25-28th July 2024, Newark Showground

Focus is a chance to get together as a church family, to invest in our relationships with each other and with God.

We’ll gather with thousands of others as part of the wider HTB network to worship, hear inspiring talks and pray for one another. It’s bound to be one of the main highlights of our year and we can’t wait for Focus 2024!

In 2024 we are heading to Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire, where Focus has been held for the last 2 years. It has loads of great onsite venues for seminars, hangouts, cafés, kid’s activities, youth and more.
See below for more details.

We will be camping alongside Saint Mary’s Church, Southampton, where we’ll eat together, invest in quality time, and have lots of fun!

Dates & Deets

Focus runs from Thursday 25th - Sunday 28th July 2024

Links to purchase a food ticket will be on this page nearer the time.

Focus 2024 Early Bird Ticket Prices (available until 31st March 2024)

  • Adult: £200

  • Student: £140 - a picture of your student ID will need to be uploaded at the time of booking

  • Youth (11-17): £130

  • Kids: £100

Accommodation Prices

  • Camping Tent Pitch (10m x 10m) - FREE
    Book before 14th July 2024 to camp together with Lord’s Hill Church & Saint Mary’s Church.

  • Further accommodation options will be made available later in the year.

There are also various ways you can volunteer on team, which includes a discounted or free event ticket.
There will be more details on the main Focus website nearer the time.

We don’t want money to be a barrier for anyone to attend so please drop us an email at focus@lordshill.church if you would like to chat about bursary options.
A great way to save money is also to serve on a team.

Focus FAQ

If you’re thinking about booking on or you’ve already booked, there are a few things you should know.

Here are a few Lord’s Hill specific questions and for all other general info please head to the main Focus website.

If you have any other questions, please get in touch!

  • People are welcome to arrive from Thursday (25th) afternoon to set up and join in the community festivities. The main sessions start on the Thursday evening and run through until the Sunday evening.

  • YES! We will all camp around our “Lord’s Hill & Saint Mary’s Village” with a hangout space, home comforts, fire pits and more. We will also eat meals together as a community at the village.

  • Don’t worry. There will be a few people sharing tents as well as spares for those who don’t have. If you’re happy to share or you need a tent please let us know and we will connect people. Drop us an email at focus@lordshill.church

  • Cooking when camping is not for everyone - SO instead we are gonna cook for EVERYONE!! At the “Lord’s Hill & Saint Mary’s Village” we are going to do breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Once you’ve signed up we will send you a link to purchase a food ticket.

    If you have any other enquiries please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

  • Most people will be making their own way there by car - if you don’t have a lift then do get in touch and we can look into linking people up for car shares!

    The nearest train station is Newark North Gate or Newark Castle, both just a five minute drive to Newark Showground

“I loved going to Focus! Amazing time with friends and making new ones, late night chills and inspiring sessions. Can’t wait!”

Packing List

Camping Kit:

  • Sleeping bag

  • Roll mat/air bed

  • Pillow

  • Camping chair

  • Picnic rug (if you fancy)

  • Hot water bottle (it could be chilly at night!)

  • Ear plugs

  • Tea towel

  • Reuseable plate, cutlery and mug

Wardrobe:

  • Sunglasses

  • Warm PJ’s

  • Warm clothes (it’s a lot less sunny past Watford!)

  • Hat/baseball cap

  • Summer clothes

  • Wellies

  • Sliders/flip flops

  • Waterproof jacket

  • Sports kit

Toiletries:

  • Suncream

  • Basic daily toiletries

  • Towel

  • Hand sanitiser

  • Baby wipes (you never know when those showers are going to be available!)

  • Plasters

  • Pain killers

  • Deodorant

Practical Stuff:

  • Bible

  • Notebook & pen

  • Phone Charger

  • Water bottle

  • Torch

  • Games

  • Snacks

For Families:

  • A few games or toys for the kids

  • Favourite snacks

  • Blankets

  • Battery baby monitor (so you can chill by the fire pit!)