Where do I buy tickets?
Tickets for Realisation 2025 (26th to 29th June) are now on sale and can be bought here via TicketTailor.
Do you offer discounts or bursaries?
We don’t offer any discount on tickets – the price is already heavily subsidised by the generosity of our supporters in particular Perspectiva, and does not represent the true cost of attending the Realisation Festival.
The Realisation Fellowship is designed for people aged 18-35 and begins with a funded place at the Realisation Festival. Find out more. The deadline is 15 April.
Please note that the Fellowship places cover the price of the camping ticket only, so you will need to bring camping gear, or cover the cost of an upgrade to a Glamping Bell Tent or Room yourself.
How do I get there?
The nearest station to St Giles House is Salisbury (about 30-40 minutes drive).
We arrange a coach to meet specific trains (see below). If those time don’t suit you, a taxi to St Giles costs around £55. See below for some taxi numbers.
If you are driving, the postcode is BH21 5ND. We would encourage you to liftshare if possible – please let us know if you can offer anyone a lift.
The full address of St Giles is:
St Giles House
Wimborne St. Giles
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 5ND
Estate Office: +44 (0)1725 517 214
What time do coaches go between Salisbury station and St Giles?
There will be a coach going from Salisbury Station TO St Giles House on Thursday 26th June at these times (journey time 30-40 minutes):
– leaving Salisbury station 2.30pm (for train departing London Waterloo 12.50 arrives Salisbury 2.20pm)
– leaving Salisbury station 4.30pm (for train departing London Waterloo 2.50 arrives Salisbury 4.20pm)
There will be a coach going from Salisbury Station TO St Giles House on Sunday 29th June at this time:
– leaving St Giles 3.30pm (for train departing Salisbury 4.27pm arrives London Waterloo 5.45pm)
This year we are asking everyone to book their place for a small fee via the TicketTailor website (available soon).
Can you cater for my dietary requirements?
Yes that is fine. Olivia our event manager will contact all ticket-holders to ask about dietary requirements and any particular access needs, and to give advice about travel plans. If you would like to get in touch before then, please email Olivia@realisationfestival.com
What is the Realisation Festival?
A non-profit gathering for the mind and spirit, featuring stimulating talks and embodied workshops at a breathtaking location. A chance to link the “I”, “we” and “wider world” through critical dialogue and soulful exploration.
You’ll hear incredible speakers, take part in stimulating conversations, enjoy delicious food and live music. Workshops will encourage you to think, feel and explore what change looks like, and reimagine what we are capable of.
The Realisation Festival is for anyone who wants to engage with transformative and innovative ideas about the world and society, and who long for an opportunity to share their experiences, thoughts, experiments and practices.
What is the nearest train station?
Salisbury station is about 40 minutes drive away. There are sometimes taxis at the station or you may prefer to book in advance.
Please note, if you need a taxi to collect you from St Giles House you must book in advance.
Do you have numbers for taxi companies?
LADY CABS
Wimborne
M 07874883989
M & J TAXIS
Blandford Forum
T 07976 648545
BLANDFORD CABS
Wimborne
T 01258410000
CANFORD TAXIS
Wimborne
T 01202886666
CPE TAXIS
Three Legged Cross
T 01425470077
SOLO TRAVEL
Wimborne
T 01202 900920
RINGWOOD TAXIS
Verwood
T 01425480480
SILVER SERVICE PRIVATE
HIRE
Verwood
T 01202975708
VALUE CARS
Salisbury
T 01722 505050
ARROWLINE MINIBUSES
Salisbury
T 01722555554
What should I bring with me?
Olivia our event manager will send out information to all participants nearer the time with suggestions of what to bring. If you have any questions in the meantime please email her on olivia@realisationfestival.com.
Please note there are no shops nearby, although there is a small village shop in Cranbourne about 3 miles away.
How do I get to St Giles from Heathrow Airport?
By public transport the easiest is probably to:
1) take the Railair bus from Heathrow to Woking railway station (travel time about 40 minutes)
https://www.railair.com/
Tickets can be bought in advance via this website or on the day
2) take a train from Woking to Salisbury (some but not all trains are direct, otherwise one change, travel time about an hour)
3) from Salisbury station to St Giles is about 30 minutes drive by taxi, or there is a Festival bus that meets 2 trains on the afternoon of 26th June (details will be sent when you book your place)
Alternatively you could drive – it’s about 90 miles and car hire is normally around £30/day.
Or share a taxi with other people, (probably around £300 in total, depending on the time of day).
If you need more help booking your travel, please do get in touch with Olivia our event manager on olivia@realisationfestival.com