Frequently Asked Questions
What is the running order and start and finish time for the concert?
Gates open at 1.30pm and curfew for the show is 11.00pm. The running order has not been confirmed yet.
Does the Bowl have an office and direct telephone number?
Because every concert at The National Bowl has vastly different production requirements we are unable to establish permanent on site office or contact facilities. If you have a query regarding a particular show you are attending or a general venue enquiry that isn't answered by the information contained on the website, please email:
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. For further information on Milton Keynes, visit: www.mkweb.co.uk
What car parking facilities are there for the Bowl?
There are a number of designated National Bowl Car Parks nearby. Follow the signs from the city outskirts for the Bowl and you will be directed accordingly by stewards as you approach the vicinity of the venue. There is a £7.00 charge per car and vehicles are parked at owners risk. In addition, patrons can use parking areas laid out on the Southern side of the city centre (various charges apply) and take the pedestrian cycleway system 'Leisure Route 51', a 25-30 minute (just over 1 mile) signposted walk to the Bowl from adjacent Milton Keynes Central Railway station. Please use car parks provided as illegally parked cars will be towed away. For further information please refer to travel section.
What about motorbike parking?
A Motorcycle parking area is available in each of the official National Bowl car parks. Parking for bikes is free. The car parks are stewarded, however all machines are parked at the owners risk and there are no facilities for storing gear.
Is there a Box Office on site?
On show days a box office is situated just outside Gate 6
What time is the last train?
Please refer to our travel section and information from London Midland Trains
Can I camp anywhere?
Public Camping is prohibited at and around the venue, so please either arrange suitable transport to return home or go to www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk for any information on hotel rooms and other accommodation.
Are there age restrictions for children?
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult at all times and no under 5's are permitted.
Is there seating inside the Bowl?
There is no seating at all inside the Bowl. The venue is a natural grass amphitheatre
Can I buy alcoholic drinks?
Yes. There will be a range of bars, selling lager, bitter and wine. Soft drinks and mineral water will also be available.
What about places to eat?
A variety of take-away cuisine is available on site.
Are there any cash machines in the venue?
Yes, there will be several temporary ATMs available in the venue
Is there only 1 stage?
For “The Warriors Dance Festival” there will also be the “Take Me To The Hospital” stage in “The Boneyard”, a newly developed area that as well as this 2nd stage there will be market stalls, bars, high quality food and the Tattoo Tent as described on the Prodigy’s Website.
Is there a meeting point/information board in the Bowl?
A welfare tent is located within the Bowl by gate 6, which will provide advice and information and meeting point.
Can I take a camera into the Bowl?
The use of audio, audio visual or video equipment, laser pens and unauthorised photographic equipment, i.e. professional photographic cameras, is strictly prohibited within the venue. You can take in small compact digital personal use cameras but nothing with either a large or detachable lens.
Why can't I enter the 'Access All Areas' part of the website?
This area of the website is for working personnel only.
Will there be a contact point regarding lost property after a concert has finished?
Enquiries can be made to:
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. Please put 'Lost Property' in the email subject box and detail in the email the property lost, at which show and relevant contact details. If any property handed in matches the description provided you will be contacted accordingly.
What items can I not take into the venue?
No bottles, cans, containers, alcohol or food can be brought into the venue. Water and non-alcoholic drinks in plastic bottles up to 500ml are permitted.
Fireworks, smoke canisters, poles, seating, umbrellas and any other items considered by security stewards to be a potential hazard are strictly prohibited within the venue.
The management reserves the right to search all persons and personal property.
Concert-Goers with Special Needs:
The Bowl is a grass arena without seating. For this event there is a disabled viewing platform, tickets for which are allocated via ticket agencies on behalf of the concert promoters and not by The National Bowl.
Disabled access: Parking for disabled visitors is located in the West Car Park accessed via H7 (Chaffron Way). Entry will be allowed only to vehicles that clearly display the blue badge as issued by your local authority. Stewards will direct you to the best possible wheelchair access via Gate 2
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