Victory Festival Information 

Event Information that you need know about getting to the event.​

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

For the parade element of the event Marine Parade and other linking roads together with , Flower Building & Marine Parade car parks and Sea Front carparking will be closed from 09.15 for the exception of Pier Street which will be closed from 08.00, all till at least 12noon due the parade taking place. 

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By Car

• Please do allow additional time to make your journey.  The airfield is located on Peninsula where traffic on a normal day can be busy and with an influx of visitors this will cause some delays. 

• Traveling using the M27 - Head towards sign posts for Gosport/Fareham from the M27 at Junction 9 or Junction 10 follow the A27​

• Junction 9 once on the A27 follow the signs to Gosport and you'll see YELLOW event signs. Please follow these directional signs all the way as they will direct you to the event car park. ​​

• Junction 10 once on the A27 then follow the signs for Gosport on the A32.  The road does split and you bear right towards Lee on the Solent onto Newgate Lane.  Follow the signs all the way, go straight towards Lee at all roundabouts, at the 3rd roundabout (Peel Common) go straight over and you'll now start to see YELLOW event direction signs; please follow. At the next set of traffic lights turn right  and follow the event parking signs. 

• For Local traffic approaching the Solent Airport please follow the event signs onto Daedalus Drive form the Broom Way traffic light junction and follow the parking signs, ​

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By Foot

• All pedestrians who are walking or cycling to the event, please follow the event signage which will direct you to the Innovation Centre, Meteor Way PO13 9FU where the Pedestrian entrance will be located. Please use the Pedestrian Crossing when crossing the road.

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By Rail

• The nearest train station to Lee on the Solent is Fareham station, which is 11 minutes away by car

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By Bus 

• Use the X5 towards Gosport Bus Station - operated by First Bus.  During the parade there will be some closures of bus stops but there will be temporary one put on place. 

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By Taxi

• Radio Taxis - 01329 282282 Phoenix Taxi - 023 9232 1321 are local providers. All passengers are to be dropped off at the Innovation Centre, Meteor Way PO13 9FU where the Pedestrian entrance will be located. 

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Parking

• Onsite event parking is all ticketed, please ensure you have bought a ticket to park

• The organisers recommend that local residents where possible walk or take public transport into Lee on the Solent.

• When traveling to the event please follow the traffic management signs and directions

• There will be the usual public car parks available to use.  

• Event car park is located on the Solent Airport as part of the event location, which is off Daedalus Drive, This is main event car, there's spaces for 1600 cars; this car park is for advance tickets only. 

Local Car Parks

Alver Valley Car Park​

Monks Hill Car Park

Elmore Car Park

Marine Parade No 1

Flower Buildings Car Park

Beach Road Car Park

• If you do need to drive and do not use the public car parks please ensure you park in an appropriate manner and do not obstruct any openings or the flow of traffic. 

• Disabled car parking will be available in all the public car parks.

• Visitors to the event are responsible for driving and parking their own vehicles. 

• All vehicles are left at the owners’ risk.​​

Toilets 

• There will be event toilets within the main event area. these will be located in two main areas and will consist of Men's urinals, cubicles and disabled cubicles with baby changing facilities.   

• There are a number of public toilets located along the seafront. These can be found at Marine Parade No 1 car park and two other toilet blocks can be found to the east and west at around 500m walk.

Photography & Filming

• Photography and Filming will be taking place throughout the Victory Festival in all areas of the event for promotional and archival purposes.       

• The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on the event, partner and sponsor websites together with various social media sites.

• If you would prefer not to be photographed, please ensure that you inform the Organiser Event Office or an Event Team Representative where they can issue you with an identification badge for non-photography & filming.  For further information contact: Victory Festival Event Organiser at info@montserratevents.co.uk

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Food & Beverages​

​On site there will be a number of food and beverage vendors available who will be offering a range of different foods and drinks throughout the event. All offer freshly made foods and drinks; please be mindful that these are made to order so please do expect queues at the busiest times of the day. ​

• Picnics are permitted to be brought in to the event. 

• No alcohol or Glassware/Bottles will be permitted to be brought into the event ticketed area. 

• We are encouraging visitors to bring their picnic chairs and blankets so to have somewhere to sit and enjoy the event. The organisers will not be permitting the erection of any Gazebo structure within the event area. ​​

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Accessibility

• The event is being held on an airfield, which is predominantly grass. The Organisers advise that due to uneven terrain of the event site; it may be at times difficult for spectators to move around freely and easily. As a result of which it may not be suitable for those who suffer certain medical conditions.

• All spectators enter the event at their own risk and are advised to wear suitable footwear and ensure those with limited mobility access the event with a good mobility scooter / wheelchair with the support of a carer. 

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Dogs

• The event is dog friendly but they must be kept on leads at all times. Owners must be aware of their dogs’ hygiene and must clean up after their pets. Owners not abiding to this will be asked to leave the event areas. Dogs causing a nuisance will be removed.