE B&B

WANTAGE

01235 763 652

0X12 9JP

BROOK BARN

LETCOMBE REGIS

01235 766 502

OX12 9JD

LYNEHAM CROFT B&B

WANTAGE

01235 763089

OX12 8HG

RIDGEWAY STUDIOS

CHILDREY

01235 751 133

OX12 9YR

ASCARI HOUSE B&B

STEVENTON

07789 180 354

OX13 6RZ

HOME FARM HOUSE

STEVENTON

01235 831 333

OX13 6SA

THE RED LION B&B

DRAYTON

01235 531 457

OX14 4JB

BRAMBLE GRANBE B&B

STEVENTON

07921 213 365

OX13 6SA

MILBROOK HOUSE

MILTON

01235 831 237

OX14

ORCHARD BARN

DRAYTON

01235 534 001

OX14 4HJ

LOOKER HOUSE B&B

STEVENTON

01235 834 733

OX13 6SQ

FOXSIDE B&B

SOUTHMOOR

01865 820 693

OX13 5HX

ALPENHAUS B&B

LONGWORTH

01865 620 666

OX13 5HN

FALLOWFIELDS HSE

LONGWORTH

0871 961 6811

OX13 5HN

KINGSTON BAGPUIZE HSE

ABINGDON

01865 820 259

OX13 5A

THE BARN D’OR

STANFORD IN THE VALE

01367 718 971

SN7 8LE

THE DAIRY HOUSE

FERNHAM

01793 780 250

SN7 7NZ

COX’S HALL

OXFORD

01367 710 248

SN7 8NQ

NORTON HOUSE

UFFINGTON

01367 820 230

SN7 7RA

THE CRAVEN

UFFINGTON

01367 820 449

SN7 7RD

THE OLD CROWN INN

FARINGDON

01367 242 744

N7 7HU

BOWLING GREEN FARM

FARINGDON

01367 240 229

SN7 8EZ

PORTWELL HOUSE

FARINGDON

01367 240 197

SN7 7HU

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I buy a ticket?

Please make out your cheque to The Weekend Wanderers & include an oblong DL size self addressed envelope then post to: The Weekend Wanderers, P.O.BOX 7367 Hook, Hampshire RG27 7FA and say if in a tent, caravan, campervan or B&B plus how many non-detectorists with you.

Why should I buy a weekend ticket for �50 when I can get two day tickets for just �20 each?tickets are just �20 each?

A �50 weekend ticket allows you to turn up from 8.00 am on Friday, set up your pitch and detect all day. So really you get three days detecting, two nights camping and two night of live music! You can’t camp at all if you buy day tickets.

Can I buy a day ticket for Friday?

No.

I’ve got a weekend ticket and am putting up two six berth tents. Can all my non-detecting mates join me for camping?

Whilst there is no charge for a detectorist’s spouse or a family member camping, non-detecting groups sharing tents is stretching our hospitality! Please note that all detector users must be wearing wrist bands plus have a tag attached to their detector. Marshals will check everyone entering the gate onto the field and will ask to see your tickets if tags are not displayed. Tickets must be on you at all times.

I’m not camping but am staying in accommodation. Can I still come along and detect on Friday?

Yes but you must have a weekend ticket. If staying off site then yes, just turn up anytime Friday after 8.00 am & join in.

I have a weekend ticket and my wife has a Saturday ticket. If she finds she would like to do Sunday as well, can she still get a Sunday day ticket?

If extra tickets are required, go to the registration tent and we will provide you with tickets, wrist and detector tags.

Can I arrive on Thursday?

No. The paddocks are rented out on Thursday and the horses will be turned out on them all day.

Can I stay on the campsite on Sunday night?

It is possible for those catching a ferry or making a long trip back to stay on until Monday. You will have to pay a �10 deposit in advance per unit which is refundable only if you leave no rubbish. Enquire at the registration tent on arrival.

How much is it for children who are detecting?

Children under 10 are free. You can purchase Junior tickets that are half the normal price of adult tickets for under 16’s

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are allowed yes but must be kept on leads at all times as the farmer has many very loved pet free range hens, geese & other poultry running loose everywhere. A dead chicken isn’t worth the grief you will get from the farmer!

Can we have a barbeque?

No. Open fires and BBQs are not worth the risk of stray sparks starting tent fires. They burnt the grass too.

Are there toilets?

We have over 20 portable toilets with hand washing dotted around the campsite and in the field. They will be serviced and cleaned Saturday lunchtime but bring your own loo rolls.

Can I empty my caravan toilet cassette somewhere?

We have hired a toilet emptying tank just for that purpose.

Is there drinking water on site?

There will be standpipes installed close to the camping areas but only to walk to. We recommend that you bring as much water with you as possible to avoid lugging heavy containers

Are there showers on site?

No. The water pressure is too low on the farm.

Are there electric hookups?

There are no electric hookups on site but we may be able to find a socket to charge phones etc.

Where can I buy camping gas?

Charlton Park garden centre, Wantage OX12 8EP

Where is the nearest supermarket or petrol station

Filling station @ Sainsburys supermarket, Wantage OX12 9AJ

Do you have First Aid?

St. John Ambulance will have a first aid gazebo in the Arena close to the main marquee.

What happens if it rains, do you cancel the rally?

As with all outdoor events you cannot guarantee good weather. As so many of you have planned your holidays, booked accommodation, flights & ferries then no, we will not cancel because of bad weather. The show must go on! As a precaution, I have a temporary roadway on standby. Life rafts & arm bands will be provided if the going gets rough!

What time does detecting start and finish?

On Friday you can start as soon as you have set up your pitch. On Saturday & Sunday the start time is 9.00 am. Detecting ends at 6.00 pm, Friday to Sunday

What time can we arrive?

The gate unlocks at 8.00 am on Friday and no earlier. On Saturday and Sunday the gate unlocks at 7.00 am. If you arrive earlier than that you will be waiting on the lane leading to the farm gate and will have to park there until are ready to unlock the gate and let you in.

THE REGISTRATION TENT & WHEN YOU ARRIVAL

Our friendly marshals will meet and greet you when you turn up at the registration tent. To save time, please stay in your vehicle and they will come to you so please have your tickets ready and the correct money if buying tickets on the day.

On entry our registration marshals will provide you with the following:

WRIST BANDS

A coloured wrist band to wear on your wrist. These Tyvek wrist bands are used for proof of entry for festivals & events & are strong, waterproof and do not stretch or tear. They must be worn at all times or we ask to see your ticket.

A TAG FOR YOUR DETECTOR

Please attach this tag to your detector. The tags are the same colour as your wrist band & must be visible at all times.

A MAP OF THE RALLY SITE

This  map of the rally search area indicates which fields you can search on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. The  fields are all numbered on this map & match the large numbered signs that we have put out all around the farm.  Out of bounds areas are also marked on this map.

RALLY RULES

Please read the rally rules and code of conduct. This also has a section of the Landowner/ finder agreement for finds and treasure items.

FINDS RECORDING APPEAL

Recording your finds with the FLO’s in the marquee is an essential part of coming to the rally. This is a unique chance for them to collate huge amounts of valuable information that cannot otherwise be gathered by any other means. We work hard with the FLO’s and Archaeologists when planning these rallies so we rely on on you for 100% recording of finds.

LOCAL AMENETIES

We have useful information about stores such as all night chemists, hardware stores, supermarkets, filling stations, Camping shops with opening times & distances from the site.