Houghton St Giles, Little Walsingham, Walsingham, NR22 6AL. Please note there is free parking on the main seven-acre field (please enter/exit by the St Peter’s Gate).
The closest train stations are located in Norwich, King’s Lynn and Ely, approximately 27 miles from Walsingham. For more travel information please visit the National Rail.
For further information, contact National Express Coaches on 08717818181 or visit their website.
There are several taxi firms in and around Fakenham and King's Lynn.
The nearest airports to Little Walsingham are London Heathrow (LHR) & London Stanstead (STN). From both airports, you take the train to the nearest station (Norwich, King’s Lynn, or Ely).
A bus can then be taken to Fakenham, approximately five minutes away from Little Walsingham.
New Dawn takes place at the Catholic National Shrine & Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham (Houghton St Giles, Little Walsingham, Walsingham NR22 6AL). The morning and evening sessions of the adult programme take place within the Basilica, whilst the afternoon workshops take place in tents on the main seven-acre field. The children and youth ministry streams also take place in tents on the main seven-acre field from morning through to evening.
An outstanding programme of liturgy, sacraments, prayer, praise, worship, teaching, preaching, workshops, age-appropriate ministries (creche aged 0-4, children aged 5-11 and youth aged 12-17), fellowship, community and a fully facilitated campsite. The adult, children and youth programmes begin on Monday evening and conclude Friday morning/afternoon. The adult programme takes place in the Basilica and the children/youth programmes take place on the main seven-acre field. In addition to this, on the main seven-acre field, we have a social tent hosting Papa Dutch Café and various exhibitors for you to engage with, catering, a bookshop tent by Goodnews Books and a prayer ministry tent with a programme of intercession and Eucharistic Adoration from Tuesday-Thursday.
Upon arrival, please go to the registration tent located on the main seven-acre field (entrance via the St Peter’s Gate) where you will be provided with your event wristband. Your wristband gives you access to the event. The main seven-acre field includes the social tent (Papa Dutch Café), catering tent, prayer ministry tent, Workshop tents, bookshop tent, St Faustina tent and more. If you are camping, your wristband will also give you access to the campsite and all its facilities.
Registration and gates to the campsite open at 14:00 on Sunday 4th August 2024.
On Monday 5th August 2024, registration will open from 09:00 to 11:30 and 13:30 to 18:00.
Registration will also be open from 14:30 to 16:30 on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday during the week.
The pilgrimage concludes at 14:00 on Friday 9th August 2024, whilst the campsite closes at 18:00. Shower facilities will be disabled at 14:00. We ask all campers to pack down promptly on Friday afternoon, taking all belongings, litter and refuse with them.
The programme starts on Monday 5th August 2024 at 11:30 with a welcome and praise/worship, followed by Holy Mass at 12 noon. The first keynote session will then take place at 19:00 Monday evening. The programme will conclude at 14:00 on Friday 9th August 2024. The Children and Youth Ministry programme times will align with the adult programme.
The full programme will be posted on our website nearer the time.
We are very excited to welcome this year’s Keynote Speakers! Find out who is coming here.
Yes, we are pleased to offer a full programme for children aged 5-11. The Children’s Ministry will be located on the main seven-acre field. The tent will open from 13:00 - 17:00 on Monday 5th August 2024 for parents/guardians to come and register their children. The first session will then take place in the evening 19:30 - 21:30.
Yes, we are pleased to offer a full programme for youth aged 12-17. The Youth Ministry will be located on the main seven-acre field. The tent will open from 13:00 - 17:00 on Monday 5th August 2024 for parents/guardians to come and register their youth. The first session will then take place on Monday 5th August 2024, 19:30 - 21:30.
Yes, we are pleased to announce that there will be a Creche onsite. The Creche provides a space with age-appropriate toys and activities for babies and children aged 4 years and under. Parents/guardians must stay with their babies/children. A TV screen will be in the Creche area for parents/guardians to watch the adult programme live.
We appreciate that due to the event location, associated attending costs (food, travel, private accommodation etc.,) can be high! Therefore, even though New Dawn costs approx. £200,000 to plan, prepare, and deliver, we have significantly discounted ticket fees to enable accessibility for all pilgrims. Ticket fees are as follows:
An adult ticket (aged 18+) is £95 for the week or £19 per day.
A child ticket (aged 5-17) is £45 for the week or £9 per day.
Under 5’s go free.
Throughout the year, the campsite is a farmer’s field. We are therefore required to bring in all infrastructure including barriers, plumbing, electricity, toilets, showers, tents, furniture etc., from external suppliers. Further to infrastructure there are other costs including field rental and security staff, totalling approx. £25,000. However, appreciating the high additional costs associated with attending New Dawn, we have also discounted the camping fees as follows:
Adult (aged 18+) - £10 per night.
Child (aged 5-17) - £5 per night.
Under 5’s - FREE.
To help large families who come to New Dawn, you are only charged for your first 3 children between the ages of 5 and 17. This discount applies to both event and camping fees and will automatically be deducted from your total bill when booking. As event and camping fees have already been significantly reduced, we are unable to offer any further discounts. As New Dawn costs such a significant amount we are required to fundraise all-year round to recover any losses, which in part is due to our discounted prices. It is for this reason, that all attendees are offered the option to include a donation in their booking if they wish to support The Community of Christ Prince of Peace.
To help us cover the costs associated with the processing of your booking, there is a £5 non-refundable administration fee when you make your booking.
Yes, during the booking process, you can select to pay the total amount due by instalments. The first payment required is a 25% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking. Any remaining payment will then be taken on the final due date (Monday 1st July 2024) using the payment details you provided at the time of booking. If you wish to make payments before this final due date, you can login to your booking where you will see a summary of payments made and payments outstanding. Your receipt will detail how you can login to pay any outstanding monies before the final due date.
Yes, however we strongly recommend that you pre-book because we cannot guarantee you a place at the event if we are full. Limited places apply to the event including camping, children, and youth ministries. If we are close to reaching capacity before the event, this will be notified on our website.
All attendees are offered the option to include a voluntarily donation in their booking if they wish to support The Community of Christ Prince of Peace. This is because New Dawn costs a significant amount of money. As a charitable organisation, we do not make any profit and are required to fundraise all-year round to recover any losses incurred through the event. Your generous support helps us to pay suppliers and stay financially viable.
Yes, when you book just select which day you would like to attend. Although, we hope you will join us for all five days!
Yes, when completing the booking form, you can choose to add additional delegates. Please note that the maximum number of delegates per booking is 9, including both adults and children.
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Knowing numbers helps us with planning and preparation, therefore we ask attendees to pre-book as early as they can. The latest date you can pre-book by is Monday 22nd July 2024. Pre-booking ensures you a place should venue capacity be reached.
Upon arrival, please go to the registration team to collect your ticket wristband(s) giving you access to the event, including the campsite if you have selected camping. Tickets will not be posted out before the event.
Yes, your receipt will detail how to login and add camping to your booking. As there a limited number of camping spaces, we strongly recommend that you book camping as early as possible to ensure you a place.
We are sorry that you need to cancel! As per our Terms & Conditions, refunds will only be considered in the case of exceptional circumstances.
Yes! As we don't want finances to be a barrier for anyone wishing to attend New Dawn, sponsorship is available to individuals and families (parent/guardian and children) who qualify.
To apply for sponsorship, please email registration@newdawn.org.uk. Applications will be reviewed on 30/04/24 and again on 30/06/24. Applicants will be notified via email if their application has been successful shortly after these dates.
We do not provide accommodation for pilgrims but we do offer a fully facilitated Family Camp (more details below).
If you wish to stay in accommodation, we encourage you to book this as soon as possible due to the high demand in and around Walsingham.
You can download comprehensive lists of accommodation options below. We also recommend checking Booking.com for more options.
Yes, however due to limited capacity, we strongly recommend that you pre-book the campsite to avoid disappointment should we be full.
If you are bringing a tent or trailer-tent you will be camping on the field behind the main seven-acre field. If you are bringing a caravan or campervan/motorhome, you will be camping on a separate field.
Registration and the campsite open at 14:00 on Sunday 4th August 2024.
The campsite closes at 18:00 on Friday 9th August 2024. Shower facilities will be disabled at 14:00. We ask all campers to pack down promptly on Friday afternoon, taking all belongings, litter and refuse with them.
No, the event does not have permission from the land-owner to operate a campsite before Sunday 4th August and after Friday 9th August.
Campers have full access to campsite facilities including toilets and hot showers, a supply of drinking water, a kitchenette tent with fridges and freezers, and bins for rubbish.
We do not provide tents or camping equipment including sleeping bags, mats, torches, pillows etc.
No, due to Health and Safety, vehicles are permitted on the tent/trailer-tent field for unloading/loading purposes only. Please follow the instruction of the event staff who will direct you to the designated car park after you have unloaded your vehicle.
Yes, you are welcome to bring your caravan or campervan/motorhome. You will be directed to a separate designated field. You will still have full access to all camping facilities.
No, for Health and Safety reasons, the field for tents and trailer-tents is a vehicle-free zone.
No, the allocation of pitches is on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please arrive early/together with your friends/family.
Yes, tents are permitted next to your caravan provided they do not exceed your allocated area.
Yes, canopies are permitted provided they do not exceed your allocated area.
No, for Health and Safety reasons, attendees are strictly prohibited from using their vehicle as accommodation.
No, all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian to use the campsite.
No, we do not permit the lighting of any kind of fire at New Dawn. This includes naked flames/open fires/disposable BBQ’s and other similar items. Any person in possession of such items may be refused entry or ejected.
Yes, waist-high, contained, off-the-ground portable gas stoves/burners/small gas canisters are permitted. Anyone using a gas stove/burner/small gas canister must bring their own fire extinguisher. All equipment must be checked and undamaged before use onsite. Our camping team will be going round doing spot checks on equipment.
Yes, larger gas canisters for your caravan or campervan/motorhome can be brought, however these must be checked and undamaged for safe use onsite.
No, for health and safety reasons and respect of fellow-campers, generators are not permitted on the campsite. If you are found to be in possession of a generator, we will ask you not to use it.
No, electrical hook-ups are only given to those with medical needs that require electrical power supply. If you are camping and require an electrical hook-up, please email registration@newdawn.org.uk at the time of your booking (and no later than 14 days prior to arrival). Please note that whilst we will do our best to accommodate your needs, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet any request.
There is a phone charging station in the campsite cabin office. Users are encouraged to give a small donation. Opening/closing times will be made available upon arrival.
No, smoking is strictly prohibited on the campsite. Please use the designated smoking area detailed on the event sitemap (available upon arrival).
No, pets are strictly prohibited across the site, other than Assistance Dogs. If you need to bring an Assistance Dog, please contact the team on registration@newdawn.org.uk.
On Monday 5th August 2024, registration will open from 09:00 - 11:30 and 13:30 - 18:00. The registration team will then also be available from 14:30 - 16:30 on Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday during the week.
Yes, you can come and go as you wish. To get back in the site, please ensure you are wearing your wristband
Details of food options will be available nearer the time, including any dietary requirements we can cater for.
Copies of the sitemap will be in the registration tent, outside the Chapel of Reconciliation and inside the social tent for pilgrims to take a picture on their mobile/device.
Please bring your confirmation email so the registration team can issue your wristband(s). If you are camping, please bring your own camping equipment (including tent, sleeping bag, bedding, night gear etc). We encourage pilgrims to plan for all weather eventualities (so be sure to bring your wellies, waterproofs, umbrellas, suncream, hats etc).
No, unfortunately we are unable to provide internet access/Wi-Fi.
Yes, all lost items will be taken to the information point at the Welfare Cabin located on the main seven-acre field. To report or hand in any lost property just make your way to the Welfare Cabin, which is clearly marked on the sitemap. Lost property is logged and held securely until it is claimed. If it has not been claimed by 1st October 2024 it will be donated to charity. For lost property enquiries after the event, please email admin@newdawn.org.uk.
Yes, there is a designated smoking area on the site. The sitemap detailing the smoking location will be available upon arrival.
Yes, alcohol is permitted onsite. We expect responsible drinking from those who are aged 18+ years only. Under-age drinking is strictly prohibited.
Drugs, knives, guns, explosives, bombs, weapons, generators, pets, drones, low-level portable/ disposable BBQs, laser pens, and electric scooters.
No, we do not permit the selling of any unauthorised goods/ merchandise onsite.
No, we do not permit the distribution of flyers/ promotional material onsite.
A qualified medical first aider will be onsite throughout the event.
If your child is missing, please alert the Welfare Team as soon as possible. The Welfare Team can be located on the main seven-acre field in the Welfare Cabin (see sitemap for location). Whilst we have a lost child procedure to help search the site and locate your child as quickly and as safely as possible, we ask all parents/guardians to take great care in supervising their children at all times.
We have a designated area for wheelchair users in good visibility of the sanctuary/ main area. Please see stewards for any help. Due to the terrain, we are unable to accommodate wheelchair users on any of the fields including the campsite and main seven-acre field.
Yes, baby changing facilities can be found in the Shrine toilets (see sitemap for location).
No, we do not permit pets anywhere onsite. Only Assistance Dogs will be permitted. If you need to bring an Assistance Dog, please contact us on registration@newdawn.org.uk.
If you would like to exercise your ministry at New Dawn, please contact us on admin@newdawn.org.uk.
Organisations and charities are invited to apply to hold a stall in the social tent at New Dawn. Please email admin@newdawn.org.uk for more details.
To volunteer at this year’s event please complete our volunteer application form (coming soon). We will review your application form and get back to you within 14 days. If you are successful, your team leader will be in touch to provide more information about your role and what you will be doing.
All volunteers are expected to arrive on Sunday 4th August 2024 for the team meeting at 18:00. Please ensure you allow plenty of time for travel. There will be compulsory online safeguarding training in the months leading up to the event. You will need to take part in this before you are permitted to volunteer. There will also be a full team meeting each afternoon at 17:30 for those who can make it.
Copies of the site map will be located in the Registration Tent, outside the Chapel of Reconciliation and inside the Social Tent for pilgrims to take a picture on their mobile/device.
Yes, all lost items will be taken to the information point at the Welfare Cabin located on the main seven-acre field.
To report or hand in any lost property just make your way to the Welfare Cabin.
Lost property is logged and held securely until it is claimed. If it has not been claimed by Friday 9th August 2024 18:00, it will be donated to charity or discarded (if appropriate).
For lost property enquiries after the event, please email us.
A qualified First Aid team will be located in the Shrines First Aid office throughout the week.
If your child is missing, please alert the Welfare Team as soon as possible. The Welfare Team can be located on the main seven-acre field in the Welfare Cabin.
Whilst we have a lost child procedure to help search the site and locate your child as quickly and as safely as possible, we ask all parents/guardians to take care in supervising their children at all times.
We have a designated area for wheelchair users in good visibility of the sanctuary/main area. Please see stewards for any help.
Yes, baby changing facilities can be found in the Shrine toilets opposite the Basilica.
No, we do not permit pets anywhere onsite. Only Guide Dogs will be permitted. If you need to bring a Guide Dog, please contact us.
Pre-registrations give us an idea of numbers ahead of the event and really help us to plan. If you are planning on joining us at New Dawn, please consider booking online.
