Warm clothes, including a waterproof coat or jacket and suitable footwear to explore outside.
A bank card is needed for use at the bookshop, bar, café and for Limmud merchandise. Limmud is a cash-free event.
If you’re a non-UK participant, please remember that you’ll need an adaptor to allow any chargers to be plugged into a UK three-pin electrical socket operating at 220-240V.
Any medicines that you would normally carry on a one-week trip away from home. Don’t forget antihistamines, painkillers, sore throat preparations, over-the-counter child medication – anything that you might need to deal with simple coughs, colds, or minor winter ailments. If you have any medication that needs refrigeration, let the volunteers at the Helpdesk know and they can connect you with the on-site paramedic.
A reusable water bottle and flask or travel mug with a lid – help us as we aim to be a plastic free Festival.
A tote bag is highly recommended to use to carry items around Festival.
Other things that might be useful:
- A siddur, chumash and tanakh for services and sessions.
- Musical instruments – if you play, there will be opportunities to take part in workshops, busking and jam sessions.
- Warm clothes and layers! It may be cold around site, or in bedrooms. You may also consider a blanket for extra comfort.
- Swimming costume (the Hilton Health Club costs extra and will not be open during Public
Holidays). - Appropriate insurance is strongly recommended including for property loss, medical expenses, travel, and cancellation (including due to illness).
- A notebook and pen.
Please note that to keep Festival as financially accessible as possible, bedrooms will not be cleaned or restocked with toiletries and towels during Festival. The hotel can supply you with clean towels for £4-per-towel at participants’ own expense.