XP Festival Logistics

We can’t wait to welcome our community to the XP Festival tomorrow! To ensure the day runs smoothly for our entire Crew, here are a few quick logistics:

Weather

Currently (at 7.00am Wednesday 24 June) there is an Amber warning in place by the Met Office and temperatures are expected to reach approximately 30 degrees at some points during the Festival. 

As we are expecting hot weather please make sure that:

  • You are appropriately attired – loose fitting lightweight, loose-fitting garments made from natural fibres like cotton or linen, which allow air to circulate and keep your body temperature regulated are recommended. Wear a hat or bring a parasol to keep you out of direct sunlight.
  • You bring suncream and regularly apply this as extra protection against sun burn.
  • You keep hydrated throughout the Festival – feel free to bring your own water to drink. Food drinks and ice lollies will be available on the Festival site
  • You use sheltered areas on site and gazebos to avoid direct sunlight
  • If you start to feel the effects of the hot weather, check in with a steward and/or access the First Aid provision on site which is clearly signed and we can ensure you cool down in an air-conditioned space, if required.
  • You listen carefully and follow any Health and Safety announcements from the main stage.

Refreshments and Food

Food and drinks will be available from 4pm through Relish. Please note this is an alcohol free event. 

Seating

There is no designated seating. You are welcome to bring your own portable chairs or picnic blankets so you can sit comfortably and enjoy the performances.

Parking

Parking for the festival is completely free if you use Doncaster Rovers Car Park 3. Accessible parking is available – please ask a Steward on arrival. 

Support

This event is free, but we will welcome donations on the day to support future XP Live Events. Your contributions help us continue to provide authentic, creative platforms where our young people can craft beautiful work and share their stories.

See you tomorrow! 

https://www.ticketsource.com/xptrust/t-oemmpmr

XP Festival: Lineup!

Curious about the XP Festival lineup?

Here’s a hint: students from every XP Trust school will be sharing their passions through vibrant art installations, dance, storytelling, and live music! This is a key moment in our XP Live programme, giving young people authentic opportunities to produce and perform work that has agency and legacy.

Get your tickets here!

https://www.ticketsource.com/xptrust/t-oemmpmr

Sharing our Stories: 19/06/2026

Beautiful work this week

Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!

To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.

Top of the Blogs

A Seaside Spectacular with Mr Dan! @ Green Top

Handwriting champion of the week @ Plover

STEM Challenge @ Carcroft School

Weekly Update @ XP Gateshead

Why is the seaside such a special place? @ Norton Infants

Duke of Edinburgh success @ XP School

Year 10 fieldwork to the Holocaust Museum @ XP East

Year 6 Heart Art @ Norton Juniors

Share your stories with us!

We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.

It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.

Write to us at [email protected] –  we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!

Year 6 Heart Art!

Year 6 have been learning all about the heart this week and how this amazing organ works. To begin our learning, we created some artwork in a Pop Art style! We think the results are very effective.

Sharing our Stories: 12/06/2026

Beautiful work this week

Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!

To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.

Top of the Blogs

Crew Walton Wildlife Park @ Green Top

Handwriting champion of the week @ Plover

Expedition – Science @ Carcroft School

Beautiful work from Harry in Year 10 @ XP Gateshead

Crew Nightingale Hunt for a Rainbow in the Rain! @ Norton Infants

Moving Together @ XP School

A settled and productive afternoon @ XP East

Share your stories with us!

We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.

It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.

Write to us at [email protected] –  we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!

Sharing our Stories: 05/06/2026

Beautiful work this week

Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!

To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.

Top of the Blogs

Class 5 Artists @ Green Top

Y5 Scientists @ Plover

Crew McLoughlin Become Historians! @ Carcroft School

POL and our first XPG Live for all families @ XP Gateshead

Seaside explorers @ Norton Infants

Spotting Greatness in X32 Skipper: Working Hard, Getting Smart, and Being Kind @ XP School

Share your stories with us!

We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.

It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.

Write to us at [email protected] –  we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!