NKT-IKBU INTERNATIONAL
SUMMER FESTIVAL 2024
JUL 26 - AUG 10
Fees
Festival Fees
There is a discount on Festival Fees for bookings of the Whole Festival received on or before 11:59pm (UK Time) 17 June.
Whole Festival £220 (usually £340).
Festival Fees (does not include accommodation, meals etc.) | ||||
Week 1 | Fri | July 26 | £15 | Teaching (begins at 7:30pm) |
Sat | July 27 | £35 | Meditations & Empowerment | |
Sun | July 28 | £30 | Meditations & Teachings | |
Mon | July 29 | £30 | Meditations & Teachings | |
Tues | July 30 | £30 | Meditations & Teachings | |
Wed | July 31 | £15 | Retreat | |
Thurs | August 1 | £15 | Retreat | |
Week 2 | Fri | August 2 | £0 | FREE DAY |
Sat | August 3 | £30 | Meditations & Teachings | |
Sun | August 4 | £30 | Meditations & Teachings | |
Mon | August 5 | £30 | Meditations & Teachings | |
Tues | August 6 | £30 | Meditations & Teachings | |
Wed | August 7 | £15 | Retreat | |
Thurs | August 8 | £15 | Retreat | |
Fri | August 9 | £15 | Retreat & 'Life of Buddha' Play | |
Sat | August 10 | £5 | Offering to the Spiritual Guide |
Children's Festival Fee
Age: | 0 - 7 years | FREE |
8 - 15 years | 50% discount | |
16+ years | as adult above |
Accommodation
per night - incl. breakfast | |
Single ensuite† | £55 per room |
Single* | £45 per room |
Twin† or Double ensuite† | £80 per room |
Twin* or Double† | £70 per room |
Triple ensuite† | £105 per room |
Shared Room* | £25 per person |
Indoor Dorm* | £20 per person |
Marquee Dorm** | £15 per person |
† must be booked for whole festival
* must be booked for minimum whole of Week 1 or Week 2
**must be booked for minimum whole of Week 1 or Week 2. A limited number of marquee dorm spaces are available for 3 night minimum.
Camping
There are three camping options. For each option, you must first booking camping – then select which of the camping options you require.
- bringing your own tent
- booking a ready-erected tent (includes mattress, pillow and blanket)
- bringing your own campervan (very limited spaced available)
Camping Fee | £6 per person / per night incl breakfast |
PLUS additional cost for ready-erected tent or campervan | |
Ready-erected Tent (max occupancy 2 people) |
Camping fee + £10 per tent / per night Only one person should book this and provide the names of those sharing. Everyone should book camping. |
Campervan* |
Camping fee + £5 per night Only one person should book the space and provide the names of those sharing. Everyone should book camping. |
*Very limited spaces. Please do not bring a campervan unless you have reserved a space otherwise we will be unable to accommodate you. No cooking is allowed. All campervans must be parked in designated spaces and are not permitted in the field car park.
Children’s Accommodation
- We regret we are unable to accommodate under 16s in shared rooms or dormitory accommodation.
- Children aged 4 and over who are occupying a bed/space in a twin or double room will be charged at full adult rates above.
- Children aged 3 and under sharing their parent’s bed are free of charge.
- Children aged under 16 who are camping (in parents own tent) are free of charge. It is not permitted for those under 16 to sleep in their own tent but must share with an adult family member/nominated carer.
- In general children aged 3 or under who are camping (in a ready-erected tent) are free of charge and children aged 4 and over will be counted towards the maximum occupancy of the tent.
Young Adults Accommodation (16 & 17 year olds)
- Young Adults cannot be accommodated in shared room or dormitory accommodation. They may stay in twin accommodation if their nominated responsible adult is also sharing the room.
Airport Shuttles
Shuttles are offered between Manchester Airport and Manjushri KMC subject to demand. £30/each way. See Travel Info page for more information and times.
Meals
Pre-booked meals served in the main Festival Dining Tent
Lunch - £5 / Dinner - £5
Children’s Meals
Children’s portions are available for those 12 years and under, and are charged at 50%. Children 13 years and over are charged as adult. For children who are staying free of charge in parents tent, there is a £2/day charge for breakfast.
Parking
Standard Parking: £3.50 per day/part of day
Disabled Parking: Free for blue badge holders (or equivalent from your country)- must be displayed in your windscreen.
All car parking is in the festival field car park near the main entrance. Vans are not permitted in the field. Day visitors with vans should select the van option when booking parking (spaces are limited). Those sleeping in a van should book camping/campervan options - and do not need to pay separately for parking.
Audio Recordings
Recordings of the teaching sessions only are available. The empowerment, meditations or retreat sessions are not available as recordings. Audio recordings may be purchased when making a booking, or if you have already booked, through the 'add option' feature in your booking cart. Recordings may be ordered in the following languages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Cantonese and Mandarin. Recordings may only be purchased for sessions that you have registered for. Recordings are for the sole use of the registered recipient and should not be shared.
Week 1 (all teachings) - £21
Week 1 (Fri-Sun teachings only) - £9
Week 2 - (all teachings) - £24
Week 2 (Sat-Sun teachings only) - £12
Festival Fees
There is a discount on Festival Fees for bookings of the Whole Festival received on or before 11:59pm (UK time) 17 June.
Whole Festival £220 (usually £340).
Week 1 - £170
Week 2 - £170
Full Festival - £340
Audio Recordings
Recordings of the teaching sessions only are available. The empowerment, meditations or retreat sessions are not available as recordings. Audio recordings may be purchased when making a booking, or if you have already booked, through the 'add option' feature in your booking cart. Recordings may be ordered in the following languages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Cantonese and Mandarin. Recordings may only be purchased for sessions that you have registered for. Recordings are for the sole use of the registered recipient and should not be shared.
Week 1 (all teachings) - £21
Week 1 (Fri-Sun teachings only) - £9
Week 2 - (all teachings) - £24
Week 2 (Sat-Sun teachings only) - £12