Festival Site
Tropical Pressure takes place at Eco Park, Porthtowan; a beautiful, safe and grassy farm overlooking the sea at Porthtowan, on the North Cornish coast. The perfect spot to unwind for the weekend, you can even take a free hourly shuttle bus to the beach - if you can tear yourself away from the live music, great food and happy vibes that surround you on site…
Camping
All weekend tickets include a spot for your tent in our grassy camping field, or you can chose to pay a bit extra and bring a campervan, or stay in our family camping field. The walk from the weekend carpark to the camping field takes around 5mins. If driving to site you will need to purchase the appropriate vehicle pass.
Shuttle Bus
We are just 3 miles from Redruth Train Station and offer a quick, comfortable and FREE bus shuttle service from there to the site. Please note that timings are flexible and not exact as they will respond to the demand and traffic on the day. We are aiming to provide 2 buses an hour for most of Friday, and in the morning for Sat and Sun. The max wait for a bus should be 40 - 50 mins. The bus route also includes a stop down in Porthtowan to easily access the beach.
Coming & Going
The festival site and ticket office are open from 10am to 10pm each day. Please note that if you leave the site, there is NO RE-ENTRY outside of these times, although you are of course welcome to leave. Please drive safely and slowly, taking extra caution due to pedestrians on the road. Please always follow the one-way system back to your destination.
On Monday 13th July the one way system will turn around so everyone must EXIT via Mawla Lane End, there will be no exit via Chapel Hill
All public must leave by Midday on Monday 13th July.
Children
If you have come to the festival with anyone under the age of 18, your number will have been written on their wristband at entry. If you lose a child at any point during the event, please head to the INFO POINT (see above). Please take the time to show this point to your children and explain that is where they should also head if they get lost.
Please note one adult (over 25) can bring up to 3 children/young adults on their ticket.
Waste
To lower the impact of Tropical Pressure, we are focusing again on reducing waste, with even more recycling and composting this year. All traders will only be using cardboard & paper food containers and wooden cutlery so please ensure this is put in composting bins around the site along with all food waste. This can all be broken down in our hot composter. It is essential waste is split into the correct bin as if not it contaminates bags and this sadly then cannot be recycled or composted correctly. When leaving the site please leave nothing by footprints; we will have stewards with bin bags on hand for you to clear your campground.
Toilets & Showers
Due to the water restrictions, the showers are £5 per person, and there are blocks in the main campsite open 2pm to 8pm on Friday and then 8am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday. The showers in the Live-in vehicle field open 12pm to 6pm on Friday and then 7am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday.
Camping Curfew
Mount Pleasant Eco Park is in a stunning rural environment, and we like it peaceful. Please respect our local neighbours by observing a 12pm curfew in the main campsite. In Family Camping area the curfew is 11pm please. If you want to party, there are plenty of places to do so away from sleepy heads.
Car Share
If you need to come by car check out our Facebook group, Tropical Connections, and see if you can grab a lift with some like-minded souls. Please note that you will need to purchase a parking ticket in addition to your festival ticket if you plan to bring a vehicle on site (unless you have a Live In Vehicle ticket).
First Aid
If you need any kind of medical attention, or feel unwell at any point during the festival, please alert the nearest Event Steward who can guide you to help OR head to the medical team next to the Totem Poles at the main campsite entrance.
Bike
There is a dedicated space to lock up bicycles. You can park your bike near the box office and head to the info point to claim a free drink on us!
Emergency/Weather
In the very unlikely event that we need to evacuate the festival site, the festival organisers will announce this via PA systems in each area and the stewards and security guards will direct you to the nearest and safest muster point. Please follow their instructions calmly and sensibly! If you see anything that you think needs urgent attention during the festival, please alert a member of the stewarding or security team as soon as you can. In the case of adverse weather, please note that changes to schedules may occur and our spaces may be used in different ways that originally planned.
Fancy Dress
Each year we look out for fancy dress winners to be showered with fabulous TP goodies! We don’t just look for fantastic outfits... bonus points are awarded for your inventiveness and how environmentally friendly your costume is. This year’s theme is....BIODIVERSITY in all its forms. We can’t wait to see your creative interpretations and will be scouting for winners late Saturday afternoon in the main arena.
Safe Space
This year we are partnering with Gig Buddies to provide a safe space to give a calm, supportive environment for people with learning disabilities and/or autism — somewhere they can take a break, reset, and regulate before heading back to enjoy the festival. We’ll have chairs, beanbags, low lighting, sensory toys, and ear defenders available for anyone who may need them. They will be on site all weekend and you can find them near the medics on the way to the camping field.