BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Plan your visit
Everything you need to get to Puttenham, park, stay, eat and find your way around the site.
Venue and directions
The Ijtema is held at Hook Lane, Puttenham, Guildford GU3 1AN. Gates open at 12:00 on Friday.
TO BE CONFIRMEDMap link to be confirmed
The venue is Hook Lane, Puttenham, Guildford GU3 1AN. The official Google Maps destination has not been confirmed by the Ijtema team, so no link or QR code is shown here yet — nothing has been guessed. Add it in Site Settings and both appear automatically.
By car
Leave the A31 at Puttenham and follow signage from Hook Lane. Marshals direct all arrivals from the gate.
By rail
Nearest stations to be confirmed. Shuttle arrangements will be published closer to the Ijtema.
Arrival window
Please arrive before 13:30 on Friday if you are travelling by coach.
Transport
Coach travel is arranged by each majlis. Speak to your Qaid before booking anything independently.
TO BE CONFIRMEDRegional coaches
Arranged by your majlis. Your Qaid will confirm pick-up points and departure times.
On-site shuttle
A shuttle runs between the far car parks and the main gate throughout the day.
Blue badge
Accessible drop-off is available directly at the main gate.
Parking
Free on-site parking. Follow marshal directions — do not park on Hook Lane itself.
TO BE CONFIRMEDCar parks
Three marked car parks, opening in sequence as each fills.
Accessible parking
Reserved bays close to the main gate. Display your blue badge.
Overnight
Vehicles may remain on site overnight for those staying over.
Accommodation
On-site accommodation is limited and must be booked in advance through your Qaid.
TO BE CONFIRMEDOn site
Marquee accommodation, allocated by region. Bring your own bedding.
Local hotels
A list of nearby hotels will be published closer to the Ijtema.
Booking
Through your regional Qaid. Individual bookings are not accepted at the gate.
Food
Meals are provided across all three days. Serving times are published in the programme.
TO BE CONFIRMEDMeals included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday; dinner on Friday; breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
Serving points
Dining Marquee, with an additional point near the Sports Field at peak times.
Dietary needs
Notify your Qaid in advance so provision can be made.
Site map
A printed site map is given out at the gate, and the same map is available here.
TO BE CONFIRMEDSite map artwork to be supplied
No 2026 site plan has been provided. This block is reserved for the official map, with pinch-to-zoom on mobile and a downloadable version.
Accessibility
The site is on grass and can be uneven underfoot. These arrangements are in place.
TO BE CONFIRMEDStep-free routes
Matting is laid between the main gate, the marquees and the facilities.
Seating
Chairs are reserved near the front of the main marquee.
Accessible toilets
Located beside each block of facilities.
Assistance
Speak to any marshal — they can arrange a buggy between areas.
On-site services
Everything else you may need while you are here.
TO BE CONFIRMEDFirst aid
24-hour first aid and homeopathy near the main gate.
Lost property
Handed in and collected at the information point.
Information point
Beside the main gate, staffed throughout the Ijtema.
Prayer facilities
Wudu areas beside the Prayer Marquee.
All content on this page is placeholder for design review. Only the dates, venue and theme are confirmed for 2026; transport, accommodation, food and site details are not.