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✈️How to get to Hammerdown
Planning your trip to Hammerdown? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 39 km from the venue.
- Allow about 55 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for London or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Hammerdown
Accommodation near the Hammerdown site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around London, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around London.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Hammerdown 2026 weather
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🗺️Things to do near Hammerdown
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Hammerdown. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, London and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Hammerdown 2026: Metal Festival at Factory Live in Worthing
Hammerdown stands as a powerful gathering for the British metal scene. Organized at Factory Live in Worthing from July 24 to 26, 2026, this festival celebrates saturated guitars and the raw energy of modern metal. Three days to explore the multiple facets of metal, from alternative metal to nu metal and traditional heavy metal.
The 2026 lineup features headliners like Breed 77, Praying Mantis, and Seething Akira, iconic figures of the British metal scene. These bands embody the festival's spirit, blending heavy metal tradition with contemporary sonic innovation.
Beyond pure metal, the festival explores alternative metal, nu metal, and electronic rock, creating a rich sonic palette. Touches of electro, rap rock, and alternative rock enrich this lineup, celebrating the fusion between metal and electronic music.
From July 24 to 26, 2026, Factory Live becomes the temple of British hybrid metal. Three days to discover a lineup pushing genre boundaries and celebrating innovation in contemporary metal.
