Location & Travel

Heart Festival has a new venue for 2026!
Join us at the Leela Centre in Dorset

Arrival & Departure

The site opens at 10:30am on Friday 28th August 2026 — we kindly ask that you do not arrive before this time. Lunch will be served at 12:30pm, followed by our opening circle at 2pm to begin the festival together.

The festival will close on the morning of Monday 31st August, with a closing circle ending at midday. Lunch will then be served, after which we kindly ask all guests to depart the site, unless you have made prior arrangements to extend your stay at Leela.

Travel Information

Nearest Airports: Bristol and Bournemouth airports are closest.

Nearest Train Stations: Gillingham South Western Railway station is just 1.5 miles from Leela Centre.

Accessibility Statement

We are coming together in the heart for celebration and for healing so we want to make this space as accessible as possible.

The festival will be held at the Leela Centre, with space for camping, campervans and also the option of glamping or indoor accommodation in the main House.  As such we recommend that you prepare with sensible footwear waterproofs and warm clothing for the evening (don't forget torches and insect repellent too!). We are also aware that accessibility on to a site like this may feel difficult for some people, with more complex needs and abilities. So if you are feeling called to join us but are worried about your personal access to the site for whatever reason, including things like needing assistance with putting up tents and carrying heavy luggage to and from your transport, then please do get in touch to discuss this with us so we can hopefully find a way to make this experience accessible to you. Just to note, there will always be a few wonderful Karma Yogi's and site co-ordinators on site who would be delighted to help as well as a first aid area.