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The Budget Guide to Doc/Fest

Taking part in Doc/Fest doesn't have to be expensive, whether you're coming to the festival as someone in the Industry or as a member of the public. There's lots of ways to make Doc/Fest more affordable and we're committed to making it as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to come here.

Cheaper and free delegate passes

Each year we offer a range of reduced-rate festival passes for limited numbers of members of Shooting People, DFG, EDN and other partner organisations. If you're a member of any of these groups, or another member organisation. Please keep an eye on the Register Now page information.

Cheaper and free film tickets

If you're not planning on attending the whole festival, there are lots of ways to get reduced-rate or even free tickets for screenings which are open to the public. Details of these offers will be available later in the year. Please keep checking back to this page to find out more.

How to travel to Sheffield on a budget

You can get special rates to Sheffield from selected areas in the UK through our special train ticket offer, which will be available later in the year, as well as from Megatrain where tickets can be as little as £2 return from London, or QJump, which is good for national train travel.

Or if you're coming from further afield, Eurostar offers all-inclusive fares in advance from continental Europe right through to Sheffield, if you're flexible about when you can travel.

Where to stay for free or nearly nothing

We've got a few suggestions for Budget Hotels and cheap apartments but if they're still too much of a strain on the budget, then try Couch Surfing or Airbed & Breakfast for the opportunity to stay with someone friendly in Sheffield if you don't mind possibly staying on a sofa.

You can also take advantage of offers on extremely cheap rooms right now! Check out the autumn sale at the Travelodge, click here to book.

Etap hotel outside the Sheffield city centre also has regular offers for cheap rooms.

Budget eating and drinking

Sheffield isn't an expensive place to eat and drink, and our Eating and Drinking guide contains a number of places which won't break the budget. And don't forget that cafes and restaurants aren't the only option - buying provisions from a supermarket can last you all day.

And we want your tips on doing Doc/Fest on a budget as well so if you've got any more suggestions, contact us at info [at] sidf.co.uk!

Download the Doc/Fest map of Sheffield at the left of screen.