How do I get there and is the weather OK? Your Latitude guide

The 20th edition of Latitude Festival will take over the picturesque grounds of Henham Park in Suffolk this weekend.

The annual arts and music event, which launched in 2006, attracts more than 40,000 festivalgoers each day.

Last year Sting, Fatboy Slim and Snow Patrol wowed the masses, but this year that responsibility will fall to David Byrne, Teddy Swims and Lewis Capaldi.

The BBC will be across the latest updates from the weekend, but what do you need to know before you arrive?

Festivalgoers have been able to arrive at the event since yesterday, but the first proper day of music does not get under way until Friday.

As well as this year's Obelisk Arena headliners, the line-up consists of David Gray, Tom Grennan, Wet Leg, The Last Dinner Party, Billy Ocean, Tom Odell and more.

Over in the comedy tent, meanwhile, famous comedians Sir Lenny Henry, Sarah Pascoe, Ross Noble and Jack Dee will have audiences in stitches.

Elsewhere, The Listening Post will stage poets Dr John Cooper Clarke, Luke Wright, Inua Ellams and Hollie McNish.

The core line-up of performances will wrap-up on Sunday evening, with the weary music lovers heading home on Monday.

Latitude Festival can be accessed by car, shuttle bus, bike, taxi or by booking the Big Green Coach, providing tickets are still available.

Those travelling to the festival by car are being urged to not follow directions given by any mapping apps or navigation systems, "as these may send you to the wrong place".

Event organisers say they have "carefully planned strategic routes" in advance of the festival, to ensure a smooth arrival for all people.

If you are looking to spread the cost of travelling, you could also consider car sharing by offering up your empty seats as part of the Latitude Liftshare scheme.

Using the train might also be an option, with the most convenient station being in Halesworth - but there is no direct service from London, so travellers will need to change at Ipswich.

There is no pedestrian access to the festival site, and the roads around the site "are not suitable for pedestrians".

Car routes and information on where to hop on a shuttle bus can be found here.

According to Suffolk County Council, the only planned works on the main routes to the festival are gully cleansing on the A12 at Wickham Market.

These will take place until Saturday, but only between 21:00 BST and 04:00 "to minimise disruption to road users".

The authority added it had been "working closely with the organisers of Latitude" to keep the access routes clear of roadworks where possible.

Any road closures associated with Sizewell C, the nuclear power station under construction on the coast, have also been paused until 20:00 on Monday.

While road closures are being kept to a minimum, festivalgoers are still being reminded they will likely encounter delays on the A12 on the way to the site.

"Drivers should leave extra time for their journey, be patient and avoid the area if they are not going to the festival," a spokesperson for Suffolk Police said.

It wouldn't be a festival without a little bit of rain, would it?

Festivalgoers, however, will no doubt be pleased to hear that current forecasts show the weekend will be predominantly dry, but for some "drizzle" throughout Sunday.

According to BBC Weather, Thursday will have "light cloud" and possibly a bit of rain, but both Friday and Saturday will have "a gentle breeze" and hit highs of 23C (73F).

Sunday could be slightly wetter, with the temperature around 21C (34F).

Despite the festival gates having already been opened to some ticketholders, certain types of tickets do still remain available.

These include general adult weekend camping tickets priced at £320 - or £280 as part of a family bundle - and day tickets priced at £115.

No, you can't.

Latitude is a cashless festival, meaning all food, drinks and merchandise will have to be bought using cards or Apple Pay.

Cash machines will also not be available at this year's festival.

While Latitude will no doubt be a positive experience for most, police are reminding people to stay vigilant and keep a close eye on possessions during the weekend - especially on the first night "when criminals assume people will be too excited to be on their guard".

They have also stressed that "thieves could strike even when you're asleep", so be sure to keep your valuables close by when having a doze.

Among other suggestions, Suffolk Police have told festival-goers to:

• Moderate alcohol consumption
• Stick with friends and look out for each other
• Think twice about going off with people you have just met
• Make use of the property Storage Tent on site, open 24 hours, to store your valuables and possessions securely
• If you arrive by car, don't leave anything valuable in your vehicle and think about leaving some items at home
• Keep mobile phones secure, which are easy targets for pickpockets.

Supt Mike Brown said: "Our officers will be on hand if needed and you can share any concerns you have with them or event stewards.

"They are not there to spoil your fun; they are there to help you have fun in safety."

Further information about Latitude can be found on the festival's FAQs.

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