Download details site improvements as rock festival gets set for return

The bill features some of the biggest acts in rock

With much of the line-up already revealed, organisers have now detailed site improvements which include The Village being moved closer to the main arena and based on hardstanding asphalt.

Download has become more sustainable on site with 100 per cent hydrotreated vegetable oil biofuel to be used that will reduce carbon emissions by 60 per cent.

As well as more vegan food options and new locations for all campsites, walking distances have decreased and with the new Castle Donington Bypass, another car park has been added.

Melvin Benn, managing director of organiser Festival Republic, said: “Download is a festival like no other - the audience is as essential as a headliner and we’re excited to bring these site changes to the 2020 festival for better customer experience.

“The new location of The Village is incredibly exciting as we have made use of the hardstanding lake.

“What’s equally exciting is the merch superstore that will be located here, with plenty of options to commemorate the weekend.

“The new Castle Donington Bypass has allowed us to introduce a third car park for those coming from the north, and all these site changes have reduced walking times across the site.

“The legacy of Download deserves to be celebrated so we will be burying a time capsule on site during Download weekend.

“Artists will add to it, and I would love for Downloaders to be involved by suggesting items to include and becoming a part of history.”

Download returns to Donington Park from June 12 to June 14.

The festival will be headlined by Kiss, Iron Maiden and System Of A Down.

Other highlights of the line up include Korn, Deftones, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, The Offspring, Killswitch Engage, Disturbed and Funeral For A Friend.

Organisers have also reduced walking distances for festival attendees by moving campsites, car parks, the transport hub and The Village.

When campers were looking at almost an hour walk to campsites from The Arena, the new campsite locations mean fans can reach their tents in the furthest campsites in just 25 minutes.

With The Village now a central hub between campsites, this can be reached from the majority of campsites in 10 minutes or less.

Tickets cost from £216 for weekend tickets without camping.

For more details visit downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets