Restricted Forest
The crowd packed shoulder to shoulder in daylight, faces turned up to the stage

In their own words

The wall of voices

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Fave memory. All of it. Bumping into people and laughing because there were no bad vibes at all. People checking up on people making sure everyone was okay
Stacey Stirling
Absolutely amazing! venue, layout, attention to detail in staging, sound systems, atmosphere and vibe, the energy, the banging tunes, drinks choices, food choices, merchandise prices, water refill stations, was an epic day and would highly recommend 👌
Lindsey Ward Verified review
Very well organised. Felt safe. No trouble whatsoever so ever. Everyone was so kind and friendly. Best vibe ever felt at such an event. Very impressive. Can't wait for next year.
Leila Parry Verified review
The Factory / trance stage was the best.
Elizabeth Mallard Verified review
Amazing event from start to finish. Well organised, friendly staff. Excellent music and atmosphere. Best outdoor rave Ive ever been to and been to quite a few including Creamfields, Park Life, etc.
Pete Grimshaw Verified review
First time this year had an absolute ball. Main stage was amazing, did have a wander to all the other stages, some fantastic acts all round. Would love to do it again next year
Chantelle Walker
Amazing day event well organised, staff helpful, shuttle bus from the train station, will be back next year
Nicola Melling Verified review
First timer. Great would go again. Friendly atmosphere. Nice set up. Staff and security friendly. Not heavy handed like some festivals.
Trebor Monk Verified review
Great location, Great Music, Great Transport, Great Day
Kev Murphy Verified review
Well what can I say! Restricted Forest was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The dj's, mc's, stage set ups, dancers, sound system's, everthing was unreal. Drinks were reasonably priced for a festival. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Can't wait for the next one now!
Rebecca Scott Verified review
Absolutely fantastic day and night. First time I have been since it’s moved from Blackburn. I must say it’s so much better, will definitely be back next year!
Jean Heaton Verified review
Meeting Seb Fontaine was my favourite part
Jeff Telford
Well what can i say!!! Had an absolute ball with the girls venue was amazing, toilets were spotless & ques for the bar where great an staff was also lovely, roll on 2026 already waiting for the early bird tickets to go on sale, so we can get the event booked on the calendar xx
Sarah Jones Verified review
Absolutely incredible best festival I've ever been. Into trance so stayed at the factory stage. Met all the djs incredible venue and music beat night of my life
Neil Rogers Verified review
My first time to a festival..I'm now ready for next year. Really enjoyed all of it. Thank you
Anne Baron Verified review
Belting event!! Run by people who want people to enjoy themselves and not just make money! Venue changed but better place and the scousers are mint! Back next year as always and thank you for all the hard work!
Ian Bruty Verified review
The best event I've ever been to! Still buzzing off it, went to Forsaken this weekend and it wasn't a patch on Restricted! Roll on next year
Rach Cadd
Great venue . Fantastic day . Thank you restricted forest for a nostalgic back to the 90s .
Michael Owens Verified review
Absolutely Mega Event, and was a pleasure to perform on the Pyramid Stage - THE R.Y.E
Ryan Neill Verified review
If you want a good day on your own, with friends, partners or family (adults) this is an absolutely insane festival to go to through the day to night and it's been worth every penny every year. The atmosphere is just something else everyone's there just enjoying, loving life and living it to the fullest, definitely the place to be for great music and a good time.
Sophia Williamson Verified review
Brilliant little festival great location chilled vibe great music. Will definitely be back next year!
Kate Townsend Verified review
Beautiful place, beautiful people and amazing atmosphere.
Andrzej Obst Verified review
my and my partner first time going and it was like magic, amazing music and you could feel the music in are souls shouting out just dance and forget the world
Christopher Norris Verified review
Best festival ever! Had an amazing time with my friends, loved every minute
Natalie Hicks
Second year at Restricted Forest - incredible! Planning on returning next year
Victoria Peel Verified review
Amazing event, plenty going on all the time. If you want an experience from a music venue, then this is the place.
Marcus Doogan Verified review
Awesome, back to the old school loved up rave for like minded open minded ravers who wanna dance, listen to great music and have fun without been judged. A revelation.
Ian O'Donoghue Verified review

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Don't just take their word for it. Join us on Saturday 26 June 2027 and see if you make the wall of voices at Restricted Forest: The Ascension.

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